NESIC Shooters

X JBM X · 05-20-2009, 07:56 AM

Well I don't know if this will stay here long or get moved to OT, but I'm trying to find out who in the area shares this interest.

So I have my father to thank...about a year ago (once the kids were out of the house) he got into guns, primarily handguns, pistols and revolvers alike. His interest then rubbed off on me, as we go to the range almost every time I go visit New Jersey where he lives. He started with 3 pistols, a Sig Sauer Mosquito .22, Smith & Wesson 686 .357 revolver, and a Smith & Wesson .45 ACP, but within the last few months, has become quite the avid collector with pieces like a blued Colt Python .357 unfired, a chrome Magnum Research Desert Eagle .44, among many others. My favorite of his, are his Taurus PT-1911 .45, and Magnum Research BFR .460.

I now have my paperwork in the works for pistol permits and the FID card in NJ. I also will be taking a Firearms Safety Course in Framingham this coming Monday, and upon receipt of my NJ permits, I will be applying for my out of state resident carry permit with the Mass State Police. I applied for 2 on the initial application, and I'm fairly sure my first purchase will be a 9mm Springfield XD(m). My second will probably be 1911 style, I'm still undecided on make and model though.

On another note, it seems I picked quite the time to get into sport shooting and guns in general, with prices skyrocketing, ammo flying off the shelf and the good stuff being crazy hard to find.

Does anyone in the NESIC area, well, the Boston area share this interest? Any good clubs/ranges in the area that I should know about and frequent?
Anyone else want to take this class on Monday (Memorial Day) night?
What kinds of guns do you have/use often for range shooting? and recommend?

Sig Sauer Mosquito .22

Smith & Wesson 4566 .45

Smith & Wesson 686 .357

Taurus PT-1911 .45

Magnum Research BFR .460

I know this is completely unrelated to Subarus, but seeing as there's no OT for NESIC, I didn't know what else to do with it.

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X JBM X · 05-20-2009, 10:37 AM

I guess I'm the only one?? Where's ST1Ddope?

dye.sti · 05-20-2009, 10:39 AM

Ive always been interested in going to a range and shooting a handgun but you gotta be 21

I do however shoot .68 caliber paintballs very fast haha

pulski · 05-20-2009, 10:46 AM

I don't have my permit or any guns, but bump firing my friend's AR15 is a blast.

... partially because he owns it and can't do it right.

X JBM X · 05-20-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pulski

I don't have my permit or any guns, but bump firing my friend's AR15 is a blast.

... partially because he owns it and can't do it right.

I bet. My father just picked up a Bushmaster AR15 last week

DJTWRX · 05-20-2009, 11:15 AM

I own a few guns ... I'd be down to hit up a range with other NESIC folks.

07wrxl · 05-20-2009, 11:21 AM

I'm not of any help for your questions, but it is good to know that class is only $100 because I was considering taking it some day. I have only shot guns once when I took this course called first shots which is free for anyone trying shooting for the first time. I would recommend it to others who are thinking of getting into shooting.

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Originally Posted by dye.sti

Ive always been interested in going to a range and shooting a handgun but you gotta be 21

I do however shoot .68 caliber paintballs very fast haha

Are you sure? I read on the Smith and Wesson website you only have to be 18 to use their shooting range. Maybe it is different for different ranges.

dye.sti · 05-20-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 07wrxl

Are you sure? I read on the Smith and Wesson website you only have to be 18 to use their shooting range. Maybe it is different for different ranges.

Idk I went to the range in North Attleboro the indoor one Americas best defense or something like that they said we could only shoot rifles (18+) no pistols until 21

juSTIn5 · 05-20-2009, 11:37 AM

there's a range inside the MIT gym building my buddy goes to

Loyale93 · 05-20-2009, 04:39 PM

Jasper shoots a lot. sometimes he even goes to the range...

wit2003 · 05-20-2009, 04:45 PM

jesse is my new bodyguard

Aphex28 · 05-20-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by X JBM X

I guess I'm the only one?? Where's ST1Ddope?

haha he's actually in the bahamas right now.
But we've spent a pretty significant amount of time, over the past few months, at the range.
Pretty soon when he gets back we will probably head to the gun club in the Chelmsford area.
I'll be applying for a permit rather soon when steady income comes.

roadsplatter · 05-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Ive got an M&P 9 mm and an AR 15 Bushmaster top and Rock River lower. Im always interested in a good shoot on an outdoor range! Jealous you have a M&P .45!

