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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Uncommon Assault Weapons (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 9/26/2014 10:55:26 AM EDT
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Ok, not exactly "Assault Weapons" as the media calls them but semi auto versions.
I can't stop looking for them for sale but I don't know all the different kinds. Daewoo, Galil, AR-180, Leader Dynamics. Just to name a few. What uncommon rifles and carbines do you lust for or own. Please post pics if you got them. |
I actually have an "Assault Rifle" 
Stamped right on it: BUSHMASTER ASSAULT RIFLE BUSHMASTER FIREARMS PORTLAND, MAINE USA 5.56 MM 
and a Bushmaster Rifle BUSHMASTER RIFLE GWINN FIREARMS BANGOR, MAINE USA 5.56MM 
got a family of daewoo's too. great rifles. a few others i can think off off the top of my head that are somewhat retro steyr aug, AR-180, uzi, hk93, fal, cetme, aks... |
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Don't ever buy a Leader. Complete POS. There was good reason why few were imported and sold, once word got out there was no demand.....buy a Daewoo instead. Not that common either, but they do work. Pass on the wire sliding stock model, get the solid side folder stock variation. If you want to live large, SBR it, back in the day someone did a write-up on one where they shortened the gas system as well, pretty solid looking little piece of work, very compact. Of course these days you'd need a shorty can and a mount of some type to get rail on it for your EoTech/Aimpoint/whatever.
EDIT TO ADD: Well, I Google'd around and it turn out there is someone who can do all this work for you. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=441542278 |
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Here's my contribution... my AR70 "home build". It's a great rifle; I'm surprised it never really caught on. John Thomas http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/jntmjt1/AR70/P1410300_zps1666896b.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/jntmjt1/AR70/P1410301_zpsc791b6ad.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/jntmjt1/AR70/P1410303_zpsa9678961.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/jntmjt1/AR70/P1410307_zps34357906.jpg I love it! |
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My favorite Assault Weapon........thats easy. Mine is also WW2 Vintage as well
It would undoubtedly be the Sturmgewehr 44 or "STG44". Also known as the MP44 as well But its a complete unicorn for me...........I am sure I will never have a chance to own a real one. 
But I do have one of the .22 versions! Obviously not mine.......but what a beauty! 
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My favorite Assault Weapon........thats easy. Mine is also WW2 Vintage as well It would undoubtedly be the Sturmgewehr 44 or "STG44". Also known as the MP44 as well But its a complete unicorn for me...........I am sure I will never have a chance to own a real one.
But I do have one of the .22 versions! Obviously not mine.......but what a beauty! <a href="http://s961.photobucket.com/user/RaccoonRough/media/StG44_zps376ec1ce.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae93/RaccoonRough/StG44_zps376ec1ce.jpg</a> This is one that has been on my "to get" list for some time now. I have a "top ten" list that has two left on the list to get. The STG44 and the Steyr AUG. I wanted to get one of the new semi-auto STG44s when they were imports a few years ago, but could not shell out that kind of money ($3K) at the time. One day though. There are not too many "assault rifles" that I have a want or need for other than those listed. An AR-180 would be nice. I alreday have my semi-auto FALs, AK, ARs, and TAVOR. I would like to get a semi-auto M1918 BAR. |
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That's exactly the info I was looking for. Now I have to do more research and find out what some of these guns are.
I've heard about the Bushmaster but used to think they were ugly, funny, now I think they are cool. AR-70? Never heard of one before. I'm really into the stamped steel guns. I was actually looking at a MPAR 556 since the Leader Dynamics were few and far between. Maybe I should rethink that. |
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http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w424/cfaulkner0006/IMAG0721.jpg My FNC. Only 6,000 in the country, and still somehow made Maryland's banned list by name.  is that the guy al pacino used in heat 
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My favorite Assault Weapon........thats easy. Mine is also WW2 Vintage as well It would undoubtedly be the Sturmgewehr 44 or "STG44". Also known as the MP44 as well But its a complete unicorn for me...........I am sure I will never have a chance to own a real one.
