December 28, 2010, 01:44 PM | #51 | |
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But kraut guns still outnumber the French 2:1 in my collection. If you ever find a reasonably priced Manurhin revolver for me, they would draw even. Better get on that.
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June 26, 2011, 09:01 PM | #52 |
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B. Lahey - I appreciate the information you sought in this thread, I too stumbled accross this rifle quite by accident (while doing some research on DI) - my question is, now that you've had this rifle for a few months, are you still impressed?
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June 27, 2011, 10:35 AM | #53 | |
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I enjoy this rifle immensely, it has been a joy to own.
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August 6, 2011, 11:35 AM | #54 |
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Ultimately decided on an SKS
B Lahey - I ultimately I figured out how much time I had, and decided it wasn't yet conducive to reloading for 7.5 French.
I decided A) The ammunition availability and the difficulty in finding proper brass, etc for reloading B) the extra weight of the rifle, C) Not to mention the cost of obtaining a MAS 49/56 was nearly $200 more than a SKS...I went with the SKS, for now. I still have my eye on the MAS, and if I run across an original, chambered in 7.5 French, for anywhere near $200 to $300 - I'm going to buy it! Until then, I'll be shooting Yugoslav surplus 7.62 x 39 through my unissued Yugoslav SKS...while looking for dummy-grenade launcher kits (...a more sophisticated potato gun)! |
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Better choice for a first rifle, really, White Tiger. If only because there will be plentiful advice if something doesn't go right. But don't forget the wonderful MAS-49 once you advance beyond the basics into the unusual.
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August 7, 2011, 11:48 PM | #56 |
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MAS 49 AND the SKS!
Absolutely - like I said, I've still got a soft spot in my heart for that MAS 49!
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