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I've gotten some stuff locally but Cabelas and Wholesale Sports are usually pretty good.

krazed wrote:

i'm in canada

ammo/reloading materials = expensive

9mm or .45 isn't that bad here. You can find American Eagle .45 for a little over $25 for 50 and not that much more for other brands. Less popular rounds like the .38S&W is where it'll cost you 35-40 dollars a box.

New additions... Webley Mk IV and Smith and Wesson Military and Police





Can't wait to take them to the range!

War Man wrote:

Mekstizzle wrote:

*puts on shifty glasses*

I thought the M60 was replaced by the M240.

*takes off shifty glasses*

m240 is also a SAW.

Meks is right. And the M240 and M60 were designed as General Purpose Machine Guns rather than  SAWs.

SealXo wrote:

Ryan wrote:

SealXo wrote:

ontario + alberta = accent
BC = no

people in ontario tend to say "ohh ya?" a lot alberta is more the "aboot", but both say eh equally

I live in Alberta, never heard an "aboot" in my life.

no wai. thats weird.......

edit: fuck nvm i got manitoba and alberta mixed up

Um what? I live in Manitoba and have never heard "aboot" before.

Back on topic, I really don't notice any differences except for Quebec and the Maritimes.

Mekstizzle wrote:

apparently those guys are canadian troops in ww2

What? Those are Americans...

Marvin?

-Sh1fty- wrote:

Oh you're talking about that part

Yeah it was sort of confusing, I didn't get why the Japs didn't shoot though, retards.

I'd have to say it would be rather awkward to engage someone at a close range with a bolt-action rifle. Bayonet was seen as the more effective weapon for close-quarters...

RAIMIUS wrote:

CaptainMike wrote:

FloppY_ wrote:

Meh sights look like an enfield

Not quite...

Actually, yes.  The M1917 is called the "Enfield."   It is not the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield that most people associate with the name.  That one was very much a British rifle.

I know it was referred to as an Enfield but I was looking for a little more specific answer, hence the "not quite". As you said, most people associate Enfield with the SMLE, wanted to make sure this wasn't the case.

Anywho, speaking of SMLE, picked this up a couple of weeks ago. Didn't think I'd find one in this condition with the full stock for this price...

krazed wrote:

M1917

i was going to say a P14 but it's not

Well done! +1

It's nearly all matching, barrel is Dec 1917 and the receiver is Feb 1918.

FloppY_ wrote:

CaptainMike wrote:

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii35 … CN3403.jpg

My second newest addition to my collection. Anyone know what it is?

Meh sights look like an enfield

Not quite...

My second newest addition to my collection. Anyone know what it is?

-Sh1fty- wrote:

How much do you guys suppose I my Dad can sell his STG44 for? How would I get it to the U.S. ? Where could I sell it? What laws do I need to respect?

Why wouldn't you or your dad just sell it within Europe or in Switzerland, in regards to their firearm laws.  There are lots of firearm and military collectors there that would be interested. It would be significantly harder, if it is at all possible, to sell it to an American collector. And one of my books says that a fully functioning MP44 would sell in the range of 7-8,000 US.

SplinterStrike wrote:

Manitoba is especially bad.

Pff... walking to class when it's -50 (with the windchill) is awesome!

Speaking of Lee-Enfields...



My 1943 No.4 MkI that I got in the summer. First time I'd shot it, actually first time I've ever fired a gun, it was pretty awesome!

Bradt3hleader wrote:

ATG...yeah nevermind...

Anyway, it's called the Pacific and it's based on SGT "Manilla" who got a medal of honor and asked to go back to combat then got killed right at the landing in Iwo Jima.

So it's based on a real person, lets just hope Hollywood doesn't be a dick about the realism.

Close, but not quite. It follows the stories of three marines, Eugene Sledge (author of With the Old Breed) Robert leckie (author of Helmet for My Pillow), and John Basilone (aka Manila John). The books are very well known and I hope this miniseries does them justice.

Sisco10 wrote:

Beduin wrote:

They don't care, hell they want to get arrested. Jail in the west is better than their life in Somalia.

