Favorite machine gun - Page 2

Mobuck · June 19, 2015, 06:21 AM

Using the M-2 usually meant there was something between me and the target besides grass and trees(like an armored vehicle or sand bags) so that was a highly preferred position. The "Swedish K" was quite popular and available when I "might" have needed to use such a weapon. Other than those, I wasn't really tasked with using "go fast" equipment-more of a one shot at a time sort of thing.

SDC · June 19, 2015, 11:43 AM

For me, it depends on what you're shooting at and who's paying for the ammo :-) I've shot a fair number, and it probably comes down to the specific types within each group (1st gen, 2nd gen, etc.) and class (SMGs, "assault rifles", GPMGs, HMGs).
My list, to the best of my memory:
M2HB
1919A6
MG34
MG42
RPK
AKM
Type 56
AC556
C7/M16A1
C8/M4
G36
Bren
Lewis
BAR
M60
C6/Mag58
C9/Minimi
Converted Glock
Converted Browning HP
Sten
Thompson M1
Thompson M1928
PPSh41
UZI
MP40
Converted Gevarm 22
Converted Type 97
M14
and a few others that have slipped my mind since.

Rob62 · June 19, 2015, 01:14 PM

For SMG's my clear preference is the H&K MP 5 series.

For light/medium machine guns it's a toss up between the M249 SAW (LOVE the high cyclic rate if I am shooting someone else's ammo), or the M60.

Regards,

Rob

RCT · June 19, 2015, 07:57 PM

My fav is the good ole AR-15 in 9mm. I just got back from shooting one this afternoon.

Slopemeno · June 22, 2015, 04:38 PM

I've shot:
Mac-10 in .45 with the can (and without)
Colt XM-177's
Colt M-16s
Colt AR pattern Sub gun in 9mm
MP-5's of every description (K, SD, etc)

The MP-5s were sweethearts.

If someone was giving them away, an aircraft mount Lewis gun might be cool.

Arizona Fusilier · June 22, 2015, 07:23 PM

I haven't shot all of them, so its hard to say what my true favorite would be; from my research an MP-5 is covetable, but here's another nod to the venerable "Ma- deuce" which I have actually fired.

But for pure fun.....the Thompson.......hands down.

rickyrick · June 23, 2015, 03:39 PM

M-16
M4
M2
M60
Some Russian AA gun with four barrels we found in desert storm. We figured out how to work it then ensured all ammo was "destroyed"

I liked the M2 the best, I often volunteered to be on crew served weapons so I could shoot it.... Just don't rip off a fingernail while charging it, that ends the fun for a few minutes.

Outside the army I have no other experience. I'm sure there's some really fun ones out there.

**44 AMP** · June 23, 2015, 11:47 PM

maybe it was just me, but I always had better luck using "palm up" on the M2 charging handle..

Kosh75287 · June 24, 2015, 06:32 AM

SMG: MP-5, followed by Walther MPL/MPK in Portuguese trim.

RIFLE: STG-58 (or select-fire equivalent), or M14.

LMG: BrEn in 7.62x51, or M240, or maybe a Lewis (in 7.62x51).

NOT b/c I know what I'm talking about, but because I think they'd be fun!

**Mike Irwin** · June 24, 2015, 08:43 AM

Of all of the machine guns that I've shot over the years, I'd have to give my biggest thumbs up to the Bren.

But, my absolute favorite, the one I would buy in a heartbeat, and I have NO clue why, is the MAS 38.

I just think it looks so damned strange and cool all at the same time...

Arizona Fusilier · June 24, 2015, 07:03 PM

"maybe it was just me, but I always had better luck using palm up on the M2"

It has been awhile, but I thought we were taught that was the way to do it.

FlySubCompact · June 24, 2015, 11:17 PM

The A10, of course.

It's a machine gun , with a nifty aircraft attached.

What is not to like?

