LIONHART Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/unsure.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 If for pure collection and not to shoot Colt TSMG, pick any model. To shoot a M16 just has too much going for it to ignore with all the possible variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Same here. Collection; Colt- any model Shooter; RPD 7.62 x 39 pure fun that kicks like a mule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'd have to go with the AK-47. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif It has some historical cache and it is definitely a shooter which will not let you down. It doesn't need constant maintenance and attention, the way the M-16/AR-15 does (least bit of sand, dirt, dust, etc. and there can be problems). http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter P.S. Does anyone with some experience care to volunteer which make/ model, country of manufacture, and/or distributor to buy the best semi-auto AK's from, as I can only own this variant in New Yorkistan? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/unsure.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Thanks Devlin, for the great information. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif I plan on picking up an Ak-47 (semi) sometime this year. I'll have to visit your forum for more good AK advice. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Best, Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Walter, I own 2 M-16's, and I've never had any of the trouble that you mention. The only jams I've experienced occur if I don't clean them for over 1000 rounds. If I had to pick one, that would be it. If I had to pick one semi-auto, it would be an FAL. I love my WH M1, but I just don't shoot it as much as the M-16's. I usually put 5 or 6 mags through the M-16's for every 30-round mag through the Thompson, plus several others. You can't beat the Thompson for history, though, and I'm definitely a historian... David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland, Headless Thompson Gunner Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Without a doubt the French made St. Etienne 8mm heavy machine gun. (you didnt say SMG) It has that certan 'je ne c'est quoi" that made the French military the envy of the world in both world wars, Indochina and beyond. It was known to the French GI's affectionately as the "Trench Feather Duster" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leid Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I choose a Colt M16A2. Set up for 7.62x39mm with G-tech or Scherer mags and an AK47 muzzle break, you get as much power as can readily be controlled on FA. And with 7.62x39mm, it hits hard even on semi-auto. Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron A Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I have a M16, UZI, Sten, 1919, BAR - a 28 and a 21, but if I would keep the Colt 1921 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I would have to say the M-16 due to the different uppers combinations, but if the survey is only 1 receiver/upper/caliber than I will easily stick with my Thompson, but had to think hard about a belt fed .50 cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Layton Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Only one? OK, M240. How about 5 more? M249, M16A2, M2HB .50, Colt Thompson, 1919A4 Five more? M134, M60, MP5, '28 Thompson, M1/M1A1 Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Walter, Here's my little AK toy. It's only SA, but it works. Hope this new picture thing works..... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/huh.gif http://mikesmachineguns.photosite.com/~photos/tn/574_1024.ts1108340442000.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 OK, I'll be different. M-1 or M-1A1 Thompson. Forget the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 My M16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksnest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 MG-42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crow Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 A Savage 1928 shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakerss74 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I would have to say a MP44 rechambered for 7.62x39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipershot1944 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Bren gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Well, that's easy. A "M134 7.62mm minigun (GAU-2B/A)" You gotta admit, these things rock! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/zamm/minigun.jpg whoopee! Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparnascar Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 It would have to be a M-16A2 if a MG or M1A if semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvester of sorrow Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 If I could only have one, I'd be hard pressed to pass up the Zb 26. Something about the finned barrel and long gas tube makes it the most aesthetically pleasing MG I've ever seen, much more so than the Bren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 M249 SAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dogsfightin Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 My one and only FA is a Thompson. A WWII Savage M1A1. I guess that would be my answer. I love it.....I would give my Left nut for a WWII BAR. But alas, working for wages and with two boys soon to put through college. Reailty stares me in the face....Oh well, at least I have one. 2dogs and his Thompson, OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM76 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 # one Tommy Gun # Two 1919 BAR don't have one ,wish I did See Ya Tino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter63a Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks for sharing that Mike. I like your, "little AK toy." http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif I've seen similar ones here in New Yorkistan. I can only buy the pre-1994 guns (due to The Clinton Ban), or the ugly altered ones that are now being produced (i.e., no pistol grip, no bayonet lug, etc.)! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Regards, Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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