New members - please introduce yourselves here

Not so new

Sorry for not introducing sooner! 61+ hoping for more,Montana born? Idaho grown?,I have had some of the best hunting and shooting possible,have the most loving wife possible, many children and grandchildren,awesome shots,and better hunters, that love the sport as much as i,, I have been reloading and shooting for the last 45+ years and have seen many changes, but what is going on in this country now scares the hell out of me, GOD BLESS us all, we'll need all the help we can get???
 
Howdy

Another newbi here and proud to have found the site. I live in SW Ga. now but originaly from Alabama. Grew up with a weapon in my hands and still like one there. Looking forward to all of the great info. Had a good time so far reading the old post.
 
Day one...

I'm Mike. I was very impressed at the various threads in this forum. It looks like I will have the oportunity to understand many points of view about firearms. I have been a gun owner for three years and I am proud to be privledged with the right to bear arms.
 
New member just wanting to say hi

I'm a new member from Tennessee. I found your forum while researching my S&W 65-1. I am very new to guns and this is only the second gun I've ever owned and the only one I currently own. I am interested in learning more about them and this site keeps popping up in my google searches, so thanks for everything. I hope that I can be an active member of the online community.

I've included a few pictures of my 65-1 which I throughly enjoy and keep for home defense loaded with powerballs.

There it is with wooden grips and one with rubberized grips

People keep offering to purchase this particular handgun, does it have some sort of history. I'd love to learn more about this gun if anyone can share some information it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank again.
 
Hello

New member, new owner.

Taurus Armed, 24/7 PRO S&W .40 DS

Debating getting a CCL (OH), any advice or recommendations?
 
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Hello all,

Grat site you all have here. I live in Wyoming, been here for 25 years after growing up in Utah and TX.

I've been around guns all my life I guess. I just took up reloading in the past month however after telling myself for the last 35 years that it was something I needed to do "when I got the time". Well, after watching the prices and availability of ammo in the past 6 months, I decided that the time was definitely now!

I've finally assembled everything I need to start reloading 357/38 and 45 Colt ammo now (yes, I even managed to find primers!!) But I'm still eagerly scouring the internet in hopes of picking up tips on reloading, rather than duplicate all the same mistakes.

Besides the 357 and 45 Colts (no I'm not a Cowboy Action Shooter, I just love shooting single action revolvers), I have a 44 magnum S & W that I absolutely love. And then the "normal" collection of rifles that everyone in Wyoming has, like the 243, a 308, a 7 MM mag, a 45-70, a 30-30 as well as a few 22's and shotguns. Perhaps one day I will be reloading for all those as well, but for now I'm just learning with the 357 and 45.
 
Hello. I am new to this forum but not to firearms. I am a firm believer that this world is a world full of many firearm "OWNERS" but not many firearm "SHOOTERS." I have had my fair share of owning and shooting many different kinds of firearms. My knowledge of firearm mechanism operation and engineering is not very vast, nor is my knowledge of ballistics or reloading; however, I excell in proper shooting techniques, tactics, stances, target acquisitions, etc. I believe practice makes perfect when it comes to shooting skill, but the type and condition of the weapon you are shooting also plays a major role in the art of shooting. Shooting, owning, collecting...everything that has to do with firearms is to be "HOO" of. Even though this introduction has made me seem cocky, I am open to all kinds of suggestions and new knowledge. This day in age, there is no such thing as "all knowing." Every person has the capacity to learn more and should take advantage of that. I learn something new all the time...and I always thank and acknowledge those that help me do it. I look forward to learning, teaching and contributing on these message boards in the future.

btw, my favorite guns are Yugoslavian AK variants, 45-70 caliber rifles, Glock 10mm's and 9mm's, .480 Ruger caliber revolvers, Smith and Wesson model 629's, Beretta model 92's and oh so much more that I dare not attempt to type out. :D
 
hi i am from south africa where we have crap gun laws. I have been hunting since 8. Hunted whith 243,270,30-06 and 375. Curently hunt whith a 303. When i get a 375 again i wil rebbarel the 303 to 6mm musgrave(same balistic class as the 243 win). I also own a .40 truvelo adp mk2 and i am looking at getting a maverick 88 12g. Nice to be here
 
Hello all! I am new to this forum and gun's in general. I am from Michigan in the Detroit area. I am 23 turning on to 24 very soon. I would like to learn as much about CCW laws, Guns, and anything else I should know about. I just purchased my first handgun, a Sig Sauer P229 .40 cal. It's a beauty and shoots great! I just purchased rubber grips today since Sig's aluminum grips are crap IMO.
 
New Member

Greetings,

Got registered today and decided to intrduce myself. I'm new to the forum, but not to shooting - I began with my dad and a .22 rifle when I was about 4. I'm now 35, and occasionally still get the old man out. I currently own a Ruger Target Master .22, stainless with target (bull) barrell, HK Mark 23, Beretta M92SF (stainless) and a Colt L.E. 6920 AR tricked with a KAC RAS (non-free-floating), GG&G one-point sling mount and a 4X32 A.C.O.G. to top it off, that sits in a 4Xdos LaRue mount. I don't really have a favorite, but probably would lean toward the AR and the Mark.

