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rdy2play · January 25, 2013, 11:48 PM

Hi. New member here my name is Richie, been looking to get a handgun for awhile now. Finally got a 9mm xdm 4.5 last week, took it to the range Wednesday. What a great piece! I have been lurking THR for awhile, tons of great info here. I would like to get into reloading, and I am really looking forward to purchasing my next pistol, whatever it may be. Looking forward to getting an education here. Thanks for reading my rambling.

DeadMoneyDrew · January 26, 2013, 12:38 AM

Hey all! Have lurked here for a bit while checking out this site and others, and decided to join in on this site. It's nice to see some decent, civil conversation about guns and gun issues (I found way too many other sites full of "Obama is a facscist!" types).

I've fired long guns for years: my trusty Mossberg and various rifles while serving in the military. I want to learn to shoot pistols, so I just bought a Beretta M9 and am looking to get a Ruger Single Six.

rsnell · January 26, 2013, 10:17 AM

My name is Bob. I lived in Illinois (not Chicago or Cook County), Michigan and Minnesota. I now live in Tennessee. I worked for 42 years for FDA as an analytical chemist and am now retired. My interests and the shooting sports. I have 45 years of handloading experience covering rifle, handgun, and shotgun.

OldBrownDog · January 26, 2013, 04:57 PM

Hi, my name is Brian, I've read a lot on this site the last few years, figured it was time I joined and started being more involved. I hunt deer with a shotgun, but my tastes in firearms run towards 1911s

and S&W .357s in handguns and rifles in .30cal and lever guns in .45/70.

Keith Stillwagon · January 26, 2013, 09:06 PM

Hi everybody! Brand new at this. Was looking for demo to field strip my S&W Model 469. Might as well say hello. I am in my 60's. Former military (Army Infantry) and L.E.O. Also several years as armed Security Officer. Currently renewing my security creds so I can work part time. Definitely pro RKBA. Urge all good citizens to avoid being a victim at all costs. Make the bad guy pay those costs! I have concealed carry permit and take full advantage of it. This is my first time ever on a forum like this. So let me just say this looks like a cool deal and now I will go back to reading stuff from other folks who have something to say about firearms. I am always up for learning something and sharing opinions, etc. Also, I am still looking for tips on the 469. Got it recently and no manual with it. I like to play it safe when handling a new gun. It shoots just great. Don't know why I didn't discover it sooner. Got it in a trade and I am very happy so far. Now, lets get this piece opened up and cleaned! I want to give it a good home. That's it for now. ~ Keith.

4season · January 27, 2013, 12:28 PM

New to the site. Been on some other forums for years but just haven't seen the traffic lately. I have handloaded for years and done a bit of amateur gunsmithing. Just looking for a more rounded education.

oldjeeper · January 27, 2013, 02:01 PM

Hi.. old timer here,been around the hobby for years.Was looking at an old line from 2011 on mossberg 385s Had a pair of bolt shotguns when they were fairly new 12.& 410. Just bought an unfired 20 guage on fri.brought back memories..I have a few guns now 2 russian hand guns,1 sks,a hiker 410,short 22 carbine,& now a 385..enjoy the hobby ,like what I have read here so far..have a fair bit of time on my hands so will keep up to date on the site..Hi to all keep your powder dry..Oldjeeper

L.Brodnax · January 27, 2013, 06:39 PM

Hello all stumbled upon THR while browsing the interweb. My name is Lance and I live in Arkansas. Just started reloading .308, and .40s&w.
I am prior Army, then reserves. Now Arkansas Air National Guard, did time in IRAQ. Wife will be going to Afghanistan this summer. Hope to learn alot here. Currently own Remington 700 SPS Tactical, and GLock Model 22.

