Subj : Re: .22 SAA
To   : Gamgee
From : ryan
Date : Sat May 30 2020 02:45 am

 Ga> Yes.... the M1 is legendary.  I have one that I got from the CMP, 
 Ga> it's not an "original" from WW2, but as close as I could get (for 
 Ga> now).  It is from that era, although with a new barrel.  The 
 Ga> stock and receiver/action are original (Harrington and 
 Ga> Richardson).  Also have an orignal bayonet for it.  I have fired 
 Ga> it quite a bit, mostly using surplus Greek ammo (HXP) that the CMP 
 Ga> sells.  It's a real joy to shoot.

I bet. I'm jealous. My girlfriend is terrified of guns after some bad
experiences growing up, so I keep my weapon out of site and maintain it when
she's not around, for home defense. I doubt I'll ever need it but I feel more
comfortable with it around.

I'd be inclined to get an M1 to actually shoot, so an all original may not be
ideal. Those belong in museums, probably. I think a remanufactured M1 that
functions well that I can take out in the desert or mountains and shoot beer
cans sounds like a blast.

 Ga> Lot of history there in the 82nd, and very cool that you got to 
 Ga> walk some of those battlefields.  Thanks for your service.  I'm 
 Ga> retired Navy myself, and had a pretty fair amount of firearm usage 
 Ga> while I was in.

Thanks, likewise.

 Ga> I'll assume you've watched the mini-series "Band of Brothers"... 
 Ga> which of course is about the 101st, but pretty close to what the 
 Ga> 82nd did/does.  If you haven't seen it you need to binge watch it 
 Ga> this weekend.  Fantastic.

Oh, dude, I watch that series at least once a year :P I've been to the site
of the battle of Brecourt Manor, from the second episode. It's just some
little rinky dink farm. Crazy.

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