H-Dtech · 05-20-2009, 07:19 PM

I love shooting, but I'm gonna wait till I get outta RI to try and get a permit. the C&C laws here are insane. once I get it though I'm getting a walther p99 compact.

kraigt · 05-20-2009, 09:17 PM

I have a glock 21 which needs to see some range time and now thatim out of school i should be getting a membership somewhere soon

I have done range day threw the Worcester meets twice with the help of jayfarm who is a fire arms instructer. might try and do another one soon.

kraigt · 05-20-2009, 09:29 PM

my first hand gun

snowman87 · 05-20-2009, 09:32 PM

Still waiting on my Conn CC permit before I pick up anything, But I have my eye set on this here one...

LegacyGT_97 · 05-20-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by snowman87

Still waiting on my Conn CC permit before I pick up anything, But I have my eye set on this here one...

I have a 229 DAK with .40 and .357 Sig barrels, it's my favorite pistol. Look into the CPO if you can, great savings and the same warranty. If you havn't had the opportunity to try one out, if you want to head this way, I'd be happy to share.

LegacyGT_97 · 05-20-2009, 11:18 PM

This is my "punisher", a Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum. With 158gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Points, it's a wrist breaker. It's still pretty accurate. I had the grips fit to the gun, some of the prettiest wood grips I've seen yet too!

ZaphodForty2 · 05-20-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by X JBM X

Magnum Research BFR .460

It shoots through schools.

X JBM X · 05-21-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowman87

Still waiting on my Conn CC permit before I pick up anything, But I have my eye set on this here one...

My old man has a Sig 229. I know he likes it, although I've only had the opportunity to shoot about 15 rounds through it before we ran out of ammo

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Originally Posted by ZaphodForty2

It shoots through schools.

This thing is unbelievable actually. The muzzle flash is about 18 inches long, and honestly, I'm about 5'8" and 155lbs, and literally had to put my right foot back to brace myself for the recoil. The .460 is the fastest round made. We shoot at an indoor range, and all the instructors ran into the range to see what the hell was going on

The thing is CRAZY LOUD!

LegacyGT_97 · 05-21-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X JBM X

This thing is unbelievable actually. The muzzle flash is about 18 inches long, and honestly, I'm about 5'8" and 155lbs, and literally had to put my right foot back to brace myself for the recoil. The .460 is the fastest round made. We shoot at an indoor range, and all the instructors ran into the range to see what the hell was going on

The thing is CRAZY LOUD!

Sounds like my first batch of "hot" .357 handloads.

X JBM X · 05-21-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LegacyGT_97

Sounds like my first batch of "hot" .357 handloads.

Sort of, but after you shoot this thing, they're not even comparable.

tro8 · 05-21-2009, 12:23 AM

my home intrusion protection system

LegacyGT_97 · 05-21-2009, 07:52 AM

Nice dog, big ****in eyes, but a nice ****in dog!

05-20-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
X JBM X Scooby Specialist Member#: 179639 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 06 STi / 96 Bronco Bren Tuned	NESIC Shooters Well I don't know if this will stay here long or get moved to OT, but I'm trying to find out who in the area shares this interest. So I have my father to thank...about a year ago (once the kids were out of the house) he got into guns, primarily handguns, pistols and revolvers alike. His interest then rubbed off on me, as we go to the range almost every time I go visit New Jersey where he lives. He started with 3 pistols, a Sig Sauer Mosquito .22, Smith & Wesson 686 .357 revolver, and a Smith & Wesson .45 ACP, but within the last few months, has become quite the avid collector with pieces like a blued Colt Python .357 unfired, a chrome Magnum Research Desert Eagle .44, among many others. My favorite of his, are his Taurus PT-1911 .45, and Magnum Research BFR .460. I now have my paperwork in the works for pistol permits and the FID card in NJ. I also will be taking a Firearms Safety Course in Framingham this coming Monday, and upon receipt of my NJ permits, I will be applying for my out of state resident carry permit with the Mass State Police. I applied for 2 on the initial application, and I'm fairly sure my first purchase will be a 9mm Springfield XD(m). My second will probably be 1911 style, I'm still undecided on make and model though. On another note, it seems I picked quite the time to get into sport shooting and guns in general, with prices skyrocketing, ammo flying off the shelf and the good stuff being crazy hard to find. Does anyone in the NESIC area, well, the Boston area share this interest? Any good clubs/ranges in the area that I should know about and frequent? Anyone else want to take this class on Monday (Memorial Day) night? What kinds of guns do you have/use often for range shooting? and recommend? Sig Sauer Mosquito .22 Smith & Wesson 4566 .45 Smith & Wesson 686 .357 Taurus PT-1911 .45 Magnum Research BFR .460 I know this is completely unrelated to Subarus, but seeing as there's no OT for NESIC, I didn't know what else to do with it. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by X JBM X; 01-26-2010 at 01:48 PM. Reason: PICTURES!!!

