A few months back, I absolutely LOST it on this forum. I'm not going to get into the details very deep. Just sufice it to say that I was corrected on some technical terminology, and I flew off the handle. I admit I didn't handle it well at all, and absolutely came unglued at the seams. Looking back at it, it was very trivial, and I'm sure the technical correction was not done in a rude manner, or with bad intentions. I appologize for what I said and how I acted during that post.

I had some things happen in the last couple months since I have been gone. When I left for a while because of the above mentioned incident, I was right on the doorstep of finally being able to buy reloading equipment and the .460 that I love so dearly. But an uncle with some financial trouble needed some help, and I lost two family members unexpectedly. So the 460 has to wait...

The family issues are what made me look back at what happened on here a couple months ago. In the grand scheme of things, a correction on a technical term concerning a part of a gun is really just a grain of sand on the beach. And I'm sorry I flew off the handle so easily.

There is more to this sport of handgun hunting than making sure a person calls all the parts by name. Or that a new guy can't just ask a simple question. Or that an old timer can't gently correct something. Or that one gun is plenty, or that 50 isn't enough. Or that my chamber, or caliber, or barrel length is better than yours. Or that cast bullets...(I'll leave THAT one alone!!).

But seriously guys, these handguns and this whole way of life, as much as we love it, honestly really doesn't ammount to a hill of beans when you put things into perspective of what is really important. Let me say it this way-- I'll go down fightin to the death if someone comes to steal my guns, but I'd GLADLY give up every one of them if it meant I could get my two family members back.

So with that being said, and with many appologies offered, I'd like to rejoin the forum if you'll have me.

Welcome back ;-)

long as you bring cookies and photos

Friends is Friends, we visit this place because this is where our friends are. Life is tough and nobody gets out of it alive. I lost my brother when I was young and I learned from that that being mad is temporary,being dead is permanent. When you truly share a common interest with such a diverse group of knowledgeable guys, it is easy to get carried away with your opinions, but its easy to come right back to find out who's shootin' what at what, and who has an idea bout how to solve that danged twisted barrel syndrome, or what's the biggest critter that's been kilt this week with a handgun. Nope i don't buy gum mags any more because there are way too many knowledgeable folks right here on these pages. too many good ideas, good photos and way too much good honest advice. welcome back.

Very sorry for your loss.

As for the other stuff, don't worry about it. We all have days when something sets us off more than it should.(at least I do)

Welcome back.

MN

We all get our nose twisted out of shape at one time or another.
It takes a man to own up, humble himself, and take responsibility for their words and actions.
Most of us have times where an event(s) happens that gets our attention and gives us perspective. Some people don't pay attention in those events, but many people "wake up and smell the coffee" and are better/more balanced people because of it.
Sounds like you were reminded of what things are most important-Good for you!
Welcome back!

I've lost two brothers in the past 5 yrs. to cancer. One just this past fall so I understand your sentiment about what you would give up for one more day,but we can't change things that are done,or said. We can only go on. So ask what you will, and call it what you want ,most will know what you mean, and answer to the best of their abilities. One of my favorite guns holds a rock and throws sparks everywhere, it don't have a mag,a clip or a cylinder (I think its defective)!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome back.

Welcome back! No harm, no foul! So sorry to hear of your losses.

Welcome back and sorry to hear about all the bad happenings! I learn alot from this forum that would otherwise take years and money i don't have! It's like one big happy family, after awhile you feel it in your gut that you can trust the fella on the other end.

Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your losses.