The gun show

Baketech · 11-12-2004, 2:12 PM

rocket · 11-12-2004, 2:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Anybody into m-14's? I don't know anything about them. My martial arts instructor was in 'Nam and said he had one then that he really liked and has considered buying one, but he's just not really into guns anymore and doesn't seem real motivated. I don't know anything about the weapon personally and am curious.

HD

I'm getting one built for me as i write this. Check out Fulton-Armory.com they do it right. All USGI parts. An m14 with all the bells and whistles can take you into the three thousand dollar range and Full Auto forget about it.

I posted the one I'm getting in the Kerry wants to take your guns thread i believe.

Heavy-Dee · 11-12-2004, 2:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Mini 14

That seems a little more reasonable, but still a lot of bling. I had no idea these things were so pricey. They're cool though. Hmmm.

Damn, my track addiction is starting to affect my other interests. I need to buy some race bodywork for the Gixxer. I'd like some rearsets and a Digi also. Not to mention, I'd like a small revolver now this.

AND, I need to pay for some flooring that I'm putting down in my house and the couch that we are buying.

sigh.....

I need a lotto ticket.....

HD

figment · 11-12-2004, 3:37 PM

I put almost $1k into a mini14 stainless ranch rifle. I sold it after I discovered that the design of the gun makes it very barrel-whip prone. I had nothing but stringers out of it and wasted lots of .223 figuring that out. WHAT a POS.

luvtolean · 11-12-2004, 3:38 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

I put almost $1k into a mini14 stainless ranch rifle. I sold it after I discovered that the design of the gun makes it very barrel-whip prone. I had nothing but stringers out of it and wasted lots of .223 figuring that out. WHAT a POS.

This is what I understand about them. If you just want a plinker, fine. But don't waste your time building it up. Just start with a Springfield if you care about shooting real straight.

Baketech · 11-12-2004, 3:44 PM

Mini 14 is a plinker for sure....don't think it was ever intended for much else... why did you want to spend that kind of cash on one, especially when that info was widely available...

figment · 11-12-2004, 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Mini 14 is a plinker for sure....don't think it was ever intended for much else... why did you want to spend that kind of cash on one, especially when that info was widely available...

assumption #1: When do you THINK I purchased this weapon?

rocket · 11-12-2004, 4:02 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

I put almost $1k into a mini14 stainless ranch rifle. I sold it after I discovered that the design of the gun makes it very barrel-whip prone. I had nothing but stringers out of it and wasted lots of .223 figuring that out. WHAT a POS.

True true...better to spend the extra for an AR.

figment · 11-12-2004, 4:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket

True true...better to spend the extra for an AR.

Armalite in .308

Baketech · 11-12-2004, 4:09 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

assumption #1: When do you THINK I purchased this weapon?

Don't really care enough to assume...

I got mine in the early 80's, and it was a known thing then...

figment · 11-12-2004, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Don't really care enough to assume...

I got mine in the early 80's, and it was a known thing then...

well then you didnt assume much. I didnt know...but heck, Texans are full of BS.

Baketech · 11-12-2004, 4:47 PM

Actually, I knew I would get flamed for it when I brought it up.....and it even took two casts to get a bite....

But even with it's faults, I wouldn't call the Mini a POS, that's a misnomer. It's like an EX500....specific purpose and price range. And just like the EX, it helps you learn where you want to go with your collection...

Heavy-Dee · 11-12-2004, 4:58 PM

Interesting. Being based on the Garand I wouldn't have expected those viewpoints. Is it just the mini that is less desirable?

HD

luvtolean · 11-12-2004, 5:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Interesting. Being based on the Garand I wouldn't have expected those viewpoints. Is it just the mini that is less desirable?

HD

The Ruger is an "everyman's" m14. It was designed as a cheap rifle, and shoots as designed. The VAST majority of shooters wouldn't notice the difference anyway.

I've plinked away with them and think they're fun just like Bake. But I don't have any real desire to buy one. I want an SKS or two to plink with....they shoot the cheapest ammo outside a .22lr.

Heavy-Dee · 11-12-2004, 5:16 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

The Ruger is an "everyman's" m14. It was designed as a cheap rifle, and shoots as designed. The VAST majority of shooters wouldn't notice the difference anyway.

