I believe we need a gun thread. Carrying while detecting?

[chub]

899 likes.... 261 posts.... What do you think of your thread NOW, Chub? ╦╦Ç

I like it! I think its relevant and interesting. Some more pics would be nice of course! And remember ANY stories welcome.

We had an M1 carbine once. The ammo wasnt as hard to get as we thought. I love anything mechanical, so the rolling bolt was very novel and appealing. Unfortunately it was a bit tired and we could never unload in a hurry. Always jammed after 3 or 4 rounds. I think the spent case never properly ejected from memory (21 years back!). Anyone have any stories of how it performed in the field? I always loved the feel of it, and the look.

The SKK was also a fave. I watched a documentary about it once with Kalishnakov himself (spelling?). I dont want to ruffle any feathers here but I loved the simplicity /principle of it when compared to the M16. Not that I ever owned or shot an M16. Just an interesting concept of making the tolerances greater.... rather than tighter.

chub

 

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[chub]

OKAY, To keep the thread migrating. Does anyone have any of these Vintage pieces?
i like wheel guns and here are three with a Smith Governor and a very nice Nickel 9

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EXCELLENT collection! Love it

chub

 

[TerryC]

Here ya go "Thomas".

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I should have seen this one coming... I hate to post any pictures of myself and especially when I'm wearing loose, baggy clothes that make me look fat! I like wearing loose clothes at the range. I stepped in to demonstrate for a class and when I did that I had used one of the participant's short nosed, 9mm Glock instead of my favorite Sig Sauer...

NEVER put yourself down! It doesn't look good on you. Your family and true friends define who you are. The others be damned! Terry

 

[AlienLifeForm]

I like it! I think its relevant and interesting. Some more pics would be nice of course! And remember ANY stories welcome.

We had an M1 carbine once. The ammo wasnt as hard to get as we thought. I love anything mechanical, so the rolling bolt was very novel and appealing. Unfortunately it was a bit tired and we could never unload in a hurry. Always jammed after 3 or 4 rounds. I think the spent case never properly ejected from memory (21 years back!). Anyone have any stories of how it performed in the field? I always loved the feel of it, and the look.

The SKK was also a fave. I watched a documentary about it once with Kalishnakov himself (spelling?). I dont want to ruffle any feathers here but I loved the simplicity /principle of it when compared to the M16. Not that I ever owned or shot an M16. Just an interesting concept of making the tolerances greater.... rather than tighter.

chub

I have many M1 Carbines, as a matter of fact they are one of my favorite rifles. About 10 years ago I started a discussion forum for them, it is still active. Without 'advertising' here, it is the second Google result for M1 Carbine Forum. They performed well in the field, and are highly collectible today. Ammo is still rather expensive, but it is available.

I think you are referring to the AK, Kalashnikov was the designer of that firearm. Simonov was responsible for the SKS. Its reliability is hard to beat. I like them all, and have a few of each, I don't discriminate when it comes to quality firearms.

 

[flgliderpilot]

Here ya go "Thomas".

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I should have seen this one coming... I hate to post any pictures of myself and especially when I'm wearing loose, baggy clothes that make me look fat! I like wearing loose clothes at the range. I stepped in to demonstrate for a class and when I did that I had used one of the participant's short nosed, 9mm Glock instead of my favorite Sig Sauer...

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[TerryC]

I like it! I think its relevant and interesting. Some more pics would be nice of course! And remember ANY stories welcome.

We had an M1 carbine once. The ammo wasnt as hard to get as we thought. I love anything mechanical, so the rolling bolt was very novel and appealing. Unfortunately it was a bit tired and we could never unload in a hurry. Always jammed after 3 or 4 rounds. I think the spent case never properly ejected from memory (21 years back!). Anyone have any stories of how it performed in the field? I always loved the feel of it, and the look.

