Hola everybody

crzycowboy · 05-08-2007, 09:02 PM

Zach in VA here (displaced Texan!!)

Just introducing myself. I'm somewhat knew to gun knowledge (been kind of around guns all my life though - just never learned much about'm except safety precautions and the whole "point ant shoot" thing), but I am currently shopping for my first firearm; and, I'm hoping to learn as much as I can here as I start my collection.

billy · 05-09-2007, 09:41 AM

hi there, any particular type in mind? pistol/rifle/shotgun? large/small caliber? military? hunting?plinking? you get my drift... oh i forgot to mention i am partial to em all

ArkansasHunter · 05-09-2007, 12:12 PM

crzycowboy: Welcome to Gun and Game !!! Same here, Ive owned quite a few hunting guns in my lifetime, yet knew very little about them.
Your gonna end up loveing this site,the repor is excellent too, so get involved and we look forward to hearing a lot from you. A.H

crzycowboy · 05-09-2007, 12:35 PM

Hi Billy, Arkansas!

Thanks for the welcome, and from browsing the forums in just a short time I've already seen a bunch of good stuff!

As for what I'm looking for that'd be a reliable auto pistol for conceal carry and over-all everyday protection right now. My budget isn't as big as I'd like it to be, so I've been looking at the Taurus 24/7 pro and the EAA Witness, and a few others in the price range (no more than $450). I'm about 95% sold on the 24/7 since it feels amazing in my hand, but the only thing keeping me from buying it is that I can't find anyone with feedback on whether or not it's good/bad for coneal carry. It seems like it could be ok with the right holster, but I'd rather here from someone who's actually done it.

Once I'm able to start bringing in enough money to start a collection...then I'll be able to start looking at Sig's, HK's, and other upper tier brands, but right now I just want something affordable for me, but reliable.

Thanks again for the welcome! Lookin' forward to learning more, and getting more involved here!

ArkansasHunter · 05-10-2007, 11:15 PM

crzycowboy...Shhhhhhhhh i likes them taursus too and so does a bunch of other members, but i promised a member i would'nt be try'en to sell them taurus or he was going to come to my house and on the way maybe pick up this other feller that won'ts to impreganate my chickins...A.H lol his name here is moose.

Midas · 05-10-2007, 11:27 PM

Welcome aboard cowboy, we are happy to have you here. I have to admit, I get tickled pink every time I hear that someone is shopping for their first firearm, its so good to to see the sport growing, and prospering. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, there is a reason that we are touted as "The friendliest gun forum on the internet"

ArkansasHunter · 05-11-2007, 12:34 AM

338 I feel the way you do too, I down right get excited when a kid goes huntin or enjoys shootin guns for the first time...A.H

.22guy · 05-11-2007, 12:46 AM

Hey Cowboy, welcome to the site.

Mooseman684 · 05-11-2007, 12:49 AM

Welcome crzycowboy...
I am the one AH warned ya about. As a Gunsmith, I won't own a Taurus myself, as I have had too many come in for repair over the years and I want a gun that I can depend on in any Situation. I recommend Springfield .45's, RIA .45's, Ruger 9mm pistols, Makarovs, CZ pistols, Colts, etc. for people that want to carry concealed, and even some of the smaller revolvers are fine for that. Good luck with whatever you decide to purchase.
Rich

Oxford · 05-11-2007, 09:54 AM

A big welcome to G&G. Look forward to reading your posts.

crzycowboy · 05-11-2007, 10:57 AM

ha thanks everybody.

And to Moose, yeah I've seen my share of bad reviews about Tauruses, but the ones I've see to have the majority of those are the older millineum series and the older 24/7 series while the newer generation models have gotten better reviews. I won't say I'm a Taurus defender or supporter (lol) since I haven't even shot one yet, but from what I've read, the 24/7 (newer one) has a lot of good things about it. To each his own though, right?

I actually would love to have an upper tier gun now, but finances have dictated otherwise. I'm planning on getting an inexpensive gun now, and use it temporarily for protection needs while I save my money to buy something like a Colt, Sig, HK, etc..further down the road. In other circumstances I'd probably just wait, save up, and get one of those nice guns; but, my job requires me to do things that very well could attract the wrong crowd, so I'd rather have something ASAP for protection than to wait.

And to Arkansas (can I call ya AH? lol) I appreciate the warning!!!

just kiddin'

Again, I appreciate the welcome everybody, and I look forward to more post readin' and post...postin'

Zach

dceptiv240 · 05-14-2007, 03:10 PM

wasup crzycowboy, welcome to a great forum.(i just found it myself)

i typed a long response but totally lost it a minute ago when i hit the wrong button, so heres another try.

when looking to get my first gun i loved the "judge" by Taurus.
everything i saw on it was middle of the road. and Taurus themselves had some haters and few diehard lovers.

i also liked the Ruger Redhawk, and heres where things started to sway my decision. every thing i read about ruger said "i love my ruger" "great gun" "well made" and the real winner "ruger customer service is the greatest, even when it was my fault"

now i was looking at bigger guns, and revolvers in specific (do my personal taste , less to go wrong, easier to clean) but what i'm saying is, take your time, you'll get something you can count on and you will end up saving money in the long run anyway, not only on parts and repairs, but also on headache medicine!

