DFW get-together was a BLAST! Planning for next one now!

[5thGenTexan]

Just went from a maybe to a yepper, either restaurant sounds good although Gehngis holds a slight edge in my book since I can heat it up to my hearts content. Just don't know if the Mrs will have to work she's been mumbling about needing some range time.

Either way will bring an assortment of hardware to play with.

[lonewolf]

Does anyone know if Elm Fork has a place I can put a few shells through my shorty Mossberg? If they do, I may have to bring the car. Hard to carry the shotgun on the bike.......if that happens, I'll bring my ancient .22 single shot bolt action as well........there may be a young one or two there who may enjoy shooting that, with their parents' permission, of course.

[lonewolf]

Guess I'll bring the car.....I bought the old gun used and had to replace the plastic safety tab (got a steel one), the retainer ball and spring. Want to make sure everything is working fine. Everything works fine with snap caps, but there is nothing like an operational test.

[blue]

Long range forecast-
Sat Oct 2
Sunny 80*/59*

[Hoi Polloi]

Long range forecast-
Sat Oct 2
Sunny 80*/59*

Awesome!

I just talked to the range. They said they could accommodate up to 400 people, they put us on their calendar, and said, "Come on down!"

[rexinthecity]

Anyone know the range fees?

[03Lightningrocks]

Saturdays work best for me, as I often have church obligations on Sundays that take a lot of my time. Location-wise, I'm for Elm Fork, although Alpine would be OK. I categorically refuse to spend another penny ever again at Quail Creek.

I can bring the following and will let people try them:

1. 5" Springfield Loaded .45 ACP
2. 3" Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II .45 ACP
3. 4" Kimber Pro Raptor .45 ACP
4. 5" Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP
5. S&W Full sized M&P45 .45 ACP
6. Glock 19 9mm
7. S&W 642 .38 Special
8. S&W 640 .357 magnum
9. S&W M&P340 .357 magnum
10. Colt Government .380
11. S&W Model 29 .44 magnum
12. Ruger 4.5" 22/45 Mark III Hunter .22 LR
13. AND a Keltec P3AT, in case anyone is considering buying one and needs to be dissuaded ( ).

I may need help with the ammo - especially the .44 magnum - if there are a lot of people interested. Also, I have no .380 on hand, so if you want to shoot either the Colt or the Keltec, bring your own.

Geeze.... I could just show up with my ammo and shoot TAM's guns. then I don't have to clean mine. Seriously though, I am not thinking I can shoot yet. My surgery on my neck was two Tuesdays ago. I am in a neck brace but I don't know if shooting a gun would cause the bones that are trying to grow together to split apart. I will ask my Doctor on my Monday appointment. This really sounds fun.

I am a maybe unless I get a 100% OK from the Dr.

[lonewolf]

Health first. Take care of yourself per your doctor's instructions so that when you can join us, you can fully enjoy the experience......just my thoughts...

Hope you get well and heal thoroughly and properly!

[03Lightningrocks]

Is there a link to Elm Forks web sight? I am wondering if they have any restrictions on ammo. FMJ or not for rifles. Stuff like that.


I found it using GOOGLE FOO.... http://www.elmfork.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Oldgringo]

Saturdays work best for me, as I often have church obligations on Sundays that take a lot of my time. Location-wise, I'm for Elm Fork, although Alpine would be OK. I categorically refuse to spend another penny ever again at Quail Creek.

I can bring the following and will let people try them:

1. 5" Springfield Loaded .45 ACP
2. 3" Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II .45 ACP
3. 4" Kimber Pro Raptor .45 ACP
4. 5" Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP
5. S&W Full sized M&P45 .45 ACP
6. Glock 19 9mm
7. S&W 642 .38 Special
8. S&W 640 .357 magnum
9. S&W M&P340 .357 magnum
10. Colt Government .380
11. S&W Model 29 .44 magnum
12. Ruger 4.5" 22/45 Mark III Hunter .22 LR
13. AND a Keltec P3AT, in case anyone is considering buying one and needs to be dissuaded ( ).

I may need help with the ammo - especially the .44 magnum - if there are a lot of people interested. Also, I have no .380 on hand, so if you want to shoot either the Colt or the Keltec, bring your own.

Geeze.... I could just show up with my ammo and shoot TAM's guns. then I don't have to clean mine. Seriously though, I am not thinking I can shoot yet. My surgery on my neck was two Tuesdays ago. I am in a neck brace but I don't know if shooting a gun would cause the bones that are trying to grow together to split apart. I will ask my Doctor on my Monday appointment. This really sounds fun.

I am a maybe unless I get a 100% OK from the Dr.

I've been wonderin' if you were still with us?

[03Lightningrocks]

Saturdays work best for me, as I often have church obligations on Sundays that take a lot of my time. Location-wise, I'm for Elm Fork, although Alpine would be OK. I categorically refuse to spend another penny ever again at Quail Creek.

I can bring the following and will let people try them:

1. 5" Springfield Loaded .45 ACP
2. 3" Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II .45 ACP
3. 4" Kimber Pro Raptor .45 ACP
4. 5" Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP
5. S&W Full sized M&P45 .45 ACP
6. Glock 19 9mm
7. S&W 642 .38 Special
8. S&W 640 .357 magnum
9. S&W M&P340 .357 magnum
10. Colt Government .380
11. S&W Model 29 .44 magnum
12. Ruger 4.5" 22/45 Mark III Hunter .22 LR
13. AND a Keltec P3AT, in case anyone is considering buying one and needs to be dissuaded ( ).

