New member introductions thread ......

[fern324]

I am a new member on this site, and I would like to said hello to every body.

I serve in Canadian Forces for 15 years and I am looking to be able to buy a FN C1 for long range shouthing. I do not have a place to find one, please if somebody know were I can find one I will appreciate it.

Thank you

Fern324

[formerLEP]

I'm a new member, and signed up looking for a spotting scope tripod. Got one hit before I registered, so I hope I can find it again.

I am a 26-year LE veteran, licensed private investigator, and former Law Enforcement Professional, working for MPRI, with almost 5 years in Iraq. I'd like to PM with anyone with similar experiences, or those who have good tips in teaching grandsons safe firearms handling and effective, accurate long-range shooting.

Looking forward to hearing from some of you.

[Gabe_Petty]

Hello Every One from Beautiful New England

[BuddmanTx]

Howdy to all from Texas.....
New member here from Springtown Texas.......interested in firearms of all types and a big fan of mil surplus weapons of all kinds. when I was 15 or so I had my dads issue 1903/a3 Springfield 30/06 and wish I still had it but alas it was stolen......any way looks like there are a lot of great people on here and tons of info looking forward to being a member in good standing.

[caryverell]

Greetings to one and all,
I am a former serving Marine ( 1974 - 1980 ). Upon leaving the Marines I did not own or make use of firearms until the terrorist attack upon the United States 9/11/2001. After assuring my wife of the safety of having weapons in a SAFE manner in the home I set out to acquire a pistol, a shotgun and a rifle. Having grown up on an Enfield Savage Mod 4 Mk 1, I find myself off of the goal and now in possession of a variety of Milsurp rifles ....... I have as yet to purchase a shotgun, am without a pistol, and now own over a dozen fine surplus rifles that bring me great pleasure using at the Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club located here in Jacksonville, FL. The list includes multiple Enfields, Mosin Nagants, an Eddystone M1017, Schmidt Rubin K39, Mauser K98 and so forth.

I now find myself wishing that I had as much knowledge as I've gained in the past few years while I was actively serving in the Marine Corps.

My latest return to this forum, and choice to perhaps more actively participate, is tied to finding information compiled by Peter Laidler on the Enfield Rifles. Considering how much information is "lost" with the closing of amories, it is such a pleasure to come upon what has been saved in private collections and or libraries. In this matter I have very little to offer other than my deep appreciation to and for those that have this information and have chosen to share this information. THANK YOU!

With the 'persecution' the left leaninging progressives keep bringing our way it is of great interest to myself, and I am sure others, how to keep our interest intact and yes OF USE should it become necessary. In these times it seems that the actual USE of weaponry is just as necessary as historically - - - a sad turn of event(s). I pray for my grand-children that they can have a good life in a peaceful world. I now worry that the odds are less in favor of that.

Having been exposed to most of the contemporary individual weapons in use today around the world, I personally still prefer the bolt rifle. The Enfield is natural to hold and fire. The Mosin Nagant is extremely dependable once you understand its peculiarities. The Mauser ...... what can you say other than it is the benchmark upon which so many others have designed. The Swiss Schmidt Rubin shoots better than me on ANY day that I have it at the range. The only weapon that I've a distaste for is the M16 with a carrying handle - - - - The weathered scar in my right eyebrow is explanation enough for that.

As I progress further I am interested in aspects of smithing. I would like to convert Enfield Mod 1 Mk 3a to 7.62 X 39. I would like to convert Mosin Nagant Mod 1938 or 1944 to 7.62 X 39. I have interest and desire to try my hand at making stocks for these various weapons. I have also given thought to some leather products one would associate with ancillaries for these weapons (such as combination cheekrest and butt pad).

When I go to the range I am committed to holding the weapon in my own two hands. Most of the other regulars that I encounter make use of bench rests. While their 'groups' are considerably tighter than mine, I am pleased that at my age I can fairly consistently stay inside of six inches at 100 yards. I am also pleased that at 200 yds I can do as well or better when shooting prone with a sling. When other 'shooters' ask for help, it is with great pleasure I can teach to them the basics that the Marine Corps 'beat' into me ( these shooters do not require beating - - - lol).

Since the economic downturn of 2008 my means to progress have become limited; where there is a will there is a way. Since the efforts of our current administration ammo has become harder to come by and more costly. I still finda way. I am an American. I am proud of the America as it was when I was born to it. I am pleased with my British heritage and the role that my native America has played in cooperation with the english speaking world.

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.

[Frosst]

Hey everyone. I've actually been a member on here for quite a while but have been hanging around in the background just taking in the immense amount of info available. Anyway, I've had a interest in milsurp stuff since I first got my license. At this point, my interest is limited to Russian, German, US, and commonwealth rifles. Love the old sniper rifles and hope to have a nice collection in my future. I look forward to getting a bit more involved on here and getting to know some of you guys.

[DallasMosin]

Hello everyone!

I'm Jeff from Plano, TX... I began collecting Milsurps with my first one about a year ago...

I mainly collect Mosins.... waiting on my 15th one to be delivered (an 1895 Sestroryetsk), but I am explanding every day. I also have a couple Mausers - German and Spanish, two Carcanos (6.5 and 7.35), a couple Nagant Pistols, a Polish Tokarev, and my latest... a 1947 Enfield Jungle Carbine.

I'm a huge support of Gun Rights, waiting on my C & R in the mail... and daily practice my right to CARRY!

[24isBoss]

Hello to all. I am new here but love military surplus weapons. Looking to learn from everyone here! Hello again from Tennessee!

[No1Mk3]

G'day All,
I'm an over 50yo collector of military small arms for the period 1950 to 1850, a deliberately vast theme to ensure that I can never fulfill it in my lifetime, and will always have something to hunt down, learn about and drool over. Due to very restrictive laws in my country, I am limited to bolt action rifles (I refuse to vandalize a semi/full auto to comply with deactivation rules) handguns and bayonets. My Mrs and I are active rifle and handgun target shooters, and both involved in shooters rights activities. I found this forum during research into what mounts were used on the British and Commonwealth issued Parker Hale M82 rifle, and hope to learn a lot more on other subjects as well as perhaps able to give back from my own small store of aquired knowledge, Cheers, Keith.

[dr1953]

Hi All
Just introducing myself. I have restarted my LE collection after disposing my original one many years ago at the start of the Long gun Registry. I have a question on 2 of my 7.62 LE rifles I acquired recently that I will submit later on the forum. great to be here.
Thanks
Dan Rowsell
Victoria BC