Moss500Bantam · 05-14-2007, 05:48 PM

Welcome. What kinda cowboyi'n do ya do?

Dallas · 05-14-2007, 07:53 PM

Hello, welcome aboard the boards, what part of Virginia you in?

crzycowboy · 05-15-2007, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the welcomes dceptiv, moss, and Dallas!

Well, dcep, I went ahead and bought the 24/7. I actually was looking at some Rugers at first - seemed like great guns, but the ones I was looking at were built like a tank (kp89,95, and 94). So that knocked them out of the conceal carry bracket and out of question at this point. I'm not a big revolver fan (at least not yet), and I enjoy shooting auto's a lot..plus they hold more rounds - not saying they're definitively better, just a preference. Thanks for the response though!

moss - Well..i'm not really a cowboy..lol..I'm a huge Dallas Cowboys fan though, and I'm originally from the country in Texas...and plus I like the word "cowboy" lol

Dallas - I live in the Hampton Roads area..in Va Beach (city).

ArkansasHunter · 05-15-2007, 08:41 PM

I like them Cowboys too, maybe if my 5th. Cuzzin Jerry would keep his noze out of it and let the Head coach do his job, I beleive they would be a stellar team again...A.H

dceptiv240 · 05-15-2007, 09:08 PM

the best gun for you ...is the best one to you! congrats and enjoy your new gun. post a pick if you get the opp.

crzycowboy · 05-15-2007, 10:36 PM

Thanks deceptiv, I'll be sure to do that...should have it within the next few days.

And, arkansas, I hear ya man! but, I think Parcells put together a great team (at least potential-wise), and I was pretty impressed with the draft. I think they'll do pretty good this year seeing the NFC East seemed to have been watered down this off-season. I'm eagerly awaiting September!

05-08-2007, 09:02 PM	#1
crzycowboy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	Hola everybody Zach in VA here (displaced Texan!!) Just introducing myself. I'm somewhat knew to gun knowledge (been kind of around guns all my life though - just never learned much about'm except safety precautions and the whole "point ant shoot" thing), but I am currently shopping for my first firearm; and, I'm hoping to learn as much as I can here as I start my collection.

05-09-2007, 09:41 AM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,890 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	hi there, any particular type in mind? pistol/rifle/shotgun? large/small caliber? military? hunting?plinking? you get my drift... oh i forgot to mention i am partial to em all __________________ Last edited by billy; 05-09-2007 at 01:07 PM.

05-10-2007, 11:27 PM	#6
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,887 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome aboard cowboy, we are happy to have you here. I have to admit, I get tickled pink every time I hear that someone is shopping for their first firearm, its so good to to see the sport growing, and prospering. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, there is a reason that we are touted as "The friendliest gun forum on the internet" __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

05-11-2007, 12:49 AM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,415 Images: 2	Welcome crzycowboy... I am the one AH warned ya about. As a Gunsmith, I won't own a Taurus myself, as I have had too many come in for repair over the years and I want a gun that I can depend on in any Situation. I recommend Springfield .45's, RIA .45's, Ruger 9mm pistols, Makarovs, CZ pistols, Colts, etc. for people that want to carry concealed, and even some of the smaller revolvers are fine for that. Good luck with whatever you decide to purchase. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-11-2007, 09:54 AM	#10
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,074 Blog Entries: 4	A big welcome to G&G. Look forward to reading your posts. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

05-09-2007, 12:12 PM	#3
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,931	crzycowboy: Welcome to Gun and Game !!! Same here, Ive owned quite a few hunting guns in my lifetime, yet knew very little about them. Your gonna end up loveing this site,the repor is excellent too, so get involved and we look forward to hearing a lot from you. A.H

05-09-2007, 12:35 PM	#4
crzycowboy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	Hi Billy, Arkansas! Thanks for the welcome, and from browsing the forums in just a short time I've already seen a bunch of good stuff! As for what I'm looking for that'd be a reliable auto pistol for conceal carry and over-all everyday protection right now. My budget isn't as big as I'd like it to be, so I've been looking at the Taurus 24/7 pro and the EAA Witness, and a few others in the price range (no more than $450). I'm about 95% sold on the 24/7 since it feels amazing in my hand, but the only thing keeping me from buying it is that I can't find anyone with feedback on whether or not it's good/bad for coneal carry. It seems like it could be ok with the right holster, but I'd rather here from someone who's actually done it. Once I'm able to start bringing in enough money to start a collection...then I'll be able to start looking at Sig's, HK's, and other upper tier brands, but right now I just want something affordable for me, but reliable. Thanks again for the welcome! Lookin' forward to learning more, and getting more involved here!

