Virginia TFL Gathering, Sat, 01-27-01 - Page 2

ArmySon · January 25, 2001, 11:38 PM

I'm still trying to find somebody to fill in for me. It's my turn to watch the MBX cathodolumiescence system this weekend

If I get somebody to fill in, I'll just show up at the range around 2PM.

at2000 · January 26, 2001, 09:37 AM

Sorry guys. I can't get away this weekend afterall. I hope to meet all of you at some other time.

ArmySon · January 26, 2001, 07:20 PM

COOL! I got somebody to fill in for me. So we're meeting at the range around 2PM right?

Now I gotta go buy factory ammo and figure out what guns to bring...

See ya tomorrow!

Shin-Tao · January 26, 2001, 10:12 PM

Guys, this particular range doesn't let you shoot any ammunition you bring. You have to buy theirs.

"insurance" reasons...

ArmySon · January 26, 2001, 10:46 PM

What? I just went and bought $120 worth of ammo. There aren't any other ranges in the area?

Shin-Tao · January 27, 2001, 08:22 PM

I'm the first one back! Now I'll just issue myself some shiners and relax.

It was a good meet and it looked as though everyone had a lot of fun. I only wish my 6906 didn't look so puny and bland compared to some of the hardware the others brought.

That Wilson 1911 with the big exterior extractor was kewl. It makes me want a Glock much less than before.

It was great meeting you kids.

George Hill · January 27, 2001, 09:03 PM

Every had a great time...
I was surprised with ArmySon's Wilson Combat KZ-45. I had initially dismissed these as unworthy. I was wrong. Dispite the Les Baer that was there - the KZ-45 was my favorite shooter. It's not a traditional 1911 by anymeans, but the KZ is a surprisingly good shooter. Accurate and reliable. This is well worth the asking price. I may have to get one someday.

I had a great time - and I was also reminded why D&P somehow always made me a little annoyed... But its the only indoor range I know of in Richmond.
We had 8 shooters there working 3 or 4 lanes... 155MM's shotgun was fun - hit low, but was energetic. Shin's little 9 felt anemic after all the .45s! Shin, dont feel bad - size doesn't matter, right?

After the shoot, we all went to an eastern indian restaruant for spicy vendaloo. Shin ordered Nuclear Hot where the rest of us ordered regular hot... We feasted and talked TFL stuff for a good long time.
Shooting and spicy food just go well together.
Great day!

Thank you for the extra effort all you guys gave in coming out on short notice. This was indeed the highlight of my trip to Virginia.

Shin-Tao · January 27, 2001, 09:51 PM

Yes, that's the one. The KZ-45. I want one. Do they come in .357Sig by any chance?

duck hunt · January 27, 2001, 10:04 PM

Third participant checking in...

We arrived fashionably late and were worried that everyone had stopped shooting or, at the very worst, left. fortunately that was not the case, and we were able to join them for what turned out to be a most enjoyable range session...even under the influence of cold medicine and performance anxiety, I did not embarrass myself too badly, I don't think. Except for some slight incompatibility between me and a Les Baer .45 of ArmySon's --[hiss]if any of you tell them how bad I did with that one I'll skin you alive[/hiss]-- I shot okay.

Unfortunately for George, Vito's was too far away, so we had to settle for A Passage to India. Shin Tao was able to enjoy his customary tissue-searing hot vindaloo and I think everyone else enjoyed their food, too (Griz?).

Maybe by the next Richmond get-together, we'll have a floor and some places to sit and y'all can come by for a Shiner (or three!). Meantime, thanks for taking the time to come down here and shoot with us...it was an honor and a privilege.

Okay, I know at least two more of you -- uh, I mean one more of you -- is already home. Next post!

ArmySon · January 28, 2001, 01:02 AM

Well, I made it home in record time (5.5-6 hours). It's amazing what caffine and nicotine can do to the speedometer.