I've plinked away with them and think they're fun just like Bake. But I don't have any real desire to buy one. I want an SKS or two to plink with....they shoot the cheapest ammo outside a .22lr.

I've got an SKS and can't hit **** w/ it. So I just have it for historical value. My martial arts instructor has one as well, but he killed the dude that tried to shoot him w/ it. It just sits on the wall.

HD

figment · 11-12-2004, 5:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Actually, I knew I would get flamed for it when I brought it up.....and it even took two casts to get a bite....

But even with it's faults, I wouldn't call the Mini a POS, that's a misnomer. It's like an EX500....specific purpose and price range. And just like the EX, it helps you learn where you want to go with your collection...

If it dont hit where its pointed, its a piece of

zebco that

Baketech · 11-12-2004, 5:47 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

If it dont hit where its pointed, its a piece of

zebco that

A relative statement, but I guess a valid POV if you are trying to portray yourself as an serious enthusiast...me, I'm just a plinker...

Lots of motorcycles don't go exactly where they are pointed either, but they still can be fun to ride, and I wouldn't call them POS's....

To each his own...

figment · 11-12-2004, 5:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

... if you are trying to portray yourself as an serious enthusiast...me, I'm just a plinker...

To each his own...

eh, I'm "portraying" the rifle.

The .223 is a potential 800yd round. I can consistently hit paper plates @100yds using cheap ammo and a 4x scope on a Colt AR15. With remington ammo and a 3x9 Leopold on the mini14, I was walking up 4x8 plywood sheets after 2 or three rounds. That just disgusts me

Baketech · 11-12-2004, 6:04 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

eh, I'm "portraying" the rifle.

The .223 is a potential 800yd round. I can consistently hit paper plates @100yds using cheap ammo and a 4x scope on a Colt AR15. With remington ammo and a 3x9 Leopold on the mini14, I was walking up 4x8 plywood sheets after 2 or three rounds. That just disgusts me

See this is what I'm talking about....why hang glass on a Mini to begin with....it's like putting Marchesini's on a Katana....

Northy · 11-12-2004, 8:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

Wow, you take good pictures.

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Originally Posted by Figment

yeah, please limit snagged pics here

I don't know what you guys are talking about?

sheepofblue · 11-12-2004, 10:51 PM

A couple from the sheep collection

maxib · 11-13-2004, 12:18 AM

Nice!

That's a big sheepskin, or those are tiny guns...!

sheepofblue · 11-13-2004, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by maxib

Nice!

That's a big sheepskin, or those are tiny guns...!

Double skin from Steamboat CO (in a color that will avoid AL clay stain) But the one is a fairly short 30/30 Canadian Centenial

ConqSoft · 11-29-2004, 11:32 PM

Finally took pics of my one and only...

Heavy-Dee · 11-30-2004, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I've got an SKS and can't hit **** w/ it. So I just have it for historical value. My martial arts instructor has one as well, but he killed the dude that tried to shoot him w/ it. It just sits on the wall.

HD

I should add that this was in Vietnam. Sorry I forgot that originally.

HD

roadrunner954 · 11-30-2004, 10:18 AM

<<threadjack>>

"This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine"

"This is my rifle this is my gun this is for fighting and this is for fun"

...as you were

luvtolean · 11-30-2004, 1:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

See this is what I'm talking about....why hang glass on a Mini to begin with....it's like putting Marchesini's on a Katana....

These are some pretty nice Mini's

A pretty cool option for those of us still living in occupied CA.

Heavy-Dee · 12-19-2004, 9:54 PM

Okay, I finally snapped some pics of my humble collection. Let's just say that I have a dad that liked to buy me guns while I was growing up.

Springfield 1911

The like is self explanitary.

Mossberg Model 500 12 gauge.
A really old Stevens 12 gauge side by side
Remington .243
Marlin .22 bolt action
.50 cal muzzle loader that I built from a kit in Jr. High.
Chinese made SKS

Baketech · 12-20-2004, 7:59 AM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

These are some pretty nice Mini's

A pretty cool option for those of us still living in occupied CA.

That's nice page they have on barrels....

NinerPilot · 12-26-2004, 7:33 PM

Finally snapped a couple of my current pistols...