What gun stuff did you do today?

[stage20]

Did a bunch.
Ordered junk off the web
Traded a 10/22 for AR
Bought a 10/22
Got a call my pc9 showed up.

 

[Raven]

Finished watching a WW2 documentary that I'd never seen before. It was produced in the 60's and was narrated by the actual infantrymen that were there in the units in the corresponding video clips. I noticed that nobody talked about finding or using german captured SMG's or german pistols or taking any souvenirs. You know, stuff we all see in newer documentaries produced in modern times and narrated by people who were never there. Then it dawned on me that for as much as the "greatest generation" talked about the M1 and how it was the "greatest thing ever that won the war", that in all my books and in all my documentary DVD sets and in all the german battlefield excavations, metal detecting and bunker explorations videos, I never hear or see anything about the germans or any other enemy troops using or preferring any captured American small arms. I wonder if the germans were ordered not to, or if maybe, even back then, like 80 years ago, the "wonder nine" high capacity HiPowers, P38's and 30 rounder mag fed SMG/PCC's were recognized as superior CQB/MOUT weapons and there was absolutely no incentive for a german to pick up a heavy 8 shot 30 caliber. In fact, I'm beginning to think that all this post WW2 talk about the awesomeness of the M1 rifle and a certain single stack single action pistol design (that shall remain unnamed for the sole purpose of avoiding sacrilegious slander on such an iconic pistol design) is nothing more than the American propaganda machine covering up the fact that generally speaking the average American infantryman was armed with inferior weapons before, during and after WW2

 

[wildrider666]

Finished watching a WW2 documentary that I'd never seen before. It was produced in the 60's and was narrated by the actual infantrymen that were there in the units in the corresponding video clips. I noticed that nobody talked about finding or using german captured SMG's or german pistols or taking any souvenirs. You know, stuff we all see in newer documentaries produced in modern times and narrated by people who were never there. Then it dawned on me that for as much as the "greatest generation" talked about the M1 and how it was the "greatest thing ever that won the war", that in all my books and in all my documentary DVD sets and in all the german battlefield excavations, metal detecting and bunker explorations videos, I never hear or see anything about the germans or any other enemy troops using or preferring any captured American small arms. I wonder if the germans were ordered not to, or if maybe, even back then, like 80 years ago, the "wonder nine" high capacity HiPowers, P38's and 30 rounder mag fed SMG/PCC's were recognized as superior CQB/MOUT weapons and there was absolutely no incentive for a german to pick up a heavy 8 shot 30 caliber. In fact, I'm beginning to think that all this post WW2 talk about the awesomeness of the M1 rifle and a certain single stack single action pistol design (that shall remain unnamed for the sole purpose of avoiding sacrilegious slander on such an iconic pistol design) is nothing more than the American propaganda machine covering up the fact that generally speaking the average American infantryman was armed with inferior weapons before, during and after WW2

My perception of WWII and Korea are that either side (infantry) would prefer to stick with a. Weapons they were trained to use. 2. Weapons that were logistically supported with ammo. In the Platoon/Squad the Leadership is not going to let Pvt Schmots carry a K98 or a MP40. There's no question that tankers, truckers, tracks and aviation folks picked up and utilized battlefield pickup subguns and pistols, especially when they provided greater firepower from their restricted spaces. Enemy combatants commonly used captured arms /munitions to outfit reserves, home guard and reconstituted Mil/LE of conquered countries. The 1911 was even produced under Nazi Germans authority in Norway (Pistole 657n). The Russians prized German machineguns. The Germans prized the Russian PPsH over the MP 40 for its cold weather functionality. The Russians would reuse anything and even had factories dedicated to repairing captured German tanks! It doesnt stop their, Germans used captured trucks, tanks and aircraft too. The Gemans wante 1911 war trophies as much as GI wanted Lugers!

