Firearms of note and ridicule

[Ivanhoe]

2 hours ago, Markus Becker said:

I'm pretty sure rifle grenades are not even legal as NFA items. 

"destructive devices"

https://crosshairstexas.com/atf-policies-suppressors-nfa-information/

AIUI, 40mm grenades are a "destructive devices"

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-479

 

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Destructive device.

(a) Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas

(1) bomb,

(2) grenade,

(3) rocket having a propellent charge of more than 4 ounces,

(4) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce,

(5) mine, or

(6) similar device;

 

 

 

 

[17thfabn]

4 hours ago, Ssnake said:

I mean, AIUI, Nevada allows private ownership of non-demilitarized tanks. A 40mm grenade launcher on a semi-auto seems tame in comparison, though concealment is somewhat easier.

I've heard of people launching golf balls with a SKS rifle grenade launcher.

[Ssnake]

Turn it around for putting. Might not be ideal for intermediate ranges, though.

[Stuart Galbraith]

10 hours ago, Ivanhoe said:

"destructive devices"

https://crosshairstexas.com/atf-policies-suppressors-nfa-information/

AIUI, 40mm grenades are a "destructive devices"

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-479

 

 

 

 

Im delighted Nevada, quite rightly, must be classing tanks as recreational vehicles.

 

How does the las vegas tank museum get around this, as some of their vehicles seem to have functioning main armament?

 

Edited September 4, 2024 by Stuart Galbraith

[Tim Sielbeck]

Main armament, larger than .50 in, is classified as a destructive device and needs a federal license to own.  There was an auction near me a month or two ago that had three or four "NFA" items that were on tracks including a 105mm Centurion and an M3A1 Stuart.

[Ssnake]

But: It's possible.

[Tim Sielbeck]

Yes, it is.  The only thing keeping me from buying one is lack of funds.

[rmgill]

On 9/3/2024 at 2:03 PM, Markus Becker said:

I'm pretty sure rifle grenades are not even legal as NFA items. 

They are if you pay for a Destructive Device tax. Each one is $200. 

https://nationalfirearmsact.com/nfa-regulated-items/destructive-device-dd/

[rmgill]

On 9/3/2024 at 7:38 PM, 17thfabn said:

I've heard of people launching golf balls with a SKS rifle grenade launcher.

Something not a grenade, that makes smoke or is inert isn't a DD. 

Firing tennis balls out of an SMLE with the cup launcher for Mills bombs is entirely legal. Obviously you use blanks. 

 

That's me on the left in the black beret. 
 

[Stuart Galbraith]

This is a good thread, I'd recommend reading it in full if you like flintlocks.

 

[Markus Becker]

An M14 with a stripper clip guide? Oh my...

 

Edited September 19, 2024 by Markus Becker

[Markus Becker]

 

 

Taking bets for No.3 

[17thfabn]

3 hours ago, Markus Becker said:

 

Taking bets for No.3 

If smart a Remington 700 in .243 with a decent scope and some shooting practice.

Hopefully the next shooter will be a dumb a-$$ also.

[shep854]

On 9/19/2024 at 1:33 PM, Markus Becker said:

An M14 with a stripper clip guide? Oh my...

 

Standard on GI rifles.  The M14 I was issued in '75 had one, as does my M1A.

When the M14 was developed, reloading magazines through the receiver with stripper clips (a la Lee Enfields) was considered the preferred reloading method, with each soldier issued two mags.  Actually changing magazines was considered an emergency measure.  Obviously, that didn't last long.

[Markus Becker]

Brandon Herrera gives you shitty rifle two out of two attempts. 

 

[alejandro_]

Kalashnikov plans to launch serial production of the AM-17 assault rifle
It is intended to replace the AKS74U, which was adopted into service in 1979.

MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. The AM-17 compact assault rifle has been improved based on the results of its use in the special operation zone; its serial production is planned to begin in 2025. This was reported by the press service of the Kalashnikov concern.

"JSC Concern Kalashnikov plans to begin in 2025 the development of serial production of the 5.45-mm AM-17 compact assault rifle, improved based on the results of combat testing in the SVO zone. The AM-17 was designed in the design and technology center of the concern taking into account the requirements for modern automatic small arms. The AM-17 assault rifle should replace the AKS74U assault rifle adopted into service in 1979," the concern reported. 

https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/22067587

In the last few years Russian companies have developed quite a few machine guns for pilots/crews to replace AKS-74U. Check for PP-2000, PP-2011 Kedr-Para, and PPK-20 in 9mm caliber. Perhaps other readers can comment.

[X-Files]

 

Fistful of Derp

[shep854]

2 hours ago, X-Files said:

 

Fistful of Derp

Cursed

[Ivanhoe]

How The West Wasn't Won

[rmgill]

NO-No-no. 

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. 

Lee van Cleef had one of those stocked Dragoon pistols. 

[Markus Becker]

Tacti-cool yes, but not period correct. 

[Ivanhoe]

Why waste time and money on a DMR, when you can just pick up a Marlin 336 at a pawn shop?

 

 

[17thfabn]

6 hours ago, Ivanhoe said:

Why waste time and money on a DMR, when you can just pick up a Marlin 336 at a pawn shop?

I'm not a big pawn shop shopper. The times I have stopped in pawn shops just to look around it seems that prices are very high on not just guns but every thing. 

[Markus Becker]

Around the 4 minute mark we get vital information on strippers. How to use them and wear them in. OFC not in the way you are thinking about right now. 

 

[shep854]

Max Czech gun nerdery--7.62x39 in a 12" (30.5cm) package

 

Edited October 14, 2024 by shep854