I want to thank all you southern peeps for showing this yankee a great time. It was a pleasure chit chatting and shoot'n lead down range with y'all

I'm glad everybody enjoyed the different firearms I brought along. I wanted to bring enough to provide a variety since I knew George was uhhhh handicapped by the airline with his pride and joy.

Next time, I'll know not to buy ammo before hand

Duck Hunt did great with the KZ-45. She shoots straight and made one nice ragged hole.

Mike in VA, I would've taken up your offer to crash in Fairfax but I didn't have my contact lense kit along. Sleeping with them in is not a pleasurable experience

It was great meeting you!

Here's a picture of George thinking he's a model

duck hunt · January 28, 2001, 11:25 AM

BTW, George, how long are you in town?

Nobody tells me anything....

Mike in VA · January 28, 2001, 12:30 PM

It was a pleasure meeting everyone, putting IRL faces and voices together. It was also a real treat to get to exercise some new hardware. The plastic Wilson was great, and the Baer, well, I now have an inkling of why people pay what they do for high-end 1911's. It's a fine tool, one that could shrink groups down from 3-4" to 1-2" with a bit of practice. Thanks, Son.

Friendships are built an hour at a time, and this was time well spent. We'll have to figure out a range day in NoVA when the weather gets better. Now it's off to life support activities(grocery run, etc.) , honey-do's and gun cleaning. Best regards, M2

George Hill · January 28, 2001, 06:16 PM

I'm only here one more day... I fly back west Tuesday.

Thats a good picture of me ArmySon - I make that blue TFL shirt look good!

I forgot to mention my traditional John Woo attempt. This time with 9MMs. I used a Hi Power and a 9MM Springfield 1911 to good effect... After blowing through all the rounds as fast as possible Last Man Standing style, I actually had two hole inside the black this time!

Shin-Tao · January 28, 2001, 08:47 PM

George, against all reason, did attempt the John Woo again.

The disease spread and I tested the gansta palm down technique. It doesn't work, of cource.

Where's Griz?

griz · January 28, 2001, 09:07 PM

Sorry for the delay. The bridge in West point was closed and I got home late because of the detour. Great time even though I was way late getting there. I'll know to come early next time. Yes it was good food too. Spicy enough for me (Gerbers hot sauce). Any body want to try rifles at an outdoor range next time? I'll look into a range at West point but we would have to do it when the weather is aggreeable. Great time and fun to meet you folks, Griz.

155mm · January 28, 2001, 11:56 PM

Well...I enjoyed it imensly! The guns were incredibly fun.
(especially the shotgun.) I think ArmySon liked it enough. Can we say hip shots anyone? It was my first time shooting a pistol,yes it's strange that it was my first time considering that all my family are gun fanatics. I'm used to the peice of...I mean M-16, so a hand gun is rather diffrent. I liked the 1911 the best. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot more

ArmySon · January 29, 2001, 12:16 AM

Hey guys! You two shot extremely well considering it was your first time with pistols. You shoot better then some experts at my local club

The shotgun was a blast. If we do this again, I'll bring my Benelli M1. Shooting a semi-auto 12 gauge with 00 buckshot is a riot!

I see this is your second post now!

George Hill · January 31, 2001, 11:44 AM

Oh - for those that scoff at double gunning... I'm not the only one at TFL that does this once in awhile...

Shin-Tao · January 31, 2001, 04:09 PM

If I ever find myself trapped in an action movie, I'll call you guys.

ArmySon · January 31, 2001, 05:20 PM

Who's that fellow shoot'n dem 1911's?

**4V50 Gary** · January 31, 2001, 09:54 PM

If I ever get to one of these meets, I'll bring my Southpaw Randall. That's the proper way to shoot with the left hand (John Woo, eatcha hart out).