Also am worried about the current state of the country and what our president may be thinking.

ceiten · January 28, 2013, 03:36 AM

My name is Chuck and I live in the guns friendly state of Indiana, though currently I am deployed to the Middle East with my national guard unit. I have near 20yrs in the military now, both guard and active duty time. As far as guns go I am mostly a hunter: deer, turkey, pheasent (I grew up in Iowa) etc... But I also love the classics guns: M1 Garand, Mosin Nagants etc.... I enjoy the posts on THR and look forward to some great virtual conversations.

MrZip · January 28, 2013, 03:03 PM

My name is Alan, I live in Utah. CCW permit holder, and just an average citizen hoping our constitution doesn't vanish.

Thanks for having me...

ski577 · January 28, 2013, 11:17 PM

I'm AF Ret. own 2 Glocks, Ruger SP101 .357 and a Henry Repeating Arms .22 lever action. Range rat, field hunter and skeet shooter.

GKR333 · January 29, 2013, 12:37 AM

New guy here but not new to firearms, been reloading and shooting for many years

Just dropping by to say howdy

cowboyjohn3 · January 29, 2013, 07:14 AM

I'm glad I found this site. I'm a Cowboy Action shooter but love to shoot the older hardware. I'll be asking about loads and information on older revolvers. My other passion is long range Black Powder Cartridge (BPCR) shooting and I can assist to some degree from my experience. Looking forward to reading a lot of posts!

JonnyGringo · January 29, 2013, 12:38 PM

I'm a long time lurker from NW Montana. I shoot quite a bit....

Richy · January 29, 2013, 04:43 PM

I spent a few years in the Army Infantry and returned home to Montana to go to college (graduating in May, woohoo!). I don't get out to shoot as much as I should, although with the lack of ammo I kind of have an excuse, now

Roadrebel98 · January 29, 2013, 06:51 PM

Good evening folks from Arkansas; new to the Forum and shoot as much as possible. I am the proud owner of my fathers 1953 High Standard .22 target pistol and 2 RIA 1911s. I hope to get into reloading sometime this summer once the panic buying ends.

ThusEver2Tyrants · January 29, 2013, 08:08 PM

I had a name up here a long time ago when I first got into guns (2007) but after a while stopped posting and until now have just been reading and soaking up knowledge. This is the forum I have always used bc I trust it more than anything else and I appreciate the way you guys operate. I have learned so much over the years through thehighroad and plan to continue that, just with more posting!

Doc Samson · January 29, 2013, 09:12 PM

I'll start off by saying "hi" and "Thank you!" as a lurker who has learned a ton since I started reading here about two years ago. I've enjoyed shooting for close to 30 years but have only become serious about it in the last year or so, after realizing how much better I could get with some regular, well thought out practice.

My current arms are: Beretta 92FS, Ruger Mark III, Marlin 60, PTR 91, and a Mossberg 930. I love'em all...

sfttailrdr46 · January 29, 2013, 09:24 PM

Long time shooter and sometimes hunter Just picked up the BAR and am looking for input on best factory loads 150gr and 165gr. Haven't done any hand loading in awhile. So just just factory ammo for now. Will probably hunt deer and maybe boar thus the semi auto for follow-up when needed.

doc11764 · January 30, 2013, 07:28 AM

Please ' like " our new Facebook page . We are out of New York but are taking the fight national . Our goal is to get enough people for rallies Albany & and Washington . We also have latest news links concerning gun laws . As you know , Albany has come out with the strictest gun laws , lets stop them from doing it nationally .http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gun-Ow...50279348440378

H.m.B · January 30, 2013, 04:46 PM

Hi all ... My name is Harry and I am a newly registered member here even though I have followed this forum as a silent lurker since late 2003. During that time I have learned quite a bit about a lot of things that are gun-related. Actually, many of my firearm acquisitions since then have been made based on opinions and recommendations made to others on this forum. With all the heightened anti-gun noise being made throughout the country recently, I thought it time to come out of the shadow and, when appropriate, add my two cents to the discussion.

