New to the Forum

[Jitterbug]

New to the Forum.

Followed IdahoLewis here from another Forum.

Have been very impressed with some of the material he has posted. When I heard he started a Forum, I knew right away that I wanted “in!”

First BP gun was a Ruger Old Army. Bought it used, came with a ‘snail’ capper full of caps (which I tried), and a half-empty can of Pyrodex ”P,” supposedly. Tossed the powder for safety’s sake, especially since I didn’t know the previous owner. Had problems, figured out the caps were too small. Bought bigger caps… smooth sailing!

Next came a T/C Omega, SS w/synthetic thumbhole stock. An affront to all things traditional, it was strictly a “meat gun,” for MZ season. As soon as I bought it, I was wishing for something more traditional/“historic.” Does exactly what I bought it for, but no “novelty!”

Next came some more cap n’ ball revolvers, traditional single shot BP pistols, and now a CVA Optima pistol.

Still want a traditional rifle for round ball, probably a flintlock- in for a penny, in for a pound!

Then, my collection will be complete… RIGHT??? 🤪

[Admin]

Welcome to the Forum my friend, I am Glad you joined us

[deerstalkert]

you will be glad you are here! and no, your collecting will just be starting!
so many guns and so little time to get them all!
i started 60 years ago with a springfield trapdoor.
not sure what all i have now. it's like Christmas, finding something i forgot i have.

[EdMehlig]

I'm glad to hear you took some advice and looked up Lew's website. I wished others from that forum would join us here.

[Admin]

I'm glad to hear you took some advice and looked up Lew's website.  I wished others from that forum would join us here.

Were doing good, we already have 211 Members here, and nearly 2,000 Posts. Not bad for a Forum that’s only been going a Few months

[deerstalkert]

the forum will hit critical mass soon. then Lewis won't have time to shoot!

[Jitterbug]

Unfortunately, this Forum seems to have taken a STEEP nosedive since idaholewis’ departure.

Sadly, the majority of new posts on the Forum are all just reposts of far-right paranoid conspiracy garbage, all from the same person. 

Political discourse is fine in that section… but there IS no discourse- just links to clickbait. News flash- there’s no shortage of clickbait on the internet… so I don’t need to come here, to get more. 

It’s too bad, since idaholewis seems to be a neat guy, and the Forum got off to a great start. 

I am going to move along. I wish everyone the best, and as always, I encourage folks to get their news from multiple sources…

[squattingdog]

Unfortunately, this Forum seems to have taken a STEEP nosedive since idaholewis’ departure.

Sadly, the majority of new posts on the Forum are all just reposts of far-right paranoid conspiracy garbage, all from the same person. 

Political discourse is fine in that section… but there IS no discourse- just links to clickbait. News flash- there’s no shortage of clickbait on the internet… so I don’t need to come here, to get more. 

It’s too bad, since idaholewis seems to be a neat guy, and the Forum got off to a great start. 

I am going to move along. I wish everyone the best, and as always, I encourage folks to get their news from multiple sources…

Very good comrade!

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