How did you find your way to this forum?
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williamlayton
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All wise cracks aside---I came here because Hammerdown likes it and I finally bought a revolver.
Blessings
Blessings
mg357
Absent Comrade
I found my way here because i was doing research for a novel that turned into a really long short story.
Probably Google - now that I'm here I find myself broke a lot
truckemup97
Member
I went to a gun show thinking I wanted a 640 or an SP101. Bought a 640 and went to that new interwebs thingy to find out more about it. The rest, as they say, is history.
Ogandydancer
Member
I have found the ownership and membership to be outstanding, in both manners and knowledge, which is generously shared.
^^^^^^quoted from 2hawk. This is another reason I like this place and stay. Got to hand it to the big Ape he runs a very good ship and just tight enough to the best forum on the internet.
^^^^^^quoted from 2hawk. This is another reason I like this place and stay. Got to hand it to the big Ape he runs a very good ship and just tight enough to the best forum on the internet.
CelticSire
US Veteran
I was looking for information on whether 9mm or .45 was the best defensive calibre...
You think Google is your Friend?
I had heard about Gun Forums from a friend including the S&W Forum. At the time I joined, searches were made by members only, and 1,500 threads was too much reading to find info about a M586 with a 2-1/2" barrel.
That membership decision was the most expensive decision I ever made. I have the S&W revolvers to prove it, most (according to Forum wisdom) were bought early, and I have learned a lot about S&W revolvers. The good news is that I only bought them 6 months early, not 6 years .
The compassion and knowledge on this Forum are amazing. There are a wealth of auto repair experts that hand out free advice, people that are expert in home repair problems, and answers to any question you might ask -- some of the answers might even work. This is a great place to hang out.
Next I'm going to start working on this tact and diplomacy issue I have when dealing with 'delicate' people. Some folks just don't appreciate good Yankee humor or the plain truth -- acceptable versus perfection
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I had heard about Gun Forums from a friend including the S&W Forum. At the time I joined, searches were made by members only, and 1,500 threads was too much reading to find info about a M586 with a 2-1/2" barrel.
That membership decision was the most expensive decision I ever made. I have the S&W revolvers to prove it, most (according to Forum wisdom) were bought early, and I have learned a lot about S&W revolvers. The good news is that I only bought them 6 months early, not 6 years
.The compassion and knowledge on this Forum are amazing. There are a wealth of auto repair experts that hand out free advice, people that are expert in home repair problems, and answers to any question you might ask -- some of the answers might even work. This is a great place to hang out.
Next I'm going to start working on this tact and diplomacy issue I have when dealing with 'delicate' people. Some folks just don't appreciate good Yankee humor or the plain truth -- acceptable versus perfection
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RobertJ.
Member
Same here. I was looking to find out more about a Model 28. I was a member on a couple other forums, but they were nowhere near as nice as this one. Did you know that on some forums, asking the wrong question can get you yelled at?
So I lurked about for a year or so. I realized that this forum is the most intelligent, polite, and just plain entertaining forum on the 'net, so here I am! I still go to the Colt forum occasionally, but just for info, not to participate.
Brian Williams recommended it.....
Like so many others, I came back after several years of inactivity. Shot lots of silhouette (Model 57) in HS, then moved on. Later, after several years of SIGgery, I bought a 3" Model 36 (actually, liberated it is closer to the truth) from a gunstore in Honolulu. Poor thing hadn't been used much, and was wasting away. Fixed that
Found the Forum on the Internet (thank you, Mr Gore :O) Here I am years later with a small collection... well, leastways the ones that survived the tragic boating accident 
Like so many others, I came back after several years of inactivity. Shot lots of silhouette (Model 57) in HS, then moved on. Later, after several years of SIGgery, I bought a 3" Model 36 (actually, liberated it is closer to the truth) from a gunstore in Honolulu. Poor thing hadn't been used much, and was wasting away. Fixed that
Found the Forum on the Internet (thank you, Mr Gore :O) Here I am years later with a small collection... well, leastways the ones that survived the tragic boating accident
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carpriver
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I had just bought my first revolver and was looking for more information on the M686.
For me it was my search for a Smith & Wesson Model 681, NYSP stamped. This was my first revolver issued to me when I was a new NYS Trooper back in 1983. When we switched over to Glocks we were given the opportunity to buy the 681; I couldn't afford it. So 30 years later my search on this forum began and I was fortunate to buy one from a forum member. Just posted a photo in the 581/681 thread today.
I was a late bloomer to handguns. AS soon as I caught the bug I needed to know everything about them. I tried a couple of other gun forums that were not terribly helpful nor patient. Then I bought a couple of old S&W revolvers at a gun show. I needed to know more about them so this forum pops up on Google. The rest is history...there is a horse for every saddle. This forum became my home and S&Ws became my "hobby" !
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Viss
Member
I was wondering how old my model 64 was, so I googled it.
Been broke ever since.
Been broke ever since.
Bought a 28 on Auction Arms, the seller recommended this forum. I was had lurked for a bit and when having lunch one day with late member Sandy Jacobs he strongly encouraged me to join. That was 11 years ago.
TenTea
Member
I innocently asked the question, "what, pray tell, is this dern *ctg* and why are there dingbats near it?" 
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
labworm
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mg357, let me tell you something.
Many of us at the forum are glad you have become a member,
your one of the finest here.
I found this site googling (is that an activity) leather holsters. Since then, I've acquired three k-frames, one n-frame, multiple belts and holsters, custom grips, bullet molds, etc.... And I have had the time of my life doing it !!!! I really enjoy all of the members and their comments !!
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