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ulackfocus
·I'm surprised somebody hasn't reported this thread as offensive and had it deleted.
So... any of our members here have an interest in firearms?
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10mmauto
·Chill out, Focus.
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10mmauto
·Good eye, Wryfox. It is a side-charging upper. This one is from AR Stoner, Midway's in-house brand. They are becoming more popular. Works just like a traditional charging handle. It has pros and cons, like anything. I like it because you can hold the forend during any kind of manipulation and your right hand returns to position automatically (If you are right handed, of course. They also make left side-chargers.)
There is also an American Flag on the forend - it is a little hard to see. Just a decoration. Made by a company called AR Customs. (arcustoms.com)
There is also an American Flag on the forend - it is a little hard to see. Just a decoration. Made by a company called AR Customs. (arcustoms.com)
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ulackfocus
·Chill out, Focus.
Hey now, I'm just saying that the self-appointed PC police usually are all over subjects like this.
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Wryfox
·Hey now, I'm just saying that the self-appointed PC police usually are all over subjects like this.
Shhhhhhh. C'mon man, be cool.😎
We're just hangin out here in our own little corner. 😒
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Wryfox
·Good eye, Wryfox. It is a side-charging upper. This one is from AR Stoner, Midway's in-house brand.
Looked em up, pretty cool for sure. I had the assumption that if they went to the effort of a side charging bolt, the system would also be gas piston but I don't see that in the description. If it is, its a heck of a deal.
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10mmauto
·Hey now, I'm just saying that the self-appointed PC police usually are all over subjects like this.
So in that case, lol!
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10mmauto
·Looked em up, pretty cool for sure. I had the assumption that if they went to the effort of a side charging bolt, the system would also be gas piston but I don't see that in the description. If it is, its a heck of a deal.
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jwvargas
·My favorite firearms are the old military ones. My collection of M1 Garands includes Springfields, Winchester, H&R and International Harvester.
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The Father
·Here's one I assembled myself....
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Jimos
·It sure would be nice if my grandfather was around so I could ask him what prompted him to remove the bluing from some of his guns. My dad and I used to discuss this, but he could never explain what compelled his father to do such a thing. Maybe it had something to do with the quality of the NE Georgia moonshine that he allegedly enjoyed on occasion. Anyway, along with inheriting some firearms in nice original condition, I finally decided to re-blue 2 LC Smith shotguns and 1 Winchester 1894 rifle. The finish had been removed down to bare metal. Obviously this is akin to destroying the value of a firearm like a refinished dial on a watch. It sucks, but sometimes you're left with no alternative but to deal with it. I don't have handy a before pic of the 94, but I do have a pic of the LC Smiths along with a Fox double barrel that still has its original finish as an example. The 94 was just like those, finish removed down to bare metal. Today my gunsmith called and sent photos of the 94 as he has finished that one. Not great photos, but reblued and forearm and butt stock refinished. Serial # on this one dates to 1915. My grandfather gifted this to my dad on his 12th birthday. That would have been in 1946. No telling what this 30 WCF has seen as its over 100 years old. I'm sure it's taken a deer or two. Mechanically sound, but again, now refinished. If the grandkids never try to sell, I guess it shouldn't matter. LOL.
Got the LC Smiths back this past weekend. They certainly didn't leave the factory this way, but my gunsmith and I decided to clear coat the receivers, and re-blue the barrels. Very happy with how they turned out. Both were fired after they were refinished. The one on the bottom is dated 1920, and the one on top 1927. Also posting a better pic of the Winchester 1894 after refinishing.
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10mmauto
·Got the LC Smiths back this past weekend. They certainly didn't leave the factory this way, but my gunsmith and I decided to clear coat the receivers, and re-blue the barrels. Very happy with how they turned out. Both were fired after they were refinished. The one on the bottom is dated 1920, and the one on top 1927. Also posting a better pic of the Winchester 1894 after refinishing.
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e-5_USMC-2002
·So I used to shoot competitive pistol in the Marine Corps and transitioned to to our local shooting range that does 3-gun and steel shoot challenge's here in Wisconsin. I shoot a Wilson Combat 45ACP 4" barrel Professional customized by me for me. This is my hand gun that I shoot. I tried to upload a video of a practice run but wasn't able to load the video.
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sevenhelmet
·Hey now, I'm just saying that the self-appointed PC police usually are all over subjects like this.
I'm so happy this forum isn't one of those places. 😀
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Wryfox
·My favorite firearms are the old military ones. My collection of M1 Garands includes Springfields, Winchester, H&R and International Harvester.
I've checked my records and it appears I only have 1 lone M1 Garand(prewar Springfield). Many years ago I think I had as many as a dozen...back when they were like candy at gun shows for only $300 or so. Shoot, I remember passing on a 4 digit because he wanted all of $700(hand me a beer so I can cry in it). Used to work on them quite a bit, and still have a Garand barrel vise bolted to my work bench.
Now I feel a sadness for not keeping more of them, but I am happy for you and your 7 proud warriors. They appear ready for action!
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Wryfox
·In honor and support of Korea's steps toward peace (north and south), I present my only Korean firearm, a Daewoo K1A1. Hopefully the Koreas will never fire such weapons in fear or anger again.
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tikkathree
·I need to spend more time in this thread... this is us deerstalking earlier today. Tikka M590
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Wryfox
·I need to spend more time in this thread... this is us deerstalking earlier today. Tikka M590243
Have a soft spot for Tikka. Owned a 595 Master Sporter and a M65 Match rifle. Along with the Blaser LRS, they are the best shooting out of box rifles made.
Is that a can up front?
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tikkathree
·Have a soft spot for Tikka. Owned a 595 Master Sporter and a M65 Match rifle. Along with the Blaser LRS, they are the best shooting out of box rifles made.
Is that a can up front?
The M590 is the short action equivalent of the M595 long action, might be a Master Sporter (I've had it for so long that I've forgotten) and is my go-to stalking rifle and yes that's a moderator on the front. [We in GB might have very strict firearms regulations but health and safety regulations mean we can have moderators on fullbores]. This was my M65 in .308....
I also had an M65A in .308 an ex-police issue sniper tool which hopefully I've provided link to.
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/...toys/Tikkafamily/TikkaM65A308Leupoldscope.jpg
Yes, you might say I'm a bit of a Tikka fan too, hence my sig. I also have an M55 Supersporter originally in .22/250 (love that cal) which I had rebarelled in 6BR when the original barrel cried enough.