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

Hello from an avid shooter from old europe...
I mostly shoot pistol ISSF : 10m, 25m sport 22, center-fire, Rapid fire, standard pistol, and litle bite of 50m free pistol.
I like service hand gun too 38, 9 and 45, just for shooting... On this side we are closer of gun prohibition than "even the idea" of civilian carry...
I reload 32s&w long WC, 38spl, 9mm and 45 ACP.
Sometimes I practice 10m air rifle (feinwerkbau 600) and very rarely shoot my VZ-58 7.62*39.
 
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I am new member here my name is Ray. If you wonder why I went with tootall350 6ft 9in 350lbs. I'm from Indiana & my wife is from the Philippines. I have retired this year bought a rv and ready to see this beautiful country and spend more time in the outdoors. I love deer hunting and trapping & fishing. I am a big fan of the Thompson/Center Contender have several barrels from. 22 to 45.70. I found this site looking for information to go on my first hog hunt. Flintknappers thread is a wealth of information I'm glad I found it.
 
Not a new member, but might as well be after my hiatus. Got busy with work and life, but have also acquired more guns during this time and shot a whole lot of lead down range.
 
Hello to all. I live in the great state of Missouri. I love trading guns. My most recent trades are a Browning SA- 22 & a Henry BB 44 mag 20" barrel. I was actually looking for a 16.5 inch carbine. I am old and retired. I love it. I expect to learn a lot on this site. Thank you and have a great 2017.
 
Hi I am a new member and I found out about this club through classicballistx by a guy named Edo,who made me a cylinder that is beyond perfect,I mean it is of high quality,better than the original in my opinion. The timing is perfect and also fits like a glove ,nipples work really ,really good. I hope to stay in touch and let you know how it does with the recommended load that Edo gave me.He also introduced me into a few tricks of the trade that I think will help me on my loading techniques. If you all accept me into your club I will let you know how every thing goes with my new cylinder.
 
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
I am new to your forum, and looking forward to talking and learning to all of you. I have been shooting for as long as I can remember. I started with my grandfather's Wards Western Field .22 Long, Short and Long Rifle. My First rifle I ever bought was a Marlin 336S.C, 35 Remington, I was 15. Which I still hunt with and play around with a couple times a year.
I enjoy learning about the Battle Rifles of The United States, their history, how and where the we're made. As weird as it may sound, mechanical works of art relative to there time in history and how it inspired the next inventor. For example John Browning.
I look forward to talking with all of you folks, take care
 
Hi

My name is Tom

I'm fairly new to shooting (a few years) and reloading/handloading (less than a year). I found this site looking for information on loading and have been lurking for months.

After seeing about the discount for RMR bullets I thought I'd join.

Since I'm fairly new I'm not sure how much I can offer, so I'll be mostly linking.

I'm located in SW VA near Va Tech so I have the pleasure of tons of natural beauty and a free outdoor range at the GW National Forest.

Since I got all of my gear for loading and had the pleasure of shooting some of it I really enjoy the process. In fact, I think I might enjoy loading more than shooting.

I also have an interest in trying 3 gun/multi gun but am currently working on being a better shooter first.

So I guess this is a bit long, but I thought I'd at least really introduce myself.
 
Hello All!

My name is James. I was raised mostly in New Mexico with some time in Arkansas. We moved to Central Texas when I was a Junior in High School and mostly lived in the DFW area since graduating High School.

I tell the story that I graduated High School, hired in as an apprentice electrician and met my wife within a 2 week period in 1973. I still have the wife, still in the electrical industry but have probably digressed on the High School. I thought I was a lot smarted then than I think I am today.

My father wasn't a gun person but we always had a protection firearm in the house. He gave me my first firearm when I turned 12, semi auto 22.

My hobby interest in firearms has been up and down over the years. I have bought firearms when my interest was high and keep them even when my interest was low. I have sold or traded very few firearms. I got into reloading around 1993 when I bought a Rock Chucker with the accessories to load rifle hunting rounds.