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05-20-2009, 10:37 AM	#2
X JBM X Scooby Specialist Member#: 179639 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 06 STi / 96 Bronco Bren Tuned	I guess I'm the only one?? Where's ST1Ddope?

05-20-2009, 10:39 AM	#3
dye.sti Scooby Specialist Member#: 136297 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Plainville, MA Vehicle: 2006 WRX CGM	Ive always been interested in going to a range and shooting a handgun but you gotta be 21 I do however shoot .68 caliber paintballs very fast haha

05-20-2009, 10:46 AM	#4
pulski Scooby Specialist Member#: 70366 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Greenfield, MA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Hatch (DGM) 1998 Legacy GT (Black)	I don't have my permit or any guns, but bump firing my friend's AR15 is a blast. ... partially because he owns it and can't do it right.

05-20-2009, 11:15 AM	#6
DJTWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 182985 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR M@ TUNED San Remo Red	I own a few guns ... I'd be down to hit up a range with other NESIC folks.

05-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#9
juSTIn5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 178777 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA <--> PA Vehicle: 2006 STi WRB	there's a range inside the MIT gym building my buddy goes to

05-20-2009, 04:39 PM	#10
Loyale93 WBM Team Member#: 91347 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Somerville, MA Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Impreza Black OBS / 2002 CBR 600	Jasper shoots a lot. sometimes he even goes to the range...

05-20-2009, 04:45 PM	#11
wit2003 Scooby Specialist Member#: 104395 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Waltham,Ma Vehicle: 2006 VF39BrenTune TR	jesse is my new bodyguard

05-20-2009, 07:08 PM	#13
roadsplatter Scooby Newbie Member#: 163320 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New Englandesque Vehicle: 2004 STi Silver	Ive got an M&P 9 mm and an AR 15 Bushmaster top and Rock River lower. Im always interested in a good shoot on an outdoor range! Jealous you have a M&P .45!

05-20-2009, 07:19 PM	#14
H-Dtech Scooby Specialist Member#: 139430 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rhode Island Vehicle: 06 Impreza 2.5I tuned by matt @ WI	I love shooting, but I'm gonna wait till I get outta RI to try and get a permit. the C&C laws here are insane. once I get it though I'm getting a walther p99 compact.

05-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
kraigt Scooby Specialist Member#: 96719 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: South Worcester County Mass. Vehicle: 2002 WRX and 07 STi WRB X 2, Bren tuned	I have a glock 21 which needs to see some range time and now thatim out of school i should be getting a membership somewhere soon I have done range day threw the Worcester meets twice with the help of jayfarm who is a fire arms instructer. might try and do another one soon.

05-20-2009, 09:29 PM	#16
kraigt Scooby Specialist Member#: 96719 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: South Worcester County Mass. Vehicle: 2002 WRX and 07 STi WRB X 2, Bren tuned	my first hand gun

05-20-2009, 09:32 PM	#17
snowman87 Scooby Specialist Member#: 124021 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: C.T. Vehicle: '06 2.5 obp - gone '99 GM6 RS	Still waiting on my Conn CC permit before I pick up anything, But I have my eye set on this here one...

05-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#19
LegacyGT_97 Scooby Newbie Member#: 139191 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Warwick, RI Vehicle: 2006 WRX WRB 2002 2.5RS BRP	This is my "punisher", a Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum. With 158gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Points, it's a wrist breaker. It's still pretty accurate. I had the grips fit to the gun, some of the prettiest wood grips I've seen yet too!

05-21-2009, 12:23 AM	#24
tro8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 171483 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Wakefield RI, Bethel ME Vehicle: 2008 STI EFI tuned 2005 XTi WI tuned	my home intrusion protection system

05-21-2009, 07:52 AM	#25
LegacyGT_97 Scooby Newbie Member#: 139191 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Warwick, RI Vehicle: 2006 WRX WRB 2002 2.5RS BRP	Nice dog, big **in eyes, but a nice **in dog!