Introduce yourself

[Crossfire]

All of us gun-tote'n-compu-geeks need to work at the same place . I wonder how long it would be before someone felt threatened by a computer and had to apply deadly force to "stop" it.

And if we all worked at the same place, how would we determine who gets to be the Alpha-Geek? Would it be a shooting match or a coding match?

[apowell]

In all fairness to those of us who don't code anymore we'll have a shoot out (at a target of course - preferably a dead PC - because it is hard to replace good IT people) with our tools of choice. I choose my 1911, you can choose which ever keyboard you want.

[Crossfire]

I think I would have to bet on the 1911 in that scenario! Even though I AM a GLOCK fan.

[Houston1944]

Another new member checking in.
I'm native Texan, originally from East Texas, been in Houston 14 years, CHL for 10 years. I enjoy shooting both rifle and pistol. I also reload several different rifle and pistol calibers. Married 40 years, one son and one granddaughter.

[flintknapper]

Welcome to the forum Sir.

Sounds as if you have a lifetime of experience.

Great to have you aboard.

[No4Mk1]

Just found this place, but planning to spend more time here.

Mid-30's male, with wife and two young daughters. Lived in Houston for 5 years now, and just completed my first CHL renewal, so almost 4 years carrying.

I am a manager for a HR consulting/administration firm. Because I work in a professional office I carry a Sig 232 tucked (in a Comp-Tac shirt tucker) during the week. On the weekends I alternate between the Sig, a Springfield GI 1911 (slightly modified) or a HK USP 9F, just depending on what I'm up to and my mood....

Lately I'm more of a rifle shooter than a pistol shooter, and am really into C&R's and AR's (I know, odd combination....) BTW, if you're into C&R's too, check out the link in my signature for a community of collectors with a philosophy much like that of this site.

Screen name derives from the fact that my favorite gun of all time is the No4Mk1 Lee Enfield, and my "real" name is Lee.

Glad to be on board!

[KBCraig]

Screen name derives from the fact that my favorite gun of all time is the No4Mk1 Lee Enfield, and my "real" name is Lee.

Ah, a man of exquisite taste!

The No.4 Enfield is the closest thing to perfection in a bolt action battle rifle. I prefer the trigger on the No.4 Mk2, but there's nothing wrong with a MkI. Sustained aimed fire is every bit as fast as the M1 Garand, even having to work the bolt.

I'm a little biased. I've got seven or eight Enfields, which isn't nearly enough. I don't have a No.5, a No.4(T), a No.1 MkV, or any of the .22 trainers. A well-rounded Enfield collection has to contain at least a dozen distinct rifles. Start trying to collect all the models and manufacturers, with proper bayonets, and you're going to need a lot of safe space!

Kevin

[No4Mk1]

I prefer the trigger on the No.4 Mk2, but there's nothing wrong with a MkI.

I have to agree, but guess I consider the No4Mk2 and the No5 just an evolution of the No4MkI.

Have to confess my collection is relatively small at the moment, but have a No4Mk1*, and No4Mk2, and a No5. Those are the three rifles I think make up my "minimum" collection, and they are my three favorites culled from about a dozen Enfields that have passed through my hands over the years.

As a lover of old rifles I am of the mindset that we don't actually "own" these historical guns, we simply are caretakers for the next generation....

[longtooth]

Welcome aboard #4. Glad to have you. Dont know much about your favorite rifle but sure like to listen to you guys that do.

[revjen45]

revjen45
Age: 58
Married for 36 years (to the same wife)
Reside in NW Ft Worth between Lake Worth and Lakeside.
Moved to TX in Sept. '03, got CHL about Mar. '04. Had one in WA State before moving to TX.
Mfg. Eng. Planner for Aerospace, sidearm gunsmith back in the Early Pleistocene. (Present at the invention of rifling. Dirt calls me "sir")
2 degrees in Gunsmithing from Lassen College in '82, 5 NRA instruction certs
Love guns, American V-Twins, gardening, my 4WD F-250 V10.
Favorite carry gun is a Steyr S9, 2nd is W. German Makarov.
Interested in getting into IDPA.
Best regards to all.

[longtooth]

2 Welcomes.
1st one. Houston 1944. Don't know how I missed you yesterday but did. Welcome aboard. Congrats on the 40 yr. You have 3 on us there. OK. We have some grandones on you. Be sure they are great. Welcome aboard.
2nd one. revjen45 glad to have you here. There will be many ?'s I am sure that you can help us with. Some of us your age have only been shooting 1911's for a relatively short time. I was a revolver only guy until about 6 yr ago. Welcome.

[Working Man]

Hello all,

Age
29

Gender
Male

Profession/school status
I work for an IT/CSR Solutions company.
Currently in school for Biotech/MLT recently finished my clinical for
Phlebotomy at Baylor Dallas. Will be adding on Radiology.

Marital status
Single/Never Married

Years CHL
about 2 Years

Carry guns/equipment
H&K USPc .40 + 1 12rnd magazine, H&K USP FS .45 + 1 12rnd magazine,
or a Walther PPK/S + 1 7rnd magazine. It all depends on what I'm
wearing.

I enjoy shooting, working out, motorcycles, and school. I was invited
here by DWS1117 on THR.

[Charles L. Cotton]

Welcome to the forum!

Chas.

[Reysc]

Welcome to a fun forum!!! Hope you enjoy your stay!!

[dws1117]

Welcome to the forum Working Man, revjen45, No4Mk1, and Houston1944.

I look forward to your contributions.