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After looking at several hundred of them last year, I have to agree with Captain Laidler. Nevertheless, I tried to bring one home as a wallhanger, since I was able to get it for a very low price. ...

The boxed "O.G.E.K." cartouche on your stock indicates the rifle was overhauled at Ogden Arsenal in Utah during World War Two, and personally inspected by Elmer Keith. In his autobiography, "Hell, I...

Thanks - I deployed in FEB 2011 and returned home from Afghanistan just in time for Christmas last year - it's great to be home, and back to the Navy! I haven't been online much lately - just...

I enjoy shooting regularly with my 22lr conversions. It's quick and easy to pull the bolt and carrier out of an upper and insert the conversion kit. The conversion allows me to shoot 22lr in my...

The rear sight was way too far left, the recoil spring was pretty weak, and there wasn't a trace of lubrication on it. Other than that, it appeared to be in good shape. I would've loved to have...

I didn't realize that many parts were changed, but thought it was pretty cool that a 98 year old 1911 is still serving today.

I was speaking with a Greek Army Captain here in Afghanistan the other day, and she was kind enough to show and let me photograph her pistol. Based on the serial number, I believe it was originally...

I can confirm that World War Two era U.S. Property-marked 1911A1s are being carried in Afghanistan today - by the Greeks! I saw several this morning.

After waiting patiently for several months, I was finally able to bring my STEN home Thursday night. It's not the prettiest, but seems accurate and reliable - I fired 200 rounds through it...

I pulled a few of my carbines out of the safe today to inspect and oil them, when I noticed a small dimple on the receiver and bolt of my IBM M1 Carbine. I did a search, but didn't see a previous...

MKIII, thanks for the clarification. I completely forgot about those other semi-autos. I didn't realize that the destination of the first 6,000 was in question. Have you seen another estimate of...

According to Tom Batha in U.S. Martial .22RF Rifles, the first 6,000 were issued to the US Marine Corps in 1943. I've never seen a reliable estimate of how many were made. I own one as well (serial...

I own one of each, and haven't been able to notice any difference in recoil between them. As I understand it, the reason Garands were rebarreled to .308 was to allow them to accept NATO standard...

Thank you very much for the information - I am a student of history, and strongly agree with the sentiments about chopping up history! Captain Laidler - I have learned a lot from reading your book -...

Hello,

I am a new member who just discovered your forum. After being stationed for many years in locations where I couldn't own a STEN (California, England, Rhode Island, etc.), I am finally...