New Member? Introduce yourself here (just intros, questions get answered elsewhere)

[jeepguy704]

hello all i just signed on. wont be able to be on here much next couple of weeks. i work for the sheriffs dept and i got class mondy threw friday then 8-5 then work from 5-11 and work all day sat and sun. but as soon as i get done with that i will be able to put some time in. and ask my questions.
just got into guns. my first gun was a springfield XD 40 service i love it.
just bought friday my second gun it is a smith and wesson 638. for a concealed carry. have not been able to get to the range and might not be able to go till the end of the month.

i live in beaumont texas. anyways hi all

[IronSightRot671]

Welcome!

[scrat]

Welcome to THR

[Mr White]

Welcome.

Now that you've got a few pistols, you need to gete hold of a rifle or 2.

[mossberg]

No no no, shotgun next. Seriously, welcome!

[blackcash88]

Git one of dem "from the debbil" eveeeel AKs before the next ban!

[mikec23]

My name is Mike, I live in Oklahoma City. I currently have a springfield xd LE 5" in 45 GAP and my dad's Remington 1100, circa? serial #4091xx "the sportsman"; don't really know much about this gun, but I guess it doesn't matter since I'll never get rid of it. I'm a Libertarian, and I like guns. I'm a network administrator, so feel free to ask for computer help. http://thehighroad.org/images/smilies/smile.gif

[marshuff]

Hi all. I'm Marshall and I am new today. I am an avid pro 2nd amendment believer. I like shooting just about anything. I have a S & W 57 (.41 Mag), SIG SP 2340 Blueline Pro; H& K P 9S Target; a couple of 22's; Mossberg 12 GA, .340 Magnum Weatherby Mark V; and I just bought a 1942 6 digit M1 Garand that I absolutely love. I don't reload yet but would like to at some point. I am anti-Clinton or anyone that is against the right to own arms and protect their family. I served in the Military during a very unpopular war while people like that helped bring this country to its knees and it makes me sick to think they feel they have the right to be called "Commander in Chief"

[DSAPT9]

As you can tell I am somewhat new to this forum but have found it quite interesting. To give you a brief background I am pushing 50 in a month or so. I served in the Navy and the Army (I was young what can I say), spent 20 years in the firearms industry and 7 years as a licensed dealer. I have been fortunate in having the opportunity to fire most makes, models and types of firearms both domestic and abroad. I have a 150-yard firing range in my back yard and have been able to test fire at cars, brick walls and various other items to see what will happen to them. I do not own any full-auto but have friends who have acquired legal collections before the last full-auto assault on our rights. I am an avid hunter, shooter and semi-survivalist. I say semi because as I get older creature comforts are kind a nice. So much for the back ground.

I do not claim to be an expert in any field and my knowledge is based on my personal testing of and training in firearms to see what they might or might not do.

My #1 Rule: Any firearm is better than no firearm at all. Because even with a cheap .25 auto and a little planning you can acquire bigger and better tools.

I feel your brain is always your best weapon and should be used first before using rule #1.

I have been reading the post on this site for a month or so and just recently decided to register. I have enjoyed the lay out and the fact that if a person does not like an item they will give you an honest reason why and not just complain or product bash.

Thank you for letting me be a part of it.

[Golan]

Thanks rmarcustrucker. You thought one of the reasons your country supports Israel so closely is because of our supposed democracy. In reality, Israel is not a democracy but a socialist country that allows certain practices associated with a democracy, freedom of speech is not guaranteed, neither is freedom to keep and bear arms an integral part of our society, though one sees many weapons displayed, the vast majority of the population is unarmed. Those that are armed have either the right to own one pistol (almost never a rifle) or under certain circumstances, the right to carry a pistol. An ownership license of one pistol (or revolver) allows one to transport to and from the range only. Also, ammunition is restricted to 100 rounds per year excluding the rounds one expends at the range (must be bought at the range, unused cartridges returned).
The politicians call Israel, The closest thing to democracy in the middle-east, but considering our neighbors, that is not saying much, is it?

[Coyote Blue]

Hi,
My name is Ralph.I live on Florida's southwest coast.
Been shooting since a child of 9, growing up on my grandfathers farm in PA.
I'm going to enjoy this forum.
There are many knowledgeable people here.

[camps]

My name is camps -- I have a 1917 Luger that I shoot -- I am having a horrible time with my ammo -- I fire two or three shots and then the shells will not eject. Can anyone help me?
This is a 9mm 1917 Navy. Thanks

[stellarpod]

Welcome camps!

I'll bet if you'll post this question about your Luger over in the *Handguns: Autoloaders* section someone will be able to help you with your problem.

stellarpod

[jeepguy704]

it will be a shotgun. still thinking of my first let it be the mossberg 500 or remington. i seen a awesome just down right bad #$$ mossberg with a pistol grip, and a compressor on it i am sure there where alot more. it was just awesome

[HungSquirrel]

Pistol grips are uncomfortable unless accompanied by a stock.

[Bazooka Joe71]

Welcome to THR jeepguy.

Pistol grips are uncomfortable unless accompanied by a stock.

Haha, I like that.

I prefer nasty little EBR's when talking pistol grips with stocks.

[Cuda]

Howdy!!!


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[scrat]

Welcome to THR newbeees

[Shatteredshield]

My names Jake 21 currently deployed to afganistan. Wouldn't let me play with the guns I want so I had to find a place to do it constructivly.
From nc

[czbegenner]

Hello i hope you guys enjoy this form

[cabbithunt]

Hi; I'm Chad from Marquette, Michigan. I'm a biology student at Northern Michigan University. I love to hunt, fish, and camp. I really enjoy shooting handguns, rifles, and shotguns. My personal collection includes a ruger gp100; ruger mark 1; ruger 10/22; remington 1187; and a remington 760.

I've browsed through a bit of the forum and I like what I've seen. There seems to be some really knowledgeable people here. Thanks!

[jjbabin]

Hello all, I'm new here but not new to guns. I signed up here a little while back and haven't had much time to get back. Looking forward to reading up on things and surfing in general.........So hello from Louisiana!!!!!!

I am the proud owner of several shotguns, 30-06, .22lr rifle, .357 Ruger speed six, .38 spl police sevice six(Ruger), and a Ruger MarkIII....I think thats it!!!!

[captainlag]

Hey all, My name is Scott, I currently live in Gig Harbor, Washington. In the past few years I've gone from Airsofting to Real Firearms. I currently only own one firearm, it happens to be a Romainian AIM, but in 4 days time, I am hopeing to get the ball moveing on owning a pistol (although unsure of what to get). My friend pointed me in this forum's direction as a good source of all things "Gun", so I hope that I can get to know some neat people and maybe learn some things.

[malakas07]

Hello
New member. I've been lurking for a long time and I finally joined up.
I look forward to sharing my thoughts and ideas with everyone and appreciate the wealth of knowledge found here.

[Sunward]

Howdy all: Great White North here. Starting shooting with .22 in my teens, and am now in my 40's. Enjoy deer hunting (use 870 with .50 cal sabots), turkey hunting, and plinking with .223 . Looks like a lot of good info to be had here.