I'm retired Army (20 years) and am currently employed by DoD for over 20 years as a Systems Engineer. I have over 40+ years experience with firearms and enjoy putting lead down range whenever the opportunity arises. I am, as probably most here are, a member of the NRA, support the NRA-ILA, and on several occasions have introduced the uninitiated to our enjoyable pastime.

I'm not much of a talker so in closing, we're clear on the right? Clear on the left? The range is hot! (I'm a bit center right).

Harry

tburton0008 · January 30, 2013, 06:31 PM

New Guy

From Ashalnd, KY was teaching a Kentucky CCDW Class and someone mentioned this site and told me to check it out.

Rem700tn · January 30, 2013, 07:24 PM

Hey I am new, live in Nashville Tn but hunt in Mississippi and Alabama . I own a Marlin .22 , Remington 700 in .243 from the 1950's and a Franchi 20 ga. I love to hunt deer, squirrel, and dove. I hope to move up to bigger caliber game soon.

JJ Waco · January 30, 2013, 08:45 PM

Hi everybody. I'm Josh. I'm from Houston, but am currently a Baylor student in Waco

XDs45IWB · January 30, 2013, 10:49 PM

Hello from mid-MI. Not exactly forum savvy, but looking forward to the interactions.

January 26, 2013, 10:17 AM	#8303
rsnell Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 12	My name is Bob. I lived in Illinois (not Chicago or Cook County), Michigan and Minnesota. I now live in Tennessee. I worked for 42 years for FDA as an analytical chemist and am now retired. My interests and the shooting sports. I have 45 years of handloading experience covering rifle, handgun, and shotgun. __________________ Bob Snell

January 26, 2013, 04:57 PM	#8304
OldBrownDog Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 42	New guy in NJ Hi, my name is Brian, I've read a lot on this site the last few years, figured it was time I joined and started being more involved. I hunt deer with a shotgun, but my tastes in firearms run towards 1911s and S&W .357s in handguns and rifles in .30cal and lever guns in .45/70. __________________ Vincere vel mori

January 26, 2013, 09:06 PM	#8305
Keith Stillwagon Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 1	S&W Model 469 Hi everybody! Brand new at this. Was looking for demo to field strip my S&W Model 469. Might as well say hello. I am in my 60's. Former military (Army Infantry) and L.E.O. Also several years as armed Security Officer. Currently renewing my security creds so I can work part time. Definitely pro RKBA. Urge all good citizens to avoid being a victim at all costs. Make the bad guy pay those costs! I have concealed carry permit and take full advantage of it. This is my first time ever on a forum like this. So let me just say this looks like a cool deal and now I will go back to reading stuff from other folks who have something to say about firearms. I am always up for learning something and sharing opinions, etc. Also, I am still looking for tips on the 469. Got it recently and no manual with it. I like to play it safe when handling a new gun. It shoots just great. Don't know why I didn't discover it sooner. Got it in a trade and I am very happy so far. Now, lets get this piece opened up and cleaned! I want to give it a good home. That's it for now. ~ Keith.

January 27, 2013, 02:01 PM	#8307
oldjeeper Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: New Brunswick Canada Posts: 5	new member Hi.. old timer here,been around the hobby for years.Was looking at an old line from 2011 on mossberg 385s Had a pair of bolt shotguns when they were fairly new 12.& 410. Just bought an unfired 20 guage on fri.brought back memories..I have a few guns now 2 russian hand guns,1 sks,a hiker 410,short 22 carbine,& now a 385..enjoy the hobby ,like what I have read here so far..have a fair bit of time on my hands so will keep up to date on the site..Hi to all keep your powder dry..Oldjeeper

January 27, 2013, 06:39 PM	#8308
L.Brodnax Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Posts: 1	New member Hello all stumbled upon THR while browsing the interweb. My name is Lance and I live in Arkansas. Just started reloading .308, and .40s&w. I am prior Army, then reserves. Now Arkansas Air National Guard, did time in IRAQ. Wife will be going to Afghanistan this summer. Hope to learn alot here. Currently own Remington 700 SPS Tactical, and GLock Model 22. Also am worried about the current state of the country and what our president may be thinking.

