It's been quiet here for a few days

...AhEM...breaks silence...So what do you guys do? Where y'all from?

I own a marketing/graphic design company in Tallahassee, Florida. Married, two kids, white picket fence, yada, yada, yada.

My dad was a gun guy and I inherited the gene (and some guns) from him. Surprisingly, however, this will be my first 1911. He was a big wheel gun guy.

I cant wait for my kids to get old enough to enjoy this hobby with me. Some of my greatest memories are shooting with my dad. Would love to be able to pass those memories on to his grandkids.

By the time my Fusion actually arrives, my two year old may be old enough to shoot it. LOL.

What's your story? --Andy

Andy,

I'm in Portland Oregon. I am fortunate enough to have been able to introduce my son to shooting. He is 12 now but I started taking him out to the range when he was 8 or 9. Unfortunately, with the price of ammo I don't get out nearly as much as I would like. One day when my living arrangement allows, I will start loadin' my own. What do you have on order from Fusion? I myself am waiting to sell a toy or two so I can send Bob a check to start my build. We already have the build all planned out, I just need the darn funds. This will be my only 1911 currently as well. I had one that I loved, but it never ran reliably (not even after 2 trips back to the mothership). I sold it to buy a Sig P220 Super Match. Funny thing is, now I'm trying to sell that to get a Fusion. The Super Match is an awesome gun, but it just isn't a 1911. I fell in love with the ergonomics and trigger of the 1911. My Sig is actually mechanically more accurate, but I can't shoot it as well. However, it has been 100% reliable so far, and I can shoot it better than most of my other handguns. I wish I didn't have to sell the Sig to get a Fusion, but 1911 is my favorite platform.

Brian

I am from Tampa FL, Married, 1 child. I have a few guns nothing to fancy but they are mine. I shoot when ever I can (about once a week) I go through about 150 rounds of pistol ammo each outing and around the same in rifle. I am in sales and always seem to be busy but find a way to go to about 3 gunshows a month. Below you will find my collection, small but mine

Pistol
Polish P64
cz 52
Baretta Neos DLX
HK P7 (squeeze cocker)
Fusion 1911 stainless tactical
Mauser S/42 "G" (1935) Luger original and matching

Rifle
Ruger 10/22
Saiga AK
Russian parade issue SKS
Rock River AR-15 (223)
DPMS AP4 in .308
HK 91 IB Date code
HK 93 IC Date Code

I also have a built out AR lower with the ACE socom stock I have been trying to think of some thing to do with for the last 2 years.

I am also married. I work in education. As I mentioned above, I have 1 son. Buff, I would say you have a fine collection. To us "enthusiasts" our collections always seem small because we always have more waiting on "the list." My list is always growing. For now I have:

Handguns-

Sig p220 Super Match .45acp
H&K USP Compact .45acp
Taurus Millennium Pro 9mm
Sig/Hammerli Trailside .22lr
Thompson Contender .44mag

Long Guns-

RRA entry tactical w/ dominator rail & eotech
Romanian SAR1 AK
Remington 597
Ruger 10/22 only thing left stock is the receiver & bolt
Benelli Nova Pump Tactical w/ ghost ring sight & magazine extension tube

Those that have moved on to new homes-

Glock 22
Desert Eagle .44mag
S&W P99 9mm
Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull
STI Trojan .45acp w/ lots o' options

Nice to meet you fellas!

I'll toss my collection out there for your perusal:

Handguns:

NAA Arms 22lr
Navy Arms 4 barrel derringer .22
Sig 229 .40
Glock 29 10mm
Glock 27 .40 Cal
Colt Single Action Army .357
Colt New Frontier .22
Ruger Blackhawk .44 mag
Smith Model 63 .22
Smith Model 629 .44 mag
Smith Model 36 .38
Smith Model 642 .38
Smith Model 686 .357

Long Guns

Sabre Defense AR-15 national match
Colt SP-1 AR (Old school, no deflector, triangular hand guard, pristine)
Beretta Urika 2 Gold 12ga
Remington 1100 Bicentennial 12ga
Remington 870 XCS 12ga
Browning Model 92 .44 mag
Ruger 10/22
Winchester Model ?? 30/06

I think that is pretty close to it. Wait...I have a tactical commander in 10mm (bobtailed) on the way from Fusion!

My wife is kind of a half convert. She is a big supporter of 2nd amendment rights, but has no interest in guns. She just believes that people should be allowed the maximum amount of rights and freedoms that they can reasonably handle. I'd have to say that I tend to agree with her. I have gotten her out shooting a couple times, but now if she happens to go with me, she usually sits and reads a magazine while I shoot. Add me to the list of people thanking all of the fine men and women in the military and law enforcement. I may not always agree with every law or military action, but I have the deepest respect for the people involved in the enforcement of said laws and military actions. Often times those who are puting themselves in harms way have thankless jobs. Well I thank you dearly!