I highly doubt they give them the comfort of a french prisòn. They most likely hold them in the brig until the next port, then drop `em off to local authorities, who then let them go due to lack of evidence (no guns, etc.), which leads to the supects getting arms to rob ships, which then leads to...you get my point.

I was just watching a show on a Danish ship searching for pirates off the coast of Somalia and it's not the local authorities to blame, it's the current laws. It is up to the country of the ship that is attacked to determine whether or not they want to press charges against the Pirates, the naval vessels that rescue these ships have no say. They only hold the pirates until the ship's government makes its decision. If they press charges, they're taken to the country, otherwise, international law says that they must be returned to their home country. Pretty stupid if you ask me. The pirates aren't going to change their ways because they got a slap on the wrist...

Yes he was in the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea. As for the connection, could be the link between self-sacrifice as in the military. Save your buddies by sacrificing yourself. Lived like a soldier and died like one.

FatherTed wrote:

are the canadians at the events today? i only heard about french, americans and uk

Yes, the Canadians are definitely there though it seems that we don't get the same attention as the British and Americans. Granted, we only landed at one beach instead of two, but it was the second most heavily defended beach after Omaha. Prime Minister Harper is also in attendance.

Little BaBy JESUS wrote:

Is it true that the Germans expected General Patton to lead the main invasion? and therefore the Allies set up Patton with a massive, totally imaginary force and gave misinformation that he would be landing at the most narrow part of the channel? I heard that somewhere but don't know if its accurate.

Yes you are very correct. The Allies passed along false information as well as non-essential correct information through German spies in England (who had been located previously). It was a fantastic scheme involving model vehicles and ships across England. They also went as far as creating new infantry and airborne divisions and even designing and making their shoulder patches.
Wiki has more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Fortitude

Bradt3hleader wrote:

I wonder if there's any soldiers that went through the whole war and all the landings and stuff. Chances are somewhat slim.

Yep there were those who survived the Liberation of Western Europe from June 6th to May 7th but as you said, the chances were slim. There were also those with the first infantry division who had gone through Africa and had made it through as well. I believe that two Sherman DD tanks that landed on D-Day made it through unscathed until VE day as well. Pretty crazy...

For those who never made it home, lest we forget...

2 minute walk here.

Mekstizzle wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_bag#Canadian_culture

Many Canadians believe that bagged milk is a unique and esteemed part of Canadian culture. This has caused much of Canada to keep the 1.33 liter bag because it separates Canada from other countries. In Ontario, the Maritimes, and Quebec, milk bags are seen as Canadian as tuques or maple syrup.

Someone fucking nuke this country

Bagged milk is an Eastern Canadian thing only and I really don't understand it. I've never seen bagged milk in my life.

Macbeth wrote:

Pochsy wrote:

But can it cure my headache?

So are Somalian pirates the new reason for Americans to toot their horn and polish their guns?

Hey we gotta use our military every once and awhile how Canada's military doing in Afghan...never mind

We just lost our 117th soldier to be killed, thanks. Just remember that not everyone has a military as large or capable as the United States.

Am I the only one who sees a hunting rifle? Which would make it legal, though not advisable, to carry and I'm assuming he just bought it or something.

Gloster Meteor F-8 Prone Pilot
One ugly plane...

Flecco wrote:

People don't like maths because they don't have the discipline to learn the rules intimately and spend hours applying them in different situations to get the right answer.


Much more fun taking a humanities course, writing up a string of bullshit and selling it to your teacher like your God's gift to the world.

Humanities/arts are just easier than maths/sciences.

Your first statement is probably true, but the rest are not. I wouldn't lump all humanities/arts courses together. A good arts student never writes up a string of bullshit. I'm a history student so I'm a little biased, but we have to do a shitload of research and reading before we do anything. I really wouldn't say they are easier, it just depends on the person. I have friends who would much rather write up lab reports than essays, I however am the complete opposite. Both fields are just as valuable in understanding our world...
Just my 2 cents.

TehMyke wrote:

phishman420 wrote:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/e … USP_45.jpg

a challenger appears

http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/images/l … le-web.jpg

hai

No.

Desert Eagles are for those who need to compensate.

