My Christmas Present to me... Choices...

meatgrinder42 · December 16, 2011, 09:42 AM

So in my head I'm banging around my Christmas gift to myself (lady's is already bought, and secured) and it's down to another tattoo or a new rifle. However, the rifle I want is being banged around more than the original question. If I were to decide on a rifle over the tattoo the choices are....

An 'ARA4' (an AR-15 cloned to look like my old service M16a4)
An H&K91
An H&K33
An FAL (forgot to add to the poll

))

I really love the H&K91 (I've handled and shot a G3 and loved it so I'm assuming since they're virtually the same rifle) but the thing driving me back is the .308 ammo prices. I know surplus can be found but guys seem to be asking wild prices for it.

The H&K33 I think are cool rifles and the 5.56 Nato round I'm familiar with and don't have an issue with. Biggest problem I have is the magazines are kinda tough to find and are generally costy when you can get them, and I don't know about parts availability where as the other two rifles I know I can find them.

The ARA4 is just an idea I've been kicking around for a while. I'm very familiar with the controls, stripping, cleaning, using as a shovel, back-scratcher, and leaning post. Which is awesome, but I don't know... Something keeps pushing me back from the idea of having a rifle cloned to look like my old rifle.

The FAL is just one of those rifles I've always enjoyed, thought was cool and is a proven design. Parts are easily come by and magazines are relatively cheap. But the .308 cost once again...

meatgrinder42 · December 16, 2011, 02:43 PM

Anyone own any of these that could swing me one way or the other?

hooligan1 · December 16, 2011, 03:52 PM

Hey grinder get some ink done dude it's just Christmassy, know what I mean??

Moloch · December 16, 2011, 04:35 PM

The FN-FAL, there is nothing more badass than an accurate, reliable large caliber semi-auto, everyone needs at least one!

chris in va · December 16, 2011, 06:04 PM

No Garand?

Jo6pak · December 16, 2011, 07:26 PM

Bren gun

I voted for the HK33. Unique, proven, cool. not an AR. (after-all everyone and thier dog has an AR)

The other best choice is the FAL.

upstate81 · December 16, 2011, 07:54 PM

INK!

Jim243 · December 16, 2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

after-all everyone and thier dog has an AR

That's true, here is my dog's AR.

LOL
Jim

meatgrinder42 · December 17, 2011, 05:38 AM

Joe: You mention a Bren gun again I'll put Issac and Wayne in your Jeep and lock the doors.

Chris in VA: No I don't really have a thing for Garands. When it comes to older rifles I'm all Mauser.

Hooligan and Upstate: I got three already two USMC and a commemoration tattoo for my uncle. The next idea is something like this. (obviously no red background)

http://www.militaryimages.net/photop...7/PinUp002.jpg

blume357 · December 17, 2011, 06:48 AM

I vote for either the FAL or AR....

then again, I don't get the tat thing...

My Christmas bonus this year (I work for myself) was a 22 suppressor ....

View Poll Results: Which one?
ARA4	5	25.00%
H&K91	8	40.00%
H&K33	2	10.00%
Tattoo	5	25.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

December 16, 2011, 09:42 AM	#1
meatgrinder42 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Good Ol' Wisconsin Posts: 327	My Christmas Present to me... Choices... So in my head I'm banging around my Christmas gift to myself (lady's is already bought, and secured) and it's down to another tattoo or a new rifle. However, the rifle I want is being banged around more than the original question. If I were to decide on a rifle over the tattoo the choices are.... An 'ARA4' (an AR-15 cloned to look like my old service M16a4) An H&K91 An H&K33 An FAL (forgot to add to the poll )) I really love the H&K91 (I've handled and shot a G3 and loved it so I'm assuming since they're virtually the same rifle) but the thing driving me back is the .308 ammo prices. I know surplus can be found but guys seem to be asking wild prices for it. The H&K33 I think are cool rifles and the 5.56 Nato round I'm familiar with and don't have an issue with. Biggest problem I have is the magazines are kinda tough to find and are generally costy when you can get them, and I don't know about parts availability where as the other two rifles I know I can find them. The ARA4 is just an idea I've been kicking around for a while. I'm very familiar with the controls, stripping, cleaning, using as a shovel, back-scratcher, and leaning post. Which is awesome, but I don't know... Something keeps pushing me back from the idea of having a rifle cloned to look like my old rifle. The FAL is just one of those rifles I've always enjoyed, thought was cool and is a proven design. Parts are easily come by and magazines are relatively cheap. But the .308 cost once again... __________________ When I die better bury me deep, two .45s layin' at my feet, An M16 across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best Last edited by meatgrinder42; December 16, 2011 at 09:56 AM.

December 16, 2011, 02:43 PM	#2
meatgrinder42 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Good Ol' Wisconsin Posts: 327	Anyone own any of these that could swing me one way or the other? __________________ When I die better bury me deep, two .45s layin' at my feet, An M16 across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best

December 16, 2011, 03:52 PM	#3
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	Hey grinder get some ink done dude it's just Christmassy, know what I mean?? __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

December 16, 2011, 07:26 PM	#6
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	Bren gun I voted for the HK33. Unique, proven, cool. not an AR. (after-all everyone and thier dog has an AR) The other best choice is the FAL. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

December 16, 2011, 04:35 PM	#4
Moloch Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2005 Posts: 1,419	The FN-FAL, there is nothing more badass than an accurate, reliable large caliber semi-auto, everyone needs at least one!

December 16, 2011, 06:04 PM	#5
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	No Garand?

December 16, 2011, 07:54 PM	#7
upstate81 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 801	INK!

December 17, 2011, 05:38 AM	#9
meatgrinder42 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Good Ol' Wisconsin Posts: 327	Joe: You mention a Bren gun again I'll put Issac and Wayne in your Jeep and lock the doors. Chris in VA: No I don't really have a thing for Garands. When it comes to older rifles I'm all Mauser. Hooligan and Upstate: I got three already two USMC and a commemoration tattoo for my uncle. The next idea is something like this. (obviously no red background) http://www.militaryimages.net/photop...7/PinUp002.jpg __________________ When I die better bury me deep, two .45s layin' at my feet, An M16 across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best

December 17, 2011, 06:48 AM	#10
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,943	I vote for either the FAL or AR.... then again, I don't get the tat thing... My Christmas bonus this year (I work for myself) was a 22 suppressor ....