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ColinthePilot · October 11, 2007, 10:01 PM

I'm new to the forum. I'm in a forum for most of my other hobbies but I hadn't joined one for my shooting interests yet.
I'm active duty military and own mostly historic, if not collectors pieces.
I have a Yugo SKS that some presumably Yugoslavian soldier carved his girlfriend's name into (Milka)
I also have a Beretta 1934 that was issued to the Italian Army in 1943. Its been in my family since a Navy poker game in the mid 50's.
I just took delivery of a CMP M1 Garand. I'm taking it out to the range for the first time tomorrow.
Finally, I carry a Taurus PT-111 Millennium Pro in 9mm.
I also have a handful of old guns we found in my grandparents' house but they're not in safe firing condition, so I don't count them.
My collection will be growing. Another pistol will be next, probably in .40S&W or .45 Auto. I'm embarrassed to say I don't own a .22, so I'll have to fix that, and similarly, everyone needs a Mosin Nagant, including me. Aside from that, weapons of opportunity are always possible purchases.

oldredneck · October 12, 2007, 12:09 PM

I'm a 65 year old recently retired network administrator. I live in SW Mississippi and enjoy shooting, deer hunting, and gardening. I enjoy visiting several firearms forums in order to pick up some good pointers and tips about shooting and firearms in general.

Wolfgang2000 · October 12, 2007, 04:40 PM

Hi there. I'm a retired LEO that has always been a "gun person". I look forward to interacting with other "gun people".

mmpow66mm · October 13, 2007, 03:59 PM

hi,im Mike.glad to be aboard.

Scanr · October 13, 2007, 08:14 PM

Welcome all!

JeremySmith · October 14, 2007, 01:34 AM

Hi! Been lurking for years, and finally registered. Big 1911 fan, lifetime indiana ccw permit, and a weakness for old jeeps that run intermittantly. A couple of my faves:

Super Redhawk in 44 mag (Happy birthday to me from the wife a couple years ago)
Kimber Custom Classic
Browning Buckmark

bowecho · October 14, 2007, 02:29 AM

Hey all!

I've been lurking on this site for probably six months or so. I'm fairly new to world of firearms. Purchased my first handgun a little over a year ago, an XD9. Didn't keep it too long, and now my collection consists of:

Ruger 10/22
Mossberg 500
Kimber Pro Carry II
Ruger Single Six
SIG P229

Looking for my next purchase to be a new rifle or another revolver. I'm hooked!

Thanks all!
Tony

Cracker1961 · October 14, 2007, 09:52 AM

Haven't ever introduced myself. From Blaine, Mn. Love handguns, especially anything chambered in 10mm! Actively carry and shoot. I do all my own reloading and have since 1986. Active Hunter, RC Flyer, Fishing (when able), Shooter.

DumDum · October 14, 2007, 09:55 PM

Hello.
Have an historical interest in warfare, and old military firearms.
Proud to have a very small collection: M1, M1 Carb., 1911-A1, MN M-44.
Would like to learn what I can. Contribute the same.
From what I've seen here, I'll learn a lot more than I'll be able to contribute.

Raspu10 · October 14, 2007, 09:58 PM

new here, not to guns.. 2 years knowledge research.

Own A Glock 17 And Not Stopping There. Looking into buying A 1911. And Going To Get S&W 642 For Carry.

i like this face ---->

Lol

DumDum · October 14, 2007, 10:02 PM

Wow!
You're the only one I've ever heard of that received a CMP M1!
How would you rate it's condition?

possum · October 15, 2007, 02:25 AM

welcome one and all great to have ya'll along.

mike6161 · October 15, 2007, 10:39 PM

hi been looking at this site for a month so i singed up I like 22 rimfire because that’s what I have

thinking of getting a 9mm:cool im a gun nut have been from when I was 2 when I got to look at my dads old guns and ammo magazines

and sins then I have love guns

Flfiremedic · October 16, 2007, 08:33 AM

Hi Everyone...have been posting for about a month but didn't know about this new member board. Im Dave a firefighter paramedic from Florida. Im a former law enforcement officer, and just got hired away from the Fire dept to go off shore and a fire/safety/medic on an oil rig in Egypt. Have been around firearms all my life and recently got back into them. I thought I had my addiction beaten, but went in a gun shop for a few min and ended up buying an M44 Taurus. I also found and purchased a shotgun I had been looking at for years...1187 Upland. Now trying to refill my gunsafe. Looking at a Bushmaster next, then some rifles I want...Remmy 700 CDL 30-96, Model 7 7mm08, Guide Gun in 45/70 and then who knows. My other hobbies are Sport Bikes (Hayabusas) scuba diving, fishing, and I've started hunting again too. Anyway really enjoying this board, and thanks for making me feel welcome.