But I do have one of the .22 versions! Obviously not mine.......but what a beauty! <a href="http://s961.photobucket.com/user/RaccoonRough/media/StG44_zps376ec1ce.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae93/RaccoonRough/StG44_zps376ec1ce.jpg</a> This! I LOVE the STG44. I held a dewatted one (chamber welded) back when I was 16. It is the quintessential assault rifle (Hitler did name it the "Sturm Gewher" which means storm rifle, as i storm a position, so "assault." I would give my left nut to have a semi-auto version. Second place is an Armalite Ar180. I have owned two: One in 1985 which I sold in 1988, and one I bought during the year I lived in Mississippi (2010 to 2011. When we moved back to Kalifornistan, I had to sell it. It is a large FELONY to own one in CA, if you did not own and register it by 1990. |
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My favorite Assault Weapon........thats easy. Mine is also WW2 Vintage as well It would undoubtedly be the Sturmgewehr 44 or "STG44". Also known as the MP44 as well But its a complete unicorn for me...........I am sure I will never have a chance to own a real one.
But I do have one of the .22 versions! Obviously not mine.......but what a beauty! <a href="http://s961.photobucket.com/user/RaccoonRough/media/StG44_zps376ec1ce.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae93/RaccoonRough/StG44_zps376ec1ce.jpg</a> They ought to make them in x39. God I want that |
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http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w424/cfaulkner0006/IMAG0721.jpg My FNC. Only 6,000 in the country, and still somehow made Maryland's banned list by name. I came real close to buying a select fire fnc, but the all mighty m16 was calling me lol. |
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<a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/user/sergio762/media/16535254_zps3jw7sjpf.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx96/sergio762/16535254_zps3jw7sjpf.jpeg</a>Cetme L model would be nice . You don't see those puppies often... Unless you're someone like, oh I dunno; Larry Vickers? |
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Supposedly there is a bunch of those in storage by Century.
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<a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/user/sergio762/media/16535254_zps3jw7sjpf.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx96/sergio762/16535254_zps3jw7sjpf.jpeg</a>Cetme L model would be nice . |
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Am I the only one that lusts for an M134/xm196/Gau-2A/GAU-17A? Actually, I don't............but I do remember a transferrable that was available way back in about 1995 for, I think 50K. I wonder what it would be worth now?
This one I have will have to do....although I can't afford to feed it. 
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Am I the only one that lusts for an M134/xm196/Gau-2A/GAU-17A? Actually, I don't............but I do remember a transferrable that was available way back in about 1995 for, I think 50K. I wonder what it would be worth now? This one I have will have to do....although I can't afford to feed it. http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/T00lmanii/HK53_zps79e91f14.jpg Is that a select fire? |
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/M3-SMG.jpg http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/m3_grease_gun.jpg And that's all I need.  I like the way you think son.  I sure would like one of the new Valkrie Arms M3 pistols...so y'all remember to buy lotsa copies of my book now heah?
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I like the way you think son. I sure would like one of the new Valkrie Arms M3 pistols...so y'all remember to buy lotsa copies of my book now heah? Quoted:
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/M3-SMG.jpg http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/m3_grease_gun.jpg And that's all I need. I like the way you think son. I sure would like one of the new Valkrie Arms M3 pistols...so y'all remember to buy lotsa copies of my book now heah? We CAN'T! Until you publish it!