05-10-2007, 11:15 PM	#5
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,931	crzycowboy...Shhhhhhhhh i likes them taursus too and so does a bunch of other members, but i promised a member i would'nt be try'en to sell them taurus or he was going to come to my house and on the way maybe pick up this other feller that won'ts to impreganate my chickins...A.H lol his name here is moose.

05-11-2007, 12:34 AM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,931	338 I feel the way you do too, I down right get excited when a kid goes huntin or enjoys shootin guns for the first time...A.H

05-11-2007, 12:46 AM	#8
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,242	Hey Cowboy, welcome to the site.

05-11-2007, 10:57 AM	#11
crzycowboy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	ha thanks everybody. And to Moose, yeah I've seen my share of bad reviews about Tauruses, but the ones I've see to have the majority of those are the older millineum series and the older 24/7 series while the newer generation models have gotten better reviews. I won't say I'm a Taurus defender or supporter (lol) since I haven't even shot one yet, but from what I've read, the 24/7 (newer one) has a lot of good things about it. To each his own though, right? I actually would love to have an upper tier gun now, but finances have dictated otherwise. I'm planning on getting an inexpensive gun now, and use it temporarily for protection needs while I save my money to buy something like a Colt, Sig, HK, etc..further down the road. In other circumstances I'd probably just wait, save up, and get one of those nice guns; but, my job requires me to do things that very well could attract the wrong crowd, so I'd rather have something ASAP for protection than to wait. And to Arkansas (can I call ya AH? lol) I appreciate the warning!!! just kiddin' Again, I appreciate the welcome everybody, and I look forward to more post readin' and post...postin' Zach

05-14-2007, 03:10 PM	#12
dceptiv240 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: south ALABAMA Posts: 260	wasup crzycowboy, welcome to a great forum.(i just found it myself) i typed a long response but totally lost it a minute ago when i hit the wrong button, so heres another try. when looking to get my first gun i loved the "judge" by Taurus. everything i saw on it was middle of the road. and Taurus themselves had some haters and few diehard lovers. i also liked the Ruger Redhawk, and heres where things started to sway my decision. every thing i read about ruger said "i love my ruger" "great gun" "well made" and the real winner "ruger customer service is the greatest, even when it was my fault" now i was looking at bigger guns, and revolvers in specific (do my personal taste , less to go wrong, easier to clean) but what i'm saying is, take your time, you'll get something you can count on and you will end up saving money in the long run anyway, not only on parts and repairs, but also on headache medicine! Last edited by dceptiv240; 05-14-2007 at 03:12 PM. Reason: forgot he was crzy

05-14-2007, 05:48 PM	#13
Moss500Bantam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 257	Welcome. What kinda cowboyi'n do ya do?

05-14-2007, 07:53 PM	#14
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,604	Hello, welcome aboard the boards, what part of Virginia you in?

05-15-2007, 08:00 PM	#15
crzycowboy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	Thanks for the welcomes dceptiv, moss, and Dallas! Well, dcep, I went ahead and bought the 24/7. I actually was looking at some Rugers at first - seemed like great guns, but the ones I was looking at were built like a tank (kp89,95, and 94). So that knocked them out of the conceal carry bracket and out of question at this point. I'm not a big revolver fan (at least not yet), and I enjoy shooting auto's a lot..plus they hold more rounds - not saying they're definitively better, just a preference. Thanks for the response though! moss - Well..i'm not really a cowboy..lol..I'm a huge Dallas Cowboys fan though, and I'm originally from the country in Texas...and plus I like the word "cowboy" lol Dallas - I live in the Hampton Roads area..in Va Beach (city).

05-15-2007, 08:41 PM	#16
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,931	I like them Cowboys too, maybe if my 5th. Cuzzin Jerry would keep his noze out of it and let the Head coach do his job, I beleive they would be a stellar team again...A.H

05-15-2007, 09:08 PM	#17
dceptiv240 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: south ALABAMA Posts: 260	the best gun for you ...is the best one to you! congrats and enjoy your new gun. post a pick if you get the opp. __________________ ________[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Ruger Redhawk .44 mag w/Simmons 2-6x32 "FREEDOM SHOULD APPLY TO EVERYTHING, AND EVERYONE!"

05-15-2007, 10:36 PM	#18
crzycowboy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	Thanks deceptiv, I'll be sure to do that...should have it within the next few days. And, arkansas, I hear ya man! but, I think Parcells put together a great team (at least potential-wise), and I was pretty impressed with the draft. I think they'll do pretty good this year seeing the NFC East seemed to have been watered down this off-season. I'm eagerly awaiting September!