New member introductions thread ......

[Remington 55]

Looking forward to some GREAT reading on here. Yes, Im a newbie but not to life. Would love to pick some the brains of the wise on here reference data on M2A1 Flamethrowers / Riot Control Units. I am now going to redo at least one of three I have. Thanks ahead of time for any help one might give and advise. I am going to really enjoy this site. Thanks and God Bless to all.

[Scott C]

Hello All,

I'm a first time member. I live in the USA and just recently acquired my first STEN MK2. It was assembled by Fazakerley under their Dec 1941 contract according to Peter Laidler's book.

Trying to learn all I can. When doing a function check the first time on the gun, only one mag fed reliably. I just ordered a 10 pack of mags and am considering purchasing a STEN mag Go Gauge I've found but wondering if anyone knows how to use it?

I also have an armours mag repair tool that includes a mag insert and mandrel that goes over the feed lips. When using this tool, should I simply tap lightly on the end of the mandrel with a hammer?

Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Scott

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[Flomilro]

I am very happy to be a member, thank you. I love shooting mil-surp rifles.and learning all I can about them!

[54bogger]

Hello, love the Colt AR 15 SP1 and M16. Looking forward to learning more about these great guns here. Thanks

[Snert]

Well I'm semi new to the milsurp firearms, and collect a little of everything. Latest quest has been centerfire firearms of our military.
Collection has a wide range from good old Colt Bisley to Colt 1917 revolver old 50-60's S&W's up to new FN FNX .45 tactical, 1911's, suppressors etc . Kind of jack of all trades master of none thing going on.

Found this site while studying up to purchase a Remington 1903a3 to go with my M1 Garand. Even with all the modern stuff I do own, there is a some allure to the arms of our military prior to the M16 platform. They tell a story and have a heritage that modern day arms really do not have. Every time I open one of the gun safes, I always grab the Bisley and have to just listen to everything work when bringing the hammer back. Again there is just something about it, I guess its like a old quality pocket watch. You can pick it up and just examine the pride and craft that someone has put into it.

Yup certified gun guy...

[SNAP]

Hi to everyone, my name is David, I just aquired a Lee Enfield NO. 4 MkI Longbranch, and hope to learn a lot from this quite impressive site/forum so I will say THANK YOU in advance

[ewall]

Glad to be here. Recently bitten by the M1 Carbine bug. I hope I don't inundate you with questions. I have what appears to be a nearly complete NPM M1 from the early fall of 1943. trying to piece this together has been fun and i trust you will be able to get me across the finish line!

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[J3K]

I was very familiar with some infantry weapons, now called military surplus, such as the Lee-Enfield rifle, FN bolt actions and MG BREN.
Now retired for some years, after 40 years of service with Belgian security forces, and 25 years of experience in our armament, which was for a long time of U.S., British and Canadian origin !.
Enjoy its history, a fascinating hobby at home and on the shooting range....!.

J3K

[dinosaur1]

New member here, hoping to learn and contribute what I can. Always loved .303's and have a No.5, a P.14 and a No.4 (T)

[mycanoe44]

New member here from so. MN. I was referred here from the Garand Collectors Assn. article informing us that the Carbine club was no more. They recommended this site for Carbine collectors. Some of my Milsurp collection includes:
H&R M1 Garand CMP Special .308
44 Std Products Carbine
44 Saginaw SG Bavarian Forestry Police Carbine
M44 Mosin
1931 91/30 Mosin Hex - Beautiful rifle Butchered by C.A.I. into a sniper clone.
FR8 Spanish Mauser carbine
1909 Argentine Mauser mfg. 1910 - beautiful, looks unissued.
SKS Navy Arms "Cowboy Companion" model with the folding poly stock.
SKS unfired as shipped Norinco with all accessories
I already see there is tons of information here and hopefully friendly, respectful members that will help me gain knowledge and some more milsurps!!