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Just wondering how many of you guys dress the part while shooting your milsurps at the range. for example if you are a collector of WW2 fireams, do you have a WW2 uniform or helmet etc.
I am kind of screwed because I am a bit more interested in WW1 and wearable relics from that era are both scarce and expensive but In time I can atleast pick up a doughboy helmet.
got pics of you in action?
I'm more of an engineering/design/manufacturing nerd than re-enactor, but I understand the drive to achieve the complete package, if for no other reason than to see what limitations/enhancements period battle dress had on the soldier as compared to combatants of other nations and/or time frames.
Just shooting at the range, you'd probably look kinda silly. But dressin' up to go play with the other kids, that's OK.
I never have, but I blame thirty five years army for that. When my gun club would have it's annual shoot, EVERYONE else wore their fav outfit. There was a bit of everything.
I once showed up at the range with a stolen ATF hat. It took less that 4 minutes for the range to clear, had the place to myself. You do have to be careful what you wear to the range. :confused:
They wont like it over here when you`re coming in a uniform at the range.
Regards
Gunner
On occasion's i've been known to sport a helmet . You need to know what their site picture looked like to get the feel of the rifle being used. So i've been seen wearing these helmets while shooting. :super:
WW1 German(Picklehaub and 1918 ), WW2 German,WW2 Japanese ,WW2 british,WW2 USA
thats just mean lol. but hey, it worked.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBS
yeah I guess that would be awkward.Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner
nice, I always get the urge to stick a wheel of cheese on the picklehaub point, I can't explain why I just do. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AZPhil
In the spirit of things, I dressed the part for a few air shows my group's C-47 flew to, but I would never be able to wear it to the range. It felt odd enough dressing up for an air show demo, but the visitors seemed to like it.
I can only imaging what people at the shooting range would think! :confused:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2/OLDGI2-1.jpg
Very nice picture, actually! Thx cafdfw!
awesome picture, me likes:thup:
We have done Milsurp shoots in the past and NOT charged admission to those who 'dress up'
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Megerman-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...mpearl21-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../mpearl1-1.jpg
"...wearable relics from that era are both scarce and expensive..." That's why there is a reproduction industry. Start here. reenactor.Net, THE Online, Worldwide Home of Living History Forums - World War I Main
Wearing the stuff on a regular range isn't exactly encouraged.
Cool photo! And a very nice M38! Hope you weren't trying to pass it off as WWII though. But most folks wouldn't know the difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by cafdfw
thats great, anywhere near PA? I want to come and play.:super:Quote:
Originally Posted by Klunk
I've got that response from quite a few people so far, why is this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunray
It's frowned upon here. Especially by people (generally the range management) who've worn the green suit in the past. We have enough image problems here without being photographed by the Press as 'playing soldiers'.
Not even close...sorryQuote:
Originally Posted by MILSURPGUY1917
These pics were taken at a civilian shoot on a army base in the far north of Canada....where no one is likely to CRY about old men dressing up
Im sorry to hear it is so frowned upon...:banghead:
At 330lbs., I'm afraid I'd look a little silly! No, make that a LOT silly.
Get those damn pockets buttened!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Sir! https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../marine1-1.gif -
Sorry, Sir, I had just been through battle! (Unruly mob at the concession stand) ;)
Up here in the frozen north (Manitoba) Stencollector and his friends have a winter shoot called the Battle of the Bulge at CFB Shilo. Not sure if it refers to the actual battle or the shape of us old (older) guys.
Anyways I've never been but plan to next time its held - its a milsurp shoot and participants are encouraged to wear period uniforms and webbing. I'm working on a Finnish Continuation War get up.
There are plenty of toys especially when Stencollector makes it (ask him about his Bren - the carrier not the MG).
I will try to post pics if I can get permission.
Other than that I think people would think you a bit strange at the regular range.:madsmile: Merry Xmas everyone:cheers:
One of the local gun clubs has a military themed shoot every couple of years.
In 05 there was a pretty large turn out of GIs, Brits, Germans & russians.
Last year there were only about a half dozen of us, 1 GI & 5 Germans. That was at their new larger ange which is located way out in the boon docks so maby that was why the small turnout because the club also had a small showing.
With any luck they'll do it again next year.
Here is a couple of the Germans from last year. We are all WW 2 reenactors.
Sarge
Nice parashooter!
Regards
Gunner
Dankeschöen. Ich bin die Fallschirmjäger in das bild.
Spater Ich war mit meine MP 43 Schießen.
Sarge
Why? BDU's and bridges should have one thing in common - weight limits
Don't know where to find a Red Army suit in extra rotund!
When I shoot in the Highpower Rifle Matches, it is quite common to see shooters in Jump Boots and BDUs. The BDU pockets help move equipment up and down the Range, and the jump boots provide support in the standing position. And don't let the Sarge who runs the Match see you in boots not polished, or BUD pants not pressed!! He will let you know about it!! :slap:
You mean like this .....
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../Pq9kmAi-1.jpg
http://s3.postimage.org/9kX_r-567357...60c4efb714.jpg
'Pierre" le rat de tranchée doit mourir !!
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../Pq9lPSA-1.jpg
haha, that great. good job aquiring all of the goodies
That is because I do WWI reeancting with both the GWA located in PA and GWHS located in CA ... I have loads of goodies :)
Patrick
We hold an annual CMP Sanctioned Match and encourage shooters to wear period dress consistant with their firearms. Here are few pics of "the guys."
Thats awesome, wish there was something like that in my area.Quote:
Originally Posted by dgrecon
That is great. I think my local CMP club does that also, but I haven't been able to make it to that match though.
Patrick,Quote:
Originally Posted by 1886lebel
Will you post more photos of your WWI goodies when you have time? :thup:
Here are a few pictures of the event that we did for Bastille Day 2009
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/1FkYPJ-1.jpg
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7723/91622700.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/18fgt9-1.jpg
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9459/69202983.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...11843341-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...52532539-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/1Fkxo9-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/18eSwJ-1.jpg
Here is one of in the trenches at the November 2009 Battle in CA
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC00300-1.jpg
1886 Lebel those are very nice pictures. I am in California and one of these days I will get to that area.
Where we have the battles is a CLOSED SITE as they are on private property and to protect the the trenches from people trashing them up like they did a previous site.
Alot of work has gone into building these trenches especially the Allied ones which are almost state of the art. The CP trenches are not all that great, hopefully they will work on them this summer making them better.
Patrick
Thanks Patrick. Great photos!