Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The American Rifleman Magazine arrived today. It is full of them. I know that I am an old fogey but some of them are outrageous in my NSHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The American Rifleman Magazine arrived today. It is full of them. I know that I am an old fogey but some of them are outrageous in my NSHO. Badger, I completely agree. I was looking at all those black guns in the A. R. Magazine and thought, "I don't want no ugly gun!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The concept of beauty changes with succeeding generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The concept of beauty changes with succeeding generations. Well Bob, Badger and I belong to the "beautiful generation." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Boy, this generation has some changes in mind. Glad I am past that stage. There is one picture of a m14 with an adjustable target stock that makes my no button go crazy. And then there are several with add on features to beat the band. Why would I want to buy a rifle and then change everything around? Goes against my THIRRRRRRRIFTY side. If the manufacture can't offer me a desirable firearm, he can go to the rear of the class as far as I am concerned. I am not going to cover his mistakes with my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm glad someone is finally making some accessories to dress up the ole plain jane M1 Garand. Have any of y'all tried out the EBR version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Blasphemer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 MY EYES, MY EYES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 You ain't seen nuthin till you seen a tactical mosin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Mike 20653 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Is there anything prettier than an original Winchester 73, in very good .. patina .. condition? Especially the saddle ring carbine. No exotic caliber ... just the common sizes. Or a Sharps buffalo gun with a long barrel .... or any length Springfield trapdoor in 45-70. Don't wake me up now ............ Did I forget a 50 caliber Kentucky rifle? Oh, my gosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Or , Or , a Model 70 Featherweight , or a Ruger Number 1 , or a 50s era Mannlicher carbine. The list goes on. And on. Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 And then there's THIS abomination... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_slinger Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I don't mind AR style rifles or AK/SK style rifles. They serve a utilitarian purpose. They may have beauty in function but do not have beauty in form. A graceful flintlock longrifle, there's beauty in wood, iron and brass. GS here's a pretty rifle (even though I did build it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If my wife's disability comes through, I'm thinkin' 'bout gettin' one o' these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Joe, there is a SteamPunk firearm in the latest issue of American Rifleman, that would make your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Geetar Slinger... That is one bee-too-tee-ful charcoal burner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Guitar Slinger - that's a beaut!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Joe, there is a SteamPunk firearm in the latest issue of American Rifleman, that would make your day. Something like the Turnbull AR-10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Someone called them Barbie Doll guns. That image stuck with me. I still cringe when I see a gun with polyurethane finish on the furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Something like the Turnbull AR-10? Even uglier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm glad someone is finally making some accessories to dress up the ole plain jane M1 Garand. Have any of y'all tried out the EBR version? I think I just threw up a little... I like ARs, but for the life of me I will never understand why civilians see the need to deck them out with quad rails, optics, lights, lasers, and whatever else they can think of to put on them. I would love to have an M4 with a red dot, but just give me one with the old A2 style grip. The rails are flat uncomfortable to hold onto, and the slide on grips a pain. Having said that, I love wood and steel best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 I am with you Doc. That disaster would make Maalox a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I think I just threw up a little... I like ARs, but for the life of me I will never understand why civilians see the need to deck them out with quad rails, optics, lights, lasers, and whatever else they can think of to put on them. I would love to have an M4 with a red dot, but just give me one with the old A2 style grip. The rails are flat uncomfortable to hold onto, and the slide on grips a pain. Having said that, I love wood and steel best. I'd like to see an M1 Garand customized with a 16 inch barrel in the EBR configuration. Converted to magazine fed and maybe in .223?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If my wife's disability comes through, I'm thinkin' 'bout gettin' one o' these:Joe, You'll have to move out of Kalifornia first. Bet there are at least 10 things on that rifle that would give Boxer and fienstine nightmares for a year. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Or , Or , a Model 70 Featherweight , or a Ruger Number 1 , or a 50s era Mannlicher carbine. The list goes on. And on. Rex Anything with a full stock with a schnabel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Actually, Sedalia... if it has a "Bullet Button Magazine Release" it'd probably be legal in California. And STILL give both senators heart attacks and gizzard rot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 To achieve a more harmonious outcome, close the Rifleman, get thee to the magazine rack at the grocery and buy thisn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Actually, Sedalia... if it has a "Bullet Button Magazine Release" it'd probably be legal in California. And STILL give both senators heart attacks and gizzard rot! In that case maybe we should seen them each one for Christmas :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 With the sole exception of that beautiful flinter, the rest are living proof that SOMEBODY can FU...............FOUL UP ANYTHING!!! Hard to believe, but some manage to make an AR even uglier. I have some black rifles, but of course I didn't buy 'em for looks. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 I don't have a problem with ugly black rifles. They were intended to be ugly. But to take a classic design and make it into something that was not intended to be, is just, well, criminal. There should be hard time on the chain gang for a lotta years for anyone that does. I hope I am not opinionated about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Joe, there is a SteamPunk firearm in the latest issue of American Rifleman, that would make your day. Weirdest firearm I've ever seen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'm glad someone is finally making some accessories to dress up the ole plain jane M1 Garand. Have any of y'all tried out the EBR version? There is just not enough penance for one who commits such a sin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 To achieve a more harmonious outcome, close the Rifleman, get thee to the magazine rack at the grocery and buy thisn. I got it and was quite excited about the "new" Inland carbine.....................................until I found out what they want for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I don't have a problem with ugly black rifles. They were intended to be ugly. But to take a classic design and make it into something that was not intended to be, is just, well, criminal. There should be hard time on the chain gang for a lotta years for anyone that does. I hope I am not opinionated about this. I'm not sure they were MEANT to be ugly, but it sure worked out that way. I'm sure back in the day folks thought 1911's, '03 Springfields, and Garands were ugly too. On the whole I agree. Guns are alot like fishing lures way I see it. They're designed to catch buyers more than fish! JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Joe, You'll have to move out of Kalifornia first. Bet there are at least 10 things on that rifle that would give Boxer and fienstine nightmares for a year. :D Nope ... that is a CA compliant AR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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