My self defense interest in firearms really didn't come into play until 2007 and 2008. Since then I have added all my pistol and revolver cartridges to my reloading. Got my license to carry a couple years ago and carry everywhere I go that it is legal.

I bought a Glock 24 for my first centerfire self defense pistol. I just never could fall in love with it and after I bought a 3rd gen Smith 40 cal for home defense I traded it straight across for a Black Hawk 357, been hooked on revolvers every since. I traded down from a money standpoint but thet Black Hawk is still one of my favorites.

I like shooting both pistols and revolvers but I had rather shoot my revolvers. I used to load up some pretty hot loads but anymore I load and shoot a lot of 38 and 44 Special. I load these within the book recipes on the warm side for the cartridge but out of my revolvers they feel just right to me.

Thanks!
James
 
Hi all, my name is Chris and as my profile says I am currently living in California. I am originally from Minnesota and grew up with firearms. I got into reloading on a single stage press and I have been getting some info from the reloading section. I have a Kimber 1911, Springfield XD 40, 2 5.56 ar15s, 1 6.5 grendel ar15, 2 ar10's and am looking into getting into shooting a bolt guns. So as of right now I am reloading 5 different calibers. Most of my shooting happens in a range setting, but when I get a chance I like to go out to some Blm and shoot and do a clean up afterwards. I have been poaching info from this site for awhile but finally decided to sign up and get more involved.
 
My name's Ray.. and I'm an alc-.. oops, wrong group.. No, I'm not "The" Ray Donovan.. great show, use it as a handle because john smith was taken... But let's get down to guns.. Ever since reading "the rifle" in elementary school, guns have always interested me.. from matchlocks, to present.. The new/recent fad of insert expensive handgun/pistol but chambered in .22 I think is hilarious.. In '07 because I couldn't afford a real AK, I bought an AK clone by Armscor for just over $200., never thought the market would explode like it did.. But hey if you want to pay $600 for a faux AR-15 (had the "pleasure" of witnessing 1st hand", that literally is your constitutional right.
 
So, I didn't grow up with guns. Parents thought they were spooky or something.

Fast forward, in 2009, with the POTUS "scare", I went out and purchased a Remington 870 express 12g, and a Glock 19. Was actually difficult to find ammo, had to just stop by every store that might have some and get while the gettings good, especially for the 9mm JHP.

My wife LOVES to shoot the G19. I have since purchased another G19 for me.

I didn't grow up hunting, so I am a bit jealous of the fun many of you share. I do have some friends who are avid hunters and trappers, so I will have to ask them to go along one day. Live in SW Missouri, Ozarks , it is beautiful out here.

Anyhow, early 50's, married 31 years...to the same lady, one son....who I am attempting to acclimate to firearms. He's for it, but knows nothing about firearms, of which I feel a close second.

Good day.
 
To all our new members, Welcome! First and foremost please take a quick glance at the rules, some sub forums have their own as well, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. Keep things gun related and friendly and we'll have a great time. Look around, read some threads, ask questions, and above all, have fun.
 
Justin said:
Hi!
This thread is a place for new THR members to introduce themselves.

Tell us a little about who you are and what kind of gun stuff you're interested in!
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I first got hooked in 1977 by purchasing a Russian 22 then a Marlin 1895 and a Chech. 8MM Mauser. The Mauser was loaned to a friend which, during marital spats his wife called the RCMP....
I now have added a Win1200, matching uberti 1873 .357 Mag. revolvers, A GSG 1911 .22 plinker, I built 2 45 black powder pistols one percussion and one flintlock. A black powder 1851 36 cal percussion uberti revolver. I never buy copper projectiles.
 
Good to see new members as well as folks getting time to get back to us.

Please remember we take the pledge you made to keep the conversation civil very seriously as we all took the same pledge when we signed up.

There's a wealth of information here and so much to learn just reading old threads and posts (please start a new thread if one is old enough to dust the cob webs off).

