17 years here at The Firing Line!

PATH · November 25, 2016, 12:22 AM

Just realized I have been on the Firing Line for 17 years. Wow! Where has the time gone?

Water-Man · November 25, 2016, 01:08 AM

Congratulations. I think.

g.willikers · November 25, 2016, 09:07 AM

Congrats.

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Wow! Where has the time gone?

I've been thinking that about life in general.

aarondhgraham · November 25, 2016, 09:50 AM

You've seen some changes in that time, haven't you.

What would you say is the most profound change/shift/innovation in fieryarms trends since you've joined?

Aarond

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g.willikers · November 25, 2016, 11:10 AM

17 years isn't really all that long ago in terms of firearms technology and trends.
We're pretty much using the same kind of stuff as we were then.
Now, if we go back a bit further, say 25 years, things start to get more impressive.
The popularity of the wonder nines, polymer frames, new calibers, the rise of the ARs and Aks, inline muzzle loaders, progressive presses.
Probably the biggest changes in the last 17 years have been the proliferation of the low cost bolt action rifles with excellent accuracy.
Just about every major manufacturer has discovered how to make $400 guns that rival the best of just a few years earlier.
Now, that's amazing.
And buying over the internet and these forums.
That's a big, big Wow, right there.
Just about unimaginable 17 years ago.

PATH · November 25, 2016, 11:21 AM

Trends over the past seventeen years? Wow. I'd have to say I have noticed a lot of folks going in big time for AR's. A very versatile rifle. I'd have to say I miss the 99 dollar specials for 1000 rounds of 7.62x39. Have noticed a definite move away from revolvers to semi-auto for self defense. I do believe that there is still a large number of shooters, especially seasoned ones, who appreciate the beauty and reliability of revolvers!

I remember S&W stock at 2 dollars and change. I'd have to say the advancement in optics and sights available to shooters has really changed the game for shooters. Iron sights seem to be going the way of the dinosaur.

You really don't see many shooting 30-06 any more.

I came over here after the debacle at shooters.com. A great many people from that site found a home here.I remember this site being on hiatus. I am so glad it is still here.

I'd be curious to know what other shooters who have been here a long time think about the changes!

Hoppy · November 25, 2016, 02:37 PM

PATH,

I joined shortly after you did. I remember your screen name and in doing a quick search, found a post where I responded to you regarding C&R license.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89817

I did end up getting mine, I hope you did too without much trouble.

I remember when TFL went on hiatus and everyone moved over to the The High Road.

Strange though, I went for about 10 years where I never went on a gun forum and only shot a little. About 4 years ago I started to shoot more, etc. and was restoring an old .22 rifle and looking up cold bluing. One of the google results brought me to TFL and I started to think about how familiar it looked. So, I started to remember this place and searched my username, and it all came back to me. Not sure how I forgot about this place and others but it's nice to be back even if I usually read a lot more than I post.

mushoot · November 25, 2016, 04:10 PM

Wow, it has been a long time. I was living in a travel trailer and had dial up internet. Now I'm in a house and have cable. Still don't have enough guns though

Ozzieman · November 25, 2016, 10:10 PM

To me its not the number of years or number of threads,,,,, ITS THE GUNS!!!!!

SC4006 · November 25, 2016, 11:00 PM

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Still don't have enough guns though

Ah, yes. Such is life for many of us gun owners. Every time I think I've finally satisfied my needs, there pops up another...

PATH · November 26, 2016, 02:03 AM

Hey Hoppy!

It's funny you mention the Curio and Relic license. I just got my renewed license today! I am still on the High Road as well.

Powermwt · November 26, 2016, 02:21 AM

I have not posted much over the last 17 year but I look almost every day.

Time flys when you are having fun!

zeke · November 26, 2016, 07:28 AM

Another one from shooters, do not miss having to wait for the dial up to connect to it. Also at high Road and S&W, after they started.

Been through a lot of shortages, still like the 1911 and 44 special. Biggest change have seen is the increased accuracy of stock rifles and ammo.

burrhead · November 26, 2016, 12:57 PM

My join date is 7/6/99. Been a long and interesting ride. Especially the dark days about 12-14 years ago.

Hal · November 27, 2016, 06:44 PM

Newbies!

Dashunde · November 27, 2016, 10:36 PM

Damn.. I'm quick rolling up on 12 years. Getting too old too fast.

I have rounded up a nice pile of toys in the meantime, a great wife, and (finally) had a kid that is way more fun than this impatient old guy would have ever imagined.
I own guns, and a 4yr old girl owns me.

I will admit to wasting far too much time squabbling around here with people who are long gone... read more, talk less, learn without burning time.

Who has been here longer than Hal?

Mosin-Marauder · November 27, 2016, 10:53 PM

Longer than I've been!

Paul B. · November 28, 2016, 03:42 PM

Yup! Seventeen years and change for me as well. Was sad when the site semi-shut down and only discovered it was back up by accident while researching for something. Probably don't post as much as I read though. Just glad it's up and running.

