British Full-Auto Garand

Can't remember the exact wording, but Kalishnakov was quite complementary towards John Garand, even though Garand had only designed one system, while Kalishnakov had designed many.

When in Buenos Aires, I saw the one of a kind Argentinian - built Garand.
 
Can't remember the exact wording, but Kalishnakov was quite complementary towards John Garand, even though Garand had only designed one system, while Kalishnakov had designed many.

When in Buenos Aires, I saw the one of a kind Argentinian - built Garand.

I believe Argentina was going to adopt the Garand around 1950, but only if they could get a license to produce the rifle on their soil.
 
Sometimes I wonder if this forum needs a name change?

"Canadian Bullsh**ters" would be my first choice,going by some of the absolute howlers being told on this thread.
 
South America 2014 001.jpgSouth America 2014 003.jpgSouth America 2014 006.jpg Here's a pic of the prototype Argentinian Garand as well as several other prototypes they had developed. These can be seen in the museum in downtown Buenos Aires, which is well worth a visit. The sailors at the Malvinas memorial are carrying classic Argentinian Mausers. Pics taken 8 years ago.
 

Attachments

  • South America 2014 001.jpg
    South America 2014 001.jpg
    64.4 KB · Views: 109
  • South America 2014 003.jpg
    South America 2014 003.jpg
    48.7 KB · Views: 107
  • South America 2014 006.jpg
    South America 2014 006.jpg
    105.6 KB · Views: 105
Because the " buckshot skippin, topping up the mag all the time" QCB fantasies might cease.

And then it wont be fun anymore.

who on here ever said it was fun???? Good grief, give your head a shake.

The very ODD person gets off on that sh1t, but they are ODD.

Anyone going into a stressful situation that isn't prepared to swap out mags at first opportunity or top up their in use mag, is going to be one of the first casualties.

As far as bouncing shot/bullets off walls??? Waste of ammo IMHO. That's like spray and pray, which seems to be what TV/Movies promote.
 
Last edited:
who on here ever said it was fun???? Good grief, give your head a shake.

The very ODD person gets off on that sh1t, but they are ODD.

Anyone going into a stressful situation that isn't prepared to swap out mags at first opportunity or top up their in use mag, is going to be one of the first casualties.

As far as bouncing shot/bullets off walls??? Waste of ammo IMHO. That's like spray and pray, which seems to be what TV/Movies promote.

Here's my question; if the sideways, gangsta' hold is so effective in the movies, why isn't it taught by the police and military? It actually seems to reduce damage when the real gangstas' use it.:rolleyes:
 
Here's my question; if the sideways, gangsta' hold is so effective in the movies, why isn't it taught by the police and military? It actually seems to reduce damage when the real gangstas' use it.:rolleyes:


Just parking this here to lighten things up.
 

Sure

But the conversation was about boarding parties on a ship. Ya know, steel floors walls and lots of nice round pipework to send that lead back at you.

We didnt use shotties because they are not suitable for much else apart from breaching in CQB.At typical engagement distances a shotgun is a distinct disadvantage compared to a M4.

Hollywood has alot to answer for with regard to the mythical abilities of buckshot.
 
Sure

But the conversation was about boarding parties on a ship. Ya know, steel floors walls and lots of nice round pipework to send that lead back at you.

We didnt use shotties because they are not suitable for much else apart from breaching in CQB.At typical engagement distances a shotgun is a distinct disadvantage compared to a M4.

Hollywood has alot to answer for with regard to the mythical abilities of buckshot.

I may have missed something in your explanation??

Once you've breached a door, unless you're going into a very large room/warehouse etc, a typical shotgun has a very effective 50+ yard range.

I sincerely doubt, there are very many ships you will be entering that would require more range. Maybe out on the deck?? But then again, that's why you have more than one person and type of firearm in your boarding party.
 
Why do some folks find it necessary to derail threads?

It is interesting that this Brit conversion was done early on, predating the US experiments with the M-1 that led to the development of the M-14.
 
Here's my question; if the sideways, gangsta' hold is so effective in the movies, why isn't it taught by the police and military? It actually seems to reduce damage when the real gangstas' use it.:rolleyes:


There's an obligatory Full-Auto "Shanxi" .45 ACP C-96 comment to make here, so I'm making it... :)
 
Back
Top Bottom