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by E150GT
Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine
Replies: 16
Views: 74805

Re: New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine

Yes. Elmer Ballance started Springfield armory and then sold it to the Reese family who moved it to Illinois. He still resides in Devine Texas. The earlier m1a barrels were stamped Devine Texas. They are known as the Devine M1A and they go for some good money. And as a side note I picked up a Spring...
by E150GT
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine
Replies: 16
Views: 74805

Re: New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine

The Springfield M1A was born right here in Texas. That's gotta mean something. I have my 3rd M14 type rifle coming in soon.
by E150GT
Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Pistol for the wife?
Replies: 25
Views: 7896

Pistol for the wife?

Maybe a dumb question but is there a pistol in 9mm that's easier to shoot than my Glock 19 and concealable? My wife decided she wants to carry. She currently has a bersa thunder 380 that she qualified with and we also have been to the range with it to practice. She didn't want to shoot my Glock beca...
by E150GT
Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Say Hello to MAYHEM...
Replies: 14
Views: 26429

Re: Say Hello to MAYHEM...

Nice
by E150GT
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: Fierce Defender IWB Sidecar Holster
Replies: 8
Views: 24882

Re: Fierce Defender IWB Sidecar Holster

I have a Trex sidecar for my Glock. I did the gel heel mod on it and I like it a lot
by E150GT
Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Which DA/SA gun would you carry?
Replies: 49
Views: 11165

Re: Which DA/SA gun would you carry?

I carry a bersa thunder from time to time..
by E150GT
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: US didn't need to drop the atomic bomb on Japan
Replies: 37
Views: 9157

Re: US didn't need to drop the atomic bomb on Japan

I'm glad they didn't drop it on Kyoto. My mom is half Japanese and born in kyoto in the 50's.
by E150GT
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Bought my first center fire rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 28260

Re: Bought my first center fire rifle

Got word the rifle is on the way back. Paperwork says they reamed and polished the chamber. Hope that fixes the issue. Got my leather sling and a couple of CMI mags and a new spring guide ready to go
by E150GT
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: Holsters, Accessories, Reloading Equipment & Supplies
Topic: Academy ammo
Replies: 6
Views: 6463

Re: Academy ammo

I went a few weeks ago looking 7.62x51. Found none. Place was wiped. I'm glad I started buying 9mm last year. I didn't buy any 308 or 7.62 though so I'm screwed. I did find at my local gun shop 350 rounds of lake city 7.62 for $250. I need to go back and see if they have more. Guess I'll have to sta...
by E150GT
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Bought my first center fire rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 28260

Re: Bought my first center fire rifle

When it comes to some things I can be a little vain. A lot of things about the M1A are impractacle. They're not ideal for a scope. They're heavy. You can't use whatever ammo you want. They're way overpriced. Ammo is expensive. You can buy more accurate rifles for way less. But boy is it good looking.
by E150GT
Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Anyone else stocking up on mags?
Replies: 14
Views: 8445

Re: Anyone else stocking up on mags?

I started buying Glock magazines last year. Every other pay period if buy one. I have 9 Glock mags now. I bought g17 mags for my 19
by E150GT
Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: AMMO. Buying, selling or nothing
Replies: 92
Views: 31262

Re: AMMO. Buying, selling or nothing

I was sitting back because I have enough 22lr and 9mm to last a good while. I had a stock of 5.56 but I sold it all because I decided to not go the AR15 route and instead got a . 308 rifle. Now I'm on the hunt for some . 308. I'm in no rush though.
by E150GT
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My first Garand
Replies: 12
Views: 6614

Re: My first Garand

Nice rifles in this thread. As a kid getting into firearms I fell in love with the looks of the '03 Springfield. It will probably be the next gun I purchase. An A3. I can remember as a teen flying out to my uncle's house and he had all the guns I love. He said I could pick the guns we take to the ra...
by E150GT
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Bought my first center fire rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 28260

Re: Bought my first center fire rifle

Wow, you went for the gold right away, didn't you? Congrats! The issues should be readily fixed - sometimes guns just need a little tuning. Thanks. I don't own a lot of guns nor do I really want a ton of them. I do need to make the ones I buy worthwhile. I'd like to go Hog hunting with my brother a...
by E150GT
Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Bought my first center fire rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 28260

Bought my first center fire rifle

20200701_210644.jpg I've purchased a 22lr and a shotgun but now I've gone and bought my first centerfire rifle. A Springfield M1A scout squad in walnut. I've always liked the old military battle rifles and the M1A always seemed too expensive. I had planned on purchasing an AR15 and with that plan I...

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