Comments for Gratuitious Gun Pic

Gratuitious Gun Pic

2004-12-19T17:45:56Z

I had a photo-essay planned for today, but some technical problems (like an unmountable boot sector) are getting in the way. So, while I deal with that, here's a shot of some of the pistols, artillery sights, periscopes, and other optics in the collection of the Arsenal at Castle Argghhh!

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Comment from SangerM on 2004-12-19

2004-12-20T05:16:32Z

That's the one! Wow! Thanks! (and great write up).

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2004-12-19

2004-12-20T02:49:27Z

Did someone say "Luger?"

Comment from SangerM on 2004-12-19

2004-12-20T02:12:55Z

The first weapon I ever fired was a Lugar (the kind with that odd cross-wise barrel-shaped charger on top). I was about 5 or 6, I think, and a favorite uncle took me to the range with him. "Being Jewish," he said, "it's especially fitting that you're learning to shoot with this weapon. Never forget how to use one." I didn't get it at the time, but I never forgot the thrill of the first shots. I don't remember much else about that time of my life, or even that uncle, but the first few shots with that pistol are still vivid. And over time I came to understand the comment. Now, even though it may sound silly, I have to say it gives me the greatest kind of comfort thrill to know there are thousands of small armories like John's all over the country, and tens of thousands of lesser ones. I have relatives who own several hundred rifles, pistols, shotguns, etc. I have friends who have closets _full_ of firearms. I know of a guy who supposedly could arm a Vietnam-era rifle company. Frankly, nothing makes me feel more secure as a citizen of this country than this. I guess for me it's the constitutional equivalent of a security blanket. -SangerM

Comment from cw4billt on 2004-12-19

2004-12-20T01:11:20Z

Ahhhhh...almost perfect. But I don't suppose the Armoress would appreciate a November '69 centerfold...

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2004-12-19

2004-12-20T00:19:21Z

No roaches, but the grenades are one section left...

Comment from cw4billt on 2004-12-19

2004-12-19T23:07:37Z

...ooops--almost forgot the thumb-sized red roaches (at least, I hope you don't have any in the Armory. They bite.)

Comment from cw4billt on 2004-12-19

2004-12-19T21:23:10Z

Looks exactly like our tent in the Delta. 'Cept cleaner...and not as much ammo...and missing a bunch of grenades...and no c-rat cans...and no snakes...and no 122-slivers sticking in the wall...other than those minor differences, though...

Comment from Barb on 2004-12-19

2004-12-19T19:29:26Z

John - I want to come play with your toys! You have way more fun toys than I do ;-) (And I've been teased that my husband and I could hold out for weeks in a seige!)