Tried, loved but can't get! - Page 3

Superhouse 15 · September 30th, 2006, 02:54 PM

I can think of some really good guns I let get away. HK p7, Colt Ace, the HK-91 my ex took to a pawnshop. I miss the most a .22 silencer we owned at the gunshop where I used to work. I like the silencer more than a full-auto. Cheaper for one. Also great fun to shoot. I'm saving up for one now.

raevan · September 30th, 2006, 05:06 PM

In the sixties I found a 25-35 octogon barrel, near mint condition for $300. That was a lot of money then, when I could buy a good 30-30 for about $75. I passed, it would be worth about $4,000 now.
The rifle I did buy that day was a limited adition 30WCF(30-30) with fancy scroll work on stock, I paid that $75. I ended up giving the 30Wcf to my brother who traded it for a leaky aluminum boat.
Two major screwups. Wish I had them both.

sgtD · September 30th, 2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier

Hey sgtD: When I was active (1980-84) my M60's were vietnam era and they were always screwing up. When I transitioned to Armor in the reserves, I used the SAW in the cupola and coax mode and NEVER saw them fail. But they were still pretty new then.

Ex slodier: I was in from '88-94 and you might be onto something as far as the age of the guns. I don't know how new our 60s were, but the only malfunction I ever saw in one was a runaway. But, I am pretty sure that our SAWs were hand me downs and they were really beat up. I think becuase we were a trak unit we got the worn out stuff after the infantrymen had their fun with 'em.

P95, like I said, it was just my opinion based on my experience. My Brother in law was in marine infantry after I was out. He was in Somolia clearin the way for 10th mountain. Anyway, he loved the SAW and used it a lot more than I did, I just never liked it as much as the 60.

ExSoldier · September 30th, 2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtD

.....the only malfunction I ever saw in one was a runaway.

I had a couple of runaway 60's when I was a young PLT LDR running qual ranges. First one scared me near to death, until my 1SG strolled up and twisted the belt vertical. Stopped it dead. That's what I did thereafter. A good 1SG is golden for any 2LT IF he cares to listen! I always did. Always.

SammyIamToday · September 30th, 2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier

I had a couple of runaway 60's when I was a young PLT LDR running qual ranges. First one scared me near to death, until my 1SG strolled up and twisted the belt vertical. Stopped it dead. That's what I did thereafter. A good 1SG is golden for any 2LT IF he cares to listen! I always did. Always.

Haha, reminded me of a good joke. What's the difference between a private and a 2nd LT?

The private knows he's not in charge!

The LT's that never listened were a nightmare.

Velocette · September 30th, 2006, 09:32 PM

I own most of the firearms that I lusted for as a younger man. M1 Garand, M1 carbine, several 1911s, S&W K22, 32, & 38, Winchester M 94 & M9422, Snubby .38 & on & on.
BUT! I have always wanted an Auto Arms, M1929, "Tommy gun" Okay, I'd settle for the semi-auto version of today, but - - - - - that gun always fascinated me. I just cannot justify the price against the usability. Oh Oh I certainly should win the Florida Lottery and then that "Tommy gun" will be MINE!

Roger

ExSoldier · September 30th, 2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyIamToday

Haha, reminded me of a good joke. What's the difference between a private and a 2nd LT?

The private knows he's not in charge!

The LT's that never listened were a nightmare.

I thought it was this
Q: What's the difference between a FIRST Lieutenant and a pfc?
A: A pfc has been promoted TWICE!

SammyIamToday · October 1st, 2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier

I thought it was this
Q: What's the difference between a FIRST Lieutenant and a pfc?
A: A pfc has been promoted TWICE!

Never heard that one. Our PFC's were E-2's anyway, so it wouldn't work.

ExSoldier · October 1st, 2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyIamToday

Never heard that one. Our PFC's were E-2's anyway, so it wouldn't work.

When I was active all the EM's started out as a "slick sleeve" then they got the first chevron we all called mosquito wings. That's the first promotion, that's a regular pvt (E2). Then they get the rocker chevron and it's the second promotion for the pfc (E3). Next stop was Spec/4. Is it still that way in the army? Anybody here know?

cpmiv · October 1st, 2006, 02:18 AM

Last year when I was out for my sisters wedding and I just had to get out of the house. So my brother, one of the bridesmades dates and I headed out to the range just to get out of the way. So we rented some fun weapons. MP5 and an M60. I'd love to have both.

http://www.supload.com/vid/MOV00041/1216365319/mpg/

http://www.supload.com/vid/MOV00034/649280155/mpg/

Needless to say it was a fun day at the range.

September 30th, 2006, 02:54 PM	#21
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 986	Many lost deals I can think of some really good guns I let get away. HK p7, Colt Ace, the HK-91 my ex took to a pawnshop. I miss the most a .22 silencer we owned at the gunshop where I used to work. I like the silencer more than a full-auto. Cheaper for one. Also great fun to shoot. I'm saving up for one now.

October 1st, 2006, 02:18 AM	#30
cpmiv Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pgh, PA Posts: 357	Last year when I was out for my sisters wedding and I just had to get out of the house. So my brother, one of the bridesmades dates and I headed out to the range just to get out of the way. So we rented some fun weapons. MP5 and an M60. I'd love to have both. http://www.supload.com/vid/MOV00041/1216365319/mpg/ http://www.supload.com/vid/MOV00034/649280155/mpg/ Needless to say it was a fun day at the range. __________________ There are over 550 million firearms in worldwide circulation. That's one firearm for every twelve people on the planet. The only question is: How do we arm the other 11? (Yuri Orlov [Nicolas Cage] Lord of War)

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September 30th, 2006, 05:06 PM	#22
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,320	In the sixties I found a 25-35 octogon barrel, near mint condition for $300. That was a lot of money then, when I could buy a good 30-30 for about $75. I passed, it would be worth about $4,000 now. The rifle I did buy that day was a limited adition 30WCF(30-30) with fancy scroll work on stock, I paid that $75. I ended up giving the 30Wcf to my brother who traded it for a leaky aluminum boat. Two major screwups. Wish I had them both.

September 30th, 2006, 09:32 PM	#26
Velocette Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Fla Posts: 109	I own most of the firearms that I lusted for as a younger man. M1 Garand, M1 carbine, several 1911s, S&W K22, 32, & 38, Winchester M 94 & M9422, Snubby .38 & on & on. BUT! I have always wanted an Auto Arms, M1929, "Tommy gun" Okay, I'd settle for the semi-auto version of today, but - - - - - that gun always fascinated me. I just cannot justify the price against the usability. Oh Oh I certainly should win the Florida Lottery and then that "Tommy gun" will be MINE! Roger