I first found this forum seven years ago and have been lurking here daily since. Thanks to your many contributors this forum presents a wealth of knowledge. I have learned from you all and I've decided it is time that I give back and join the conversation.

My shooting background began during the 7 years I served in the U.S. Army. During that time I carried and qualified on the M16, M60 and the M249. After my time in the service I picked up the hobby and have been enjoying the shooting sports for more than 25 years. I enjoy rifles, handguns and all the gear that goes with them as well as some light gunsmithing. My favorite calibers are 9mm, .22lr and .223/5.56.

List of my favorite things to do:

Shoot my guns
Look at my guns
Think about guns
Clean my guns
Handle my guns
Tinker with guns
Read about guns

Glad you jumped into the pool to take a swim. We share the 9mm and 22LR as favorites. The last time I fires a rifle it was an M16 in 1988.