Howdy from TexasThis is a discussion on Howdy from Texas within the New Users forums, part of the Lobby category; Howdy. New to forum, old to Rugers.
Let's see, started in 1974 with a 3-screw BH .357/9. My first CF handgun and still the one ...
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June 30th, 2012, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas
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| Howdy from Texas
Howdy. New to forum, old to Rugers.
Let's see, started in 1974 with a 3-screw BH .357/9. My first CF handgun and still the one gun I would never part with. I may get around to shooting the 9mm cylinder someday:-)
I've had others come and go, mostly NM BHs and Security Sixes that I've just never learned to love. The other Rugers still in the barn:
Original 77 .270 win. Love the ol shotgun safety over the 3-pos. It's knocked over truckloads of Texas whitetails (no remarks from Yankees about our deer!). The Hawkeye .338 Federal looks mighty interesting, though.
#3 .22 Hornet. Don't ask, I ain't partin with it! Funest little rifle on the planet and poison on Rio Grande turkeys! It'll be my son's bridge to centerfires.
NM .45 Colt 7.5. Not real crazy about it. Everything it does, my OM .357, does better.
Early .44 Redhawk 7.5". Not crazy about the ergonomics, but will that thing shoot! After 5000+ of magnums, still locks dead tight with no play.
.357 Flattop. I traded for it back in the early 80s thinking I would really like it. The action has always felt weird and almost out of time, plus a previous owner had filed down the front sight so it shot high with the rear screwed all the way down. I suppose I coulda got it fixed, but figured why when the ol 3-screw did the job, so I gave it to SIL for something to plink with and protect my precious daughter:-) I do like the original XR3 grip frame and Micro sights, though.
I'm a shooter, not a collector, so if something's gathering dust that's not a family heirloom, I have little hesitation about trading or selling to try something new or just to make space. I also like practical guns, no bench-rest rifles, hand-cannons that require a rest to shoot, or plastic semi-autos that can't hit anything past 10 yds.
I hadn't bought a new (or used) gun in about 15 years (in fact, I've downsized a lot of stuff I don't use) and haven't kept up with what's new, so I look forward to seeing & hearing about everyone's experiences with Rugers, especially the wheelguns.
Let the posts begin!
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June 30th, 2012, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Panhandle
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Welcome from up in the Panhandle.
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June 30th, 2012, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas
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Howdy from Big D.
Three, this is a great site that is informative, educational and welcoming to all interested in firearms, specially Rugers.(of course). My first Ruger was the Security Six stainless that I still have today and I plan to pass it on to one of my sons.
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June 30th, 2012, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nevada
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welcome from nevada! i just joined a couple weeks ago, and i've learned tons already. very helpful, informed folks here.
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June 30th, 2012, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey
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Welcome from NJ......Enjoy!
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June 30th, 2012, 09:30 AM
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#6 | | Moderator
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TS ... Welcome from SW Ohio ... Glad to have you aboard!
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June 30th, 2012, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Penna.
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Welcome to RF from Pa.
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June 30th, 2012, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas
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Originally Posted by gunjunkie  Welcome from up in the Panhandle. | Where in the Panhandle? My dad was from Miamuh.
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June 30th, 2012, 10:51 AM
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Welcome to the forum
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June 30th, 2012, 10:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pa
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Welcome from N E Pennsylvania
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June 30th, 2012, 12:40 PM
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#11 | | The Shooterologist
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Welcome to the forum!
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June 30th, 2012, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kansas
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Welcome from central Kansas.
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June 30th, 2012, 12:46 PM
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#13 | | Delta2
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Welcome from Western Massachusetts
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June 30th, 2012, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wayne nj
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Welcome from Nj. I too have a blackhawk for over 35 years except mine is a 45/45 blackhawk convertible and mine is a new model. for my hand the colt style xr3 grip is not comfortable. I like the xr3 red grip frame and i prefer the new model transfer bar system By the way mine has a 31/2 lb trigger with no work on it just tens of thousands of trigger pull.
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June 30th, 2012, 02:08 PM
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Welcome from Wonderful Wyoming.
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