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OldEagleEars 03-03-2014 01:37 AM
May I introduce myself...
 
Hello, I am a new member of this forum though I have heard much about it. I have been a shooter since age 7 when my grandfather introduced me to the joys of firearms with a .22 caliber Springfield 87A "Gill-gun" that I still have. I grew up as a small game and varmint hunter on the family farm with the occasional duck or goose hunt. I joined the Army in 1967 and went to Vietnam where I was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Though I had only trained on the M-14, I was assigned an M16A1 and carried that through my year in the war. It was there that I first fired a 1911; an old WW-II veteran that rattled like a can of bolts. My "buddies" handed me it and urged me to "pop one off" which I did and was rewarded with a massive dose of hammer-bite that didn't heal for almost a month. I had no idea of how to shoot a handgun.
After I got out of the service in 1971 I really didn't get back into firearms until 2011 when my wife died after a lengthy illness. I started with a little revolver to get the feel of handguns then feeling the need for some home protection bought a Glock G22C. Soon I became curious about 1911's and bought a Rock Island 5-inch .45 ACP (with a big, protective beavertail!). Soon I had another full sized RIA then finally an officers-sized Compact for concealed carry. I have other guns, both long and short; but my fascination with the 1911 is the primary focus of my firearm activities. I look forward to learning much from this group and I am very happy to have become a member. Thank you.

BadOscar 03-03-2014 01:54 AM
Welcome to our forum, glad you joined us.

NAMVET72 03-03-2014 02:05 AM
Welcome to Our Own Little Forum,

Clyde

Lonestar grips. 03-03-2014 02:37 AM
howdy and welcome from Texas.

hereatsfba 03-03-2014 03:43 AM
Hi there,
I think I've seen you on another forum, I can't remember where.
But I do remember you made me laugh.......
welcome from another newbie

douglas_knott 03-03-2014 03:55 AM
welcome in. Good to see another Kansas City guy on here.

DaFadda 03-03-2014 04:45 AM
Welcome to our little place in the sun!

milkmanjoe 03-03-2014 05:29 AM
Welcome abroad. We're a family but don't let those other guys try to charge you a one time initiation fee. They are frauds, the fee comes to me.:D

Riverpigusmc 03-03-2014 06:25 AM
Welcome

AutoMag 03-03-2014 07:43 AM
OEE, glad to see that you made it over from the 1911 forum!!!:)

Caleb 03-03-2014 07:45 AM
Welcome and thank you for your service.

semiller1911 03-03-2014 08:17 AM
Welcome from West Texas!

Xbonz 03-03-2014 08:18 AM
Welcome...

sdmc530 03-03-2014 10:18 AM
welcome from sD

US.45 03-03-2014 10:46 AM
Welcome from Ohio.

MajO 03-03-2014 11:31 AM
Welcome to the forum.

Sheepdog 03-03-2014 12:02 PM
Welcome to the asylum.

ronpaul50 03-03-2014 01:12 PM
Welcome to forum.

jmlutz 03-03-2014 02:01 PM
Welcome from Texas.

Snipersnest 03-03-2014 05:39 PM
Welcome aboard and welcome home Brother.

skosh69 03-03-2014 11:14 PM
Welcome to the insanity.

Thank you for your service!

herefordman1 03-04-2014 06:31 AM
Welcome to the group.

Jim

Deleted 04-13-2014 10:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by OldEagleEars (Post 70875)
Hello, I am a new member of this forum though I have heard much about it. I have been a shooter since age 7 when my grandfather introduced me to the joys of firearms with a .22 caliber Springfield 87A "Gill-gun" that I still have. I grew up as a small game and varmint hunter on the family farm with the occasional duck or goose hunt. I joined the Army in 1967 and went to Vietnam where I was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Though I had only trained on the M-14, I was assigned an M16A1 and carried that through my year in the war. It was there that I first fired a 1911; an old WW-II veteran that rattled like a can of bolts. My "buddies" handed me it and urged me to "pop one off" which I did and was rewarded with a massive dose of hammer-bite that didn't heal for almost a month. I had no idea of how to shoot a handgun.
After I got out of the service in 1971 I really didn't get back into firearms until 2011 when my wife died after a lengthy illness. I started with a little revolver to get the feel of handguns then feeling the need for some home protection bought a Glock G22C. Soon I became curious about 1911's and bought a Rock Island 5-inch .45 ACP (with a big, protective beavertail!). Soon I had another full sized RIA then finally an officers-sized Compact for concealed carry. I have other guns, both long and short; but my fascination with the 1911 is the primary focus of my firearm activities. I look forward to learning much from this group and I am very happy to have become a member. Thank you.

Welcome.

My dad was with the 101st in Nam in '67-'68

ColMike 04-14-2014 04:17 AM
Welcome and shoot straight.

edgehill 04-14-2014 07:24 AM
I'm new too. I have an uncle who fought in the 101st during WWII.

ColMike 04-14-2014 10:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by edgehill (Post 74345)
I'm new too. I have an uncle who fought in the 101st during WWII.
Welcome. Looks like a 101st reunion ... I fought in the 101st.

edgehill 04-14-2014 01:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ColMike (Post 74350)
Welcome. Looks like a 101st reunion ... I fought in the 101st.
Uncle Brad is one of 18 left from Easy that fought in WWII.

http://www.cdispatch.com/lifestyles/...e.asp?aid=2878

He also got to meet Prince Charles a few years ago
http://www.cdispatch.com/lifestyles/...e.asp?aid=2878

ColMike 04-14-2014 06:36 PM
an inspiration to all.

Jdl2 04-14-2014 08:00 PM
Welcome! Shoot safe.
Jim


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