U-235 · October 16, 2007, 01:46 PM

Hi, I live in Minneapolis MN and currently work for a Medical Device Manufacturer. I'm an ex Navy Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator. I've been reading posts at THR for quite a while but this is my first post. I am mostly into handguns (I have my MN concealed carry permit). My collection so far:

PPK
Glock 23
Sig P226
Ruger SP-101
S&W 642 (my next post will be to the 642 club thread!)
Springfield Operator .45

Next purchase will be either a G30 or XD .45 Compact, haven't decided which one yet!

rocklocker2 · October 16, 2007, 07:51 PM

howdy,names Ted,been around a while .I'm into muzzle loaders and have 3 tcs, 54 renegade ,45 hawken flintlock,50 new englender.also a pedersoli kentucky long in 45 and a new cva kodiak magnum.shoot a savage mk2 light rifle and this year i got a marlin 30-30 for deer season.my other vice is archery.wife dont believe i need 8 bows and a new crossbow.ya know how they are.

**owen** · October 17, 2007, 08:42 AM

salmanq,

post your question in the appropriate forum, and you should get plenty of replies.

**owen** · October 17, 2007, 08:44 AM

DumDum,

there are dozens of members here that have received M1 from CMP. Just do a search for CMP M1, and you should find hundreds of threads.

dcbrown · October 17, 2007, 09:19 PM

New poster, learned about this forum after find it referenced from a bowhunters forum that I belong to. I have hunted most of the NW and Alaska, currently resideing in Texas for a little over seven years now. I am a Texas concealed license holder and own several handguns and rifles, with my concealed weapon currently a DaeWoo Dh-40 40 cal. Looking forward to reading the information on this forum.

CCWINNC · October 18, 2007, 11:34 AM

New member here. I am currently on DC.com and OC.org. Seen many references to this site and figured I would join.

Mulliganpaintdee · October 18, 2007, 01:27 PM

Hello,
Ive been lurking here for a while trying to better educate myself on pistols. Ive been shooting rifles of all sort since I was 6 years old. Ive just recently taught my wife how to use a .50 cal musket becuase I go hunting every year for whitetail and this year she will be joining me. She wants a pistol for christmas but Ive never fired a pistol in my life. Hope to learn from a few of you here. Cheers

jds327 · October 19, 2007, 01:55 AM

Hi im new here im from NC. My intrest in guns came on my 17th birthday when my stepdad gave me his old marlin model 60 and a brick of ammo. My passion for firearms has continued to grow since then. I currently on 4 guns (the marlin being one of them) and plan on buying a 5th sometime this year

stownsend · October 19, 2007, 08:07 AM

Just signed up...been lurking for a while. I enjoy just about every aspect of hunting and shooting. I own a couple rifles, a few more shotguns, some pistols, one revolver and a collection of civil war era handguns. This place looks like a great resource!

OldCrow · October 19, 2007, 08:18 AM

Just joined, I own 7 rifles, 5 pistols, and 4 shotguns. I've seldom bought a gun I didn't want to keep (1911 Taurus copy I owned for a week). Moved to Ak last summer and just used this site to gather information to purchase my newest rifle a Stainless Weatherby-Vanguard SUB-MOA in 338 Win Mag w/Accubrake and 3x9x40mm Rifleman Leupold scope/rings/base (it's the best I could afford). I'm looking to glean as much knowledge as I can from the members of this forum

poet · October 20, 2007, 10:12 AM

Hello everybody, new member from Orange County, California. Was just introduced to this site and am looking forward to learning and interacting. Will be reading up for a while trying to get up to speed. Looking forward to exploring the various threads.

October 13, 2007, 03:59 PM	#1354
mmpow66mm Member Join Date: October 13, 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 2	howdy hi,im Mike.glad to be aboard.

October 13, 2007, 08:14 PM	#1355
Scanr Member Join Date: November 25, 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 347	Welcome all! __________________ To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them..........George Mason All I can say to Obama is... ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 14, 2007, 09:52 AM	#1358
Cracker1961 Member Join Date: April 26, 2006 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 3	Not really a FNG Haven't ever introduced myself. From Blaine, Mn. Love handguns, especially anything chambered in 10mm! Actively carry and shoot. I do all my own reloading and have since 1986. Active Hunter, RC Flyer, Fishing (when able), Shooter. __________________ Carry enough gun. 10mm/45acp-When it absolutely has to be stopped.