On the Ground Pounder level, nobody wants to hump more crap than necessary with the exception of a war trophy or a non issue handgun.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Picked up a Vortex Strikefire 2. These are VERY nice. Looking forward to shooting. Assembled a x39 rifle using the kp-15 monolithic lower. T1 buffer. BCA sidecharger. 16 inch. Thanks to Howdy!

 

[Jester896]

Dug these out from way down

LE 55 Nunce Fired .30-06 cases...who was asking about them.

 

[Daezee]

Fired 50 rounds in my M1867 Swedish rolling block. Never fired that many in one sitting. Although the recoil is "mild" for any one shot, after 50 shots of 445gr bullets, my shoulder said "enough".

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Took the monolithic lower with BCA x39 upper - spikes T1 buffer and strikefire 2 to the range. Also took new 15-22 pistol with trs25.
15-22 after sight in.. First target @25 yards 2 shot group. +20 shots @50 2nd target off crap rest. I dare say the 15-22 is more accurate than iam. Used gunroom random loose pile of ammo. No issues with the pistol. Rapid,slow no matter.
X39- SF2 worked great. Again shooting random loose ammo. Used duramag and promag's The promags had no problems, the dura not so much. I think my gun just dosent like the duramags. Pleased with the accuracy considering the mil spec trigger. 5rds on target 25 yards 3 rds @50. Very fun afternoon. X39 0 at 25. 15-22 0 at 25. Banged steel @ 300 x39. Aiming 1 foot high, lol.
** installed linear comps on both. 4th pic shows x39 at 50 too.

 

[M60Gunner]

Picked up a Vortex Strikefire 2. These are VERY nice. Looking forward to shooting. Assembled a x39 rifle using the kp-15 monolithic lower. T1 buffer. BCA sidecharger. 16 inch. Thanks to Howdy!

4 MOA dot seemd big?

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

4 MOA dot seemd big?

Steel Silhouette @ 300 yards... was aiming at the head.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Ah, it's a T2 buffer not T1. Duh.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Did some tradin today. Picked up a Yugo + some ammo. Another Xiden approved firearm. Still has that russian warehouse smell. Came with free "battle worn" finish. Solid rifle, great deal, Thanks Steven!

 

[Vp1979]

I rebuilt my 1911 .45. after 11 years and firing thousands upon thousands of rounds she needed a revamp.

 

[poppop]

thought about taking grandson shooting. havent made my mind up yet.

 

[Anangrypasta]

Pulled out some sweet riflesfor a good cleaning. Right is a Yugo and left is a sweet 16" Norinco that takes AK mags. Put it in a new stock recently.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Pulled out some sweet riflesfor a good cleaning. Right is a Yugo and left is a sweet 16" Norinco that takes AK mags. Put it in a new stock recently.

Very Nice, I've got one of the ati "sniper" stocks if ya need one. I also think I have an extra black hand guard gas tube piece if ya need it.

 

[wildrider666]

A Leprechaun (friend) gave me this on Saint Patrick's Day: SCAR-H Operational Case and Equipment Kit. He just wanted to give it to sombody who could get some use out of it. He wouldn't take a dime, so I Irish Car Bombed him several times! I "recovered" today and opened it up. Pristine padded double gun case and under the divider was the entire USASFC Equipment Kit in multi-cam: H Harness Chest Rig w/three mag pouches, six single mag pouches, two 6×6 GP Zip Pouches and a Nomex Suppressor pouch. There's a few pouches I haven't ID''d yet, grenades, compass and Individual Comm I think. There's also a cardboard tube that contain a wall poster with equipment list and images. Pot of Gold Lads.

This is just the Case:

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[Rebel_Rider1969]

Finished my March to Washington rifle today, with some help from my friend.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Scored an optic with some help from crabbyguy!! Thanks Bro! It already found a battle buddy.

 

[Crabbyguy]

Scored an optic with some help from crabbyguy!! Thanks Bro! It already found a battle buddy.

Looks good brother! Always glad to help

 

[850guns]

I rebuilt my 1911 .45. after 11 years and firing thousands upon thousands of rounds she needed a revamp.

Pics!