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Posted: 12/21/2005 10:41:23 AM EDT
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rpd cuz you can run around with it and it's probably easier to convert to full auto! hahahahahahahaha ibtl!
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Posted: 12/21/2005 10:42:25 AM EDT
[#2]
The 1919 of course.
American history! Coolness factor! The only advantage of the RDP is reliability and easier to maintain. How cool would the 1919 look on a pintle mount! |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 10:43:20 AM EDT
[#3]
Surplus .308 is cheap, but 7.62x39 is usually far cheaper (except for the current drought). I'd go for the RPD for more fun-time.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 10:59:21 AM EDT
[#4]
RPD, hands down.
I hate picking up links. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:12:59 AM EDT
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I only run cloth in my 19's Links are for lazy people 
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:15:12 AM EDT
[#6]
1919 if you want the history and the big round.
Otherwise the RPD. Cheap light ammo, the gun itself is lighter, etc. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:23:12 AM EDT
[#7]
RPD for me. Too bad I can't own a drum.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:24:16 AM EDT
[#8]
 Yeah, all you need to do is file the sear 
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:27:05 AM EDT
[#9]
 That's right. You can just get a 1919A4. Just make sure you only link 15 rounds together at a time! 
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:32:58 AM EDT
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if you want something easy to take to the range the rpd.
if you want a peice of history the 1919. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 11:43:36 AM EDT
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I would have to say the RPD for me...since pretty much every 1919 you are going to get (semi anyway) is nothing but maybe a few GI parts and a bunch of Israeli parts mixed up...in .308, I say it dosn't hold much history....
Now build a 1919 with all original (as much as possible) GI parts in .30-06....then I'd go with it.... |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:22:27 PM EDT
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Go with the RPD, in the past few years I have had a 1919 A6 and a TNW MG 34. Both while "cool" were a major pain in the ass! They were heavy, and both had issues with feeding. The MG 34 would sometimes go full auto and would not stop until it jammed. The 1919 broke the sear twice this could have been due to a crappy build.
The RPD on the other hand is light, fairly accurate and a blast to shoot! I had some fail to fire issues early on ( I have an early production gun). Vector fixed it and now I can run a 100rd belt non-stop. 
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:22:59 PM EDT
[#13]
rpd only becouse its cheaper to feed.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:27:48 PM EDT
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In the finest tradition of AR-15.COM, I intend to get both. I ordered a 1919A6 semi from the CDNN special this month ($1189 delivered to my FFL) and plan on picking up an RPD, either ordering it from Vector or paying the local shop that has one for $2099 his extra few dollars for it.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:37:57 PM EDT
[#15]
I thought Vector Arms was Bad Juju
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:38:46 PM EDT
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I've fired both in full auto and by far the rpd wins in coolness factor.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:40:07 PM EDT
[#17]
Why would you say that? I have had noting but positive dealing with them. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 12:59:48 PM EDT
[#18]
Buy American, Browning 1919A4!
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Posted: 12/21/2005 1:01:05 PM EDT
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I love my semi 1919, but I voted RPD.
I wish mine was man portable, and 7.62x39 is a whole lot cheaper to shoot. With a beltfed, even tho it is semi-auto only, it ain't worth getting the gun dirty if you have less than 1000 rounds to shoot. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 1:33:24 PM EDT
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let me guess.... ORF |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 2:16:58 PM EDT
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HA! that is so true. I have two 1919's sitting on tripod one bought, and one home built. I wont get them out if I dont have a couple thou of .308. Just isnt worth the haul. Other than that, they sure are sweet! the RPD sure looks like fun though! What are some other cool belt eaters that wont break the bank? |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 2:37:18 PM EDT
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Well since the 1919A4 is not a rifle it is not regulated by the NFA in regards to length of barrel.
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Posted: 12/21/2005 2:40:40 PM EDT
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 Then what type of gun does the 4473 list when a semiauto 1919 is transfered?Kharn |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 2:51:33 PM EDT
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I voted RPD
though the 1919 is nice its heavy and i wouldnt waste my time lugging it to the range unless someone else was supplying ammo and im noticing a serious lack of pics in this thread |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 3:04:18 PM EDT
[#25]
That's a quandry.
Just like Mossberg Cruiser shotguns, it's not a long gun and you can't sell one to anyone under 21yrs of age. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 3:10:09 PM EDT
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Don't expect firearm reg's to make sense. |
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Posted: 12/21/2005 3:13:27 PM EDT
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I voted for the RPD
lighter and easier to carry, 7.62X39 ammo is cheaper. 
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Posted: 12/21/2005 3:22:12 PM EDT
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For those of us with absolutely no chance of owning class III toys, a 1919 with a crank is about as close as it gets. The RPD does look cool though, and I'm sure it could be bump fired. Oh well, get both.
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