January 27, 2001, 09:03 PM	#32
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Yes, it was good. Every had a great time... I was surprised with ArmySon's Wilson Combat KZ-45. I had initially dismissed these as unworthy. I was wrong. Dispite the Les Baer that was there - the KZ-45 was my favorite shooter. It's not a traditional 1911 by anymeans, but the KZ is a surprisingly good shooter. Accurate and reliable. This is well worth the asking price. I may have to get one someday. I had a great time - and I was also reminded why D&P somehow always made me a little annoyed... But its the only indoor range I know of in Richmond. We had 8 shooters there working 3 or 4 lanes... 155MM's shotgun was fun - hit low, but was energetic. Shin's little 9 felt anemic after all the .45s! Shin, dont feel bad - size doesn't matter, right? After the shoot, we all went to an eastern indian restaruant for spicy vendaloo. Shin ordered Nuclear Hot where the rest of us ordered regular hot... We feasted and talked TFL stuff for a good long time. Shooting and spicy food just go well together. Great day! Thank you for the extra effort all you guys gave in coming out on short notice. This was indeed the highlight of my trip to Virginia. __________________ MAD OGRE

January 27, 2001, 10:04 PM	#34
duck hunt Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2000 Posts: 481	Third participant checking in... We arrived fashionably late and were worried that everyone had stopped shooting or, at the very worst, left. fortunately that was not the case, and we were able to join them for what turned out to be a most enjoyable range session...even under the influence of cold medicine and performance anxiety, I did not embarrass myself too badly, I don't think. Except for some slight incompatibility between me and a Les Baer .45 of ArmySon's --[hiss]if any of you tell them how bad I did with that one I'll skin you alive[/hiss]-- I shot okay. Unfortunately for George, Vito's was too far away, so we had to settle for A Passage to India. Shin Tao was able to enjoy his customary tissue-searing hot vindaloo and I think everyone else enjoyed their food, too (Griz?). Maybe by the next Richmond get-together, we'll have a floor and some places to sit and y'all can come by for a Shiner (or three!). Meantime, thanks for taking the time to come down here and shoot with us...it was an honor and a privilege. Okay, I know at least two more of you -- uh, I mean one more of you -- is already home. Next post! __________________ quack ~~~ Read my book! Snake Hips -- in stores now!

January 28, 2001, 01:02 AM	#35
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	Well, I made it home in record time (5.5-6 hours). It's amazing what caffine and nicotine can do to the speedometer. I want to thank all you southern peeps for showing this yankee a great time. It was a pleasure chit chatting and shoot'n lead down range with y'all I'm glad everybody enjoyed the different firearms I brought along. I wanted to bring enough to provide a variety since I knew George was uhhhh handicapped by the airline with his pride and joy. Next time, I'll know not to buy ammo before hand Duck Hunt did great with the KZ-45. She shoots straight and made one nice ragged hole. Mike in VA, I would've taken up your offer to crash in Fairfax but I didn't have my contact lense kit along. Sleeping with them in is not a pleasurable experience It was great meeting you! Here's a picture of George thinking he's a model __________________ Your friends will forgive your mistakes. Your enemies will kill you for it.

January 28, 2001, 11:25 AM	#36
duck hunt Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2000 Posts: 481	BTW, George, how long are you in town? Nobody tells me anything.... __________________ quack ~~~ Read my book! Snake Hips -- in stores now!

January 28, 2001, 12:30 PM	#37
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	A good time, indeed!! It was a pleasure meeting everyone, putting IRL faces and voices together. It was also a real treat to get to exercise some new hardware. The plastic Wilson was great, and the Baer, well, I now have an inkling of why people pay what they do for high-end 1911's. It's a fine tool, one that could shrink groups down from 3-4" to 1-2" with a bit of practice. Thanks, Son. Friendships are built an hour at a time, and this was time well spent. We'll have to figure out a range day in NoVA when the weather gets better. Now it's off to life support activities(grocery run, etc.) , honey-do's and gun cleaning. Best regards, M2

January 25, 2001, 11:38 PM	#26
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	I'm still trying to find somebody to fill in for me. It's my turn to watch the MBX cathodolumiescence system this weekend If I get somebody to fill in, I'll just show up at the range around 2PM.