"You really don't see many shooting 30-06 any more."

That' because people just don't admit to the fact they still use it. Might be called old bogeys or something. Guess that makes me one as I used one on an elk two years ago. guess what? They still work just as good now as they did back then. Maybe ever better.

Paul B.

Destructo6 · November 29, 2016, 08:24 AM

I seem to recall someone making a big deal when the member count hit the 1911 mark...

Hal · November 29, 2016, 05:37 PM

Hmmm--things that have changed since Oct 1998.....

$125.00 Glock Hi Cap magazines/insane prices on all >10 round magazines.

"For Law Enforcement and Military Use Only" stamped on magazines.

The term Hi cap vs the term normal capacity.

The term - pre-ban, referring to the 1994 ban.

The Sig 220 was all the rage. People were paying ridiculous prices for one.

Rosie O was the target of a lot of bad feelings over her attack on Tom Selleck. That happened in May of 1999, but it's still close to the beginning.

John Lott was a huge topic of discussion with his book More Guns Less Crime

The big "competition" in the early days for online places for gun people to go:

- Shooters
- Tactical Forums
- AR15.com
- Glock Talk

& the real biggie for the first 6 months - - -Gunforums.com owned by Earl Stewert of Central Florida Knife & Tool.
Gunforums.com launched on about the same day.

Dill · December 2, 2016, 01:17 PM

hah, great list there Hal, that brings back some memories. I'm just a newbie here at 14+ years. As someone else mentioned, I'm glad the site is back after all the issues that was had.

North East Redneck · December 2, 2016, 07:05 PM

Almost four and a half years here, learned a ton. Thanks much to you guys/girls that started this forum and kept it going for so long.

PATH · December 9, 2016, 10:14 PM

LOL!! It has been a heck of a ride! I hope to be here a great many more years!

**4V50 Gary** · December 10, 2016, 08:45 AM

I remember when General Discussion was called The Coffee Pot and Rich had the image of the tent in some mountains somewhere.

JERRYS. · December 10, 2016, 08:49 AM

congrats. ive been on a plastic gun forum that long as well.
wow, time and hair have gone.....

November 25, 2016, 12:22 AM	#1
PATH Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,489	17 years here at The Firing Line! Just realized I have been on the Firing Line for 17 years. Wow! Where has the time gone? __________________ For sure it is an evil spite, and breaking to the heart, For Irishmen to watch a fight and not be taking part. -Robert Service 'How MacPherson Held The Floor'

November 25, 2016, 09:50 AM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Dang,,, You've seen some changes in that time, haven't you. What would you say is the most profound change/shift/innovation in fieryarms trends since you've joined? Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

November 25, 2016, 11:10 AM	#5
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	17 years isn't really all that long ago in terms of firearms technology and trends. We're pretty much using the same kind of stuff as we were then. Now, if we go back a bit further, say 25 years, things start to get more impressive. The popularity of the wonder nines, polymer frames, new calibers, the rise of the ARs and Aks, inline muzzle loaders, progressive presses. Probably the biggest changes in the last 17 years have been the proliferation of the low cost bolt action rifles with excellent accuracy. Just about every major manufacturer has discovered how to make $400 guns that rival the best of just a few years earlier. Now, that's amazing. And buying over the internet and these forums. That's a big, big Wow, right there. Just about unimaginable 17 years ago. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

November 25, 2016, 11:21 AM	#6
PATH Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,489	Trends over the past seventeen years? Wow. I'd have to say I have noticed a lot of folks going in big time for AR's. A very versatile rifle. I'd have to say I miss the 99 dollar specials for 1000 rounds of 7.62x39. Have noticed a definite move away from revolvers to semi-auto for self defense. I do believe that there is still a large number of shooters, especially seasoned ones, who appreciate the beauty and reliability of revolvers! I remember S&W stock at 2 dollars and change. I'd have to say the advancement in optics and sights available to shooters has really changed the game for shooters. Iron sights seem to be going the way of the dinosaur. You really don't see many shooting 30-06 any more. I came over here after the debacle at shooters.com. A great many people from that site found a home here.I remember this site being on hiatus. I am so glad it is still here. I'd be curious to know what other shooters who have been here a long time think about the changes! __________________ For sure it is an evil spite, and breaking to the heart, For Irishmen to watch a fight and not be taking part. -Robert Service 'How MacPherson Held The Floor'

November 25, 2016, 04:10 PM	#8
mushoot Member Join Date: June 1, 2000 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 89	Wow, it has been a long time. I was living in a travel trailer and had dial up internet. Now I'm in a house and have cable. Still don't have enough guns though __________________ John M USA retired

November 25, 2016, 01:08 AM	#2
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Congratulations. I think.

