Guns

[Papageno]

You call someone who created a device aimed at killing people, genius!?

[DavidW]

You call someone who created a device aimed at killing people, genius!?

The emotional response to its utility should be considered independently of the aesthetics of its design.

In other words, stop being such a "bleeding heart"! lol

[secondwind]

You call someone who created a device aimed at killing people, genius!?

There is such a thing as "evil genius"--still could be genius, though.   

[WI Dan]

You call someone who created a device aimed at killing people, genius!?

I didn't stutter.   
BTW, ... your azz is showing.

[WI Dan]

There is such a thing as "evil genius"--still could be genius, though.   

Bite thy tongue, woman!   

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
- George Orwell

[Papageno]

I do wonder though, what my ochre-painted walls will look like with my brains pasted on them.

[DavidW]

I do wonder though, what my ochre-painted walls will look like with my brains pasted on them.

After listening to music that you love?

[WI Dan]

I do wonder though, what my ochre-painted walls will look like with my brains pasted on them.

LINK

[Papageno]

LINK

Reminds of a parody of Maugham's Alien Corn.

[secondwind]

Bite thy tongue, woman!   

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
- George Orwell

Beware, I've got a GREEN CLARINET!  Sadly, this history of countries and societies is that they are ruled by those with the best weapons. . . and  happily, now that's me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeQBAKKJvBo&feature=player_embedded#

[Redbeard]

You call someone who created a device aimed at killing people, genius!?

It is true that the devices John Browning made are best used when aimed at people who are killing (or about to). 

[WI Dan]

Beware, I've got a GREEN CLARINET!  Sadly, this history of countries and societies is that they are ruled by those with the best weapons. . . and  happily, now that's me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeQBAKKJvBo&feature=player_embedded#

Brace yourself, m'lady.   

[Gurn Blanston]

Brace yourself, m'lady.   

Holy crap! That looks... lethal!



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Listening to:
Ensemble 415 - WAM Sonata in C for Fortepiano 4 Hands K 521 3rd mvmt

[secondwind]

 0:)

[bwv 1080]

Became a gun-owner recently, having bought one of these

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its a WW2 surplus made in Itsvesk, you can get them in the US for under $100

[Gurn Blanston]

Became a gun-owner recently, having bought one of these

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its a WW2 surplus made in Itsvesk, you can get them in the US for under $100

Do you intend to shoot it? Or is it a collectible for you? I have heard of these for a long time, but never shot one. My gun as a youth was its contemporary, a Model 1917 Lee-Enfield .303BR. A very nice gun to shoot, and accurate as all hell too!

[bwv 1080]

Do you intend to shoot it? Or is it a collectible for you? I have heard of these for a long time, but never shot one. My gun as a youth was its contemporary, a Model 1917 Lee-Enfield .303BR. A very nice gun to shoot, and accurate as all hell too!

I have been shooting it.  Its very comparable to a Lee-Enfield, but with the cruder soviet craftsmanship.  The accuracy in general is good - the Soviets used them for sniper rifles as well as general issue - but the one I have has the front sight machined too low, so it shoots high if you try to aim it normally.  Going to get a reproduction scope put on it sometime.

[Gurn Blanston]

I have been shooting it.  Its very comparable to a Lee-Enfield, but with the cruder soviet craftsmanship.  The accuracy in general is good - the Soviets used them for sniper rifles as well as general issue - but the one I have has the front sight machined too low, so it shoots high if you try to aim it normally.  Going to get a reproduction scope put on it sometime.

Cool. You're right about the Enfield, it had as smooth an action as I've ever used, even on high-priced modern guns. I'm wondering if your front sight is machined low because it already had a scope on it at one time.

[MN Dave]

I keep thinking about getting a gun for the coming apocalypse but never get around to it. However I do own kitchen knives and a roll of nickels.

[Gurn Blanston]

I keep thinking about getting a gun for the coming apocalypse but never get around to it. However I do own kitchen knives and a roll of nickels.

Put the nickles in a tube sock. Use it as a cosh. A couple of good whacks can save your life. Not sure you need the knives, but if you feel you do, don't play around, get it done right.