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Hello from Indiana
Hello to all, here at the S&W Forum. Just registered and happy to be a member here.
Through the years I have owned/shot/carried/competed with several different S&W handguns. At one time, operating my own part-time gun shop. My biggest inspiration was my dad, who passed away Nov. 16, 2011. He was an avid long gun collector and was the reason I enjoyed shooting so much.
Upon his passing, I was given his S&W Model 10 38 Special. I have the original box. It is the 4" Heavy Barrel version in Nickel Finish. I doubt that dad ever shot a full box of ammo through this gun. I enjoy shooting this gun, as it reminds me of my dad and his love of firearms. Though it would've made a wonderful "presentation" piece; I enjoy it more at the range, sharing each shot with my dads' memory.
My competition days are long past, but I enjoy casual shooting with my fiancé and a few close friends. Shooting was always a fun way for us to spend time with dad on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. I have 2 younger brothers and we all miss him every day. He and my mom were married 55 years. He was 76 years old when he passed away.
So, just a little about myself and why I'm here. Thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings! 
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12-07-2013, 11:18 AM
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Welcome aboard from Florida the "GunShine" state.
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12-07-2013, 11:23 AM
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12-07-2013, 11:38 AM
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12-07-2013, 12:59 PM
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Welcome from Wisconsin!
Your Dad must have been an inspiration to you & that speaks very highly of him.
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12-07-2013, 01:24 PM
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Welcome from Va.
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12-07-2013, 01:48 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Texas and thanks for sharing the story of your Dad.
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12-07-2013, 03:42 PM
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Howdy from Ohio...good to have you in the house!
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12-07-2013, 04:28 PM
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12-07-2013, 05:30 PM
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welcome from Washington in the beautiful PNW...my dad taught me about guns when I was 11 and started hunting...we shared many hours hunting and shooting of rifles and pistols....nice story about your dad
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12-07-2013, 06:19 PM
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12-07-2013, 06:58 PM
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MyDads38, welcome from North Carolina.
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12-15-2013, 10:14 AM
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Welcome from the People's Republik of Kolorado, a division of Kommiefornia, inc.
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12-17-2013, 10:11 PM
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Welcome from Texas MyDads38. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.
Great story, thank you for sharing. It is the stories of the guns that mean so much to us.
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12-17-2013, 11:34 PM
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