January 25, 2013, 11:48 PM	#8301
rdy2play Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 2	Hi. New member here my name is Richie, been looking to get a handgun for awhile now. Finally got a 9mm xdm 4.5 last week, took it to the range Wednesday. What a great piece! I have been lurking THR for awhile, tons of great info here. I would like to get into reloading, and I am really looking forward to purchasing my next pistol, whatever it may be. Looking forward to getting an education here. Thanks for reading my rambling.

January 26, 2013, 12:38 AM	#8302
DeadMoneyDrew Member Join Date: January 20, 2013 Posts: 80	Hey all! Have lurked here for a bit while checking out this site and others, and decided to join in on this site. It's nice to see some decent, civil conversation about guns and gun issues (I found way too many other sites full of "Obama is a facscist!" types). I've fired long guns for years: my trusty Mossberg and various rifles while serving in the military. I want to learn to shoot pistols, so I just bought a Beretta M9 and am looking to get a Ruger Single Six.

January 27, 2013, 12:28 PM	#8306
4season Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Posts: 100	New to the site. Been on some other forums for years but just haven't seen the traffic lately. I have handloaded for years and done a bit of amateur gunsmithing. Just looking for a more rounded education.

January 28, 2013, 03:36 AM	#8309
ceiten Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 1	Greetings All My name is Chuck and I live in the guns friendly state of Indiana, though currently I am deployed to the Middle East with my national guard unit. I have near 20yrs in the military now, both guard and active duty time. As far as guns go I am mostly a hunter: deer, turkey, pheasent (I grew up in Iowa) etc... But I also love the classics guns: M1 Garand, Mosin Nagants etc.... I enjoy the posts on THR and look forward to some great virtual conversations.

January 28, 2013, 03:03 PM	#8310
MrZip Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 1	My name is Alan, I live in Utah. CCW permit holder, and just an average citizen hoping our constitution doesn't vanish. Thanks for having me...

January 28, 2013, 11:17 PM	#8311
ski577 Member Join Date: September 10, 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2	New Member I'm AF Ret. own 2 Glocks, Ruger SP101 .357 and a Henry Repeating Arms .22 lever action. Range rat, field hunter and skeet shooter.

January 29, 2013, 12:37 AM	#8312
GKR333 Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Location: Boondocks Posts: 5	New guy here but not new to firearms, been reloading and shooting for many years Just dropping by to say howdy

January 29, 2013, 07:14 AM	#8313
cowboyjohn3 Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 3	I'm glad I found this site. I'm a Cowboy Action shooter but love to shoot the older hardware. I'll be asking about loads and information on older revolvers. My other passion is long range Black Powder Cartridge (BPCR) shooting and I can assist to some degree from my experience. Looking forward to reading a lot of posts!

January 29, 2013, 12:38 PM	#8314
JonnyGringo Member Join Date: January 29, 2013 Posts: 50	I'm a long time lurker from NW Montana. I shoot quite a bit....

January 29, 2013, 04:43 PM	#8315
Richy Member Join Date: January 29, 2013 Posts: 2	I spent a few years in the Army Infantry and returned home to Montana to go to college (graduating in May, woohoo!). I don't get out to shoot as much as I should, although with the lack of ammo I kind of have an excuse, now

January 29, 2013, 06:51 PM	#8316
Roadrebel98 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 5	Good evening folks from Arkansas; new to the Forum and shoot as much as possible. I am the proud owner of my fathers 1953 High Standard .22 target pistol and 2 RIA 1911s. I hope to get into reloading sometime this summer once the panic buying ends.

