That is funny.. reminds me of all those stories of shits who steal or rob and then post selfies with the stolen goods on FB and get promptly arrested hours later. As they say, play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

And I agree - That Apache-Osprey looks bitchin', especially from the side like that.

My town may be shit, but there are some occasional interesting sights.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psihtlas9u.jpg

https://i.gyazo.com/40bd154ee43b13cb...4139a2fae2.png

Check it out, assorted freaks


(moved from "New Video Games/Movies" thread because oops)

So recently-ish I decided that my back injury keeping me from doing things, like shooting and hunting, is unacceptable. Into the gym I went, starting in December, and I am starting to feel so much better

Anyone got an idea what this gun is? It's at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond labeled as an M4 Carbine, but obviously isn't. It has an A2 receiver with a fixed carry handle, an 11.5" barrel, and a 4.25" moderator.

Any ideas?

Kinda Terrible picture:
http://imgur.com/qxl1OWP

The muzzle device is too long to be a real US military one, so my guess is that it is permanently welded on to give the rifle the minimum 16" barrel length for normal civilian sales (like this one). As for specifically what it is, I think it might be an Olympic Arms carbine as it appears to have the "Stowaway" pistol grip that they had.

Edit: Just to add, that isn't an A2 receiver, but an A1E1 as it has the A1 style rear sights. OA also tended to use this design on their earlier weapons rather than the A2.

I agree with Commando - That doesn't look to be a real moderator but rather the phony seen on Colt CARs which were strictly cosmetic and, as Commando said, permanently welded to make it legal length. I also agree with the base gun being very likely an OA given the Stowaway grip and A1E1 receiver, so I guess it's an OA rifle fitted with a CAR-style barrel.

Although I'm wondering if it's actually some kind of dummy since the trigger looks filled in. Hard to tell with that picture though.

That said, that's kinda lame to be passed off as an M4 but I guess you make do with what you can get.. Still would be nice if they could be a bit closer there.

Also the top left, which I figure they might call an M16A2 isn't that but an A1 fitted with A2 handguards.

Yup, that's an A2 with A2 handguards. And did you see the Cobray flare launcher on the M16A2 below it? They're calling that rifle a "AR15 HBAR" or something.

What kind of broke dick war memorial can't even get their hands on surplus, much less of items not in current issue? I imagine there's like a million CAR-15's and M16's sitting in crates in some warehouse somewhere, gubmint ought to kick them a few

Went up to my deer camp with some friends for a bachelor party-ish thing, since my friend is getting married next weekend, spend a large chunk of Saturday shooting. Figured some stuff out because this is the first time I'd REALLY shot since my injury and acquisition of new stuff

Model 39 runs 100% fine, love it

LCP runs fine, and I can shoot okay with it. Definitely not too small

The holster that the shop I worked for had made for me works fine with my S&W autos; I'm quite faster on the draw than anticipated, too

I BADLY need to practice because I cannot shoot the same way I used to. I get tired quickly now, and bracing myself in a solid shooting stance now might lessen my ability to breathe freely. This and some minor shaking, and the lack of practice, mean I could definitely put someone in the ground if I had to but my groups and such are TERRIBLE

Holding up a rifle isn't hard anymore, but I can't do so for as long as before

I'm a bad shot with plain black sights, best off with 3 dot like on my FNX and 4506

There is no comfortable way for me to hold and aim my Parker Hale or Mosin, now; it wasn't ideal before, but barely workable now

All the dry-run mag changes I've been doing are paying off, can swap my handgun mags quickly without fumbling even if I'm out of breath, in pain, and starting to overheat

My SKS-D is impossible to reload on a full mag, totally forgot

After about 600 + rounds through my AR on top of piss poor cleaning to see how good it is, a buddy of mine got a malfunction in it finally. Though he was new to ARs and didn't check to see if it was clear before handing it back to me.

Tomorrow, I'm moving up to an apartment in Muncie. I going to Ball State and I plan to earn a degree in journalism.

I have finished sorting through my father's gun collection and all of the assorted parts and pieces. I am going to sell three of the handguns and three of the rifles. That's it. The rest I'm keeping (I'm an only child) and my kids are getting a couple pieces that they want. Even before dad passed my collection was approximately twice the size of dad's. Now it's even bigger. When my time comes either my wife or the kids are going to have one heck of a job going through it. Something to think about guys.

Can I come crash on your couch?

Just watched "The Wild Geese" with Jackie. Some how, I'm now explaining the Bush War, Rhodesian, and my "Man Among Men" t-shirt. Good day.

I have a spare bedroom with a cot in it. You can use that if you want.