Thanks
 
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I'm Jim from Alberta Canada. Got hooked on the reloading bug in '78. Really revved it up since 2011. I have Muzzle loader pistols in percussion andd a flintlock, 45 cal mountain rifle, two matching Uberti colt 1893, black powder 36 cal 1851 revolver a 270 and a 45/70.
 
Hello. Glock semi auto guy- 17, 26, 29. S&W 686+, 642. Eagle Arms M15, Mossberg 590A1 and so on...
 
Justin said:
Hi!
This thread is a place for new THR members to introduce themselves.

Tell us a little about who you are and what kind of gun stuff you're interested in!
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Hey all,
New guy from New Hampshire, interested it all aspects of shooting and the great outdoors, hope to learn a lot and maybe pass a little wisdom.
 
Hello all,

I've been around for a couple of months, and already feel welcome on this sight. I didn't see this thread until today, while doing some exploring, which is why I didn't introduce myself earlier.
My fascination and appreciation for firearms started when I was about 14 living in Anchorage. Several of the local shooting clubs, police departments, and maybe even the military bases would sponsor what they called the "Youth Shooting Appreciation Day" (I think) at a range outside Eagle River. I attended every year with a church youth group and this was where I learned to shoot several types of firearms from muzzle loaders to automatics.
My mom was very opposed to guns in the house, but after much begging and debating, I convinced her to let my dad buy me a gun that I was sure none of my siblings would accidentally figure out how to load; a fixed sight, blue, Ruger Old Army. This first purchase was made at, of all places, K Mart (I think they stopped selling guns when Rosie O'Donnell became a sponsor).
After about a year of proving that I could be safe with my smoke wagon, I talked my mom into letting my dad purchase another gift for me; a stainless steel Ruger Vaquero in .44mag (which I still have).
Now my interest is in just about any type of firearm, but I still have a big soft spot for the old school stuff. I still shoot cap and ball, though not the OA as I traded it for a PPK (stupid).
I no longer live in Alaska, and am unaware of any such program here in the beautiful, but blue, state of Oregon. I wish I could provide the same opportunities to local kids that I had when I was young. I do take my nieces and nephews shooting when they are visiting as I am still the only member of my immediate family that owns firearms of any type.
Thanks to all of you for keeping, what appears to be, a well respected sight that seems to be free of the petty arguments that plague other forums. I want to talk guns and, occasionally, politics; not spelling, grammer, and who's dad can beat up who's dad, which is why I joined THR.

Chris
 
Welcome C Younger, If you want to help introduce children to the fun, skill, pleasure and appreciation of firearms, consider helping out with your local 4H program. 4H has an excellent shooting sports program and competition similar to what it does with livestock at the county fair, (although the shooting usually occurs prior to the fair and at gun ranges, not the fair grounds). Many of the kids participating in the program have been around guns, but if you're not too rural, you will find some of the urban kids who have an interest but no access to learn about firearms and here's your great opportunity to invest in our future!
 
Howdy all! I am new here but, have been shooting since I was 6 (back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, LOL!) thanks to a S.E. Alaskan upbringing and a father who hunted actively. Shot on my high school rifle team before joining the Army in 1990, got my CPL at 21 and have kept once since (23 years now). I am re-entering the self employment arena because of medical problems precluding my normal employment and because I simply choose to work in the firearms, training and accessories industries. I am a fan of just about anything that goes BOOM! and study firearms history and manufacturing for fun, with a lot of respect to John Moses Browning for creating the things I carry on a daily basis (1911s and Hi-Powers). I am interested in Cowboy Action Shooting, especially with black powder, and am trying to find someplace to do the above mentioned in the Inland Northwest (Spokane, WA.). Look forward to learning a lot on here and enjoy a lot of the banter I have seen.
 
Good evening. I have frequently looked at this site for answers to questions, I have had, for several years. Finally decided to join.
 
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