Hello everyone,

 

My name is Dave, and just in case you missed it, I'm from Morris County, NJ. I am a professional photographer, airsoft enthusiast, knife collector, and my newest hobby is guns. I don't know if anyone here seriously plays airsoft, as I know a number of airsofters who also own real steel, but I am known as malice4you or simply malice by most airsoft players.

 

I'd wanted to apply for my FPID for years, but it took a buddy of mine taking me shooting to finally motivate me to apply. The first gun I ever shot was a suppressed M9, followed a few minutes later by a suppressed M4...(I love that about PA!). The very next day, I was at my local PD applying for my ID. 5 weeks later, about 45 minutes after getting my fingerprint inked for the back of the card, I purchased my first gun, the Sig P226R 9mm. That was May of 2011.

 

Since then, I have added a Sig 1911 TTT .45, Sig Mosquito .22LR, Marlin XT22 .22LR, Marlin 23(25?, I always forget) .22LR, GSG522SD .22LR, and was given an old Harrington & Richardson 12ga from the late 60s.

 

I have fun whenever I go out shooting. Obviously, I'm a big fan of .22s, as I can plink all day and still only spend $30-50 while blowing through 1000+ rounds. I've brought three people new to shooting out to the range so far, so I am trying to show others how much fun shooting can be. I would like to eventually get into some shooting competitions once I have some more experience.

 

I'm planning to add a Savage 10FCP-K to my collection in the next few weeks, though I'm still unsure if I want the .223 or the .308, as it will only be for target shooting, and NNJ and surrounding areas don't have ranges that would test the limits of either caliber (that I am aware of). I plan to eventually purchase a .308 Accuracy International AE or AW series for long-range shooting, so I keep saying to myself that the .223 makes more sense, but my mind keeps nagging me that I really just want the .308. Decisions, decisions...

 

Anyway, thanks for the resources everyone has compiled here. I spent a few hours last night reading through various topics, and have learned of a few new places to try out and various tips.

 

-Dave

 

Oh, and before I'm told the thread is worthless without pictures....

Welcome.

Welcome to the Forum.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Forum from Ocean County. I like knives and Sigs as well. I EDC a Emerson HD-7.

 

You have a nice collection. How do you like the TTT?

Thanks for the welcomes, guys.

 

The TTT feels great and has performed well so far. I've only had her out to the range once, probably put 200-250 rounds through so far. Love the combat night sights...I've gotta get some for my 226 (though I do prefer 2 rear dots personally, which is what I'll get for that.) The grip is grippy in all the right places, yet is a piece of art to admire when it isn't being shot.

 

Currently EDCing a Spyderco Spyker....though I switch my EDC between a bunch of different knives, depending on my mood. I have about 65 different Spydercos, plus a few from different manufacturers...

Sup, Malice? I think I might have guided you here....

 

<-- Headkill

Welcome!

 

FYI - Cherry Ridge has a 200 - 300 yard range if you are looking for a local range to shoot a 308 at some distance.

Hello Dave and welcome to the Forums!!

Thanks for the pix!

<-- Headkill

 

Lol. Tool.

Welcome from another Morris County guy. There is a new range that just opened in Randolph. I checked it out a few days ago. The perfect place for a pistol guy. I'm a shotgun/rifle guy might bring a 223 up there but not a shotgun.

I'm also a photographer and knife collector. I'm in to Yellowhorse knives and SOG knives.