January 26, 2001, 09:37 AM	#27
at2000 Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2000 Posts: 133	Sorry guys. I can't get away this weekend afterall. I hope to meet all of you at some other time.

January 26, 2001, 07:20 PM	#28
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	COOL! I got somebody to fill in for me. So we're meeting at the range around 2PM right? Now I gotta go buy factory ammo and figure out what guns to bring... See ya tomorrow!

January 26, 2001, 10:12 PM	#29
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	Guys, this particular range doesn't let you shoot any ammunition you bring. You have to buy theirs. "insurance" reasons...

January 26, 2001, 10:46 PM	#30
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	What? I just went and bought $120 worth of ammo. There aren't any other ranges in the area?

January 27, 2001, 08:22 PM	#31
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	I'm the first one back! Now I'll just issue myself some shiners and relax. It was a good meet and it looked as though everyone had a lot of fun. I only wish my 6906 didn't look so puny and bland compared to some of the hardware the others brought. That Wilson 1911 with the big exterior extractor was kewl. It makes me want a Glock much less than before. It was great meeting you kids.

January 27, 2001, 09:51 PM	#33
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	Yes, that's the one. The KZ-45. I want one. Do they come in .357Sig by any chance?

January 28, 2001, 06:16 PM	#38
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	I'm only here one more day... I fly back west Tuesday. Thats a good picture of me ArmySon - I make that blue TFL shirt look good! I forgot to mention my traditional John Woo attempt. This time with 9MMs. I used a Hi Power and a 9MM Springfield 1911 to good effect... After blowing through all the rounds as fast as possible Last Man Standing style, I actually had two hole inside the black this time!

January 28, 2001, 08:47 PM	#39
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	George, against all reason, did attempt the John Woo again. The disease spread and I tested the gansta palm down technique. It doesn't work, of cource. Where's Griz?

January 28, 2001, 09:07 PM	#40
griz Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,588	Sorry for the delay. The bridge in West point was closed and I got home late because of the detour. Great time even though I was way late getting there. I'll know to come early next time. Yes it was good food too. Spicy enough for me (Gerbers hot sauce). Any body want to try rifles at an outdoor range next time? I'll look into a range at West point but we would have to do it when the weather is aggreeable. Great time and fun to meet you folks, Griz.

January 28, 2001, 11:56 PM	#41
155mm Member Join Date: January 25, 2001 Posts: 20	wuz up? Well...I enjoyed it imensly! The guns were incredibly fun. (especially the shotgun.) I think ArmySon liked it enough. Can we say hip shots anyone? It was my first time shooting a pistol,yes it's strange that it was my first time considering that all my family are gun fanatics. I'm used to the peice of...I mean M-16, so a hand gun is rather diffrent. I liked the 1911 the best. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot more

January 29, 2001, 12:16 AM	#42
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	Hey guys! You two shot extremely well considering it was your first time with pistols. You shoot better then some experts at my local club The shotgun was a blast. If we do this again, I'll bring my Benelli M1. Shooting a semi-auto 12 gauge with 00 buckshot is a riot! I see this is your second post now!

January 31, 2001, 11:44 AM	#43
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Oh - for those that scoff at double gunning... I'm not the only one at TFL that does this once in awhile... __________________ MAD OGRE

January 31, 2001, 04:09 PM	#44
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	If I ever find myself trapped in an action movie, I'll call you guys.

January 31, 2001, 05:20 PM	#45
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	Who's that fellow shoot'n dem 1911's?

January 31, 2001, 09:54 PM	#46
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	If I ever get to one of these meets, I'll bring my Southpaw Randall. That's the proper way to shoot with the left hand (John Woo, eatcha hart out).