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Author: Grumpy
Now over the past several decades of shooting. (God does that ever sound pompous!)
No not really!
I have found some stuff that makes some good gear to have around. No I am not getting paid (as of yet) to say this. So here we go!
One of the most useful things that I have found over the years for cleaning your guns after shooting. Was this cleaning fluid called Break Free or CLP.
I first used it in the Army a long time ago in the early 80’s. Where I was very pleasantly surprised by it. That and a little will go a very long way. Usually a bottle will last me almost 6 months. (During the year I go to the range about 30 times by the way)
Their cleaning foam by the way. Will really do a job on cleaning out the metal on a gun. Just make sure that it DOES NOT GET ON ANY WOOD! As it will take the finish off like crazy asap!
It is also extremely useful in getting rid of old cosmoline that is caked on by the way.
Also a bench rest for shooting my various very heavy Benchrest Rifles has proven a great help to me. I most highly recommend it for the more seasoned (Old Farts like me)/ Veteran shooters.
I have been using this model below now for quite a few years now.
It is a Hoppe’s Expert’s Bench Rest Front Shooting Rest
The great thing about is that it is made of cast metal. So it will be probably be used by my Great Grand Kids. Since I always remember what my Dad (The Chemist) saying. “Plastics are no damn good in the long run”.
I have priced them and you can get one usually under $69 bucks if you look hard enough.
One piece cleaning rods
One piece cleaning rods
I have also been lucky in using this. The only problem being that if you shoot various calibers , pistols and long arms. You might have to buy a couple of them in various sizes. But there are fairly cheap and will last a long time.
Here is what I use,
Dewey 1-Piece Cleaning Rod
Scopes That I have found that go to good job. But will not break the bank. Think BSA, Redfield, Nikon. Also if you are careful. Sometimes you can get some good used ones at the Gunshows at reasonable prices. But remember the motto- Buyer Beware!
If you go to the local gun shows. I have seen these for sale for under $150.00. Considering how expensive some of the other brands are.
This is almost as good in my humble opinion.
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Spanish Astra 600/43
Now I will not torture you younger readers about the Prices of Guns back in the 1970’s & 80’s. Because that would be just cruel. But instead I will say that there were some pretty good bargains.
Especially since the WWII and Korean Vets. Were starting to sell some of their guns at the time.
But since I had the worst of all problems at the time. I.E. Young. Dumb, broke and full of well you know what. I could not really partake in the feast too much.
Especially now. When I remember when the shows were filled with Spanish Pistols.
As Franco was getting rid of his surplus guns.
I of course thought they must be some real clunkers. That & they looked weird to boot!
What an idiot!
Spanish Astra 600/43 9mm Parabellum Semi-Auto Pistol WWII
Here is some more & better information about this Pistol
THANKS FOR READING THIS!
Astra 600
| Astra 600 | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1943–1945 |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
| Produced | 1943–1950s |
| No. built | Approx. 60,000 |
| Variants | Model 400 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.08 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Length | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Barrel length | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback operated |
| Feed system | 8-round box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed iron sights |
The Astra 600 was a Spanish semi-automatic pistol used during World War II. It was a shortened version of the Astra 400 in 9×19mm Parabellum.
History[edit]
The gun was made in Spain for Germany during World War II, and about 60,000 pistols were made, although only the first 10,500 were delivered before the liberation of France cut off the supply lines between Spain and Germany. The remaining pistols were primarily sold after the war to West Germany for police use, with a smaller number being purchased by the Portuguese Navy. The gun was rugged and of high quality and accuracy, despite the blowback operation of the gun and heavy weight, it gave a snappy, distinct recoil. Because of its ruggedness and weight, it was in some countries nicknamed “the pipewrench”.
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Nazi Germany
West Germany: Police
PortugalNavy
Spain
Now sadly there are some Folks out there. That should never be in the same area with a gun.
Also the Anti Gun / Anti Civil Rights folks are going to use this Tragedy for their cause.
So when someone asks your opinion. I think that the best answer is this. That yes it is time for the Government to do something about this.
THEN TELL THEM IT IS HIGH TIME FOR THE POWERS THAT BE. TO BEGIN TO START SPENDING SOME TIME & EFFORT TO HELP THE MENTALLY ILL OF THIS GREAT LAND OF OURS!
Good Luck & God Bless you all!
Grumpy
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Some Day!
Meaning – The day that I can afford one and be back in the United States. Where I can legally own one!
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Thompson Submachine Gun
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General John T. Thompson, a graduate of West Point, began his research in 1915 for an automatic weapon to supply the American military. World War I was dragging on and casualties were mounting. Having served in the Army’s ordnance supplies and logistics, General Thompson understood that greater firepower was needed to end the war.
In 1919, Thompson directed Auto Ordnance to modify the gun for nonmilitary use. The gun, classified a “submachine gun” to denote a small, hand-held, fully automatic firearm chambered for pistol ammunition, was officially named the “Thompson submachine gun” to honor the man most responsible for its creation.- Follow & Subscribe
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Enjoy! Grumpy
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Some Mighty Fine Looking Guns
Now when most Folks think about The French and their attempts at using their Military. They think of the above Pictures. Except maybe for the French Foreign Legion.
(Who are still some serious Hard Ass Troops even today by the way)
This Fellow argues otherwise. So you make up your own mind.
One of the Funniest Guys that I have ever seen in Print is a man named P.J. O’Rourke. He has to be one of the funniest conservative writers that has come around in a long time.
(If you get a chance & want to know why Washington DC is so FUBAR*. Read his book “Parliament of Whores” . It is both Funny, Sad and very Wise. Amazon has it)
Now this is one of the Most UN Politically Incorrect Stories that I have ever read in my life. (Which is saying a lot!) It was also written a very long time ago in National Lampoon. Back when the term “Freedom of Speech” actually meant something.
For quite a while it was extremely hard to find. But somehow a copy showed up on the internet. Now I offer this up for entertainment purposes only. Also to show how far we have strayed from our Freedoms.
I ACTUALLY DO NOT BELIEVE IN THIS CRAP MYSELF.
But I do think that it is funny! If it offends anyone out there. My Heart felt Apologies are extended to them. To everyone else I hope that it will give you a few chuckles!
*Fucked Up Beyond Belief & Repair
Grumpy
