Reintroduction

Blm14740 · 05-23-2019, 09:16 AM

Hello everyone,

My name is Brandon and some of you may remember me as a very enthusiastic 14 year old kid who used to poke around this forum many years ago. As time passed, I developed other interests and strayed from the forum, although I never gave up my love of Lugers, other German military pistols, and accessories.

Fast forward to my early 30's, I am looking to get back into collecting (seriously) and hopefully becoming reacquainted with some old friends from the forum (as well as making new ones).

Well, that's all for now. Look forward to talking to you all soon!

-Brandon

foxdoublegunner · 05-23-2019, 10:01 AM

Brandon,
Welcome back to the forum and "Good Hunting".

Ricardo

Edward Tinker · 05-23-2019, 12:10 PM

oh, I feel old and that I have been here forever - I remember chatting with you

HerrKaiser · 05-23-2019, 12:40 PM

Brandon, welcome back. A poll done on here not too terribly long ago showed that there are not as many members on here are in the younger age brackets as we might like there to be, so your return is a most welcome sight. Do keep a lookout on here for some for deals on your collecting interests, I’ve gotten plenty of help and a good start being on here in just over a year, and the guys are a friendly bunch.

Blm14740 · 05-23-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

oh, I feel old and that I have been here forever - I remember chatting with you

I'm starting to feel that way myself! I guess that's what 10 years in law enforcement and 3 academies will do to you.

Glad to see you're still here!

DonVoigt · 05-23-2019, 03:28 PM

Welcome back!

John Sabato · 05-28-2019, 03:44 PM

Welcome back Brandon... I remember you well... Your photo as a 14 year old seems to have disappeared... how about posting a new selfie!

Blm14740 · 05-28-2019, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

Welcome back Brandon... I remember you well... Your photo as a 14 year old seems to have disappeared... how about posting a new selfie!

Oh John,

I'm glad to see the 14 year old photo has disappeared...too bad some of my old posts couldn't have went with it. I'll see what I can do about an updated photo.

-Brandon

Ron Wood · 05-28-2019, 07:12 PM

Welcome back Brandon. I am another old timer that remembers you from earlier times.
Ron

John Sabato · 05-28-2019, 08:14 PM

And you really haven't changed that much either... aged maybe... but so have we all.

Blm14740 · 05-28-2019, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

And you really haven't changed that much either... aged maybe... but so have we all.

Day one of the USSS Academy. I think that aged me more than the last 16 years or so.

-Brandon

Blm14740 · 05-28-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Welcome back Brandon. I am another old timer that remembers you from earlier times.
Ron

Thank you sir! I remember you as well, and am very glad to see you are still around the forum. I wish I had been in a better position to understand the wealth of knowledge contained here all those years ago.

-Brandon

mrerick · 05-29-2019, 11:01 AM

Welcome home.

We've recently published a Luger FAQ document that you'll enjoy. Follow the FAQ links at the top of every forum page.

BTW, the trick is to grow older without aging... Cheers!

rhuff · 05-29-2019, 03:44 PM

We all have to age, but we don't have to grow up......I tried it, and didn't like it much!!!

Sergio Natali · 05-30-2019, 03:48 AM

Welcome back to our Luger forum.

John Sabato · 05-31-2019, 10:46 AM

Brandon were are you located now? Are you still in Tennessee (as I recall)?

Are you still USSS? or moved on to a new adventure?

Blm14740 · 05-31-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

Brandon were are you located now? Are you still in Tennessee (as I recall)?

Are you still USSS? or moved on to a new adventure?

Sent you a PM, sir.

Douglas Jr. · 06-23-2019, 10:33 AM

Welcome back.
Good to see young blood around.

05-23-2019, 09:16 AM	#1
Blm14740 User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 52 Thanks: 6 Thanked 55 Times in 16 Posts	Reintroduction Hello everyone, My name is Brandon and some of you may remember me as a very enthusiastic 14 year old kid who used to poke around this forum many years ago. As time passed, I developed other interests and strayed from the forum, although I never gave up my love of Lugers, other German military pistols, and accessories. Fast forward to my early 30's, I am looking to get back into collecting (seriously) and hopefully becoming reacquainted with some old friends from the forum (as well as making new ones). Well, that's all for now. Look forward to talking to you all soon! -Brandon

05-23-2019, 12:40 PM	#4
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 803 Thanks: 751 Thanked 795 Times in 377 Posts	Brandon, welcome back. A poll done on here not too terribly long ago showed that there are not as many members on here are in the younger age brackets as we might like there to be, so your return is a most welcome sight. Do keep a lookout on here for some for deals on your collecting interests, I’ve gotten plenty of help and a good start being on here in just over a year, and the guys are a friendly bunch. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

05-23-2019, 03:28 PM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Welcome back! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-28-2019, 03:44 PM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Welcome back Brandon... I remember you well... Your photo as a 14 year old seems to have disappeared... how about posting a new selfie! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-28-2019, 07:12 PM	#9
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,987 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,090 Times in 1,675 Posts	Welcome back Brandon. I am another old timer that remembers you from earlier times. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-23-2019, 10:01 AM	#2
foxdoublegunner User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California and Nevada Posts: 98 Thanks: 63 Thanked 67 Times in 29 Posts	Brandon, Welcome back to the forum and "Good Hunting". Ricardo

05-23-2019, 12:10 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	oh, I feel old and that I have been here forever - I remember chatting with you

05-28-2019, 08:14 PM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	And you really haven't changed that much either... aged maybe... but so have we all. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-29-2019, 11:01 AM	#13
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Welcome home. We've recently published a Luger FAQ document that you'll enjoy. Follow the FAQ links at the top of every forum page. BTW, the trick is to grow older without aging... Cheers! __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-29-2019, 03:44 PM	#14
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	We all have to age, but we don't have to grow up......I tried it, and didn't like it much!!! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

05-30-2019, 03:48 AM	#15
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Welcome back to our Luger forum. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

05-31-2019, 10:46 AM	#16
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Brandon were are you located now? Are you still in Tennessee (as I recall)? Are you still USSS? or moved on to a new adventure? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-23-2019, 10:33 AM	#18
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Welcome back. Good to see young blood around.