Ron Paul's Rifles - photos only please!

[Uriel999]

Now your shotgun purchase is validated.

 

[SerfByTheRoad]

I find this thread totally bizarre. To a libertarian a gun should be a quite disgusting thing - being desined for manslaughter and all. I can understand the need to have one but not the delight some of you show while discussing your instruments of death.

Murder, or any sort of killing is disgusting and I certainly hope I am never put into a position where I would have to defend myself.

They ARE NOT posting photos of murder or killing here, they are posting photos of guns. Guns are neutral tools. I don't own guns strictly for self defense; I greatly enjoy shooting at ranges. I have shot tens of thousands of rounds at the range for pleasure and practice, and have shot exactly ZERO rounds in an act of manslaughter. To focus on the gun as merely an object for manslaughter is ignorant.

BTW, I don't think I've ever posted a photo of one of my firearms online. The reason I'm on this thread is to see what others have done with their rifles and out of interest about various firearms technologies, including customizations.. Since antiquity firearms have, in many cases, been viewed as works of art.

http://elitechoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/purdey1.jpg

Perhaps when you look at the image above, you see only an "instrument of death." In the same way, many folks (including my wife) may see this image...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/mercedes/starfest-2006/images/02/DSC_3699-gullwing.jpg

...and argue that it is merely an old vehicle, the purpose of which is simply to get from point A to point B.

However, my wife is not so ignorant as to criticize guys (of gals) who enjoy, preserve, customize and drive antique or particular vehicles saying, "You fools! These cars are merely means of transportation, why do you glorify them in such a way!" Even if you go over to one of the Honda Accord forums you'll see guys posting photos of their (often stock) Accords and discussing various experiences with those vehicles, likes, dislikes, customizations etc.

My guess is that you will consider my analogy to be crass. That's ok; I understand your confusion. My opinion is that it is absurd for you to tell those of any particular political ideology, what their impression "should be" of a particular object. Finally, shouldn't it be obvious that many, but not all libertarians, see firearms as (of many things) traditional and historic symbols of liberty?

If I see a photo of a soldier doing something disgusting with a firearm, I am not disgusted at the firearm!

-Serf

 

[Gideon]

Another one of them thar Jesus Rifles!

All that's needed for "conversion" is the ACOG!

 

[indyfreedomlover]

1927 Tula Mosin Nagant 91/30- Hex receiver. Late WW2 stock made at Izhevsk.

Got it from JG Sales. Love it, its got a nice kick and all.

Marlin Model 60 on the right, 1974 model. 19 rd tubular magazine.

I plan on adding more as time goes by!

 

[indyfreedomlover]

Well... with all the guns proudly displayed on here, we look like a force to be reckoned with!

"People should not be afraid of their governments; governments should be afraid of their people..." - V for Vendetta

 

[devil21]

Welcome Indy! Nice collection.

 

[Uriel999]

1927 Tula Mosin Nagant 91/30- Hex receiver. Late WW2 stock made at Izhevsk.

Got it from JG Sales. Love it, its got a nice kick and all.

Marlin Model 60 on the right, 1974 model. 19 rd tubular magazine.

I plan on adding more as time goes by!

I like it!

 

[Pericles]

How did this thread get to the bottom of page 2? If you don't have weapons to display, at least show work in progress. This one is waiting for the Colt GI profile barrel to arrive - seems like it is taking forever.

 

[Uriel999]

How did this thread get to the bottom of page 2? If you don't have weapons to display, at least show work in progress. This one is waiting for the Colt GI profile barrel to arrive - seems like it is taking forever.

nice, here's my current project:

 

[Uriel999]

actually, why is this thread not stickied?

 

[Pericles]

actually, why is this thread not stickied?

The thread about how to build an AR was supposed to be stickied as well.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=177376

 

[Uriel999]

The thread about how to build an AR was supposed to be stickied as well.

there is no mod love in the bearing arms section!

 

[B964]

 

[Gideon]

Thank you!

Thank you for posting this year's most unique photo to this thread.


Behind every daisy...

 

[Uriel999]

Thank you for posting this year's most unique photo to this thread.


Behind every daisy...

do not screw with the flowers!

 

[Pericles]

That one was a winner!

 

[Merk]

New Stick

I just had a birthday and the wife and kids hooked me up with a new stick. I was consulted so it wasn't out of the blue but an awesome gift.

Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine .308 w/ Accutrigger (set at a little over 1lb at the factory!) and Accustock

Millett 4-16x50mm illuminated Mildot reticle w/ 1/10 mil adjustments (eliminates a lot of math and I'm learning to use it as a range finder) Yeah I know it's not an S&B.

DNZ Game Reaper medium mount (rings and base combined into a single unit - totally solid and install took around 5 minutes - 1 of which was cleaning up a loctite spill.) It "just" clears the medium-heavy barrel, great LOS.

Harris BRS Bipod

Still waiting on a Turner Saddlery 1.25" olive drab Biothane 1907 sling.

I'll check back in after I've actually had a chance to shoot it but many folks report it doing .5 MOA out of the box. I need to break the barrel in and haven't had the time to dedicate to that endeavor.

The camo is clearly pretty useless for my area but it is the only color it comes in. I guess that's why there is duracoat.

 

[B964]

That one was a winner!

Thanks for the compliments.

This is what a nation of Riflemen looks like to me. Right down to the stereotypical housewife.
Willing AND able to defend Liberty while working twice as hard to prevent the need to do so.

A modern battle rifle is no different than a fire extinguisher.

During a fire is not the time to go get one.
You get one and learn to use it hoping you never need to.
Having one doe not mean you wish for a fire.
Having one does not mean you don't have to work to fix the shorted outlet in the kitchen.

 

[Pericles]

I can't believe that it has been over a month since someone has had something to post here.

Last project was to add the MSH with lanyard loop to my RIA .45

 

[Anti Federalist]

And a real .30 caliber battle rifle as well.

Not these .22 caliber popguns everybody's drooling over.