Bobby,
It seems that is what the older Parker guys figured out!
Toward the original discussion, this forum will always have lurkers. Often though, over time some lurkers become interested in buying a Parker Gun because the PGCA allows them to hang out here. Eventually some lurkers will join PGCA where if they had not been allowed to lurk, most probably they would have not joined.
My personal example is that a few years ago I lived in Northern Virginia and often saw the PGCA display at the Nations Gun Show in Chantilly (Dulles) Virginia. I remember talking to Bill and others at their table but that wasn't enough to interest me in Parkers. I became interested in Parkers in large part due to this forum and the information which was readily shared.
Because of the action types, frame sizes, and other factors Parker Guns can seem overwhelming to a new guy. What I most like about this forum is that it is open to new people and that the members make great efforts to educate them. Sometimes as members we may not always agree but that's because we all have opinions base on our experiences and perceptions.
While I encourage active forum members to become PGCA members, especially those very active forum members, I would not want to exclude them from participating in this open exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Mark
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