**JohnKSa** · June 25, 2015, 12:09 AM

My experience is limited but the SAW is my favorite so far.

rickyrick · June 25, 2015, 07:36 AM

Palm up is correct, talk to 18yo Rickyrick, he won't listen. 19yo me was better lol.

I'd love to shoot one of each MG in existence. Probably won't happen.
Mini gun is on the top.

bamaranger · June 25, 2015, 03:55 PM

Since we're all over the map here, LMG's, HMG's, sub guns, GP guns, and even CANNONS for gosh sakes, I'm going to list mine.....

..........the Browning Automatic Rifle.

No, I have not shot one, I have not even held one! And yes, I am aware of the weapons short falls, no quick change barrel, ONLY a 20 rd box( as opposed to a belt) no easy way to load the mags, heavy for what it is, an automatic rifle, maybe other faults of which I am not aware.

But is is walnut and steel, genuine USA design from our nations top gun mind, and carried and loved by many in harms way and dealt with many of our enemies foreign and domestic, for 20-30 yr or so.

I will never own one, but someday I will shoot one.

thallub · June 25, 2015, 09:30 PM

The MG 42/58 in 8mm.

Tucker 1371 · June 26, 2015, 03:26 PM

So many good ones, and so many I haven't shot yet. I'm most accurate with the SAW, but the Mk19 40mm grenade machinegun probably puts the biggest smile on my face.

I'm pretty sure that I'm going to be a big fan of the M60 if I ever get to shoot one.

Arizona Fusilier · June 26, 2015, 05:55 PM

Ya know....I think the M60 was....."O.K.". Maybe shooting a bunch of action-fouling blanks help give me and my generation a less than generous appraisal.

Brit · June 26, 2015, 06:21 PM

Fired a Bren Gun, and Sten in the Brit Army. Owned a Sten, and Sterling in Canada, stolen prior to my move to Florida. Fired an MG42 in Ontario!

4 and 5 round busts with the Sterling, awesome, across a room distance, very accurate, considering the huge bolt. Easy to shoot.

brmfan · June 27, 2015, 01:17 AM

a 'machine gun' but does anyone remember the old carnival game with the air compressor BB guns that looked sort of like a Thompson and fired like 4,000 BBs a second?? THOSE were awesome!!
I've fired a real Thomson SMG + the M60, M243, M16A2, M2, & MP5 but that old BB spewer was fantastic!

AK103K · June 27, 2015, 03:07 AM

As a kid, I spent enough on those BB machine guns at the carnivals, I could have bought a real one.

And even with the crudest and crappiest "real" one, I would have at least stood a chance of shooting out that star!

As a side note here, back in the late 70's, I did have a BB machine gun I got out of SGN, that ran on the Freon "recharge" cans. Kind of junky and Star Wars looking, but lots of fun.

rickyrick · June 27, 2015, 10:30 AM

I seen an air soft gun in development for law enforcement. I don't remember the rate of fire.. But was pretty much a solid stream of air soft BBs. It could get through a windshield.

I want to add that to the list

Something water cooled in .303 Brit would be fun as well.
Can't remember names of things so much anymore.

Model12Win · June 27, 2015, 08:33 PM

The MG3.

It's bascially an MG-42 but in 7.62 NATO. Freaking SHAWEET!!!

**44 AMP** · June 27, 2015, 11:35 PM

Shot the MG1 (MG42 in 7.62NATO, first version) in the 70s, with the Bundeswehr. Their MG course is TOUGH. They had a "running man" target that did a good job of mimicking a running man. They gave you a 75rnd belt, and you had to get 50 hits to qualify!

Yes, I did, barely. That was a fun afternoon!

603Country · June 28, 2015, 09:48 AM

I've read that the MG42 and its variants are still considered by some to be the best light MG ever made. I'd love to shoot one.

