firearms

[kirk13]

Given that this is on the grounds where I shoot every week I really should give it a go.


http://tankdrivingscotland.com/

OK, so it's an M113 that you get to drive rather than an actual tank, but it still looks like fun.

I could be wrong G,but I think that's a British FV432

[Gryffin]

That's the only armored vehicle I've driven. Have crawled around inside M48 and M60 Patton tanks. Suspect I couldn't get through the hatch nowadays.  Toured the USS Bowfin (submarine) out at Pearl Harbor some years back. Between a small hatch and an awkwardly placed piece of equipment I almost became a permanent part of the exhibit. Didn't do my back or leg any good.

Great post. Tanks for the memories! 

[Chako]

Thanks Humppa. You are correct, the revolver hardly recoils in the hand. Mine is a .357 magnum.

Yes, I started out with a 9mm S&W M&P. I am not that much of a fan of the light plastic guns.

[Gareth]

Given that this is on the grounds where I shoot every week I really should give it a go.


http://tankdrivingscotland.com/

OK, so it's an M113 that you get to drive rather than an actual tank, but it still looks like fun.

I could be wrong G,but I think that's a British FV432

Most likely you are right.

[HarleyXJGuy]

That's the only armored vehicle I've driven. Have crawled around inside M48 and M60 Patton tanks. Suspect I couldn't get through the hatch nowadays.  Toured the USS Bowfin (submarine) out at Pearl Harbor some years back. Between a small hatch and an awkwardly placed piece of equipment I almost became a permanent part of the exhibit. Didn't do my back or leg any good.

Great post. Tanks for the memories! 

Sigh.

[ColoSwiss]

FV432 vs M113

Looks like the one above is a FV432.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Followed me home.

[jerseydevil]

Followed me home.

Nice! .22 Magnum?  I have the same problem with Lee-Enfields and Mannlicher-Carcanos appearing in my gun cabinet out of thin air.....

[captain spaulding]

Followed me home.

Sweet! I have the .22lr. Looks identical. I have 3 or 4 different grips and a pocket holster. 

[Gryffin]

Followed me home.

Wait, we went from 57mm artillery and tanks to this??? Helluva downsizing.  :rofl

[jerseydevil]

Ah, but that's a .22 loaded with APFSDS rounds in the picture.....

[captain spaulding]

Ah, but that's a .22 loaded with APFSDS rounds in the picture.....

Uhh.... That would be awesome!

[ColoSwiss]

Ah, but that's a .22 loaded with APFSDS rounds in the picture.....

Uhh.... That would be awesome!

Like this.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Followed me home.

Nice! .22 Magnum?  I have the same problem with Lee-Enfields and Mannlicher-Carcanos appearing in my gun cabinet out of thin air.....

Two cylinders, .22 WMR and .22 LR.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Followed me home.

Sweet! I have the .22lr. Looks identical. I have 3 or 4 different grips and a pocket holster. 

Yours is a dedicated .22 LR? Those are a little shorter and was almost what I purchased.

Have my eye on a couple of grips and what by all reports is a beautiful and functional hand crafted leather pocket holster being made for it.

[Gryffin]

Ah, but that's a .22 loaded with APFSDS rounds in the picture.....

Ah! Wish I had one, that would be great for AGHs. (Armored Ground Hogs) 

[HarleyXJGuy]

Followed me home.

Wait, we went from 57mm artillery and tanks to this??? Helluva downsizing.  :rofl

True. In my defense I am not officially retired for a couple more months and live about three miles from more tanks and APC's then you can shake a stick at.

[Gryffin]

True. In my defense I am not officially retired for a couple more months and live about three miles from more tanks and APC's then you can shake a stick at.

I try avoid shaking sticks at tanks, it might make them angry. I don't like them when they're angry.

[captain spaulding]

Followed me home.

Sweet! I have the .22lr. Looks identical. I have 3 or 4 different grips and a pocket holster. 

Yours is a dedicated .22 LR? Those are a little shorter and was almost what I purchased.

Have my eye on a couple of grips and what by all reports is a beautiful and functional hand crafted leather pocket holster being made for it.

Yes it is.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Followed me home.

Sweet! I have the .22lr. Looks identical. I have 3 or 4 different grips and a pocket holster. 

Yours is a dedicated .22 LR? Those are a little shorter and was almost what I purchased.

Have my eye on a couple of grips and what by all reports is a beautiful and functional hand crafted leather pocket holster being made for it.

Yes it is.

Was thinking that if I keep this conversation going how many times could we see this same picture posted?

[David]

Followed me home.

Sweet! I have the .22lr. Looks identical. I have 3 or 4 different grips and a pocket holster. 

Yours is a dedicated .22 LR? Those are a little shorter and was almost what I purchased.

Have my eye on a couple of grips and what by all reports is a beautiful and functional hand crafted leather pocket holster being made for it.

Yes it is.

Was thinking that if I keep this conversation going how many times could we see this same picture posted?

I'll play     

[cbl51]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

[HarleyXJGuy]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

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You had to use your pistol in anger twice? Whatever you are doing it might be a good idea to maybe carry a full sized pistol.

By the way did you see the picture of the NAA Mini I bought?

[Gareth]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

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You had to use your pistol in anger twice? Whatever you are doing it might be a good idea to maybe carry a full sized pistol.

By the way did you see the picture of the NAA Mini I bought?

I've got to say that it's very cool.   I'm just wondering what it'll be when it grows up.

[jerseydevil]

[cbl51]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

(Image removed from quote.)

You had to use your pistol in anger twice? Whatever you are doing it might be a good idea to maybe carry a full sized pistol.

By the way did you see the picture of the NAA Mini I bought?

I've got to say that it's very cool.   I'm just wondering what it'll be when it grows up.

It's hoping to become one of these!

[Okie Shyster]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

I imagine the recoil is something to behold as well.   

[jerseydevil]

Want to see some muzzle flash? Fire a Lee Enfield No. 5 "jungle carbine" at night.  Even during the day the flash is incredible.  At night you get a two foot long flame.  The rifle was issued with a flash hider, to try and protect troops from being dazzled by their own weapon......

[HarleyXJGuy]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

(Image removed from quote.)

You had to use your pistol in anger twice? Whatever you are doing it might be a good idea to maybe carry a full sized pistol.

By the way did you see the picture of the NAA Mini I bought?

I've got to say that it's very cool.   I'm just wondering what it'll be when it grows up.

It's hoping to become one of these!
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Very nice Smith, wanna sell?

[cbl51]

I like small firearms as much as I like small compact pocket knives!

I've had a mini revolver most times in my pocket since my first one in 1985. Twice in all those years, it made a difference. The muzzle flash at night is unreal.

(Image removed from quote.)

You had to use your pistol in anger twice? Whatever you are doing it might be a good idea to maybe carry a full sized pistol.

By the way did you see the picture of the NAA Mini I bought?

I've got to say that it's very cool.   I'm just wondering what it'll be when it grows up.

It's hoping to become one of these!
(Image removed from quote.)

Very nice Smith, wanna sell?

No way!!!

That gun has been with me since 1972. It's an old friend that's covered a lot of miles with me.