New members - please introduce yourselves here

Thanks for the welcome.

Honestly I am one of those guys that researches the heck out of something before I decide to buy. For example I just bought a 56 inch tool box and upper chest for my shop. I spent about 3 months looking at tool boxes and comparing drawer size and construction of the box before buying.
 
Welcome. Sounds like you have a bit of Engineering in you or at least from the "show me" state.
I too watch this alot but post little. Lotsa common interests too.
Dean
 
Dean C,

I'm actually from Wisconsin.

I have been accused of over engineering the things that I have built so I am very particular about what I spend my money on. I don't have any problem at all spending a bit more for a quality product but I do have a problem spending more money on something just because a big name is attached to it if the value isn't there.
 
Hello From South Central Pennsylvania......

Good Day Everyone! I am new to the forum but have been a "gun guy" since I was in elementary school. I hope to learn and, maybe even, share an experience or two.
 
Good morning to all,
I'd like to introduce myself to the forum.
My name is Tom, I live in Iowa and I have been a life-long gun owner.
I recently acquired a mid 1860's Moore and Harris muzzle-loading 12 gauge double barrel.
it is in very good condition with no rust, no barrel pitting and no cracks or damage to the stock. It was passed down to me from my father who purchased it back in the early 50's. He hunted with it and also enjoyed showing it off, it is a very nice looking gun with burled wood, tons of engraving and beautiful Damascus barrels.
I would like to shot it and am looking for any advise. I plan to take it to a gunsmith and have the barrels checked out.

Thank you,
Tom
 
Welcome to TFL! You'll get a serious split (no pun) in opinion between "never" and "shoot it with caution". I'm on the side of shoot, presuming a knowledgeable person checks it out. Of course, this is black powder only, and if you are not familiar with loading powder and shot, proper cleaning, etc, find someone who is to help.

Ultimately, it's your decision and your responsibility.
 
F.N.G.

Greetings,
My name is John and I live in Central Florida. I am a 20-year military Veteran and I'm in the process of restoring a very interesting piece. I have a Vulcan 20mm Gatling Gun barrel assembly. I just had it blasted and need your know how to restore it. I can't post pics but if you'd like to see it PM me.
 
New Guy From Coastal North Carolina

Time to introduce myself after lurking in Hogan's Alley for a couple of weeks. I am pro-2A, an NRA member, and I contribute to no political party.

I'm originally from Minnesota but have moved around a bit since retiring. I enjoy life and shooting and cleaning my accumulation of S&W Gen3 9mm and .40 caliber is one of my joys.

Now, at 73, I find myself training more for personal defense with a greater focus on point shooting and firearm retention than sighted target shooting.
 
Finally Member'ed up!

Greetings fellow gun loving friends! I have enjoyed reading the forums here for years and finally decided to join up. I am a reloader and enjoy mostly target shooting with the occasional bird hunt. Handguns, rifles, C&R I am fan of it all.
 
This is my first post here. I've read through old posts at this site to answer specific questions every now and then for a few years. Just getting around to joining.
 
New guy from TN

New here but not new to firearms. I hope to make a positive contribution to this site.
I live in TN.

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Hey everyone, new member from Wyoming. Main interests are hunting, long range target/steel, and reloading. Lots of good information here!


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New here but not to shooting, reloading and hunting, been hunting since i was 4 years old. Me and my Dad load for everything from 9mm to 7mm Ultra Mag, we both are still learning and need guidance every once in a while lol
 
Howdy

Hello to all of you fine 2nd amendment supporters!

Long time gun enthusiast...been shooting since I was 8, owned handguns, rifles, shotguns since I was 23, 50 years ago...used to do a lot of target shooting, trap & skeet, got into reloading for a while when I lived in Phoenix, AZ...now living in So. Florida.

Had my entire gun collection stolen (except for a few pieces in a different location) about 20 years ago and was never able to replace anything until recently, but now I can pretty much buy what I want.

Recently got into black powder pistols (revolvers and a rifle), and own several, some of which have been left as is, and some of which have been converted for cowboy ammo.

Also own several small automatics with an old AMT .380 Backup needing a bit of repair.

Just bought a S&W Model 1-1/2 3rd issue (S&W .32 Short, breaktop, centerfire) that was in incredible condition, made sometime between 1878-1892...doubt if 50 rounds were ever run through it...will be getting a S&W Letter of Authenticity for it.

About me, Marc, I'm retired from IT (30 years), and basically just sort of manage some investments...anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask me.

Again, hiya, and thanks for adding me to this forum!
 
Loooooong time lurker.
Just realized I signed up just before switching jobs. Forgot in the confusion and found an old email confirming it from '11.

Joined in 2011 and first post in 2020.:eek:
 
Good evening, South Shore MA. Belong to Bass River Rod and Gun Club on cape cod. Carry Kahr PM9, Smith and Wesson Bodyguard, Home defense Shield and steel shooting glock 34. Very appreciative for such a great site, collaboration and learning, thank you for having me.
 
Hey y’all. I’m John from NE Texas. I am new on this sight and not sure where to post questions I have. I’ll figure it out later. Anyway I love to shoot and I hunt whenever I have the time. I really love the lever guns. I mean there’s just something about them. Sometimes when I can’t go hunting I’ll find myself just looking at my gun or cycling the action. WTH?!? I act like a kid with a new toy. My wife just rolls her eyes and say oh my gosh
 
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