Valkyries are available! M3A1 pistols and carbines. |
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Am I the only one that lusts for an M134/xm196/Gau-2A/GAU-17A? Actually, I don't............but I do remember a transferrable that was available way back in about 1995 for, I think 50K. I wonder what it would be worth now? Short GAU-2A video Guy I knew was in the 11th Armored Cav when George Patton's son had it. They installed some Mini-guns in M113 tracks, went out looking for trouble, and found it. I asked him, how'd that work out? He said it was fine for a few minutes, until they ran out of ammo. The armor version of finding yourself out of airspeed, altitude and ideas, essentially. He said they all looked at each other like, what do we do now? And right away somebody said, let's get the hell out of here. So they did. True story, supposedly. |
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Am I the only one that lusts for an M134/xm196/Gau-2A/GAU-17A? Actually, I don't............but I do remember a transferrable that was available way back in about 1995 for, I think 50K. I wonder what it would be worth now? This one I have will have to do....although I can't afford to feed it. http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/T00lmanii/HK53_zps79e91f14.jpg Is that a select fire? HKILLER, it is. More fun than a barrel of monkeys, especially at night. She's a fireballer. This thread is about assault rifles isn't it?
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Some many sweet rifles on my all time want list on here...but as much trouble as mine gave me i still pine after one of these:
Although i think this is an airsoft one to be honest and I posted a pic of the A1 on purpose although in hindsight i'd probably like an A2. Oh and while i'm at it i will take one of these thank you : 
Also for some reason i love those Gwinns. I really hope to own them one day :( was talking to someone last year about buying their then the SO went into the hospital and the rest is history oh well. |
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HKILLER, it is. More fun than a barrel of monkeys, especially at night. She's a fireballer. This thread is about assault rifles isn't it? Quoted:
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Am I the only one that lusts for an M134/xm196/Gau-2A/GAU-17A? Actually, I don't............but I do remember a transferrable that was available way back in about 1995 for, I think 50K. I wonder what it would be worth now? This one I have will have to do....although I can't afford to feed it. http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/T00lmanii/HK53_zps79e91f14.jpg Is that a select fire? HKILLER, it is. More fun than a barrel of monkeys, especially at night. She's a fireballer. This thread is about assault rifles isn't it? Is that basically a shortened H&K 33? 
OFF TOPIC QUESTION: Do you think it would be possible to mod a H&K forty rounder to fit an AR magwell, to resemble the infamous ARVN AR/AK mag^^^? How do the dimensions compare with one another, if you wouldn't mind measuring? Thank you. |
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/M3-SMG.jpg http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/m3_grease_gun.jpg And that's all I need. I like the way you think son. I sure would like one of the new Valkrie Arms M3 pistols...so y'all remember to buy lotsa copies of my book now heah? We CAN'T! Until you publish it!
Valkyries are available! M3A1 pistols and carbines. I am inputting the final line edits as we speak. Then it just needs formatting, which Olgunner has promised me is not an issue, and the aforementioned ISBNs and it will be OUT. Watch for a post from me in GD and Outdoors (fiction) sometime in the next two weeks. Oh, and 44Echo10 - a regular AK 7.62x39 mag will work, but I have no doubt a 5.56 HK mag would work even better. THis is a long-term project of mine - to TIG together some experimental mags like that. It's damn hard without a TIG however.  Still, it's a goal...
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I am inputting the final line edits as we speak. Then it just needs formatting, which Olgunner has promised me is not an issue, and the aforementioned ISBNs and it will be OUT. Watch for a post from me in GD and Outdoors (fiction) sometime in the next two weeks. Oh, and 44Echo10 - a regular AK 7.62x39 mag will work, but I have no doubt a 5.56 HK mag would work even better. THis is a long-term project of mine - to TIG together some experimental mags like that. It's damn hard without a TIG however. Still, it's a goal...
I hear you, Morgan. I think M1Sniper made one, but don't remember how his mag came out. As for the book, looking forward to picking up a copy, though I usually don't read fiction, gotta support a retro bro in arms.