January 29, 2013, 08:08 PM	#8317
ThusEver2Tyrants Member Join Date: January 29, 2013 Posts: 17	I had a name up here a long time ago when I first got into guns (2007) but after a while stopped posting and until now have just been reading and soaking up knowledge. This is the forum I have always used bc I trust it more than anything else and I appreciate the way you guys operate. I have learned so much over the years through thehighroad and plan to continue that, just with more posting!

January 29, 2013, 09:12 PM	#8318
Doc Samson Member Join Date: January 29, 2013 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 3	Thanks! I'll start off by saying "hi" and "Thank you!" as a lurker who has learned a ton since I started reading here about two years ago. I've enjoyed shooting for close to 30 years but have only become serious about it in the last year or so, after realizing how much better I could get with some regular, well thought out practice. My current arms are: Beretta 92FS, Ruger Mark III, Marlin 60, PTR 91, and a Mossberg 930. I love'em all...

January 29, 2013, 09:24 PM	#8319
sfttailrdr46 Member Join Date: January 29, 2013 Posts: 1	New BAR 30-06 w/nikon bushmaster 3X9X40 Long time shooter and sometimes hunter Just picked up the BAR and am looking for input on best factory loads 150gr and 165gr. Haven't done any hand loading in awhile. So just just factory ammo for now. Will probably hunt deer and maybe boar thus the semi auto for follow-up when needed.

January 30, 2013, 07:28 AM	#8320
doc11764 Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1	Gun Owners Fight back Please ' like " our new Facebook page . We are out of New York but are taking the fight national . Our goal is to get enough people for rallies Albany & and Washington . We also have latest news links concerning gun laws . As you know , Albany has come out with the strictest gun laws , lets stop them from doing it nationally .http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gun-Ow...50279348440378

January 30, 2013, 04:46 PM	#8321
H.m.B Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 80	To all that see this, I present greetings! Hi all ... My name is Harry and I am a newly registered member here even though I have followed this forum as a silent lurker since late 2003. During that time I have learned quite a bit about a lot of things that are gun-related. Actually, many of my firearm acquisitions since then have been made based on opinions and recommendations made to others on this forum. With all the heightened anti-gun noise being made throughout the country recently, I thought it time to come out of the shadow and, when appropriate, add my two cents to the discussion. I'm retired Army (20 years) and am currently employed by DoD for over 20 years as a Systems Engineer. I have over 40+ years experience with firearms and enjoy putting lead down range whenever the opportunity arises. I am, as probably most here are, a member of the NRA, support the NRA-ILA, and on several occasions have introduced the uninitiated to our enjoyable pastime. I'm not much of a talker so in closing, we're clear on the right? Clear on the left? The range is hot! (I'm a bit center right). Harry __________________ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed ... Ruger Security Six, SR-9, SR-22P, SR1911, 10/22, BHP, Llama IX-A, XD-40, FNP-45, Sig P232, Colt LE6920, 700 BDL, Winchester 1200, M550ED ... One loves to possess arms, tho they hope never to have occasion for them. Thomas Jefferson

January 30, 2013, 06:31 PM	#8322
tburton0008 Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1	New Guy From Ashalnd, KY was teaching a Kentucky CCDW Class and someone mentioned this site and told me to check it out.

January 30, 2013, 07:24 PM	#8323
Rem700tn Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1	Hey there Hey I am new, live in Nashville Tn but hunt in Mississippi and Alabama . I own a Marlin .22 , Remington 700 in .243 from the 1950's and a Franchi 20 ga. I love to hunt deer, squirrel, and dove. I hope to move up to bigger caliber game soon.

January 30, 2013, 08:45 PM	#8324
JJ Waco Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 4	Hi everybody. I'm Josh. I'm from Houston, but am currently a Baylor student in Waco

January 30, 2013, 10:49 PM	#8325
XDs45IWB Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1	Hello from mid-MI. Not exactly forum savvy, but looking forward to the interactions.