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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - So I bought a 1919A4 on a whim and need a tripod to go with it

Posted: 11/18/2019 2:47:48 AM EDT

I purchased a converted Saginaw 1919A4 on Gunbroker today. Pretty much got it on a whim without any planning or reserach

. Post sample, of course. So it didn't hurt the wallet too bad.

Pics from Gunbroker:

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So I need a tripod and a pintle to go with it. Any decent reproductions out there? Don't need anything fancy but don't want a pile of crap either.

Posted: 11/18/2019 3:06:24 AM EDT

[#1]

There's the M2 tripod, of course; Israeli marked ones will be much less than USGI.
But my fave was the converted German AA tripod, since I didn't have to get prone to use it.

Posted: 11/18/2019 10:53:51 AM EDT

[#2]

Original M2 tripods and pintles are still widely available for not too much. T&Es are a little tougher to come by. As the poster above me stated tons of them were imported from Israel a few years back. All are prior USGI and most have the sand holes in the feet.

Posted: 11/18/2019 11:51:25 AM EDT

[#3]

Apex had some recently. I'm actually waiting on one of these

It uses an existing m2 or m122, pintle, and t&e. Raises the gun up some and holds cans for ammo, brass, and links / belts.

I'd reccomend getting a link or belt loader

Posted: 11/18/2019 12:26:11 PM EDT

[#4]

tripod/ ammo cans/hauling/setup gets real tired, real quick.

bi pod and a6 stock

Posted: 11/18/2019 12:53:57 PM EDT

[#5]

+1 on the AA with adapter. Easy setup and versatile

Posted: 11/18/2019 4:07:14 PM EDT

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tripod/ ammo cans/hauling/setup gets real tired, real quick.

bi pod and a6 stock

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luckily i can shoot it in my front yard

Posted: 11/18/2019 4:48:12 PM EDT

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tripod/ ammo cans/hauling/setup gets real tired, real quick.

bi pod and a6 stock

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Correct answer is what I've been working on.

Still working to attach the m31c and get a proper 30/50 cradle

Posted: 11/18/2019 5:24:11 PM EDT

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Correct answer is what I've been working on.
https://i.imgur.com/PXK0N2V.jpg

Still working to attach the m31c and get a proper 30/50 cradle

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I've been searching for a 30/50 cradle or a even an M1917 cradle for my jeep.

Posted: 11/19/2019 1:30:33 AM EDT

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Apex had some recently. I'm actually waiting on one of these
https://i.imgur.com/DXrxXR2.jpg

It uses an existing m2 or m122, pintle, and t&e. Raises the gun up some and holds cans for ammo, brass, and links / belts.

I'd reccomend getting a link or belt loader

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I found some old gunbroker auctions for those. Do you have his contact info?

Posted: 11/23/2019 6:46:58 PM EDT

[#10]

I have a custom mount that goes on an AA tripod available. It holds the 3 ammo cans. I don;t need it anymore. I upgraded to something heavier duty.

Posted: 11/23/2019 10:23:46 PM EDT

[#11]

How much?

Posted: 11/24/2019 3:44:12 PM EDT

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I can let it go for $400 shipped. It is big. I think I paid $700.

it is the older generation of this and is the complete setup for an AA tripod. Not for a M2 tripod.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/846087056

Posted: 11/28/2019 10:49:39 AM EDT

[#13]

I've got a German MG34 AA tripod I like. It has a dual can mount and T&E mechanism.

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Posted: 11/30/2019 9:42:15 AM EDT

[#14]

I've used a MG42 AA tripod before but you get lots of recoil and 'movement' everywhere. I wanted something steady and large enough I could sit behind mine. I have a BREN tripod and it works great.

Posted: 12/10/2019 5:53:56 PM EDT

[#15]

SARCO has a chinese knock off of the 1919a4 tripod complete with T&E for $350.00. I picked one up at KCR and it seems to be fine

Posted: 1/2/2020 2:13:11 PM EDT

[#16]

The other option is the Bren tripod they are now tougher to find and expensive

Posted: 1/2/2020 2:53:55 PM EDT

[#17]

M-122's are usually cheaper than M-2's

It'll also bolt up to one of the Colt M-35 1917-ish tripods that came out of Argentina...they are nice

Posted: 3/25/2020 10:19:46 PM EDT

[#18]

Whim or not, what should one look for/check for when considering a 1919?

Posted: 3/26/2020 2:01:29 AM EDT

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I'm looking for an M122, if anyone happens to notice a good deal while searching for an M2 tripod.

Posted: 3/27/2020 4:18:19 PM EDT

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SARCO has a chinese knock off of the 1919a4 tripod complete with T&E for $350.00. I picked one up at KCR and it seems to be fine

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These have a pretty good reputation. I have a Bren tripod with a homemade adapter but these tripods are not cheap anymore

Posted: 3/31/2020 10:08:35 AM EDT

[#21]

Dad bought a Chinese one for his 1919 and it’s loose as a goose... not sure where it came from.

For the money you’re probably best off with an Israeli one. I have an Israeli one I got years ago and it’s rock solid with a snug pintle / T&E fit.

Posted: 4/1/2020 5:10:46 PM EDT

[#22]

Also look for the old FN30 tripods.

Its a heavy son of a gun, but it is rock solid and has a great T&E system

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