cool factor vrs practical

[NOTABIKER]

I was an AK fan until I shot the SKS. I was an SKS fan until I shot the AR. Cool has nothing to do with it. Its what I enjoy shooting, and what I am good with.

I decided to never let popular opinion keep me from what I find to be superior! I do often seek opinion or experience from others, but always make my own decision.

And I must say, the M1 is the best of them all.

the popularity of everything AR has kept me from ever wanting one. i have no desire to shoot or own one. I understand they are the hot ticket for sure.

[WASR10]

the popularity of everything AR has kept me from ever wanting one. i have no desire to shoot or own one. I understand they are the hot ticket for sure.

I understand that! I am also a Glock fan so I have a double cliche factor going for me.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

It depends on the upgrade. SKS to AK is functional. M-16 to M4 was "cool factor". Luger to P38 was functional. 1911 to M9 was...

...well, I can't really explain that one.

[Armistice]

like driving a stick shift, hot rods and sports cars should be a stick. I also enjoy shooting a bolt action much more than a simi auto.

I'm very glad my mom still had her stick shift 1986 Mazda 626 when it was time for me to learn stick (after driving for about a yr). I have not driven a stick in years, but I'm glad I am one of the few of my generation that can say I know how

I agree 100% - thank God we're not being shot at, just punching holes in targets .

Oh, if I was being shot at I'd have my SVT and Garand set up I'd say my SKS too, but it can't shoot the broad side of a barn. Need to bed it... eventually

Agreed. Also something special about
BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG,PING.
Makes me grin every time

I'll admit, I counted to make sure you had the proper amount of "bang"s in there

[Discogodfather]

I'd say for accuracy and pure shooting nothing beats a military bolt gun. All my semi-auto designs are royal pains to clean and maintain, and I include: AK, AR, FAL, FN-49, Garand, M14, Hakim, Ljungman, MAS 49, SKS, VZ-58, VZ-52, etc. They all require an hour of cleaning after shooting! They are dirty rifles, bletching out carbon everywhere. A great mistress but terrible wife.

The only SA design that I own that is a pleasure to clean quickly is the AUG.

All my bolt guns take about 5 minutes to clean.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

My semi-auto designs are royal pains to clean and maintain, and I include: AK...

You're supposed to clean those?

JK

[Beetle Bailey]

I nominate the Krag for cool factor:



Never shot the US model, but I have been fortunate enough to shoot a fellow Calgunner's Norwegian Krag and it is very cool, but the Spanish Mausers proved more practical.

[Emdawg]

I love my Krag. Would never sell it.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

You guys that have focused interests are lucky. I dig almost everything and i want it all. It is a high speed thrill ride straight to the poor house.

Here's to my infamous "no new rifles in 2014 pledge"
Russian SKS
Chinese SKS
3 Mosin Nagants
M1 Carbine

[Capybara]

Krags are freaking cool, i need one someday. Need an '03A3 as well.

[Discogodfather]

You guys that have focused interests are lucky. I dig almost everything and i want it all. It is a high speed thrill ride straight to the poor house.

Here's to my infamous "no new rifles in 2014 pledge"
Russian SKS
Chinese SKS
3 Mosin Nagants
M1 Carbine

Just like Noah, two of each in fine condition, one to shoot and one to collect. We are building the Ark of guns. The aliens will spare us during their invasion in order to curate the firearms wing of their human museum.

So far my wallet only allows one of each, so I'll pick up the second one when I strike it rich. This is my plan.

[Armistice]

You guys that have focused interests are lucky. I dig almost everything and i want it all. It is a high speed thrill ride straight to the poor house.

Here's to my infamous "no new rifles in 2014 pledge"
Russian SKS
Chinese SKS
3 Mosin Nagants
M1 Carbine

See sig quote

Krags are freaking cool, i need one someday. Need an '03A3 as well.

My LGS had one. It's been gone for a few mos now I think. I prob should've bought it, but the 1903 he had I liked more... even if I did overpay for it a little

Damn it, now I'll have to go down and check to see if it's there! Might be able to haggle the price

[smle-man]

I like the early 40s Army training movie that shows a GI shooting the 03 rifle and getting tired cranking the bolt handle and then a GI with an M1 rifle loading clip after clip. Even cooler they are wearing the M1917A1 flat helmets. Search for it on You Tube.

[Discogodfather]

Even cooler they are wearing the M1917A1 flat helmets.

No way I would go into battle with that dinner plate on my head! Only thing worse was that pointed prussian helmet.

Well, that and everything European from the 19th century.

I would rather wear this uniform:

[smle-man]

The flat helmets were designed to protect against shrapnel airbursts, not much thought was given to fragments flying around at shoulder height or lower! The U.S. fought at Bataan, Wake Island, Guam and at sea until after Midway with the 1917A1 helmet.