October 14, 2007, 10:02 PM	#1361
DumDum Member Join Date: October 14, 2007 Posts: 4	Message for ColinthePilot Wow! You're the only one I've ever heard of that received a CMP M1! How would you rate it's condition?

October 16, 2007, 01:46 PM	#1365
U-235 Member Join Date: May 1, 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 131	Hello Hi, I live in Minneapolis MN and currently work for a Medical Device Manufacturer. I'm an ex Navy Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator. I've been reading posts at THR for quite a while but this is my first post. I am mostly into handguns (I have my MN concealed carry permit). My collection so far: PPK Glock 23 Sig P226 Ruger SP-101 S&W 642 (my next post will be to the 642 club thread!) Springfield Operator .45 Next purchase will be either a G30 or XD .45 Compact, haven't decided which one yet!

October 11, 2007, 10:01 PM	#1351
ColinthePilot Member Join Date: October 11, 2007 Location: I don't even know anymore Posts: 1,029	I'm new to the forum. I'm in a forum for most of my other hobbies but I hadn't joined one for my shooting interests yet. I'm active duty military and own mostly historic, if not collectors pieces. I have a Yugo SKS that some presumably Yugoslavian soldier carved his girlfriend's name into (Milka) I also have a Beretta 1934 that was issued to the Italian Army in 1943. Its been in my family since a Navy poker game in the mid 50's. I just took delivery of a CMP M1 Garand. I'm taking it out to the range for the first time tomorrow. Finally, I carry a Taurus PT-111 Millennium Pro in 9mm. I also have a handful of old guns we found in my grandparents' house but they're not in safe firing condition, so I don't count them. My collection will be growing. Another pistol will be next, probably in .40S&W or .45 Auto. I'm embarrassed to say I don't own a .22, so I'll have to fix that, and similarly, everyone needs a Mosin Nagant, including me. Aside from that, weapons of opportunity are always possible purchases.

October 12, 2007, 12:09 PM	#1352
oldredneck Member Join Date: October 11, 2007 Posts: 3	I'm a 65 year old recently retired network administrator. I live in SW Mississippi and enjoy shooting, deer hunting, and gardening. I enjoy visiting several firearms forums in order to pick up some good pointers and tips about shooting and firearms in general.

October 12, 2007, 04:40 PM	#1353
Wolfgang2000 Member Join Date: September 7, 2007 Posts: 376	Hi there. I'm a retired LEO that has always been a "gun person". I look forward to interacting with other "gun people".

October 14, 2007, 01:34 AM	#1356
JeremySmith Member Join Date: October 11, 2007 Location: Michigan City, Indiana Posts: 54	Hi! Been lurking for years, and finally registered. Big 1911 fan, lifetime indiana ccw permit, and a weakness for old jeeps that run intermittantly. A couple of my faves: Super Redhawk in 44 mag (Happy birthday to me from the wife a couple years ago) Kimber Custom Classic Browning Buckmark

October 14, 2007, 02:29 AM	#1357
bowecho Member Join Date: October 14, 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1	Hey all! I've been lurking on this site for probably six months or so. I'm fairly new to world of firearms. Purchased my first handgun a little over a year ago, an XD9. Didn't keep it too long, and now my collection consists of: Ruger 10/22 Mossberg 500 Kimber Pro Carry II Ruger Single Six SIG P229 Looking for my next purchase to be a new rifle or another revolver. I'm hooked! Thanks all! Tony

October 14, 2007, 09:55 PM	#1359
DumDum Member Join Date: October 14, 2007 Posts: 4	Hello. Have an historical interest in warfare, and old military firearms. Proud to have a very small collection: M1, M1 Carb., 1911-A1, MN M-44. Would like to learn what I can. Contribute the same. From what I've seen here, I'll learn a lot more than I'll be able to contribute.

October 14, 2007, 09:58 PM	#1360
Raspu10 member Join Date: October 14, 2007 Posts: 58	new here, not to guns.. 2 years knowledge research. Own A Glock 17 And Not Stopping There. Looking into buying A 1911. And Going To Get S&W 642 For Carry. i like this face ----> Lol

October 15, 2007, 02:25 AM	#1362
possum Member Join Date: October 12, 2005 Location: Concord, N.C. Posts: 8,898	welcome one and all great to have ya'll along.