June 19, 2015, 11:43 AM	#27
SDC Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2001 Location: People's Republic of Kanada Posts: 1,652	For me, it depends on what you're shooting at and who's paying for the ammo :-) I've shot a fair number, and it probably comes down to the specific types within each group (1st gen, 2nd gen, etc.) and class (SMGs, "assault rifles", GPMGs, HMGs). My list, to the best of my memory: M2HB 1919A6 MG34 MG42 RPK AKM Type 56 AC556 C7/M16A1 C8/M4 G36 Bren Lewis BAR M60 C6/Mag58 C9/Minimi Converted Glock Converted Browning HP Sten Thompson M1 Thompson M1928 PPSh41 UZI MP40 Converted Gevarm 22 Converted Type 97 M14 and a few others that have slipped my mind since. __________________ Gun control in Canada: making the streets safer for rapists, muggers, and other violent criminals since 1936.

June 19, 2015, 01:14 PM	#28
Rob62 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 1999 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 560	For SMG's my clear preference is the H&K MP 5 series. For light/medium machine guns it's a toss up between the M249 SAW (LOVE the high cyclic rate if I am shooting someone else's ammo), or the M60. Regards, Rob __________________ NRA & NAHC Life Member

June 19, 2015, 07:57 PM	#29
RCT Junior Member Join Date: June 19, 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	My fav is the good ole AR-15 in 9mm. I just got back from shooting one this afternoon. __________________ FFL w/ SOT Check out our extensive online firearm and shooting sports store here: https://www.redcircletactical.com/

June 23, 2015, 03:39 PM	#32
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	M-16 M4 M2 M60 Some Russian AA gun with four barrels we found in desert storm. We figured out how to work it then ensured all ammo was "destroyed" I liked the M2 the best, I often volunteered to be on crew served weapons so I could shoot it.... Just don't rip off a fingernail while charging it, that ends the fun for a few minutes. Outside the army I have no other experience. I'm sure there's some really fun ones out there. __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

June 23, 2015, 11:47 PM	#33
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,817	maybe it was just me, but I always had better luck using "palm up" on the M2 charging handle.. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

June 19, 2015, 06:21 AM	#26
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Using the M-2 usually meant there was something between me and the target besides grass and trees(like an armored vehicle or sand bags) so that was a highly preferred position. The "Swedish K" was quite popular and available when I "might" have needed to use such a weapon. Other than those, I wasn't really tasked with using "go fast" equipment-more of a one shot at a time sort of thing.

June 22, 2015, 04:38 PM	#30
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	I've shot: Mac-10 in .45 with the can (and without) Colt XM-177's Colt M-16s Colt AR pattern Sub gun in 9mm MP-5's of every description (K, SD, etc) The MP-5s were sweethearts. If someone was giving them away, an aircraft mount Lewis gun might be cool.

June 22, 2015, 07:23 PM	#31
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	I haven't shot all of them, so its hard to say what my true favorite would be; from my research an MP-5 is covetable, but here's another nod to the venerable "Ma- deuce" which I have actually fired. But for pure fun.....the Thompson.......hands down.

June 24, 2015, 06:32 AM	#34
Kosh75287 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 820	SMG: MP-5, followed by Walther MPL/MPK in Portuguese trim. RIFLE: STG-58 (or select-fire equivalent), or M14. LMG: BrEn in 7.62x51, or M240, or maybe a Lewis (in 7.62x51). NOT b/c I know what I'm talking about, but because I think they'd be fun! __________________ GOD BLESS JEFF COOPER, whose instructions, consultations, and publications have probably saved more lives than can ever be reliably calculated. DVC, sir. انجلو. المسلحة. جاهزة. Carpe SCOTCH!

June 24, 2015, 08:43 AM	#35
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Of all of the machine guns that I've shot over the years, I'd have to give my biggest thumbs up to the Bren. But, my absolute favorite, the one I would buy in a heartbeat, and I have NO clue why, is the MAS 38. I just think it looks so damned strange and cool all at the same time... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 24, 2015, 07:03 PM	#36
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	"maybe it was just me, but I always had better luck using palm up on the M2" It has been awhile, but I thought we were taught that was the way to do it.

