I was first hooked on big bores after shooting a friends 44 Mag as a teenager. His 5 minute introduction and discussion on using the Ruger SBH on game was infectious. My own Redhawk followed shortly thereafter, and the revolver was carried as a backup to the rifle for years. It wasn't until I made the conscious decision to use the pistol as the primary that my passion for handguns REALLY took off.

This site and support for it's members has been a tremendous influence, as well as unbelievably detrimental to my ability to save.