Bayonets.. EVERY RIFLE NEEDS ONE... (almost)

[BigMoose]

Tonight was bayonet cleaning and oiling night..

However. It brings me to a point.

1: I firmly believe that every combat rifle needs a Bayonet. Yes EVERY rifle. From Carbine, to Infantry Rifle to your Designated Marksman Rifle.. heck even my Match AR has one.
2: More importantly, Absolutely every combat shotgun should have one. It is even MORE imperative for a Shotgun.. the ammo is big heavy, and the rounds capacity is low.

Okay if its some scoped bolt action precision sniper thing, yeah those don't need Bayonets, because if your choosing to carry one of those. You really need to have a carbine with a bayonet as a backup.

Why?
1: Intimidation.. A rifle/shotgun with a Bayonet mounted is an intimidating thing. Maybe that is enough to make a would be assailant move on.
2: Last Ditch.. what happens when you run out of ammo. Okay pistol, yes, but those run dry too... A rifle with a bayonet is still a very effective weapon.

What says Ingo?

(And yes, I know I need an M2 flick knife, and a M3 knife. Then I would have everything from an M1 to an M9. They skipped M8)

 

[gassprint1]

Tonight was bayonet cleaning and oiling night..

However. It brings me to a point.

1: I firmly believe that every combat rifle needs a Bayonet. Yes EVERY rifle. From Carbine, to Infantry Rifle to your Designated Marksman Rifle.. heck even my Match AR has one.
2: More importantly, Absolutely every combat shotgun should have one. It is even MORE imperative for a Shotgun.. the ammo is big heavy, and the rounds capacity is low.

Okay if its some scoped bolt action precision sniper thing, yeah those don't need Bayonets, because if your choosing to carry one of those. You really need to have a carbine with a bayonet as a backup.

Why?
1: Intimidation.. A rifle/shotgun with a Bayonet mounted is an intimidating thing. Maybe that is enough to make a would be assailant move on.
2: Last Ditch.. what happens when you run out of ammo. Okay pistol, yes, but those run dry too... A rifle with a bayonet is still a very effective weapon.

What says Ingo?

(And yes, I know I need an M2 flick knife, and a M3 knife. Then I would have everything from an M1 to an M9. They skipped M8)

This Eskimo isn't buying your ice. Just ridiculous for you to say what you did.

 

[sell33]

I don’t hate the idea on a shotgun…I don’t think I’ll be adding any to rifles. Do you prefer the m7 or just have numerous because they are so much more affordable?

Pic because my 590 with bayonet attached is awesome.

 

[BigMoose]

I don’t hate the idea on a shotgun…I don’t think I’ll be adding any to rifles. Do you prefer the m7 or just have numerous because they are so much more affordable?

Pic because my 590 with bayonet attached is awesome.

As a Bayonet, the M7/M9 is a wash. The M9 makes a better tool, but they are heavier then the M7.

Mine is a original Phrobis first production with the pouch sheath.



I really do need to get an OKC-3S, of all the US Bayonet designs, it is the best.

 

[BigMoose]

No rifle should be without a bayonet.

https://geissele.com/super-stabby-bayonet-mount-black.html

 

[Colt556]

As a Bayonet, the M7/M9 is a wash. The M9 makes a better tool, but they are heavier then the M7.

Mine is a original Phrobis first production with the pouch sheath.

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I really do need to get an OKC-3S, of all the US Bayonet designs, it is the best.

Does that Bayo fit snugly on a Carbine? I know the M7 rattles around on a 16” Carbine.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

As a Bayonet, the M7/M9 is a wash. The M9 makes a better tool, but they are heavier then the M7.

Mine is a original Phrobis first production with the pouch sheath.

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I really do need to get an OKC-3S, of all the US Bayonet designs, it is the best.

You call that a bayonet? That's no bayonet...

THESE are bayonets!

 

[BigMoose]

Does that Bayo fit snugly on a Carbine? I know the M7 rattles around on a 16” Carbine.

Its a 14.5 pinned and welded with an extended A2 flash hider. Factory made from BCM. The A2 flash hider is slightly longer. This enables the Bayonet to mount right

16 inch ARs should always be made with the Mid Length gas system, they shoot better.. and fit a bayonet.

 

[BigMoose]

You call that a bayonet? That's no bayonet...

THESE are bayonets!

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Not all old rifles have long bayonets.. look at the WW2 enfield one sometime

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Not all old rifles have long bayonets.. look at the WW2 enfield one sometime

Oh I know. I was just doing the Crocodile Dundee thing.

 

[BigMoose]

Oh I know. I was just doing the Crocodile Dundee thing.

Mk4 Enfield tent peg

Or dare I mention the even worse M1941 Johnson Bayonet...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Mk4 Enfield tent peg

Or dare I mention the even worse M1941 Johnson Bayonet...

This is my favorite Enfield bayonet.

 

[BigMoose]

This is my favorite Enfield bayonet.

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Yep, that one is a good one.

PLenty of options out there, and with the Super Stabby mount, no rifle should be without a bayonet now

 

[BigMoose]

When I mean every one, I mean every one.

I like Bayonets probably more then Kirk Freemen is obsessed over German things..

 

[MindfulMan]

I still have to work on getting a rifle for every bayonet !
.... but, I think that every bayonet should also have a period correct helmet.

I think that everyone will get the point of this photo !

 

[erasure]

THESE are bayonets!

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I need that.
on a Shockwave.

 

[spencer rifle]

One of the bayonets used on the Navy model Spencer. Unlike those spiky Army things (which are only good for a candle holder or for roasting meat over a fire when not on the rifle), the Navy bayonet is till a usable weapon when unmounted.

 

[BigMoose]

One of the bayonets used on the Navy model Spencer. Unlike those spiky Army things (which are only good for a candle holder or for roasting meat over a fire when not on the rifle), the Navy bayonet is till a usable weapon when unmounted.
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[actaeon277]

Dang it.
Now you guys got me thinking again about my Colt AR HBAR sporter.
That DOESN'T have a bayonet lug.
Probably never use or need one.
But of course, I hate that it's 'neutered' without one.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

One of the bayonets used on the Navy model Spencer. Unlike those spiky Army things (which are only good for a candle holder or for roasting meat over a fire when not on the rifle), the Navy bayonet is till a usable weapon when unmounted.
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I have one of those, but unfortunately not the rifle to go with it.