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I actually had a convo with a British grunt, he hated the A1. He said there was alot of gas system issues with it that were fixed with the A2. Food for thought if you pick one up! Quoted:
Some many sweet rifles on my all time want list on here...but as much trouble as mine gave me i still pine after one of these: http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/Replica_L85A1.jpg Although i think this is an airsoft one to be honest and I posted a pic of the A1 on purpose although in hindsight i'd probably like an A2. Oh and while i'm at it i will take one of these thank you : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Enfield_bullpup_prototype.jpg Also for some reason i love those Gwinns. I really hope to own them one day :( was talking to someone last year about buying their then the SO went into the hospital and the rest is history oh well. |
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I have no first hand knowlege of the L85A1 other than what I have heard from former British Soldiers and Ex Military chaps, but I heard the A1 was such a huge POS it would literally fall apart during routine work/drills and even when breaking them down to clean, it was a huge nightmare and often time something on the system broke. Again, I have NO experiance with these weapons and what I've heard is mostly hear say but a few of the sources were extremely credible.
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I actually had a convo with a British grunt, he hated the A1. He said there was alot of gas system issues with it that were fixed with the A2. Food for thought if you pick one up! Quoted:
I actually had a convo with a British grunt, he hated the A1. He said there was alot of gas system issues with it that were fixed with the A2. Food for thought if you pick one up! Quoted:
Some many sweet rifles on my all time want list on here...but as much trouble as mine gave me i still pine after one of these: http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/Replica_L85A1.jpg Although i think this is an airsoft one to be honest and I posted a pic of the A1 on purpose although in hindsight i'd probably like an A2. Oh and while i'm at it i will take one of these thank you : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Enfield_bullpup_prototype.jpg Also for some reason i love those Gwinns. I really hope to own them one day :( was talking to someone last year about buying their then the SO went into the hospital and the rest is history oh well. |
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Is that basically a shortened H&K 33? <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/ARVNwithunusualmag.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/ARVNwithunusualmag.jpg</a> <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/m16withakmaglj8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/m16withakmaglj8.jpg</a> OFF TOPIC QUESTION: Do you think it would be possible to mod a H&K forty rounder to fit an AR magwell, to resemble the infamous ARVN AR/AK mag^^^? How do the dimensions compare with one another, if you wouldn't mind measuring? Thank you. Quoted:
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Am I the only one that lusts for an M134/xm196/Gau-2A/GAU-17A? Actually, I don't............but I do remember a transferrable that was available way back in about 1995 for, I think 50K. I wonder what it would be worth now? This one I have will have to do....although I can't afford to feed it. http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/T00lmanii/HK53_zps79e91f14.jpg Is that a select fire? HKILLER, it is. More fun than a barrel of monkeys, especially at night. She's a fireballer. This thread is about assault rifles isn't it? Is that basically a shortened H&K 33? <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/ARVNwithunusualmag.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/ARVNwithunusualmag.jpg</a> <a href="http://s983.photobucket.com/user/44Echo10/media/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/m16withakmaglj8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/44Echo10/Gun%20Stuff/AR/AK%20style%20magazine/m16withakmaglj8.jpg</a> OFF TOPIC QUESTION: Do you think it would be possible to mod a H&K forty rounder to fit an AR magwell, to resemble the infamous ARVN AR/AK mag^^^? How do the dimensions compare with one another, if you wouldn't mind measuring? Thank you. I did buy an old Norinco 120 round drum (AR15) once, to try and cut the tops off both an HK and the drum, to make a drum for the HK.. I never got around to it though because of the expense of an original HK mag (originals are steel, aftermarket are aluminum.) The bodies are very close in dimensions but the tops of the mags are quite different. I do have a Tig, and I have no doubt that it could be done, but I haven't done it. Oh, and yes, the 53 is just a shortened version of the 33. |
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I have no first hand knowlege of the L85A1 other than what I have heard from former British Soldiers and Ex Military chaps, but I heard the A1 was such a huge POS it would literally fall apart during routine work/drills and even when breaking them down to clean, it was a huge nightmare and often time something on the system broke. Again, I have NO experiance with these weapons and what I've heard is mostly hear say but a few of the sources were extremely credible. Quoted:
