New Acquisitions for April 2013

[30Mauser]

holy crap! he was a hero!

He was one of two men doing this, and their actions allowed the rest of the convoy (and its men) to make it down the mountain to safety.

If you think that's amazing, you should read about him manning machine guns while commanding the drive of the 2nd Armored Division from d-day into Belgium, or accepting the surrender of the German 19th Army. It still amazes me sometimes that I actually knew this man! He was god-like to us kids...

 

[Tony2Times]

Make us proud!

I think 30mauser just did!

 

[Sprocket]

I'd like to think we all know man like your Great-grandfather - We probably do, we all just call him "Pops", "Bampy" or some other name - the difference is that you have a bunch of gov't issued proof that he did what he said he did. When I was in high school, I called my good friend's version by "Grumpaw". He actually insisted that was his name. Friggen Retread...that was his MC club...

I say Know because you live at least as long as those who remember you - The rest of us have to walk up hill - both ways - to school - in the snow...

 

[30Mauser]

I'd like to think we all know man like your Great-grandfather - We probably do, we all just call him "Pops", "Bampy" or some other name - the difference is that you have a bunch of gov't issued proof that he did what he said he did. When I was in high school, I called my good friend's version by "Grumpaw". He actually insisted that was his name. Friggen Retread...that was his MC club...

I say Know because you live at least as long as those who remember you - The rest of us have to walk up hill - both ways - to school - in the snow...

Mine was "Daddy-Pop", and his son-in-law (my maternal grandfather, who also fought in 3 wars) was "Bop". Renaissance men, one and all.

 

[weatherby]

I think 30mauser just did!

Absolutely

 

[Maelstrom]

Figured I'd import my post into the proper thread...

Last Thursday I took a drive to Fall River, and low and behold, Flint Arms had sitting on the shelf the exact AR I had been looking for since January:

Smith & Wesson M&P 15T (~$1250 with quad rail/Magpul BUIS/only one 10-rd mag)

I also grabbed up a Ruger LCR (.38sp) (~$650 included laser)

Surprisingly, Flint had about 4 AR's just sitting on the shelf (if only I had the money), along with a decent variety of various caliber handguns and long guns. They have some ammo, but no .223/5.56 or 9mm. As you can see, I picked up some .38sp at an ok price ($25 for 50 rds).

This was last Thursday (just before Easter), so if you're looking for an AR, check out Flint's to see if they still have them.

Luckily I found some 10-rd mags and they should arrive any day. They were too expensive IMO, at like $23 a pop, but they are the only ones I've seen in-stock anywhere over the past 4 months so I took the hit.

Crappy cell phone pics inbound:

 

[kurtb]

Says it all:

 

[Independence Arms]

Goes to show, the best acquisitions are handed down, not purchased!

 

[Cluster F]

Picked up a Ruger LCR .38. Always wanted a snubbie. Looking at the big dot front sight or fiber optic.

 

[Pierre_Escargot]

Picked up a Ruger LCR .38. Always wanted a snubbie. Looking at the big dot front sight or fiber optic.

Nice choice. Great carry, too. Had mine on me today and most of the time I forget it's there. Has a nice pop when fired, too.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

The LCR is one of the best snubbies on the market. Good choice.

 

[edgeofcrimson]

the start of an "Evil" black rifle.....
though when I'm done it wont be evil, just misunderstood.

 

[ski patrol]

I looked long and hard .
My patients paid off and I got my m&p 45 midsize!!!

 

[50 BMG]

Henry Survival Rifle

Thanks to our friends at Mass Firearms school, picking up this Henry Survival rifle tomorrow!!! Thanks guys for a great deal!

 

[Tony2Times]

Not a firearm but, still excited about it.

 

[kurtb]

Not a firearm but, still excited about it. View attachment 61725

AAAAHHH! Take up sporting clays my man. Same idea and a lot more fun

 

[Serapis]

Not a firearm but, still excited about it. View attachment 61725

I love my Taylor Mades. I still play my R7's

 

[Independence Arms]

AAAAHHH! Take up sporting clays my man. Same idea and a lot more fun

Or, just combine the two. You hit golf balls, while I shoot them out of the sky!

 

[Kid Presentable]

Or, just combine the two. You hit golf balls, while I shoot them out of the sky!

i would play that game. be a nice challenge to hit golf balls outta the sky with a HD shotty.

 

[perry1386]

What caliber is the ammo?

9 & 40, been away for a coupe days...sorry for the delay. Shooters Outpost

 

[Tony2Times]

I love my Taylor Mades. I still play my R7's

that was my last set (loved them) till my wife ran them over with her car. so I bought the new rocketblades!

 

[Donvin999]

that was my last set (loved them) till my wife ran them over with her car. so I bought the new rocketblades!

Sounds like there's a funny story there....

 

[Donvin999]

latest acqusition hope to shoot it tonight after work!!!

 

[Tony2Times]

Sounds like there's a funny story there....

You have no Idea!

 

[Serapis]

that was my last set (loved them) till my wife ran them over with her car. so I bought the new rocketblades!

Love to hear a range report.

 

[June4th]

New to me in April (all were previously owned):

1. Walther P99 QPQ with laser/light combo, got it after NICS delay over the weekend.
2. Maxpedition Falcon II backpack
3. Mitch Rosen pocket holster for J-frame

 

[arcadia25]

Picked up this SR9c last night at Collectors thanks to a tip from another NES member.

 

[perry1386]

Picked up this SR9c last night at Collectors thanks to a tip from another NES member.

+1 Great gun, you'll love it

 

[7.62x39]

AK47/74 Russian built red dot.

The Kobra is an awesome sight.
I've had one on this for probably close to 10 years, still going strong.

 

[45collector]

An AK variant with a 1911-type grip? Never seen that before.