Perfect, me and the guys will be by in an hour

Toying with the idea of getting an NRA pistol instructor cert, just need to go see where I'd have to go and how much it'd cost

Should cost around $200 to $300 depending on where you do the course/what facilities and food they make available.

Don't expect to find one much cheaper than 200 or pay more than 300.

Also, if haven't done any NRA Instructor training before, be prepared to be bored out of your ever loving mind for the course of a weekend.

Neat, think I'll find a course after I go get my CCW. Was supposed to go take the course with my family, but I can see that isn't happening since they've been stalling since summer.

Signed up for the CHL, looks like they do the NRA courses, too. I used to work at the place at which I'll be taking the course, the guys that do their CHL (could be one of two guys) are cool as shit, as is their firearms instructor

I just got a copy of "The Return of the Wild Geese" to go with my 2nd run paperback of the original

South Korea has built a real Gundam.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/techno...D=ansmsnnews11

New house. Has a sunken two man tub; almost like a hot tub. Jackie and I took a bubble bath. So help me; my first thought was "Huh, I need a stainless pistol to keep in here when we do this."

That was your first thought? Really? :confused:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/w..._n-404x660.jpg

And here we all thought that "too much ammo" was a myth perpetuated by gun control activists.

No such thing as too much ammo.

Ten rifle mags (plus one in the gun) and four pistol mags (plus one in the gun) was my standard loadout.

Good balance of capacity and ease of movement.

Standard kit included:
Five liter camelback, two one quart canteens (one was Gatorade), four frags, two flash bangs, two smokes, multi-tool, mini-mag flashlight, IFAK, two tourniquets, GPS, batteries, NODs, batteries, chem-lights, radio, pocket knife, dip, lighter, smokes, granola bars, one MRE, bandana, gloves, compass, maps, code sheet, rainriter, grease pencil, mechanical pencil, sharpie, ball point pen, zip-ties, 1,000 MPH tape, sat phone, depending on mission either a -203 or a cut down Mossberg 590. 500 round assault pack for the SAW. Armor. Holster. M-9. M-4. Eye pro. Helmet.

About 80 pounds or so.

"Why did I let events take me this far?" The question was asked aloud, but no response was expected and none was forthcoming. An educated man Oscar Wynder knew what a rhetorical question was. An answer wasn't necessary and ,since he was alone, not possible. With a heavy sigh and a shake of his head he turned to the dining table and looked down. They hadn't moved. The long-barreled Colt revolver and worn, but still usable holster and belt were laying in the same spot that Tokey had placed them ten short hours ago.

He hadn't touched a gun since he was mustered out of the Army in 1919 (the 42nd Infantry Division had been a real crackerjack fighting force). Sixteen years ago, but he was certain that in fairly short order the old reflexes would return. Yes they would be undoubtedly rusty, but they were still there underneath the surface. Amazing how life will take us on the most unexpected paths regardless of what we do....or don't do. Another sigh, a moment's hesitation and he reached down and picked up the belt and revolver.

"Well Oscar old boy. No point in putting it off now. I'm here and there is nowhere else to go." In a couple quick motions the belt was buckled around his waist and the revolver slid into the holster. "Looks like we're going back to see the elephant one last time."

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Oh wow. Please feel free to elaborate or continue.

Finally got my free IMFDB sticker, was about to go harass bunni until I got it

Mine was post-marked on the 17th and I got it on the 22nd.

Want to hear something hilarious? I just found my dad on Google Earth street view. lol

I already lost the sticker

You bastard! :p

I got mine the other day as well, still deciding where to put it up, actually, so it's still in the envelope.

Good thing he included those selfies of him in a speedo and a sailor hat for us.

I want a Model 29 with the 8 1/3" barrel, a Model 57 with a 6" barrel, and a Model 27 with a 4" barrel. And I'll put them in a class case and carry my 66-2.

Started a part time job at Gander Mountain today.

Made my first page after like 5 years -The Invasion (2007)

Someone made a Malcolm in the Middle page, which has some.....interesting.....content


"Malcolm affixes the TPH to a vise to destroy the evidence of his escort's murder. Note that now the gun is no longer nickel plated"

"Hal "fans the hammer" on his Single Action Army into the sky while inebriated. Shortly thereafter, Otto drunkenly reveals that he has been molesting Francis for several months, causing Hal to turn the pistol onto him off screen."

"The same robber, this time casually brandishing the revolver while contemplating the offer to receive sexual favors from Lois in exchange for them leaving Craig unharmed."


Now, I haven't watched the show since it aired, but I don't remember anything like this happening. Still funny, though