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2018-11-04 Science & Technology

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Posted by Besoeker 2018-11-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 MP-5 clones. I've shot MP-5A4 and MP-K, but they just seem a little too mechanically complex these days. Especially for semi-auto clones. I'd rather have something more simple and easier to maintain. I'd love to have an MPX, but they are not cheap either, but better than MP-5's I think. Now if you offered me a free MP-5SD, I'd take it:p

Posted by Silentbrick 2018-11-04 03:22|| 2018-11-04 03:22|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm with you SB. Besides, pistol cartridges have to start with a 4.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-11-04 03:27|| 2018-11-04 03:27|| Front Page Top

#3 My EDC is a 9mm though, it's just easier than lugging a .45 around, especially as mine is a H&K USP .45. Full size. You can hide it under a parka. But lately, I have this overpowering urge to get an M-1 carbine. I'm not sure why...of course, I'd also love a AK-9.

Posted by Silentbrick 2018-11-04 04:05|| 2018-11-04 04:05|| Front Page Top

#4 overpowering urge to get an M-1 carbine

squirrel hunting season?

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-11-04 06:22|| 2018-11-04 06:22|| Front Page Top

#5 M3A1 was the best I had used. Very heavy though, mainly heavy mags. Reliable, and abundant ammo (.45 ACP). Incendiary tracer was preferred. I'd tried many others, liked this one the best.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2018-11-04 06:46|| 2018-11-04 06:46|| Front Page Top

#6 M-1 Carbines...I've always wanted one, they are light and handy rifles, their cartridge is only anemic compared to a Garand or other battle rifle, but low recoil and more importantly I think it's made of wood which my wife prefers to my plasticy black rifles of DOOM (AR-10-Cause I only want to shoot 2-3 rounds, not half a mag:p Mine is a 16" carbine version, short but stout:D ) I'm very tempted by some of the newly built ones as I just want the rifle, not the history, got a garand for that:p

I'd love a subgun but that's not in the cards. Too expensive, too much legal hassle.

Of the three submachineguns I've shot, I liked the MP-5K the best. The A4 was heavier and the slower rate of fire was kind of annoying. The K was quite handy and fun. The 9mm Colt AR sucked. It was not fun to shoot. And reloading the mags was torture.

Posted by Silentbrick 2018-11-04 07:54|| 2018-11-04 07:54|| Front Page Top

#7 My fav sub (yes 9mm) was the Swedish-K, Karl Gustav m/45. Have not shot one in decades, but I think I could still write my name on a wall with it at 25m.

Short video.

Note the muzzle control, relatively slow rate of fire (600 rpm).

Posted by Besoeker 2018-11-04 07:58|| 2018-11-04 07:58|| Front Page Top

#8 Saw these at Shot Show. Did not think that the build quality was on a par with the H&K original.

Posted by Iblis 2018-11-04 09:09|| 2018-11-04 09:09|| Front Page Top

#9 Thanks lblis, I was wondering if anyone had first hand knowledge.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-11-04 12:34|| 2018-11-04 12:34|| Front Page Top

#10 For those liking the M1 carbine but looking for something a little bit different, go check out the Inland Advisor.
https://www.inland-mfg.com/Inland-Handguns/M1-Advisor.html

Posted by M. Murcek 2018-11-04 14:21|| 2018-11-04 14:21|| Front Page Top

#11 I might be a bit of a wuss, but the Carl Gustav seems a bit weighty for everyday carry.

Posted by SteveS 2018-11-04 14:23|| 2018-11-04 14:23|| Front Page Top

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