Would there be any interest in a MD THR get together/shoot?

[chaim]

I am thinking that Sun, Aug. 10th at 3pm. That gives two weeks so it isn't last moment yet isn't so long that anyone should forget or anything. 3PM gives those who want to go to church time to go to church and have lunch yet it still shouldn't interfere with dinner with your family.

I'm thinking probably just a pistol shoot at On Target. First, the few times this was tried back in the TFL days there were never very many takers so we probably don't need much more room. Second, I'm not a member of a range or an owner of property where we can just bring a bunch of people. If people are more interested in a rifle shoot there is a public outdoor range up in Westminister but they don't have any pistol lanes there so 25yrds is the minimum there. If there is some interest and a few people are members of one of the gun clubs that meet up in Marriottsville or another club and you don't mind sponsoring a few guests I'm open to other options for place as well.


Edit/Update:

OK, it is for sure then for Sun, August 24th at 3PM.

Email me at [email protected] if you want to go (yes I now AOL is evil, but it is what i have right now). With this I'll be able to post a list of who is confirmed and we'll know what kind of space we need. Post here too of course, I just want a definative list of those who are confirmed and are definately coming.

There does seem to be some real interest. If even half of us make it we just might have to make this a regular event (maybe every 2-3 months).

 

[chaim]

Spot77, have you picked up the Taurus 83 yet? If you are still thinking about a revolver I'll probably bring one or two of my medium framed revolvers (comprable to the 83) and I may bring my Taurus 85 which would give you a chance to try out an older (just recently bought used, made in '91) Taurus wheelgun. Bring "Mrs. Spot" too since it sounds like your getting the revolver may be with her in mind.

 

[Norton]

Here's one AA County resident who needs to get out and do some shooting, but the 10th is in the middle of our vacation. If we can do it sooner, like this week, count me in!

 

[chaim]

OK, the two other people I had in mind as the nucleus of the group can't make it on the 10th. Let's try for either the 17th or 24th then. Hopefully, the 17th because I don't want to make it too far off.

 

[cpileri]

i'll check

i'd love to be in!
let me check my August schedule. i can let you know my free days shortly.
C-

 

[Spot77]

The 17th is good for me in the afternoon, or now it looks like the 24th is even better.

Mrs Spot will come WHEN I SAY SHE WILL!!!

(ouch, ouch, stop hitting me!)

I think she'd enjoy it, although the anti in her won't let her admit it!

Still itching for the revolver, but I talked myself into a Ruger P95 today and I'll have that in time no matter what day we finalize.

How bout' Kharn, Jeepdriver Anapex and some of the other MD locals, Any interest?

 

[cslinger]

Might just be worth a weekend trip.......

I don't know maybe it might be worth a quick trip home to blow off some steam, although I am technically not a MD member anymore.

Are you talking about On Target in Ft. Meade?

Chris

 

[chaim]

So as of now it looks like either the 17th or 24th with the 24th probably being better.

Hey, this hasn't been up long and there seems to be some interest. Maybe if we get enough people we can see if On Target would be willing to reserve one of the two sides of the range (though I assume that would involve a pre-payment).

Yes, Cslinger that would be the On Target that is up by Ft. Meade. It would be cool to have an ex-Marylander current TN THRer up here for the shoot. I'm guessing that if you made it the number of people who would come would probably double or more.

Spot, a Ruger? Funny, I've been sort of thinking about replacing the P89 I used to have with either a P90 or P95 (I sold my P89, which had been my first auto, around two years ago). Mine wasn't very accurate (though the P90 is and I understand the P95 is far better in that respect than the 89), but one thing all Ruger autos share is 100% reliability and near indestructability. You do need a revolver too though

 

[Spot77]

Yup, that be the place.

I know you've been talking about heading back east, so this would be a great opportunity to see your relatives, old friends, and to hook up for that dinner we were talking about.

 

[Spot77]

Well it sounds like the 24th will be a good day to try out that new P95 then.

Found one at A and D Pawn in Glen Burnie new for $349. Seemed like a fair price considering this IS Maryland.

Yes, EVERYBODY needs a revolver!

 

[MikeK]

The 24th will probably work for me.

 

[cslinger]

Yes, EVERYBODY needs a revolver!

.....or 5.

 

[Norton]

24th might not be bad for me either. I have to go bac and face the little brats at school on the 25th so it might be good to relive the tension before I go back

 

[Spot77]

hahaha "relive" the tension. Sometimes typos are SO funny.

Cslinger: What is that beast on top in the picture? Very cool looking. Hopefully you can make it and bring a few of those...hehe

Looks like the 24th might just work well for a lot of people.

 

[Cliff]

I'm up for it. The 24th would be good for me also. I'm a member of On Target,and 20 minutes away,so if you need any legwork done beforehand,let me know.

 

[cslinger]

I will see what comes up.

The beast at the top is a Smith and Wesson PC627 8 shot .357 magnum revolver. The thing is just massive and very cool. Unfortunitely it has recently been traded for a semi auto shotgun and a Ruger GP100. I just couldn't shoot it worth a darn. Too big for my hands.

Chris

 

[Norton]

"relive the tension" isn't too far from the truth unfortunately Those Freudian slips are pretty telling aren't they?

 

[Spot77]

Congratulations Norton, you just became a "Senior Member".


(insert phallic joke here)

 

[Cliff]

I'm up for it. The 24th would be good for me also. I'm a member of On Target,and 20 minutes away,so if you need any legwork done beforehand,let me know.

 

[Cliff]

Sorry about the previous post twice, hit the wrong button.

 

[Norton]

100 posts...ah, where does the time go...

 

[Tamara]

cslinger,

.....or 5.

Good start.

D back at ya. )

 

[PAshooter]

Hey Chaim:

You got room for one more? Just stumbled on this post, and as I read down was getting bummed because the 10th wouldn't work out for me... but the 24th works great. Got a new HK USP45C that I haven't had a chance to take to the range yet (work's been nearly overwhelming lately) but this looks like a great opportunity to make it happen (and meet some of the local THR gang at the same time).

Nice brood of revos, cslinger. My selection is a mite smaller, but my interests are heading more in that direction of late. After a while the self-shuckers all start to look alike. I've got a 4" GP100 (fabulous gun), and my latest acquisitions are a S&W 36 and 63... the former a classic in blue, and the latter a sweet little mousegun.

Looking forward to meeting some fellow MD THRers. Let us know if you manage to "reserve" part of the range ahead of time, chaim, and if you want us to pitch in on any deposit that's required.

 

[26point2]

Count me in on the 24th...I fly back into town on the 15th from sunny South Korea...and I live a mile down the road from On Target so the beer will be on me...

Craig

 

[boltaction]

Probably can't make it, but...

I probably can't make it on the 24th folks, but I will be there with you in spirit. I will ask my brother in arms, Cliff, to express my regrets to the group. Hope you decide to make this a regular event, so maybe I can make it next time. I will bring a .454, as well as an assortment of other firearms (Hi-Power, 1911, glock 23, .357) - Oops. Ah, if the ATFE is lurking, that is my wish list - I don't actually own ANY firearms).

Boltaction
People's Republik of Montgomery County