June 24, 2015, 11:17 PM	#37
FlySubCompact Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2012 Posts: 306	The A10, of course. It's a machine gun , with a nifty aircraft attached. What is not to like?

June 25, 2015, 12:09 AM	#38
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,972	My experience is limited but the SAW is my favorite so far. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

June 25, 2015, 07:36 AM	#39
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	Palm up is correct, talk to 18yo Rickyrick, he won't listen. 19yo me was better lol. I'd love to shoot one of each MG in existence. Probably won't happen. Mini gun is on the top. __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

June 25, 2015, 03:55 PM	#40
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	because Since we're all over the map here, LMG's, HMG's, sub guns, GP guns, and even CANNONS for gosh sakes, I'm going to list mine..... ..........the Browning Automatic Rifle. No, I have not shot one, I have not even held one! And yes, I am aware of the weapons short falls, no quick change barrel, ONLY a 20 rd box( as opposed to a belt) no easy way to load the mags, heavy for what it is, an automatic rifle, maybe other faults of which I am not aware. But is is walnut and steel, genuine USA design from our nations top gun mind, and carried and loved by many in harms way and dealt with many of our enemies foreign and domestic, for 20-30 yr or so. I will never own one, but someday I will shoot one.

June 25, 2015, 09:30 PM	#41
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	The MG 42/58 in 8mm.

June 26, 2015, 03:26 PM	#42
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	So many good ones, and so many I haven't shot yet. I'm most accurate with the SAW, but the Mk19 40mm grenade machinegun probably puts the biggest smile on my face. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to be a big fan of the M60 if I ever get to shoot one. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

June 26, 2015, 05:55 PM	#43
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	Ya know....I think the M60 was....."O.K.". Maybe shooting a bunch of action-fouling blanks help give me and my generation a less than generous appraisal. Last edited by Arizona Fusilier; June 26, 2015 at 06:03 PM.

June 26, 2015, 06:21 PM	#44
Brit Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 1,934	Fired a Bren Gun, and Sten in the Brit Army. Owned a Sten, and Sterling in Canada, stolen prior to my move to Florida. Fired an MG42 in Ontario! 4 and 5 round busts with the Sterling, awesome, across a room distance, very accurate, considering the huge bolt. Easy to shoot.

June 27, 2015, 01:17 AM	#45
brmfan Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2008 Posts: 557	Not technically... a 'machine gun' but does anyone remember the old carnival game with the air compressor BB guns that looked sort of like a Thompson and fired like 4,000 BBs a second?? THOSE were awesome!! I've fired a real Thomson SMG + the M60, M243, M16A2, M2, & MP5 but that old BB spewer was fantastic!

June 27, 2015, 03:07 AM	#46
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	As a kid, I spent enough on those BB machine guns at the carnivals, I could have bought a real one. And even with the crudest and crappiest "real" one, I would have at least stood a chance of shooting out that star! As a side note here, back in the late 70's, I did have a BB machine gun I got out of SGN, that ran on the Freon "recharge" cans. Kind of junky and Star Wars looking, but lots of fun.

June 27, 2015, 10:30 AM	#47
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	I seen an air soft gun in development for law enforcement. I don't remember the rate of fire.. But was pretty much a solid stream of air soft BBs. It could get through a windshield. I want to add that to the list Something water cooled in .303 Brit would be fun as well. Can't remember names of things so much anymore. __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

June 27, 2015, 08:33 PM	#48
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	The MG3. It's bascially an MG-42 but in 7.62 NATO. Freaking SHAWEET!!!

June 27, 2015, 11:35 PM	#49
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,817	Shot the MG1 (MG42 in 7.62NATO, first version) in the 70s, with the Bundeswehr. Their MG course is TOUGH. They had a "running man" target that did a good job of mimicking a running man. They gave you a 75rnd belt, and you had to get 50 hits to qualify! Yes, I did, barely. That was a fun afternoon! __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

June 28, 2015, 09:48 AM	#50
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	I've read that the MG42 and its variants are still considered by some to be the best light MG ever made. I'd love to shoot one.