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Posted: 9/9/2021 6:16:55 PM EDT

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I was looking really hard at a Benelli M4, ordered a IWI Tavor TS 12 instead... probably fits the stupid part of OP's question, but I wanted it, cool shotgun.

Posted: 9/9/2021 6:20:23 PM EDT

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I would love to have a PSM in .25ACP—thin/flat & better ergonomics than most .25ACPs.

Posted: 9/9/2021 6:40:44 PM EDT

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A blunderbuss. Because why not own a gun you can shove rocks and razor blades down the bore of.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/on8050__23_jpg-2083699.JPG

Also this
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And if they continue that logic, the first amendment should only apply to printing presses that were around during the same time period...no electronic media, no radio or TV, and no modern printing presses.

Same for religions, welfare, and health care (abortions, etc).

Posted: 9/9/2021 7:13:23 PM EDT

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Piccolo, in a panic, drops his ten-foot pole and flees.

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Well, I do have the phone number of the owner of the Encore pistol in .600 Nitro Express. He said to call if I ever want to shoot it.

Piccolo, in a panic, drops his ten-foot pole and flees.

Yeah, I said no too. He also has a Hawken style 2 bore muzzleloader. 1/2 pounf roundball.

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:07:28 PM EDT

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Got one in .32

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I live in CT and about 15 years ago my New Jersey aunt told me she had a pistol if I wanted it. My departed uncle had taken it off a senile drunk neighbor 30+ years ago.

She went to a local gun shop and they charged her $200 to ship it up to my dealer . Mine was a very ugly , sloppy gun with about 2/3 of the nickel flaked off with busted grips and a cylinder that would only occasionally lock up.
I believe it was .32
I am pretty brave but didn't trust the rickety old thing. Never bothered to tell my sweet old aunt that it was garbage and that she had been taken. Thanked her and told her it was a interesting old gun.
After she passed I got $50 or $75 at some stupid gun buy back and donated the cash to a youth shooting group

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:10:58 PM EDT

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As a child of the 80's I always wanted a calico .22 or 9mm

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:19:58 PM EDT

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4 bore blunderbuss

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:21:43 PM EDT

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I want a reproduction Springfield Trapdoor rifle.

One, I think they're neat and classy. Two, I want to go kill a huge fucking deer with it to make fun of these guys that lease hunting land that think deer hunting is hard. Three, I want to take it out west, kill an elk with it, and further make fun of those guys that spend big money on modern top tier rifles to shoot animals.

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There are quite a few original trapdoors around with reliable shooters going for $400ish last I checked-I have one , think I paid $275 about ten years ago.
Pretty long and heavy to drag on a hunting trip .

I also have a H&R reproduction model 1873 officers model carbine trapdoor . these guns (the H&R repros ) were pretty plain but in the 100 th year (1873-1973) H&R made a pretty classy special model that had better fit and finish , better wood and better rear sight . Not sure what this special model goes for now but they are pretty good shooters . They only are good for standard trapdoor level loads so hunting takes some skill what with the rainbow trajectory and all . 405 gr bullet going 1200 fps is a bit tricky to hit with but they will kill well if you can hit with them .

There are some original trapdoor carbines around but they bring pretty steep price tags

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:27:11 PM EDT

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Chiappa Triple Threat

AR-57 upper

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:32:45 PM EDT

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As a child of the 80's I always wanted a calico .22 or 9mm

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Ive got a Calico rifle I paid like $500 for a couple years back.
Saw a pistol in a pawnshop a couple weeks ago and got super excited until I saw they wanted a grand for it.
I was like ohhhh…. Nevermind.

Posted: 9/9/2021 8:42:03 PM EDT

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I'd really like a FAMAS and a Brit L85. I realize they both have issues, but they're weird bullpups and would be fun to own.

Posted: 9/9/2021 9:40:15 PM EDT

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I've always wanted to build a Parker Hale M85 clone. It won't be perfect by any means but you can get close.

Not sure why, I just have always liked this rifle and think it's one of the best looking bolt action rifles next to the M401.

Think I came across the rifle in a 80's Gun Digest and just wanted one from then on.

McMillian still offers the stock as a blank (flat top/no inlet) so the entire project will be a PITA.

