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Old 10-26-2011, 11:18 PM
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Hi all,

Stopped by to say g'day and thanks for having me in your forum (like you had much choice). I'm a complete noob shooter, but very interested in all aspects of handguns. I'm going to post in the post 1980's section regarding dating my 586 so hopefully someone can help.

Cheers - TF
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Old 10-27-2011, 12:50 AM
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'owyer goin' mate, orright?

Welcome to the forum.

What part of Luck Country ya from? I spent '88 to '92 on the Northwest Cape at Harold E. Holt.

And yes, my Avatar is an Australian Cattle Dog AKA Blue Heeler AKA Queensland Heeler.

His name is Dingo.
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Old 10-27-2011, 08:16 AM
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Old 10-27-2011, 10:08 AM
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Greetings from Maine. Welcome aboard!
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Old 10-27-2011, 01:42 PM
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Welcome to The Forum from the Pacific Northwest. Pleased to meet you.
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:11 PM
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The Fatman, welcome from North Carolina.
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:51 PM
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You'll find other Aussies already here. I see some in the forum for guns from roughly WWI- the 1960's.

One is a retired NSW cop. He filled us in on the sad fate of many of their replaced/updated guns. Thankfully, some came here. Many were scrapped.
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Old 10-27-2011, 07:50 PM
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Old 10-27-2011, 09:21 PM
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Old 10-27-2011, 11:58 PM
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Old 10-28-2011, 12:11 AM
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Hello TF & a big WELCOME ABOARD!!
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Old 10-28-2011, 12:34 AM
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Welcome from Oklahoma. What kind of red tape do you Aussie's have to go through to buy and own a handgun?
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Old 10-28-2011, 08:44 AM
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G'day mate,
Several years ago I spent two Winter's motorcycling around your great country. Having Alaska plates on the motorcycle was almost a free beer ticket when I was travelling the outback. I think Alaskan's and Aussie's share the same spirit. Welcome aboard.
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Old 10-28-2011, 07:55 PM
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Old 10-29-2011, 09:54 AM
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Greetings,TF, from Northwest Georgia - Ringgold!
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