Comments for If it's Mattel, it's swell!

If it's Mattel, it's swell!

2008-03-05T14:00:37Z

Just for fun.

]]> No, it's not real, silly. But it is funny. Especially if you are old enough to remember their fielding, when people were giving up the manly M14 for this thing!

And no, I didn't make this.

Comment from Justthisguy on 2008-03-05

2008-03-06T00:22:50Z

Not that I object to lighthearted smartassedness; I'd be happy to co-operate with Chief Bill to buy each of us a rifle chambered in .219 Improved Zipper.

Comment from Justthisguy on 2008-03-05

2008-03-06T00:04:42Z

Only if I met the cop at a gun shop. I swear, you allistic people will cause the collapse of Western Civilization, and are probably provably already doing so. "American Idol", "People Magazine", "youtube", and MSM generally, well, I just cringe from all of that. Effin' monkeys! I think I might have another 20 years left, if I take care of myself. I'd rather give up all of my (admittedly slight) chances of getting laid, in any way, for the rest of my life, in exchange for having responsible Constitutional government restored to us.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T21:59:39Z

C'mon, JTG - you know you'd say that to an undercover vice cop. It's inevitable.

Comment from Justthisguy on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T20:55:28Z

I lust after the chance to get a nice M1 carbine made by Rock-Ola, and then have the Hughes Amendment repealed, so that I might do the M2 conversion to it. Rock 'n Roll! Maybe I should get a C&R license, and specialize in weird substitute-standard arms. I think it would be hilarious to say, "Come on over to my place, and I'll show you my Johnson!"

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T17:07:03Z

Dang! I missed out on the cup-holder!

Comment from Fishmugger on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T16:55:03Z

The AR-15 I was issued was built by Acoustic Research and came with a jack for my Walkman and a cup holder so you wouldn't spill your drink while on the range. We had to qualify at 1000 inches and in those days I could chuck a rock farther and cause more damage. We figured the Air Force bought it through Boys Life.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T15:40:24Z

I was, at various times and places, issued a Colt, a Hydramatic, and a H&R. Then I started getting pistols (or my fave, my M3A1...). Because I had some knowledge of .45's, I indulged myself and at various times had a Union Switch and Signal and a Singer. Mostly, I carried a Remington-Rand.

Comment from Fred on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T15:04:12Z

I had one in basic stamped Harrington and Richardson. I thought, "Cool. I have a really fine rifle here." Not.

Comment from SFC D on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T14:30:36Z

I didn't have one made by Mattel, but in basic training I had an M16A1 stamped "General Motors, Hydramatic Division"...

Comment from mostly cajun on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T14:11:48Z

I know it's silly. You know it's silly. But you'd probably get rich collecting ten bucks from every vet who'd swear to "I didn't have one that said "mattel" but I know this dude that did..." MC