Poll: Time to Acquire a Machine Gun

[wired]

Personally I'd go with a MP40 tube gun. Cheap enough, 9mm so you can shoot a LOT and it can be equipped with a silencer. And it looks cool.

 

[CountryGent]

Alrighty then, just bought online a LNIB "Texas" Mac-10 in 9x19㎜. Get down, get funky.

 

[wired]

how much?

 

[mkwerx]

My first choice would be an HK roller locked gun - MP5 or G3

Second - a drop in auto sear for an AR

Third - Ruger AC556

 

[jbett98]

How many mags came with it?

 

[41mag]

Went out to the ARPC full auto jamboree a few times. Ended up actually disinterested in full auto anything for personal stash.

 

[leadcounsel]

Buying a machine gun, and paying the premium on the weapon, and ammo costs? Not. A. Chance.

I've fired a fair number and verity of machine guns, individual and crew served. They are a lot of fun. But that's spending other peoples' money on ammo and the equipment. They are extremely expensive to own and use.

In terms of priorities, a machine gun is a most impractical expensive toy with an extremely niche level of usefulness and little more. Outside of the usefulness of defending a beachhead against mass troop movements, what purpose will it fill? How much better at suppressive fire is it?

They're great at burning thru $100 belts of ammo in a couple seconds. Or $20 box mags of ammo in 1 second. Aside from that, what is the point?

Priority in my view is exodus from tyranny, and then establishing a secure and sustainable homestead. But to each their own.

 

[CountryGent]

how much?

Seven Gs.

How many mags came with it?

Assuming one as that is what is pictured in the listing and the FFL/SOT (Dan Shea's operation) didn't specifically mention. Doesn't matter; either way I'm ordering up a bunch tomorrow. Come to think of it, I need to check the 9㎜situation; this is the woman's primary caliber and I do believe I'll be lighting up the home range something wacky once this one comes into the FFL.

Priority in my view is exodus from tyranny, and then establishing a secure and sustainable homestead. But to each their own.

Both projects are a go; multitasking, muchacho. Thanks for the blinding insight though.

 

[wired]

Buying a machine gun, and paying the premium on the weapon, and ammo costs? Not. A. Chance.

I've fired a fair number and verity of machine guns, individual and crew served. They are a lot of fun. But that's spending other peoples' money on ammo and the equipment. They are extremely expensive to own and use.

In terms of priorities, a machine gun is a most impractical expensive toy with an extremely niche level of usefulness and little more. Outside of the usefulness of defending a beachhead against mass troop movements, what purpose will it fill? How much better at suppressive fire is it?

They're great at burning thru $100 belts of ammo in a couple seconds. Or $20 box mags of ammo in 1 second. Aside from that, what is the point?

Priority in my view is exodus from tyranny, and then establishing a secure and sustainable homestead. But to each their own.

Lighten up Francis. Its a toy and an investment. Not everything has to be practical. Its a 9mm . A thousand rounds costs $125. Good for the whole day shooting.

The best thing about Machineguns is they are free. You buy it, shoot it for years and when you get bored with it you can sell it for more than you paid for it guaranteed like the sun rising in the morning..

 

[CountryGent]

The best thing about Machineguns is they are free. You buy it, shoot it for years and when you get bored with it you can sell it for more than you paid for it guaranteed like the sun rising in the morning..

Bada bing bada bang. (Lots of bangs. Oh dear!)

 

[jbett98]

My Mac 11/9 loves Zytel mags. Metal ones are problematic and I don't bother loading them when shooting with a few friends.
Take a good look at the recoil buffer as they tend to fall apart with age. I made my own replacement with a polyurethane sheet I picked up somewhere.
There's a bunch of replacements online for under $10.00

 

[wired]

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My Mac 11/9 loves Zytel mags. Metal ones are problematic and I don't bother loading them when shooting with a few friends.
Take a good look at the recoil buffer as they tend to fall apart with age. I made my own replacement with a polyurethane sheet I picked up somewhere.
There's a bunch of replacements online for under $10.00

I had a stten mag grip on mine. Always ran like a champ. Cut a fat hog on that one when I sold it for $1700.yes I kick myself

 

[CountryGent]

Rodger-dodger on the Zytel mags. That is my understanding too. Well wishes to you friends on this cold evening.

 

[HB of CJ]

Qualifiers. You gotta be able to afford to purchase and run. It gets spendy. I have found that my NFA Transferable M2 Trigger Housing M2 Inland NOT TO BE that good at appreciating or gaining in value. Not that good of investment item. At best I will get all my money back figuring for inflation.. Less parts and ammo of course.

My M2 Carbine runs 110%. But it took some tuning and fiddling to get there. There is a steep legal and mechanical learning curve with the USGI M2 Carbine. One has to do all the homework and pass all the required exams and stuff to understand the platform. I have found no real way around this. Ya gotta know what you are doing.

I have already posted some stuff regarding the USGI M1 Carbine. About the same thing applies to the select fire M2. The NFA and BATFE rules and regulations regarding the M2 are quite extensive and complicated. A 12 year old kid with lots of instruction and practice has zero problems employing the M2. Very fun.

PEM me if you wanna. All Oregon State Laws, NFA Laws And BATFE Rules And Regulations Apply. Your firearm laws may vary greatly.

 

[Hawaiian]

They do tend to put a smile on your face!



But they can be a lot of work also. Gotta work before you can play!

 

[CountryGent]

They do tend to put a smile on your face!

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Most assuredly so, my friend. My consort and I traveled back from the city this weekend where we partied hard at a very wacky gathering, then the following day did Uzi mag dumps at a range that rents said buzz-guns. Most delightful all around.

 

[Member 34319]

Dude, congrats on the purchase!

 

[Member 34319]

I'll leave this here, for science.

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[Member 34319]

Tried finding the practical solutions conversion kit, not sure if they are still in business.

Google it for another 22 kit option.

 

[Member 34319]

Also, keep an eye out for Lage Manufacturing. They are working on a Mac10 upper in 556.

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Email to get on waiting list.