Gun Rights America Rallies on Jan 19th

[Boomhauer]

One of these days I need to request a day off from work so I can attend one of these events. The only question that remains is what goes better with a three piece suit: A M1903, M1 Garand, or M1A?

A 1903 is nice. M1A is not a classy rifle IMHO

[Perd Hapley]

M1A is not a classy rifle IMHO

Burn the heretic.

[Boomhauer]

Burn the heretic.

Never been impressed by the M14/M1A. US should have went with the T48 instead of rigging the tests to favor the M14. Just like we should have adopted the MAG58 instead of the M60. But no, it wasnt invented here!

[Perd Hapley]

That's nice, but it's still a good-looking rifle. Go stand with your back against that stake.

[Boomhauer]

That's nice, but it's still a good-looking rifle. Go stand with your back against that stake.

Not nearly as good looking as the 1903 or the Garand. Its a very pedestrian rifle.

[Perd Hapley]

Not nearly as good looking as the 1903 or the Garand. Its a very pedestrian rifle.

Um, looks-wise, there isn't much difference between the M1 and M14. 

You're just stalling for time. I'm going to go ahead and light that fire.

[AZRedhawk44]

One of these days I need to request a day off from work so I can attend one of these events. The only question that remains is what goes better with a three piece suit: A M1903, M1 Garand, or M1A?

Thompson, and a 1911 in a shoulder rig.

Vertical muzzle, though, please.  Guy had a shoulder rig at the PHX rally with horizontal orientation.  Hated being near him because I kept getting swept by his muzzle.

[Tallpine]

Thompson, and a 1911 in a shoulder rig.

Vertical muzzle, though, please.  Guy had a shoulder rig at the PHX rally with horizontal orientation.  Hated being near him because I kept getting swept by his muzzle.

This confuses me 

Have you ever been into a building with upper floors? 

[lee n. field]

The Garand, if the wood is polished and pretty.

Guns look better with visible wear.

[Tallpine]

Guns look better with visible wear.

Just like their owners 

[Boomhauer]

Guns look better with visible wear.

A battle worn rifle or pistol is a beautiful thing. A WWII Garand or Springfield may well have seen combat...

[kgbsquirrel]

The 1903 (straight stock, A-nothing) was made by Remington in June of 1942. Don't know about its history in WW2, haven't looked into it. The barrel stamp on the M1 is 1946, and the trigger guard includes the slot for the paddle trigger mechanism that lets you fire it while wearing mittens. It might have seen use in Korea, but if the stock wear is anything to go by, it was likely just carried in garrison for formations and the like (one part of the buttstock is worn where it would rub against the belt/trousers, and not much else).

My M1A is currently in a Vietnam era, genuine M14 fiberglass stock. I of course have the red walnut stock in the closet that I could toss on it for a special occasion. 

[Boomhauer]

The 1903 (straight stock, A-nothing) was made by Remington in June of 1942. Don't know about its history in WW2, haven't looked into it.

Hmm...