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KL7
11-01-2009, 10:33
Just joined the forum last night. Found you guys through Google while looking for information about AR-15s. I am impressed with the wealth of knowledge collected here, but what do I know, I'm a newbie! I couldn't stop reading last night! Anyway, just wanted to say hi!
Batteriesnare
11-01-2009, 10:41
Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll catch the bug soon!

[Beer]
hobowh
11-01-2009, 11:51
welcome to the forum
Marlin
11-01-2009, 13:31
Welcome...
GhostRider
11-01-2009, 13:50
Hi and welcome
StagLefty
11-01-2009, 14:13
Welcome [Beer]
kwando
11-01-2009, 15:25
welcome!
Bailey Guns
11-01-2009, 15:44
Welcome!
pickenup
11-01-2009, 23:22
Welcome to the forum.
ColoEnthusiast
11-02-2009, 03:57
Welcome!!
So what are you already into (firearm-wise), KL7?
KL7
11-02-2009, 09:30
Here is a list of what I currently have. I don't have any pics, but I can take some later tonight.

Winchester 1200 12 gauge pump(pheasant, geese, duck)
Winchester 30-30 lever action(deer)
Winchester 30.06 bolt action(elk)
GSG-5 SD (fun!)
AR-15 (SOON - even more fun!)

I also have an old pistol of my dad's, I have no idea what it is. 6-shot .22LR revolver w/ a 5" barrel. Haven't looked into it too much. The whole idea of starting a gun collection and getting into shooting started with my son being in cub scouts and wanting to get his badge.

KL
ColoEnthusiast
11-02-2009, 10:29
Sounds like a good assortment, especially for what sounds like a relatively recent interest..?
On that GSG, how is function/accuracy/versatility with various .22 ammo? I am very curious.. Those things look like a blast for sure! [AR15]
So what do you think you're going to go with on the ar? Gonna put it together or buy complete? If you decide to assemble, there is alot of info on here from people who are very knowledgable about them.
KL7
11-02-2009, 11:08
The 30-30, 30.06 and pistol were my dad's. When he passed away, I wanted to keep them in the family to pass on. I've used them a few times for hunting, but that is about it. I have had the shotgun since I was a teenager and that has been my bird gun ever since. So I've had the hunting guns awhile, but just started getting interested in ARs.

When my son started talking about shooting for Cub Scouts, I started looking for a .22 for him. I ran across the GSG-5 and bought it simply because it looked cool! It is a blast to shoot! I haven't put that many rounds through it yet, so I can't comment on different types of ammo and their accuracy. I have only used Federal .22LR and it didn't jam once on me. It only has about 300 rounds through it.

As far as the AR is concerned, I'm starting to lean towards building my own lower and buying an upper with all the great advice here. I'm thinking about purchasing the CMMG bargain bin 18" government profile and then building a nice lower. From what I've read, CMMG is about middle of the road on the uppers with the chrome lined barrel and 1/7 twist. Anybody have thoughts on this?
ColoEnthusiast
11-02-2009, 16:23
I've heard alot of good things about the CMMG's, sounds like a great way to go!
Glad to hear about the excellent results with the GSG, I am very tempted to pick up one at some point. Cheap to shoot and the idea of a .22 mp5 is just too cool!
[Beer]
theGinsue
11-12-2009, 13:12
Welcome KL7. As you noticed, there is a wealth of knowledge here and folks are always hapy to share.