October 15, 2007, 10:39 PM	#1363
mike6161 Member Join Date: October 14, 2007 Location: some where in the black swamp of ohio Posts: 267	hi been looking at this site for a month so i singed up I like 22 rimfire because that’s what I have thinking of getting a 9mm:cool im a gun nut have been from when I was 2 when I got to look at my dads old guns and ammo magazines and sins then I have love guns

October 16, 2007, 08:33 AM	#1364
Flfiremedic Member Join Date: September 25, 2007 Posts: 281	Hi Everyone...have been posting for about a month but didn't know about this new member board. Im Dave a firefighter paramedic from Florida. Im a former law enforcement officer, and just got hired away from the Fire dept to go off shore and a fire/safety/medic on an oil rig in Egypt. Have been around firearms all my life and recently got back into them. I thought I had my addiction beaten, but went in a gun shop for a few min and ended up buying an M44 Taurus. I also found and purchased a shotgun I had been looking at for years...1187 Upland. Now trying to refill my gunsafe. Looking at a Bushmaster next, then some rifles I want...Remmy 700 CDL 30-96, Model 7 7mm08, Guide Gun in 45/70 and then who knows. My other hobbies are Sport Bikes (Hayabusas) scuba diving, fishing, and I've started hunting again too. Anyway really enjoying this board, and thanks for making me feel welcome.

October 16, 2007, 07:51 PM	#1366
rocklocker2 Member Join Date: August 3, 2006 Location: upstate NY Posts: 20	howdy,names Ted,been around a while .I'm into muzzle loaders and have 3 tcs, 54 renegade ,45 hawken flintlock,50 new englender.also a pedersoli kentucky long in 45 and a new cva kodiak magnum.shoot a savage mk2 light rifle and this year i got a marlin 30-30 for deer season.my other vice is archery.wife dont believe i need 8 bows and a new crossbow.ya know how they are.

October 17, 2007, 08:42 AM	#1367
owen Moderator Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 5,438	salmanq, post your question in the appropriate forum, and you should get plenty of replies. __________________ What Would Loki Do?

October 17, 2007, 08:44 AM	#1368
owen Moderator Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 5,438	DumDum, there are dozens of members here that have received M1 from CMP. Just do a search for CMP M1, and you should find hundreds of threads. __________________ What Would Loki Do?

October 17, 2007, 09:19 PM	#1369
dcbrown Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 1	New poster, learned about this forum after find it referenced from a bowhunters forum that I belong to. I have hunted most of the NW and Alaska, currently resideing in Texas for a little over seven years now. I am a Texas concealed license holder and own several handguns and rifles, with my concealed weapon currently a DaeWoo Dh-40 40 cal. Looking forward to reading the information on this forum. __________________ Dave Brown

October 18, 2007, 11:34 AM	#1370
CCWINNC Member Join Date: October 18, 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 8	New member here. I am currently on DC.com and OC.org. Seen many references to this site and figured I would join. __________________ CCWINNC HK P2000 .40SW Para Ord Tac 4 .45acp XD 9 Service XD 9 SC Taurus 651 .357 mag

October 18, 2007, 01:27 PM	#1371
Mulliganpaintdee Member Join Date: October 18, 2007 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 89	Hello, Ive been lurking here for a while trying to better educate myself on pistols. Ive been shooting rifles of all sort since I was 6 years old. Ive just recently taught my wife how to use a .50 cal musket becuase I go hunting every year for whitetail and this year she will be joining me. She wants a pistol for christmas but Ive never fired a pistol in my life. Hope to learn from a few of you here. Cheers

October 19, 2007, 01:55 AM	#1372
jds327 Member Join Date: October 19, 2007 Posts: 19	Hi im new here im from NC. My intrest in guns came on my 17th birthday when my stepdad gave me his old marlin model 60 and a brick of ammo. My passion for firearms has continued to grow since then. I currently on 4 guns (the marlin being one of them) and plan on buying a 5th sometime this year

October 19, 2007, 08:07 AM	#1373
stownsend Member Join Date: October 19, 2007 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 86	Just signed up...been lurking for a while. I enjoy just about every aspect of hunting and shooting. I own a couple rifles, a few more shotguns, some pistols, one revolver and a collection of civil war era handguns. This place looks like a great resource!

October 19, 2007, 08:18 AM	#1374
OldCrow Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 1	Just joined, I own 7 rifles, 5 pistols, and 4 shotguns. I've seldom bought a gun I didn't want to keep (1911 Taurus copy I owned for a week). Moved to Ak last summer and just used this site to gather information to purchase my newest rifle a Stainless Weatherby-Vanguard SUB-MOA in 338 Win Mag w/Accubrake and 3x9x40mm Rifleman Leupold scope/rings/base (it's the best I could afford). I'm looking to glean as much knowledge as I can from the members of this forum

October 20, 2007, 10:12 AM	#1375
poet Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Posts: 127	Hello everybody, new member from Orange County, California. Was just introduced to this site and am looking forward to learning and interacting. Will be reading up for a while trying to get up to speed. Looking forward to exploring the various threads.