I’ve noticed there seems to be growing interest in retro AR-15s, like this Colt SP1. I have to admit I’m strangely attracted to the retro look, and the A1 style handguards. One of these could end up being an impulse buy if I run across one at a show or gun store.
Category: Gun P0rn
I Like
Looks like Ruger has a new subcompact out for the concealed carry market.
Read more coverage at Down Range TV. I have large hands, so subcompact pistols have never felt right in my hands. My regular carry piece is a Glock 19, which works great for appeasing my shooter side, by cramps my fashion sense, since the way you can dress is limited when you carry something that big. I am eager to take a closer look at this pistol, especially as summer approaches.
GSG-5
This is a pretty cool .22LR version of the H&K MP5, made by German Sports Guns.
Perfect Ring
If I ever ask Bitter to marry me, I have found the perfect engagement ring!
Own a Gatling Gun, no NFA rules
Well, OK, it shoots rubber bands, but this is pretty cool:
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The 5 Millionth 10/22
It can be yours on GunBroker. Current price is at $6200.00.
The 5,000,000th Ruger 10-22 was presented to the 4-H Shooting Program by Ruger President Steve Sanetti to help raise support and awareness of this vital program that provides 300,000 youths shooting instruction and opportunity each year. Following the presentation, the rifle was turned over to the Ruger Custom Shop for further enhancements, resulting in one of the finest 10-22’s ever made.
Go take a look. It’s certainly the nicest looking 10/22 I’ve ever seen.
Well Oiled Machine Guns
Traction Control has a collection that is to be envied, as well as an FFL/Dealer inventory that must be seen to be believed.
I Want!
Ahab has a link to the civilianized version of the KRISS Super V complete with pictures. I’m not big on pistol carbines, but this is one I really want to try because of its unique features. I’d even be willing to go the NFA route for one that’s got a short barrel and suppressor on it.
Ruger Charger Review
It’s Here!
I am now happy to finally own my very own M1 Garand. I’ve wanted one of these for a while, but since I joined a CMP affiliated club, I decided it was time.
This one was likely produced in 1955. Not a WW II model, but I wanted a good shooter. The history isn’t quite as important to me. The receiver looks to be in good shape. The blueing parkerizing is still very much in tact.
The manual can be rather amusing. Here’s a caution about “M1 Thumb”:
A SYMPATHETIC WARNING ABOUT “M1 THUMB”
The bolt of the M1 rifle can slam shut unexpectedly if the shooter has not strictly followed these instructions. If your thumb or finger is in its path, a painful condition called “M1 Thumb” is a strong possibility. In a half-century of military service with the United States and its foreign allies, the M1 has bitten thousands of recruits in this manner. No one ever died from it, but it did lead to a deplorable expansion of vocabulary in many languages…
… If one day you get careless and acquire an M1 Thumb, think of it not as a digit but a diploma. It shows that you’ve learned not to do it again.
Heh. Now I just need to get some .30-06 and get to the range.