You are reading it wrong. I'm just suggesting that for more in depth discussion on the Garand he might check out a specialty site. He states "Come on guys if you want this stuff just hit my sites a few times a day. If it is that hard for you then it could become very hard for me to post. anything any more." I just find it funny that he says he can't post any more information if other Nutz don't post regarding the Garand or go to his site. Sounds a little childish too me. Maybe posting on several sites might be more rewarding for Clancy. Clancy just sounded fed up with this site. Anyway I was just giving my thoughts on his post.
Actully you (Alonzo) sound a little bitter. Slow down man. I in no way made any suggestions about what should be posted. I enjoy many of the posts and have found some good information here. I get a kick out of your assumptions from reading my post. I don't think you need separate sites by weapon and or country. That would be crazy.
I collect pre 1898 Canadian military weapons primarily but will buy other items that strike my fancy. For the record I have no interest personally in collecting US military weapons. I think it's great if others collect it and wish them all the best in finding that one piece that will top their collection. FREE SPEECH IS A WONDERFUL THING.
You are right...I kind of made a few assumptions based on what has occured on another forum as I mentioned.
I see what you mean about the request to support the website mentioned and to show support for the posts here. Feedback from fellow collectors is incredibly important, since everyone has a different view of an item. Especially when new information surfaces on a specific firearm. There is considerable interest in firearms of this type in Canada, I am sure you would agree. The popularity of the Garand may be linked to the Canadian connection to the the Garand and to Springfield Armory. This...I am sure you know comes from The designer himself...John C. Garand who was raised in St. Remi Quebec. Any collection of military firearms needs a Garand...even a Canadian military collection. Just IMHO
Fifteen years ago I wrote a research paper on the Custer Battlefield on the firearms used at the battle and their actual field characteristic related to ballistics and accuracy. I presented the paper in 1992 at the Custer battlefield Historical Museum Association symposium. It created quite a stir amongst the authors and noted historians present. It was actually a lot of fun talking with these guys about something they knew nothing about. It was a learning experience for all. The one thing that I found offensive after the presentation was that very few people in Canada were interested in the history of that era(Custer era) and seemed to view it with disdain. Too bad I guess.
My distaste for certain things(nazi/imperial japan) comes from discussions with old veterans and citizens who have experienced the brunt of military atrocities during WW2. I am rather biased when it come this...I admit.
There is considerable merit to specialty websites on a specific models of firearms. I really don't have much issue with the promotion of said websites on this forum in anyway...in fact I would promote it as that is the prupose of a furom as I mentioned.
I have been asked why I do not have a german or japanese uniform in the collection...I have absoultely zero interest in that and would not waste good money on something of that type. I actually got into trouble with a good friend of mine who is a highly advanced military collector...I gave him a rough time about an SS uniform he had. He read me the "riot act"
and explained the concept of owning siad uniforms when it is related to his specialty. I understand the concept though would not pursue it myself.
I think the whole idea of a forum is to educate people on a specific subject. That is what has been happening here with the information Clancy has been posting. There are aspects of the production and development of the Garand that I never knew. I thank Clancy for posting this and keep up the great work.
I did not mean to offend you Junkman...my apologies