The SKK was also a fave. I watched a documentary about it once with Kalishnakov himself (spelling?). I dont want to ruffle any feathers here but I loved the simplicity /principle of it when compared to the M16. Not that I ever owned or shot an M16. Just an interesting concept of making the tolerances greater.... rather than tighter.

chub

Hey Chub. The M1 carbine was TERRIBLE as a combat weapon. (not the M1 Garand.... a fine rifle) M1 carbine was only good for the ARVN because its size suited them. They would give it up in a heartbeat if they could get an M16. SKK? Do you mean SKS? Nice semi-auto. That is Kalashnikov. You were close. Now the AK47 was a very fine weapon! Reliable to the extreme! Simple, very easy take down. Except for accuracy, I would give it better marks than my M16 (1967 version). Green tracers.... different "pop" than M16. Gives me chills thinking of it. The AK47 is the most prolific firearm in the world, hands down. ╦╦Ç

 

[trdking]

EXCELLENT collection! Love it

chub

Thanks Chub! This is a very small portion
The Ivory handled pepperbox is made by Sharps! about 1850
Chicago Arms Palm gun about 1895 is cool and functions
My favorite is the pocket knife at the bottom. It has a hidden collapsing trigger, a bayonet and a nail cleaner with a .25 cap n ball on top.1840's Maker unknown But incredible.
The 4th one is a Star button trigger slightly later than the sharps by a year or two
Cheers All! Love this thread.

 

[AlienLifeForm]

The M1 carbine was TERRIBLE as a combat weapon.

I'll have to disagree with you there, Terry. It was the mostly highly produced US weapon in history until recently - for good reason. As you likely know, it was not issued to front line troops, but rather support personnel - and it did its intended job wonderfully.

 

[trdking]

I like it! I think its relevant and interesting. Some more pics would be nice of course! And remember ANY stories welcome.

We had an M1 carbine once. The ammo wasnt as hard to get as we thought. I love anything mechanical, so the rolling bolt was very novel and appealing. Unfortunately it was a bit tired and we could never unload in a hurry. Always jammed after 3 or 4 rounds. I think the spent case never properly ejected from memory (21 years back!). Anyone have any stories of how it performed in the field? I always loved the feel of it, and the look.

The SKK was also a fave. I watched a documentary about it once with Kalishnakov himself (spelling?). I dont want to ruffle any feathers here but I loved the simplicity /principle of it when compared to the M16. Not that I ever owned or shot an M16. Just an interesting concept of making the tolerances greater.... rather than tighter.

chub

Chub, The only two things I can think of that causes the issue you describe is DIRT (Y) or a worn out ejection claw. Both very minor simple to fix problems with any bolt action. Unless you have a very early Remington .22 bolt action. The claws are made of unobtainium Had to make an ejection pin for that one. Probably was not worth the effort for the value but it is now functioning properly. Can't get rid of an old reliable
Cheers

 

[trdking]

I'll have to disagree with you there, Terry. It was the mostly highly produced US weapon in history until recently - for good reason. As you likely know, it was not issued to front line troops, but rather support personnel - and it did its intended job wonderfully.

I have to agree With Terry C on this one. It may have served a mass produced need but in battle it is very cumbersome and hard to manipulate. Compared to its replacement M1A Whooa! What a great weapon. I have a 3 shot mag loaded 12 Gauge Savage Bolt Action trainer. Made because it was cheaper to shoot shot shells for training. It in all respects is an M1 Style shot gun full open with no choke. Hunk O de Crappola But who can get rid of it? not me. Bought it a tag sale for 15 bucks

 

[TerryC]

I'll have to disagree with you there, Terry. It was the mostly highly produced US weapon in history until recently - for good reason. As you likely know, it was not issued to front line troops, but rather support personnel - and it did its intended job wonderfully.