A real one sold a few years back for 10k

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/79/1675/parker-hale-m85-sniper-rifle-with-swarovski-zfm-sniper-scope

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Been there did that, built two in 6.5 Creedmoor. Long story and lots of work starting with $25 receivers. End result are guns that shoot under 0.5 MOA and different than about anything else out there.

Son's 6.5 on the M85 action.

My 6.5 on the M85 action.

@MartinReed

Posted: 9/9/2021 10:39:03 PM EDT

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Double action Scofield type revolver that takes moon clips in 38 Special because speed loading a modern revolver lefthanded is a pita.

Functional broomhandle Mauser replica in 9mm, because I'd want to shoot it and idolized Hans Solo as a kid.

Posted: 9/10/2021 4:50:00 AM EDT

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Been there did that, built two in 6.5 Creedmoor. Long story and lots of work starting with $25 receivers. End result are guns that shoot under 0.5 MOA and different than about anything else out there.

Son's 6.5 on the M85 action.

https://i.ibb.co/k3KB6Sn/Rifle.jpg

My 6.5 on the M85 action.
https://i.ibb.co/M9MQSkL/M85-PH.jpg

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I've always wanted to build a Parker Hale M85 clone. It won't be perfect by any means but you can get close.

Not sure why, I just have always liked this rifle and think it's one of the best looking bolt action rifles next to the M401.

Think I came across the rifle in a 80's Gun Digest and just wanted one from then on.

McMillian still offers the stock as a blank (flat top/no inlet) so the entire project will be a PITA.

A real one sold a few years back for 10k

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/79/1675/parker-hale-m85-sniper-rifle-with-swarovski-zfm-sniper-scope

Been there did that, built two in 6.5 Creedmoor. Long story and lots of work starting with $25 receivers. End result are guns that shoot under 0.5 MOA and different than about anything else out there.

Son's 6.5 on the M85 action.

https://i.ibb.co/k3KB6Sn/Rifle.jpg

My 6.5 on the M85 action.
https://i.ibb.co/M9MQSkL/M85-PH.jpg

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@acpchuck

Your post just put the stupidest childish grin on my face.

I'll send you some PM's tomorrow. Debating building one of these or a Gary Gordon CAR clone.

Posted: 9/10/2021 3:57:50 PM EDT

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Scratched the stupid gun itch a little bit today.
Altors in 380 and 9mm and a Tec9.
Gangsta!

Posted: 9/10/2021 4:09:30 PM EDT

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Franchi SPAS12 cause clever girls and raptors
Even though I have owned in before

Fn ps90 cause large round count…

Posted: 9/10/2021 10:05:55 PM EDT

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Franchi SPAS12 cause clever girls and raptors
Even though I have owned in before

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Also, as Sol points out, it's a fuckin' anti-aircraft gun. So there's that.

Posted: 9/10/2021 10:13:02 PM EDT

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Double action Scofield type revolver that takes moon clips in 38 Special because speed loading a modern revolver lefthanded is a pita.

Functional broomhandle Mauser replica in 9mm, because I'd want to shoot it and idolized Hans Solo as a kid.

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You idolized him and can't spell Han Solo?

Posted: 9/10/2021 10:21:47 PM EDT

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Don't think it's stupid, but the Aussies had a short handy Enfield rebarreled in 7.62x39 and modded to take AK mags. The AIA M10

Posted: 9/14/2021 8:09:49 PM EDT

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Don't think it's stupid, but the Aussies had a short handy Enfield rebarreled in 7.62x39 and modded to take AK mags. The AIA M10

https://modernfirearms.net/userfiles/_thumbs/Images/civil/civ024/aia_m10a2.jpg

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I actually had one of those, bought it at Gander Mountain before they folded! I can say, without exaggeration, it is by far the crappiest gun I ever had. It was supposed to take AK mags, nope, not a single one I owned fit. It shot 7.62x39 out of a bolt gun, at least it was kinda accurite? Nope, prone with sandbags I had a hard time keeping them all on a paper plate at 50 yards. The finish was what I would expect if you told a highschool chemistry class what parkerizing was and turned them loose to make up their own formula. and the worst part was every single bit of metal on the while @#$%% gun was sharp or had a burr. That gun made me bleed more than my AK. My plan was a cheap mag fed centerfire rifle to shoot appleseeds with...but the accuracy was pathetic.