I have no first hand knowlege of the L85A1 other than what I have heard from former British Soldiers and Ex Military chaps, but I heard the A1 was such a huge POS it would literally fall apart during routine work/drills and even when breaking them down to clean, it was a huge nightmare and often time something on the system broke. Again, I have NO experiance with these weapons and what I've heard is mostly hear say but a few of the sources were extremely credible. Quoted:
I actually had a convo with a British grunt, he hated the A1. He said there was alot of gas system issues with it that were fixed with the A2. Food for thought if you pick one up! Quoted:
Some many sweet rifles on my all time want list on here...but as much trouble as mine gave me i still pine after one of these: http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/Replica_L85A1.jpg Although i think this is an airsoft one to be honest and I posted a pic of the A1 on purpose although in hindsight i'd probably like an A2. Oh and while i'm at it i will take one of these thank you : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Enfield_bullpup_prototype.jpg Also for some reason i love those Gwinns. I really hope to own them one day :( was talking to someone last year about buying their then the SO went into the hospital and the rest is history oh well. I liked my A1. I did however have a major malfunction on a range with one back in the day.... Well not a malfunction and I've told the story here before but I pulled the cocking handle back and the entire back of the rifle came apart.. It basically field stripped itself out of the back of the rifle. And when I say came apart I mean the metal and plastic gave out and broke I don't mean it came apart at the seams or came apart like you would when you would take it down. And no I wasn't treating it roughly. But that was the only one I've had any problems with. One of my buddies in the paras still says the mag catch on them is prone to giving out but he likes the A2. |
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I liked my A1. I did however have a major malfunction on a range with one back in the day.... Well not a malfunction and I've told the story here before but I pulled the cocking handle back and the entire back of the rifle came apart.. It basically field stripped itself out of the back of the rifle. And when I say came apart I mean the metal and plastic gave out and broke I don't mean it came apart at the seams or came apart like you would when you would take it down. And no I wasn't treating it roughly. But that was the only one I've had any problems with. One of my buddies in the paras still says the mag catch on them is prone to giving out but he likes the A2. Quoted:
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I have no first hand knowlege of the L85A1 other than what I have heard from former British Soldiers and Ex Military chaps, but I heard the A1 was such a huge POS it would literally fall apart during routine work/drills and even when breaking them down to clean, it was a huge nightmare and often time something on the system broke. Again, I have NO experiance with these weapons and what I've heard is mostly hear say but a few of the sources were extremely credible. Quoted:
I actually had a convo with a British grunt, he hated the A1. He said there was alot of gas system issues with it that were fixed with the A2. Food for thought if you pick one up! Quoted:
Some many sweet rifles on my all time want list on here...but as much trouble as mine gave me i still pine after one of these: http://www.thespecialistsltd.com/files/Replica_L85A1.jpg Although i think this is an airsoft one to be honest and I posted a pic of the A1 on purpose although in hindsight i'd probably like an A2. Oh and while i'm at it i will take one of these thank you : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Enfield_bullpup_prototype.jpg Also for some reason i love those Gwinns. I really hope to own them one day :( was talking to someone last year about buying their then the SO went into the hospital and the rest is history oh well. I liked my A1. I did however have a major malfunction on a range with one back in the day.... Well not a malfunction and I've told the story here before but I pulled the cocking handle back and the entire back of the rifle came apart.. It basically field stripped itself out of the back of the rifle. And when I say came apart I mean the metal and plastic gave out and broke I don't mean it came apart at the seams or came apart like you would when you would take it down. And no I wasn't treating it roughly. But that was the only one I've had any problems with. One of my buddies in the paras still says the mag catch on them is prone to giving out but he likes the A2. This issue you had is one I heard from many other A1 operators and they actually said the rifles fell apart/broke during basic operations. This issues you ran into is not uncommon by any means as that was the horror story I heard about the most. Most guys said the A1 was trash and had to completely be redesigned. |
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Quoted: As a kid I lusted after a Daewoo. IF, IF I wasn't constantly broke I'd hope to obtain one one day. They're not terribly expensive now, but good luck finding parts: Daewoo |
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