Greetings from South MS

Howdy, I joined the CCC forum a few months ago, but never made a intro post. Always been interested in mil surp firearms, but just now have the financial means to support my interest. So far I have a Garand, Mosin PU, Winchester Model 12 trench shotgun, and my favorite, My 11-43 Inland M1 carbine. I have learned that thing backwards and forwards, and it is by far my favorite firearm. Love the history, but even more than that, I love to shoot it!  l Love it so much that I am actually in the process of buying a collector grade Quality Hardware. I followed the advise of another member on the forum where he stated to begin with a shooter grade carbine (which my inland is, but looks beautiful to me. I got it through the Midway offerings). After learning a lot about them and what to look for, I have stepped up. I will post pictures of the new QH when I get it, along with my first true love, my Inland. I do not know everything (not by a long shot) but have done tons and tons of research and reading. I can honestly say that they are an addictive firearm. Cheers! 

I will take some pictures when I get home, and also read about how to post a picture on here. It has been refinished, but still looks great. The guy who did it did an amazing job. Other than it being in mint condition, you cannot tell it was re-blued. I have seen others posting about difficulty posting pictures but i am sure i can figure it out. 

Welcome to the forum!

a little website called Checkpoint Charlies

Welcome to the forum from a fellow newbie. There is more relevant info and data available on this site than I think I've ever seen on ANY site, regardless of it's subject matter. In fact, sometimes it is a little overwhelming trying to soak too much in at once. The bright side is that there is a group of guys here including W5USMC, Painter777, Floydthecat, and others that will usually come to the rescue if you have a question or problem. The members that I mentioned and more have helped me a ton with trying to learn the basics of these little rifles.

John

Rebel92 wrote: floydthecat is actually from a town about 45 minutes from me! Small world.

Floydthecat has been very helpful since I came on here. I suspect he would be a good guy to have nearby when something goes wrong:)
It is a small world, my life-long best friend lives just South of you a few miles in Lumberton.

John

thank you