November 25, 2016, 02:37 PM	#7
Hoppy Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 287	PATH, I joined shortly after you did. I remember your screen name and in doing a quick search, found a post where I responded to you regarding C&R license. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89817 I did end up getting mine, I hope you did too without much trouble. I remember when TFL went on hiatus and everyone moved over to the The High Road. Strange though, I went for about 10 years where I never went on a gun forum and only shot a little. About 4 years ago I started to shoot more, etc. and was restoring an old .22 rifle and looking up cold bluing. One of the google results brought me to TFL and I started to think about how familiar it looked. So, I started to remember this place and searched my username, and it all came back to me. Not sure how I forgot about this place and others but it's nice to be back even if I usually read a lot more than I post.

November 25, 2016, 10:10 PM	#9
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	To me its not the number of years or number of threads,,,,, ITS THE GUNS!!!!! __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

November 26, 2016, 02:03 AM	#11
PATH Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,489	Hey Hoppy! It's funny you mention the Curio and Relic license. I just got my renewed license today! I am still on the High Road as well. __________________ For sure it is an evil spite, and breaking to the heart, For Irishmen to watch a fight and not be taking part. -Robert Service 'How MacPherson Held The Floor'

November 26, 2016, 02:21 AM	#12
Powermwt Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Selah, WA Posts: 326	I have not posted much over the last 17 year but I look almost every day. Time flys when you are having fun!

November 26, 2016, 07:28 AM	#13
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	Another one from shooters, do not miss having to wait for the dial up to connect to it. Also at high Road and S&W, after they started. Been through a lot of shortages, still like the 1911 and 44 special. Biggest change have seen is the increased accuracy of stock rifles and ammo.

November 26, 2016, 12:57 PM	#14
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	My join date is 7/6/99. Been a long and interesting ride. Especially the dark days about 12-14 years ago. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

November 27, 2016, 06:44 PM	#15
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Newbies!

November 27, 2016, 10:36 PM	#16
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	Damn.. I'm quick rolling up on 12 years. Getting too old too fast. I have rounded up a nice pile of toys in the meantime, a great wife, and (finally) had a kid that is way more fun than this impatient old guy would have ever imagined. I own guns, and a 4yr old girl owns me. I will admit to wasting far too much time squabbling around here with people who are long gone... read more, talk less, learn without burning time. Who has been here longer than Hal? Last edited by Dashunde; November 28, 2016 at 03:37 AM.

November 27, 2016, 10:53 PM	#17
Mosin-Marauder Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,320	Longer than I've been! __________________ Proud owner of three (four-ish) pieces of history! K-31, Mosin-Nagant M91/30, M24/47 Mauser, Norinco SKS. "You might as well appeal against a thunderstorm..." William Tecumseh Sherman

November 28, 2016, 03:42 PM	#18
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Yup! Seventeen years and change for me as well. Was sad when the site semi-shut down and only discovered it was back up by accident while researching for something. Probably don't post as much as I read though. Just glad it's up and running. "You really don't see many shooting 30-06 any more." That' because people just don't admit to the fact they still use it. Might be called old bogeys or something. Guess that makes me one as I used one on an elk two years ago. guess what? They still work just as good now as they did back then. Maybe ever better. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

November 29, 2016, 08:24 AM	#19
Destructo6 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: Nogales, AZ USA Posts: 4,000	I seem to recall someone making a big deal when the member count hit the 1911 mark... __________________ God gave you a soul. Your parents, a body. Your country, a rifle. Keep all of them clean.

November 29, 2016, 05:37 PM	#20
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Hmmm--things that have changed since Oct 1998..... $125.00 Glock Hi Cap magazines/insane prices on all >10 round magazines. "For Law Enforcement and Military Use Only" stamped on magazines. The term Hi cap vs the term normal capacity. The term - pre-ban, referring to the 1994 ban. The Sig 220 was all the rage. People were paying ridiculous prices for one. Rosie O was the target of a lot of bad feelings over her attack on Tom Selleck. That happened in May of 1999, but it's still close to the beginning. John Lott was a huge topic of discussion with his book More Guns Less Crime The big "competition" in the early days for online places for gun people to go: - Shooters - Tactical Forums - AR15.com - Glock Talk & the real biggie for the first 6 months - - -Gunforums.com owned by Earl Stewert of Central Florida Knife & Tool. Gunforums.com launched on about the same day.

December 2, 2016, 01:17 PM	#21
Dill Member Join Date: November 15, 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 32	hah, great list there Hal, that brings back some memories. I'm just a newbie here at 14+ years. As someone else mentioned, I'm glad the site is back after all the issues that was had.

December 2, 2016, 07:05 PM	#22
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	Almost four and a half years here, learned a ton. Thanks much to you guys/girls that started this forum and kept it going for so long. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

December 9, 2016, 10:14 PM	#23
PATH Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,489	LOL!! It has been a heck of a ride! I hope to be here a great many more years! __________________ For sure it is an evil spite, and breaking to the heart, For Irishmen to watch a fight and not be taking part. -Robert Service 'How MacPherson Held The Floor'

December 10, 2016, 08:45 AM	#24
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,837	I remember when General Discussion was called The Coffee Pot and Rich had the image of the tent in some mountains somewhere. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

December 10, 2016, 08:49 AM	#25
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	congrats. ive been on a plastic gun forum that long as well. wow, time and hair have gone.....