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 A few of the favorite pics I've taken over the years... 
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Mon May 08, 2017 8:06 am
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Nice! What camera and lens' do you use?

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Mon May 08, 2017 8:27 am
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Guntrader wrote:
Nice! What camera and lens' do you use?


All Nikon. Some combination of a D700, D7100 and various lenses. I don't remember which I used for which. I have no idea what I'm doing and basically just take a metric shit-ton of photos trying different things and eventually some come out nice ;-)

Also, I do it so infrequently I forget what worked before. Those P7 photos were taken in 2010 or something like that. I tried to take some similar photos recently and failed miserably.

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Mon May 08, 2017 8:34 am
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That's pretty much what I do.
Never taken a photography class, bought a Nikon D-40 and every once in a while come out with a nice pic. Hahaha

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Like the Derringer and early revolver pics - but love the Garand close ups.

Still the greatest battle rifle ever produced.

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If so, why aren't they made anymore or any modern country still use them?

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Like the Derringer and early revolver pics - but love the Garand close ups.

Still the greatest battle rifle ever produced.

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Guntrader wrote:
If so, why aren't they made anymore or any modern country still use them?

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Like the Derringer and early revolver pics - but love the Garand close ups.

Still the greatest battle rifle ever produced.


Because well over 7 million rifles, and bazillions of spare parts were turned out for the rifle.

Why build more when several million of the originals are still active ?

Phillipines, and US military drill teams still use them.

A Phillipino office when asked why use Garands instead of AR's said " Because we don't want to injure or wound the enemy - we want to kill him. "

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Charlie, thank you for sharing these as well as the pics you posted in other threads. :cheers2:

That first photo with the HK . . . my first thought was, "the rounds are backwards in the mag." :ROFLMAO:

Can you tell me more about the derringer and the cap-and-ball revolver?

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Mon May 08, 2017 8:50 pm
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RENCORP wrote:
Guntrader wrote:
If so, why aren't they made anymore or any modern country still use them?

RENCORP wrote:
Like the Derringer and early revolver pics - but love the Garand close ups.

Still the greatest battle rifle ever produced.


Because well over 7 million rifles, and bazillions of spare parts were turned out for the rifle.

Why build more when several million of the originals are still active ?

Phillipines, and US military drill teams still use them.

A Phillipino office when asked why use Garands instead of AR's said " Because we don't want to injure or wound the enemy - we want to kill him. "


Dear God, is this going to turn into yet-another "Garand's vs AR" debate thread? I pray not.

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Mon May 08, 2017 8:54 pm
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ckindel wrote:
Dear God, is this going to turn into yet-another "Garand's vs AR" debate thread? I pray not.


Let's go with "Garands and ARs." thumbsup

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Charlie, thank you for sharing these as well as the pics you posted in other threads. :cheers2:

That first photo with the HK . . . my first thought was, "the rounds are backwards in the mag." :ROFLMAO:

Can you tell me more about the derringer and the cap-and-ball revolver?


When I took that P7 photo, I *was* tempted to put them in backwards! ;-)

The derringer:

Description: Single shot .41 caliber rimfire "Vest Pocket" pistol
Manufacturer: National Arms Co.
Model: No. 1 National
Caliber: .41 short RF
Sometimes Called: Deringer
Serial No.: 1272
Barrel Length: 2
Overall Length: 4.5
Weight: 10.75 oz
Capacity: 1
Country of Origin: United States of America
Date Manufactured: About 1864
Distinguishing Features: It has a 2" barrel which Flayderman describes as "slightly
scarcer...will bring small premium".
Marks: BBL Marked "National Arms Co
Appraised Value (2006): $2000

Description: Colt Cap & Ball Revolver
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
Caliber: .44
Serial No.: 74397
Barrel Length: 8"
Overall Length: 14"
Weight: 42 oz.
Capacity: 6
Date Manufactured: Late 1862
Distinguishing Features: "Address Col. Sam L Colt New-York U.S. America" on top of BBL.
Fine engraving of navy ships on cylinder.
Marks: U.S. Inspector stamps on both grips; Single initials on several
parts; Good cylinder engraving.
Acquisition Date: 1/1/1962
Critics' Notes and Scores:
Very fine; Traces of original blue; No pits; Very sound and tight
mechanically; One replacement screw in frame.
Estimated value (not appraised): $3-4K

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WOW. :pray:

Okay, I've got one more for you. What's the silver-color suppressor on the Ruger .22 Lite?

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MadPick wrote:
WOW. :pray:

Okay, I've got one more for you. What's the silver-color suppressor on the Ruger .22 Lite?


Silencerco Sparrow.

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You have good taste in cameras. I have the D7000, my 5th Nikon since going all digital in 2001.

I really like my prime lens (85mmf/2.8) but I do shots like these with a 50mm f/1.5. These are a few of my favorites.

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