First meetup of the Weapons and History Nerds of Austin

[Mikeinhistory]

Hello everyone. Awhile back I had a group for people interested in milsurp arms on Meetup.com. Well, I have restarted this group after about a year or so break. Our first meetup is scheduled for March 11th. If you are in Austin, take a look. Check out the link here. https://www.meetup.com/Weapons-and-history-nerds-of-Austin/events/237806779/

 

[PhulesAu]

Nerds LOL. I can Pick out Big "guns" and little ones. That's my Expertise.

 

[Major Kong]

Cool idea.

Subbed to see how it goes.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Thanks! Hope to see some of you guys on 3/11.

 

[Major Kong]

Wish I lived closer.

Hell, I may even be willing to spend a few days at the sister-in-law's place, just to be able to attend.

Sounds like a great way to get more people interested in firearms and how they have shaped the course of human events.

Being an avid shooter, and a history major in college, this sort of thing is right up my alley.

I wish I had more than my father's M-1 carbine that he purchased new in the late 1960's when rumors of civil unrest in New Orleans were afoot. Nothing ever happened, but I am glad purchased it. It's a cool piece of history, with a little history of its own.

Good luck with it, and I will certainly be following this. If it winds up being somewhere that is under a 3 hour drive, I might have to make some "arrangements".

 

[majormadmax]

Would like to make it, but don't think I'll be able to. Still, what a great idea, I hope y'all have a good time!

Cheers! M2

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Wish I lived closer.

Hell, I may even be willing to spend a few days at the sister-in-law's place, just to be able to attend.

Sounds like a great way to get more people interested in firearms and how they have shaped the course of human events.

Being an avid shooter, and a history major in college, this sort of thing is right up my alley.

I wish I had more than my father's M-1 carbine that he purchased new in the late 1960's when rumors of civil unrest in New Orleans were afoot. Nothing ever happened, but I am glad purchased it. It's a cool piece of history, with a little history of its own.

Good luck with it, and I will certainly be following this. If it winds up being somewhere that is under a 3 hour drive, I might have to make some "arrangements".

We will be going to Best of the West in Liberty Hill, the link in the first post should take you to the group, or the one in my sig line.

That's an interesting story about your carbine. I was born in Los Angeles, and my dad was there during the 1965 riots. At that time the LAPD did not have anything larger than the .38 special revolvers they carried so during the riot they bought out the entire inventory of the National Ordnance company which made reproduction m1 carbines. I actually have one because my dad did the same exact thing, he bought an m1 carbine the day of the riots. From having experienced the LA riots of 1992 I can agree, always better to have than not, especially when you see first hand how close but how far the PD can really be from helping you.

If you can't come this time round I'll be planning an April meet as well, just trying to figure out if/ when my parents will be visiting.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Would like to make it, but don't think I'll be able to. Still, what a great idea, I hope y'all have a good time!

Cheers! M2

Thanks Max! We'll have more meets in the future as well.

 

[Major Kong]

We will be going to Best of the West in Liberty Hill, the link in the first post should take you to the group, or the one in my sig line.

That's an interesting story about your carbine. I was born in Los Angeles, and my dad was there during the 1965 riots. At that time the LAPD did not have anything larger than the .38 special revolvers they carried so during the riot they bought out the entire inventory of the National Ordnance company which made reproduction m1 carbines. I actually have one because my dad did the same exact thing, he bought an m1 carbine the day of the riots. From having experienced the LA riots of 1992 I can agree, always better to have than not, especially when you see first hand how close but how far the PD can really be from helping you.

If you can't come this time round I'll be planning an April meet as well, just trying to figure out if/ when my parents will be visiting.

Cool history.

 

[Dawico]

If you want to do an April meet, why not coordinate it at TSSR with the Family Reunion Meet on the first Saturday in April?

Only about an hour from Austin and could potentially draw in more attendees for both groups.

I only say this because I am not into what your group is about but always like to learn and see historical firearms.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

If you want to do an April meet, why not coordinate it at TSSR with the Family Reunion Meet on the first Saturday in April?

Only about an hour from Austin and could potentially draw in more attendees for both groups.

I only say this because I am not into what your group is about but always like to learn and see historical firearms.

Good idea! Thanks!

 

[robertc1024]

I'll pencil that in and hope to make it. Sounds like fun.

 

[grumper]

I don't have my Garand, Kar-98k, or M1 Carbine

 

[Mikeinhistory]

I don't have my Garand, Kar-98k, or M1 Carbine

Well come through. We'll probably end up shooting the garland


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[Dawico]

Well come through. We'll probably end up shooting the [ garland ]


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Take it off the tree first.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Take it off the tree first.

Haha. Thanks. Fat finger iPhone typing will do it every time.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Hey everyone, just a reminder, if you have nothing to do on Saturday come out to shoot some milsurps!