The CZickness XLI and on to what's next

[Leadeye]

I had two deliveries today ..... from Midway, and from Primary Arms.
I swear that one of my boxes looked almost identical to Tarzan's box !

Finally found an R-One handguard (M5 / .308) for my eventual AR build.
There hasn't been one available for a long time .... even at the $200+ that they get for the things. But, I wanted it to be a complete set, with the Aero Precision upper/lower.

Also, the Underwood rounds (500 S&W magnum) haven't been available in a long time.
Loaded with Hornady FTX hollowpoints and nickel-plated .... umm, umm, 350 grains of goodness.
And I was very thrilled to add a Swiss M57 bayonet to my bayonet collection. It comes with a steel sheath (original), and a vinyl frog (not original). Midway picked me out a good one ! Love that Swiss steel !!!

I have a few bayonets, not really a collection. The oddest is the the Wilkinson for the Martini Henry. It mounts horizontally.

 

[MindfulMan]

I have a few bayonets, not really a collection. The oddest is the the Wilkinson for the Martini Henry. It mounts horizontally.

Very cool, LE ! I've actually just started buying some bayonets .... it's kind of a natural extension of my love for knives.
If I decide to buy a milsurp rifle for every bayonet that I want, it could get to be a very expensive hobby !

 

[chocktaw2]

Continued prayers for CM and CKW.

They are stellar folks, both of them.

 

[Leadeye]

Very cool, LE ! I've actually just started buying some bayonets .... it's kind of a natural extension of my love for knives.
If I decide to buy a milsurp rifle for every bayonet that I want, it could get to be a very expensive hobby !

This one came on the rifle when I bought it back in the 80s. I was surprised to see it mounted the way it was. Only have one other for an Enfield.

 

[88E30M50]

I should be meeting him tomorrow. I'd prefer ambi-release over swappable as a lefty. Apparenlty the ambidextrous release requires a bit of a break-in period that folks didn't like.

I prefer the Gen 1 over the later, weak finger friendly versions. It's a true ambidextrous gun.

 

[MindfulMan]

This one came on the rifle when I bought it back in the 80s. I was surprised to see it mounted the way it was. Only have one other for an Enfield. View attachment 150544

Wow .... yeah, that's fascinating ! I've never seen that type of mount.

 

[mcapo]

Very cool, LE ! I've actually just started buying some bayonets .... it's kind of a natural extension of my love for knives.
If I decide to buy a milsurp rifle for every bayonet that I want, it could get to be a very expensive hobby !

I have a Carcano 1891 TS Carbine Moschetto Truppe Special that is missing the side mount bayonet. Last I knew the bayonets were as much or more than the rifle (not that the rifles are worth much but still...).

 

[Leadeye]

The seller at the OGCA show told me that it was some British general's idea to slash back and forth with it in bayonet combat.

Martini rifles are long and with that bayonet on it you feel like you are holding a sarissa from Macedon.

 

[Haven]

Continued prayers for ChurchMouse and family.

 

[Haven]

I too had a deilvery from Primary Arms today. A CZ Scorpion mag, and an optic plate for my HK VP9.

Then I realized, I had already ordered and had delivered a plate for my VP9, so I have a second optic plate.

 

[WebSnyper]

I too had a deilvery from Primary Arms today. A CZ Scorpion mag, and an optic plate for my HK VP9.

Then I realized, I had already ordered and had delivered a plate for my VP9, so I have a second optic plate.

Sounds like you need another VP9.

 

[marvin02]

I too had a deilvery from Primary Arms today. A CZ Scorpion mag, and an optic plate for my HK VP9.

Then I realized, I had already ordered and had delivered a plate for my VP9, so I have a second optic plate.

So the HK needs bifocals?

 

[JEBland]

I prefer the Gen 1 over the later, weak finger friendly versions. It's a true ambidextrous gun.

Yeah, I think I will just hold out for one that's closer to stock so that any mistakes are love marks by me.

So the HK needs bifocals?

https://www.leupold.com/d-evo-6x20-cmr-w-riflescope <- Might be tedious to mount on a pistol

 

[Haven]

Sounds like you need another VP9.

If HK would bring out a VP9sk optic ready, I would buy one in a heart beat.

 

[Haven]

So the HK needs bifocals?

I already have bifocals, I don't think my VP9 is old enough to really need them.

 

[MindfulMan]

I have a Carcano 1891 TS Carbine Moschetto Truppe Special that is missing the side mount bayonet. Last I knew the bayonets were as much or more than the rifle (not that the rifles are worth much but still...).

I shall make note, and keep out an eyeball for one !

 

[Benp]

I spoke with Mouse yesterday on the phone and he sounded great, so I was surprised this morning about the emergency surgery. Mouse was the first INGO member that I met when I was selling a 2 piece guide rod for a 1911. I'll have to tell that story at a gathering. Still praying for him and the family.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I shall make note, and keep out an eyeball for one !

There's a joke in there somewhere

 

[MindfulMan]

There's a joke in there somewhere

'twas not directed at you, amigo !

 

[MindfulMan]

Oh, and yesterday this showed up.
I've been on a buying spree (wife is gonna faint when she sees the credit card bill)..... but ya only go around once, am I right ?

Grade 1 Austrian milsurp helmet .... patterned exactly after our original USA M1 helmet.
I even had some photographic fun with it. Was going after the just-left-a-battlefield look !

...... the face that'll give you nightmares !