"Hello, my name is ..., I live in ..., Florida" - Page 2

Gunmeister · 08-28-2004, 12:55

Hi Y'all, my name is John, I live in Bradenton, Fl about 40 miles south of Tampa.
I'm a rare Florida native lived here all my 68 years except for the 31 years I spent as a member of the United States Navy. During those 31 years I managed to spent about 20 of them stationed in various places around Florida. Of course there were a couple of trips to Nam in between but that's a whole other thread. ;f
Florida Glockers seems like a natural for me.
Y'all come back now, ya heah.

mcdxd · 08-28-2004, 14:25

Hi, I'm Dave. I live in Delray Beach (transplant from Illinois)and only caught the Glock "bug" this year.

Hey folks, what's the best gun shop that you know of in South FL?

Crow17 · 08-28-2004, 15:01

Another Boynton Beach'er here.

Erik

DDGator · 08-28-2004, 19:52

Checking in. I live in Clearwater, work in Tampa.

Dandapani · 08-28-2004, 20:31

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Originally posted by DDGator
Checking in. I live in Clearwater, work in Tampa.

Howdy, 'Gator. How's the Rohrbaugh working for you?

DDGator · 08-28-2004, 20:32

Fantastic. I love it. A nice combination with my G19.

bubbygator · 08-28-2004, 21:42

Andy... Was on East Coast since 1966, but now transplanted to Sarasota for the last 5 years.

TedG · 08-29-2004, 14:43

My name is Ted and I live in Deerfield Beach. ;f

I've owned a Colt 1911 of some sort ever since 1970. Usually, I have more than one. Right now, I own 5. I own one Glock. It's a two-tone model 19 with various bells and whistles. Five 1911s and one Glock... I carry the Glock 24/7. It took me 30+ years to realize it, but that 19 is the finest battle pistol I've ever owned.

KI4BYO · 08-29-2004, 15:29

I live in Cape Coral (since 1988). Just put the house up for sale, going back to Virginia!

c-mama · 08-29-2004, 15:33

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Originally posted by DDrag50
Dan from Naples here.

P.S.
If you ever see this bunch in south florida,RUN LIKE HELL! ;f HI Deb

MGomez81 · 08-29-2004, 18:56

Hey guys... I'm Mike, college guy now living in Gainesville.

;F ^c

Hey Auld's, hows South FL?

c-mama · 08-29-2004, 19:01

Hey Mike! Hot and wet. How's school?

MGomez81 · 08-29-2004, 19:58

Hectic! There's studying, finding a job, trying to get a housemate, trying to sell the motorcycle, becoming part of a fraternity, trying to meet some nice women, more studying mixed in, pulling out loans, stressing about the financial stuff, attempting to avoid the rain, thinking about working out so I stand a chance at meeting good-looking AND nice women, etc etc.

But I'm sure that is nothing next to having 6 kids...

;W

DDGator · 08-29-2004, 20:02

In retrospect, the years I spent going to school at U.F., and poor as a church mouse, were some of the best in my life.

Go Gators!

oldstyle · 08-29-2004, 21:48

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Originally posted by MGomez81
Hectic! There's studying, finding a job, trying to get a housemate, trying to sell the motorcycle, becoming part of a fraternity, trying to meet some nice women, more studying mixed in, pulling out loans, stressing about the financial stuff, attempting to avoid the rain, thinking about working out so I stand a chance at meeting good-looking AND nice women, etc etc.

But I'm sure that is nothing next to having 6 kids...

;W

I'm sure Gainsville will provide the best six or seven years of your life!

I'm a Seminole, but I like your attitude

oldstyle · 08-29-2004, 21:51

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Originally posted by postally
Hi,My name is Gene and I am a glockaholic.

I live in Cantonment in the extreme north west panhandle.Nobody has ever heard of Cant.,so lets just say Pensacola.The western gate to the sunshine state,where thousands live like millions wish they could.

Yeah, I've heard of it. It's west of Niceville. "Nice town, nice folks, have a nice day".

rappa29 · 08-30-2004, 07:16

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Hey folks, what's the best gun shop that you know of in South FL?

Wouldn't consider them 'best', but the most accessible is DelRay Shooting Center off of Linton in DelRay and Palm Beach Shooting Center off of 10th Ave in Lake Worth (north of DelRay). Both have good indoor ranges. Although DelRay has a rifle range. Palm Beach doesn't. Their gun\accessory prices are higher than anywhere I've ever seen, but that's just South FL for ya'. I prefer Palm Beach just 'cos it's closer to where I live.

If you're willing to drive, Markham Park is an outdoor range that people seem to like.

Firearms Plus in Fort Lauderdale has pretty good prices 'cos they don't have a range. They have a good used selection also.

mcdxd · 08-30-2004, 12:04

Rappa29,

Thanks for the info. Actually, I have a membership to the Delray Shooting Center range. Unfortunately, there pistola prices are HIGH!

I just wanted to know if there was a better place to shop in Palm Beach Co.

McD

rappa29 · 08-30-2004, 12:26

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Unfortunately, there pistola prices are HIGH!

I hear ya'! Depending on what you're looking for, you might want to take a drive and check out Palm Beach Shooting Center in Lake Worth. It used to be owned by the same guy who owns DelRay, but he sold it a few years ago. They have decent used selection and for Palm Beach Co., their Glock prices are pretty good (although their prices for everything else are high).

There's Rays Guns in West Palm, but I've never been there, so I don't know what their prices are like. Gator Guns in WPB off Okechobee. Their selection isn't that great. Trail Guns on Military Trail in Lantana. Never been here either.

Unfortunately, most of the shops down here have prices that are significantly higher than I've seen on the west coast (Pinellas County) or online.

noway · 08-30-2004, 22:42

I agree that delray shooting center off of linton is one of the best gun store around. Their range is lacking but still decent. The second best closed and I can't remember the name but it was on copans just west of I95.

By the way my name is Noway and I live in Boward and Dade county. I'm a Texas transplant, but my mother and her family is from Miami and Texas will always my home.

JaviFL · 08-31-2004, 06:46

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Originally posted by noway
IThe second best closed and I can't remember the name but it was on copans just west of I95.

Are you talking about Revere Gun range? I was just told to call them about some gunsmithing for my 1911.

Another gunshop down here in Ft. Lauderdale is Guns & Knives. They have a four lane range. Like Delray, the prices are pretty high, but the selection is awesome and the service is great.

I will vouch for Firearms Plus as well. I have bought my last two guns there. Great prices on the used stuff.

IXLR8ED · 08-31-2004, 11:43

Hi Jay here in Orlando!

feetpiece · 08-31-2004, 19:04

Hiya, I'm Fred down in Miami...Grew up outside of J-Ville (79-96).

melissamius · 08-31-2004, 21:46

Hey all! Rachel from Hobe Sound (abt 30 miles S. of W. Palm Beach) here. Third generation Floridian and G26 owner. Didn't even know we had a FL forum until I saw crochetmamma's comment about it on the hurricane thread! It's about time! Way to go!!

johnny5bravo · 08-31-2004, 22:03

Hey everyone, I was born and lived in Daytona Beach until I joined the Army in '96. I'm stationed at Ft Stewart now. My Grandparents are still in Daytona, my Mom is moored in Vero and my sister is docked in Miami. Both live on sailboats. My girlfriend lives in Orlando, so I make it down to Florida quite a bit. I was planning on coming down for the Labor Day weekend but with a hurricanado coming I think I'll stay in Georgia.