I may need help with the ammo - especially the .44 magnum - if there are a lot of people interested. Also, I have no .380 on hand, so if you want to shoot either the Colt or the Keltec, bring your own.

Geeze.... I could just show up with my ammo and shoot TAM's guns. then I don't have to clean mine. Seriously though, I am not thinking I can shoot yet. My surgery on my neck was two Tuesdays ago. I am in a neck brace but I don't know if shooting a gun would cause the bones that are trying to grow together to split apart. I will ask my Doctor on my Monday appointment. This really sounds fun.

I am a maybe unless I get a 100% OK from the Dr.

I've been wonderin' if you were still with us?

The Doctor lied to me. They all said it wouldn't be all that bad. I woke up with tubes coming out of places that shouldn't have tubes. I hurt like nothing I could ever imagine. I was pounding the heck out of the morphine drip but they failed to mention it only dispenses pain medication every 15 minutes no matter how many times you push it. I couldn't eat or drink for a week. I had to let ice melt in my mouth for moisture. Yeah.... They won't fool me again. It still hurts but the arm and hand paralysis that was starting has stopped and even began to reverse. I guess they got the disks repaired. I have been told to expect 90% recovery and no more issues with nerves getting pinched by disks for at least 20-30 years. That works for me. For a while there I thought I was done for...LOL. Four more weeks in this neck brace might make me crazy(er).

[Hoi Polloi]

Anyone know the range fees?

$15 plus tax, which I believe includes 1 target.

Here are the range rules they posted online:

Rules Common Too All Elm Fork Ranges
1. All shooters will report in to the Range Officer.
2. Posted cease-fire procedures, posted instructions and/or instructions from the Range Officer will be complied with or the shooter will be asked to leave.
3. All guns will be brought to the range completely unloaded, either in a case or with the action open.

Rifle Range Rules
1. Eye & Ear Protection Mandatory.
2. Alcohol is prohibited.
3. No full metal jacket or steel jacketed ammunition allowed.
4. No rapid fire.
5. All Rifles must have a minimum of 3x power scope for the 100 yard range
6. .22 rifles and pellet guns will be limited to the Rim Fire range.
7. All shooting will be done from the bench.
8. Age Limits:
A. Unaccompanied: 18 years old or older.
B. Accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older:
(1) Any shooters under 12 years of age will be at the sole discretion of the Range Officer.

Pistol Range Rules
1. Eye & Ear Protection Mandatory.
2. Alcohol is prohibited.
3. No rifles or shotguns will be taken to this range.
4. All shooting will be done with the muzzle beyond the firing line. All handguns will be kept on the firing line, open and unloaded, unless being fired.
5. All shooters must load and unload their own handgun. Never hand a loaded gun to another person.
6. Handguns will not be cleaned on the range.
7. Age Limits:
A. Unaccompanied: 18 years old or older.
B. Accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older:
(1) Any shooters under 12 years of age will be at the sole discretion of the Range Officer.

[Oldgringo]

Saturdays work best for me, as I often have church obligations on Sundays that take a lot of my time. Location-wise, I'm for Elm Fork, although Alpine would be OK. I categorically refuse to spend another penny ever again at Quail Creek.

I can bring the following and will let people try them:

1. 5" Springfield Loaded .45 ACP
2. 3" Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II .45 ACP
3. 4" Kimber Pro Raptor .45 ACP
4. 5" Taurus PT1911 .45 ACP
5. S&W Full sized M&P45 .45 ACP
6. Glock 19 9mm
7. S&W 642 .38 Special
8. S&W 640 .357 magnum
9. S&W M&P340 .357 magnum
10. Colt Government .380
11. S&W Model 29 .44 magnum
12. Ruger 4.5" 22/45 Mark III Hunter .22 LR
13. AND a Keltec P3AT, in case anyone is considering buying one and needs to be dissuaded ( ).

I may need help with the ammo - especially the .44 magnum - if there are a lot of people interested. Also, I have no .380 on hand, so if you want to shoot either the Colt or the Keltec, bring your own.

Geeze.... I could just show up with my ammo and shoot TAM's guns. then I don't have to clean mine. Seriously though, I am not thinking I can shoot yet. My surgery on my neck was two Tuesdays ago. I am in a neck brace but I don't know if shooting a gun would cause the bones that are trying to grow together to split apart. I will ask my Doctor on my Monday appointment. This really sounds fun.

I am a maybe unless I get a 100% OK from the Dr.

I've been wonderin' if you were still with us?

The Doctor lied to me. They all said it wouldn't be all that bad. I woke up with tubes coming out of places that shouldn't have tubes. I hurt like nothing I could ever imagine. I was pounding the heck out of the morphine drip but they failed to mention it only dispenses pain medication every 15 minutes no matter how many times you push it. I couldn't eat or drink for a week. I had to let ice melt in my mouth for moisture. Yeah.... They won't fool me again. It still hurts but the arm and hand paralysis that was starting has stopped and even began to reverse. I guess they got the disks repaired. I have been told to expect 90% recovery and no more issues with nerves getting pinched by disks for at least 20-30 years. That works for me. For a while there I thought I was done for...LOL. Four more weeks in this neck brace might make me crazy(er).

I just noticed your avatar. It's good to have you back. Your rapier like wit is an inspiration to uh, er...me?