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Just like to say hello to all on the forum, and take this opportunity to say how impressed I am with the knowledge and experience displayed by the members here. A superb site with some great people.
I joined about 5 years ago and rarely posted due to relocation, new baby, etc, so didn't really get the opportunity to introduce myself properly.
I must admit I feel a bit of a fraud though, because as you'll all know, firearms laws over here have killed off revolver ownership, although water pistols escaped the ban....
Before 1987 I had joined a club and used a 622, 686 and 629 on a regular basis, and whilst saving for my first revolver ( 686 6") the ban was enacted and swept it away.
Now of course, collectors here are reduced to decommissioned firearms, and I fit that category in that I collect S&W revolvers. Its a sad situation, and one that shouldn't be, but I guess I'd prefer them to be here with us in relatively minor altered form than completely chopped and recycled into saucepans, etc. They all tell a story, as does S&W's beginnings as a company and I'm grateful that a forum such as this exists. So thank you all. Dylan
I joined about 5 years ago and rarely posted due to relocation, new baby, etc, so didn't really get the opportunity to introduce myself properly.
I must admit I feel a bit of a fraud though, because as you'll all know, firearms laws over here have killed off revolver ownership, although water pistols escaped the ban....
Before 1987 I had joined a club and used a 622, 686 and 629 on a regular basis, and whilst saving for my first revolver ( 686 6") the ban was enacted and swept it away.
Now of course, collectors here are reduced to decommissioned firearms, and I fit that category in that I collect S&W revolvers. Its a sad situation, and one that shouldn't be, but I guess I'd prefer them to be here with us in relatively minor altered form than completely chopped and recycled into saucepans, etc. They all tell a story, as does S&W's beginnings as a company and I'm grateful that a forum such as this exists. So thank you all. Dylan