I'm considering an AR build in 7.62X51 which brings me to this forum for possible purchase and information. I camp out over at AR-15.com and M4carbine.net sometimes, which are both full of good info. for AR-15/AR10 style black rifles. I'd ultimately like to end up with something to resemble the Army's all-popular M110 Single Action Sniper System/Mark 11m Mod 0 (Navy version) that is made by KAC. If I do take on a build, my preference would be to build from an Armalite upper/lower (with forward assist), but would also consider DPMS parts.

I've lived in the same town in KS all my life, with the exception of college years. I look forward to information learned here and getting to know some of the other members.

Marty
 
New Member

Hello all,

I just joined not too long go so I'm introducing myself. I am 29yo, married and living in western NC. I have been a shooter for a while but starting to get into it more and more. I've read a lot of posts on here and there is a lot to be learned.
 
This is me is that you??:D

Just wanted to say Hi to everybody out there. I'm 29yrs old and probably been out hunting and shooting for just about as long as I can remember. Ive been blessed to have been brought up in a family where everybody hunts. I just thought I would become a member here to learn a few things and hopefully be able to contribute a few things
 
Hello

I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am a 44 year old with a wife and 7 children ages 2-16. All of my children except the 2 year olds like to go to the range and practice. My 16 year old son and I both open carry every place we go except school and church.

Thanks for the chance to introduce myself, I look forward to learning from, and being part of "The Firing Line".

Alaskan Shooter
 
Alaskan Shooter:
My 16 year old son and I both open carry every place we go except school and church.
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That, my friends, is why Alaska should be leading the nation. I'm not brand new to these forums, but forgot the basic good manners of introducing myself. I am a retired IDF officer and Chemist. I'm now dabbling in a "hobby job" designing and selling cases for Uzis and AR15s.

It's great to find fellow enthusiasts here in TFL.
 
Hi people

I am very new to shooting and need much help. Don't know much yet but want to learn as much as I can. Please be patient with me I promise I will learn fast. Thanks.
 
Well, here's my first post. I recently bought my first firearm in the past month, not a fun task here in California (S&W SW1911PD)... But well worth it.

22 years old, not quite yet married (this summer), no kids, and I'm already debating my next firearm purchase....
 
VZ52

Hi, I am a new member as of today. Now I will tell everyone how dumb I am. I took my VZ52 apart about 5 years ago. That was easy!!!. I have it completely assembled except for the charge handle, spring and rear cover. I am stumped as to how to get these 3 pieces to slide into the receiver. Is there some place I can buy a book aout this beast? It's a freally nice piece and I would love to shoot it. Thanks, Bruno

[Bruno, you will need to ask your question in one of the discussion forums. I'd try the Gunsmithing forum: The Smithy or the Rifle forum: Art of the Rifle.]
 
Well just started to collect some rifles .My son has been asking me about weapons ever since he recieved "call of duty" from my brother inlaw.His ?s consisted of why one rifle and caliber had a different fire rate than others.Well this stunded me,he is 9 now and was just turning 7 at the time.We have been through countless pages on google images...he has showed responcibility with a BB gun(cub scout inspired) in the following year.So i broke it to my wife hes getting a crickett.After some great consternation she had nothing to say..He has proven to be responsible and a great student.So his marksmanship is good...to be continued got to go to dinner..
 
New In Minnesota

Hey everyone, Blake here, I live in Minnesota with my wife and 8yr old daughter. We have a house in the country on 11 acres. I have my own range in the back yard, I love it. I work in a county jail as a corrections officer. I grew up with guns and shot with my brothers and dad. We mostly shot .22's and shotguns, and then later some handguns. I currently own a Glock 17, a Ruger MKIII .22 stainless, 5 1/2'' barrel, with a Weaver 2.5-8X32 scope. (shotgun shells at 50 yards, look out!) My shotgun is an older Rem. 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge, 2 3/4'' chamber, no vented rib. The clays and ruffed grouse it has taken are too many to count. Also a Ruger 10-22 stainless, an old Rem. bolt action, single shot .22 (passed down 3 generations) and my daughters Daisy Red Rider that she got on her 4th birthday. I enjoy reloading for my 9mm and the 12 gauge. I have reloaded for about 12 years. Anyway, that is a bit about me. TFL is great so far, so much info. Happy Shootin All!! :D
 
Down under & new to TFL

hi i'm from Oz (Australia) and just joined your group so this is a test run, my favourite gun is a Sako 222mag we don't have bears in Oz, but we do have Buffalo up the top end, so after reading through your post and much other research iv'e decided for the .375 H&H for my trip up North, any how happy hunting & keep it safe
 
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