Your disagreement is noted. I lived in a village (CAP Marine) for almost a year. Very seldom saw other Americans except the other Marines working with me. We worked with PFs and ARVNs on a daily basis, teaching ambush and patrol techniques. They were given WWII surplus M1s. NOBODY liked them. Agn, your likes are noted, tnx. ╦╦Ç

 

[TerryC]

A couple of my credentials. The first made me a police rifle instructor. The second, a police sniper (Port Clinton is Camp Perry). FL humidity has destroyed these certs. Also have pistol and shotgun. Just patting myself on the back. ╦╦Ç

 

[Johnnybravo300]

In Iraq I ditched my m249 first chance I got and picked up a few ak47's and as many mags as I could carry. They were everywhere and it was not an issue, they were already loaded....and I knew my weapon would fire. I wasn't so sure with the SAW.
The m249s were problem ridden junk and very cumbersome. Mine never did work correctly and it was a little nerve racking to say the least hehe.
Our tried and true M60s we're taken and replaced with the new SAWs for a reason I can't explain and it cost us big. The saw may have a faster rate of fire but I'd rather send the 7.62 down range if I'm carrying the weight anyway....and she always was dependable, rain or shine. The rumble of the 60 was always an awesome morale booster too haha.
I've owned one SKS and it was a hunk. My dad gave it to me years ago and I traded it off for a sweet Marlin 30/30 model 36 I think it is. It's a solid rifle and I never looked back.

 

[TerryC]

In Iraq I ditched my m249 first chance I got and picked up a few ak47's and as many mags as I could carry. They were everywhere and it was not an issue, they were already loaded....and I knew my weapon would fire. I wasn't so sure with the SAW.
The m249s were problem ridden junk and very cumbersome. Mine never did work correctly and it was a little nerve racking to say the least hehe.
Our tried and true M60s we're taken and replaced with the new SAWs for a reason I can't explain and it cost us big. The saw may have a faster rate of fire but I'd rather send the 7.62 down range if I'm carrying the weight anyway....and she always was dependable, rain or shine. The rumble of the 60 was always an awesome morale booster too haha.
I've owned one SKS and it was a hunk. My dad gave it to me years ago and I traded it off for a sweet Marlin 30/30 model 36 I think it is. It's a solid rifle and I never looked back.

I often carried a 60 on patrol. Using a sling. When shooting my Rem700,prone, I used a 60 sling as it was longer than the 14 sling. My FAVORITE combat weapon was the Ma Deuce. (maybe the blooper) ╦╦Ç

 

[trdking]

7.62 vs. 5.56? Hmmm no brainer. Just picked up a nice AR 10 piston driven .308 Oh boy. love .308

 

[GA_Boy]

In 1956 in High School ROTC, I could dis-assemble and re-assemble the M1 (Forgot how many parts but I think 18) in around 60 seconds. My record was 59 seconds as attested and timed by MSgt Spidell. It was a fun weapon but not the one I used in combat.
Marvin

 

[releventchair]

SKS and AK's do what they were designed for .
Many weapons do.
Good or bad ,I'm simple enough to agree with simple weapons that can take the abuse I share with them.
I've some fine well maintained ones of course ,but for a beater long-term in the field without tender ministrations.....something that clunks along and goes bang has a value of it's own. Even at the cost of accuracy long range. But that's just me.

 

[TerryC]

In 1956 in High School ROTC, I could dis-assemble and re-assemble the M1 (Forgot how many parts but I think 18) in around 60 seconds. My record was 59 seconds as attested and timed by MSgt Spidell. It was a fun weapon but not the one I used in combat.
Marvin

Nice Ga_Boy! I could field strip an M16 in 13 seconds. ╦╦Ç

 

[trdking]

Nice Ga_Boy! I could field strip an M16 in 13 seconds. ╦╦Ç

"All done Drill Sargent!" "Gump!, How come you put that weapon together so fast!?" "Be CAUSE you told me to Drill Sargent!" "GUMP! You're a Genius, You'll Go Far!"
Love me Some Forrest Gump

 

[TerryC]

"All done Drill Sargent!" "Gump!, How come you put that weapon together so fast!?" "Be CAUSE you told me to Drill Sargent!" "GUMP! You're a Genius, You'll Go Far!"
Love me Some Forrest Gump

My time was not a big deal. All in platoon 1007 (1967) were doing similar. Boot camp in Full Metal Jacket was INTENSE! Did you catch R. Lee Ermy in Apocalypse Now? One of the chopper pilots.... black eyebrows. ╦╦Ç