Before joining this forum, I had my own opinons on certain firearms. Some where right and some were wrong. Now since I've been a member here for a while and been to many meet-ups, I've got to shoot all kinds of guns that I've never had the chance to shoot before. Having said that, I've changed my mind on a few views I've had. So much so that I've made purchases through the forum that I wouldn't have made before. Who else has this happened to and please explain. Here's mine.

 

I never liked Glocks just becuase of the grip angle and grip feel. Well, that all changed after shooting Pete's G19. It pointd better than I thought and the grip was fine. I liked it so much that I bought the same one he had. And then I found an older Gen 1 used and jumped! I'm hooked on Glocks.

Another gun I didn't understand where Mosins. Russian junk that should've been used for scrap! Well, that all changed when I fired a few off at CJRPC and Cherry Ridge. Cheap ammo, big blast and a foot long sticker on the end and I was hooked! I bought one from a member here and love it!

Experience is GOOD!

It happened to me. Particularly with shotguns. When I first got into shooting, my only real interests were "black rifles" and "combat handguns". Everything else was just silly to me. Then I went to CR for the first time with a few of the guys from here, shooting clays turned out to be a lot of fun. And while I don't have much interest in formal clay sports, I do enjoy making orange dust up at CR. As a result, I own quite a few "fudd" guns now. I've also had the opportunity to try out quite a few different guns over the last year which has made me have a greater appreciation for firearms in general. That's the good side... the bad side is I know have a list of over 30 guns I'd like to buy at some point...

I wouldnt say my tastes have changed, but rather the forum has helped me refine my tastes and increase my level of experience with various firearms....

 

As a result, I have purchased many firearms that were not on my list.

 

Like Shane said... experience is good.

The Beretta PX4 Storm wasn't even on my "consider it" gun list until I fired Ray Ray's in person

This forum sucks. A bunch of drug dealers. Everyone gets you hooked on something. "here, try it. Shoot it just once." then it's all down hill from there. Next thing you know you are broke but have an arsenal that you use to get someone else hooked. . :D

This forum sucks. A bunch of drug dealers. Everyone gets you hooked on something. "here, try it. Shoot it just once." then it's all down hill from there. Next thing you know you are broke but have an arsenal that you use to get someone else hooked. . :D

We are all Enablers and proud of it.

the biggest change I have experienced is the following.. when I first got exposed to guns I was terrified to do anything outside of a gun shop.. I swore I would only buy a gun brand new at a shop... being a member here has made me realize just how normal guns (and gun transactions) are.. so much so that I think nothing of meeting a fellow forum member in the parking lot of a rest stop and selling them a firearm (legally with paperwork of course)lol.. but just saying I never would have considered that before..

It isn't so much that the forum has guided my purchases, but since I've been here it has helped me narrow down what disciplines I enjoy.

 

When I first started, I was perfectly content to stand at the line and punch paper with a handgun, and since being here and being exposed to other types of shooting, the type of shooting I enjoy has changed. Before NJGF, it never occurred to me that I would enjoy clay sports or action pistol, but now my tastes in shooting sports have become more well defined, and my future purchases will be more targeted to those sports, rather than just buying stuff on a whim.

Ray,

Now if only we can get you to love the SKS (zombie rifle par excellence).

I would say that there has been no change for me. But I didnt come here looking for change, I came here looking for people to shoot with and that has been a terrific success.

I hear ya Ray...

 

Met Bryan, shot his Sig 226 .40 and it was all over from there.

 

I now have 5 Sigs am $4000+ poorer and looking to buy more!

 

 

I hope you don't catch Bryan's CZ fever too. They are the "poor man's Sig". I like them better than Sig only because I'm a lefty and Sig's controls don't work well for me. Every CZ I have ever fired was a great shooter.

ok... now that I had more time to think...

 

yes... If it was not for the forum or the folks on here...

 

I would not of likely:

1. Started reloading. (thanks Tim)

2. Ever buy a Mauser. (thank you again for the disease)

3. Started shooting USPSA. (thanks Ronny for making it too easy)

4. Building an AR-15. (thank you Shane and Tim, my wallet hates you)

5. Bought a revolver. (thank you S&W Rep, not only that, had to be Pro Series eh? Thanks wolfy)

6. Bought a 1911. (Need I say more? Everyone should own a S&W 1911 Pro Series. Thanks Wolfy... again)

I would not have gotten into reloading if not for the forum. Thanks Tim, Tony357 and XDJohn(he gave me a bench). This group is amazing. I also have learned I am not alone there are other gun owners in NJ.

I was thinking about this same sort of question a few weeks ago. In NJ we have to actually edit our choices somewhat also, it is not possible to get the remade PPSH41 here so why wast time with it. It also make no sense to me to get a 9mm that only can carry 10rd neutered mags when there are so many 15rd choices out there.

 

The only thing that has changed with me on this forum is a rekindled interest in black rifle, but I am also into streamlining my collection. I find myself looking at certain firearms in my safe and wondering why I bought them.

 

But I think i have reached the happy place now. Most of my stuff is there for a specific reason, no extraneous parts.

this thread made me think about how i thought about guns in general and i think about them now. a while back i really didnt believe the average person should have a firearm unless that person owned a business, or was in law enforcement, but late last year there was an in home invasion on my block! that event made me rethink my opinions. i started doing my research, reading alot on forums like njgunforums, asking lots of questions, went to the range and BAM! hooked! thanks to you guys im now completely converted!

this thread made me think about how i thought about guns in general and i think about them now. a while back i really didnt believe the average person should have a firearm unless that person owned a business, or was in law enforcement, but late last year there was an in home invasion on my block! that event made me rethink my opinions. i started doing my research, reading alot on forums like njgunforums, asking lots of questions, went to the range and BAM! hooked! thanks to you guys im now completely converted!

 

 

today my LEO g/f's brother stopped by and I showed him my Saiga which is done now.. and he was like "I feel sorry for anyone who ever breaks into your house if you are home.." lol

I have been "talked into" a bunch of purchases thanks to the forum. Here is a little hint, never go to a gunshow with a bunch of guys from the forum. Your wallet will hate you!!!!