None at home, but in my room at rez,
Braveheart
Gladiator
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Revenge of the Sith
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Casino Royale
Quantum of Solace
Full Metal Jacket

War Man wrote:

Not surprised with her punishment, that is how muslims are.

Get out of your hole. Mcminty is right here.
Many Muslims believe that if a Muslim woman is raped, they must all avenge it either by jihad or another form. I can't remember the exact wording, but I'll see if I can find it. This is in "Inside the Jihad: My Life With Al Quaeda" by Omar Nasiri. I suggest you read it.

hoplite wrote:

LARGE POST

D-Day, Omaha



USMC soldier in camo



Source

Quick correction, the first one isn't Omaha or D-Day. Looks like somewhere in the Pacific. The second one is an American GI in Normandy probably with the 2nd Armoured Division.

-40 here, so it can always be worse. I wish it was snowing here though.

Freezer7Pro wrote:

How long are they gonna run the series, anyhow?

Last episode will air in 2010 I read somewhere.

Really looking forward to Season 5 but class will have to take priority over lost until april... Thank god for the internet.

Mekstizzle wrote:

I doubt more than 10% even work

American gun collector... I'm sure they all work.

Think the same thing is happening to me. There is an option in the security preferences in firefox that you can check if you want firefox to clear your private data when firefox closes. When I uncheck it, close and reopen firefox, my private data has been cleared and the check box has checked itself.

Gooners wrote:

I walked to school in -20 degrees weather. My testicles froze and fell off.

Meh, that would've been nice! Was -35 without the windchill (and there definitely was a wind) here this morning when I walked to class...

Edit: -30 right now, -43 with the windchill and I'm off to class again! Wohoo!

Absolutely love lost. It's the only tv show that I've really gotten into. Just watched the first 3 seasons again over the last few months and working on season 4 now. Can't wait for the new season though seems like I have class every night that Lost is on. Not impressed.

Me! Last exam tonight and one of my last nights in the city, but I don't know what I'm doing yet...

-25C+windchill here tonight. Fair bit warmer than yesterday, reached about -50C with the windchill...

Studying all weekend. Yay exams!

Sydney wrote:

I assume this is US only? I would love to get some accessories for my ipod.

I'm pretty sure it's not only in the US. Change the location of the Apple store and see if the add come up. I know it does for the Canadian store.

Roger Lesboules wrote:

And how can it save a life if the sniper manage to get a 1 shot kill :S

But nice device nonetheless. And well, we know that raghead like to fire their whole clip so it might work.

May not save the life of the target, but it can save the life of his squad, his platoon, convoy, etc...

I missed mine too, and I'm pretty sure I also noticed three days after...

I collect militaria, specifically from WWII, so I hit up flea markets every chance I get. Went to one every saturday and sunday this summer, but after 3 months, all I came home with was a single canteen. Gotta go through a whole lot of crap before you find something good.

destruktion_6143 wrote:

take a week off or more to do a road trip across canada. great fun. (except no-mans-land known as saskatchistan and manitoba)

Whoah, don't even think of putting Manitoba in the same class as Saskatchewan. Manitoba is a helluva lot more than just fields. You actually see trees when you drive through Manitoba, which is more than I can say for Sask.

Lost is my all-time favourite.
Also like:
The Office
Family Guy
Flashpoint
Two and a Half Men
and that's about it.

That's pretty cool. The canadian jet is a CT114 Tutor, the same jet used by the Canadian Snowbirds Aerial Acrobatic Team (our equivalent to the blue angels). All I see areound here are C130s, very rarely an CF-18, saw the snowbirds last month fly over, and I saw a Griffin (basically a Canadian Huey type helicopter.)

Mint Sauce wrote:

And the issue with all the factions having the same weapons, when is the last time you saw a Spetsnaz soldier sporting an M16? (Lets see if anyone gets this.)

Yeah, I have a problem with this as well. At least with modern factions, you can kinda get away with some of the weapons being used by everyone, but it's not the same in WWII. While playing last night, there were some people asking if Japan used the Thompson, and someone replied that they must have because it's in the game... I think it would be better to start off with an Ariska, Mosin-Nagant, Enfield, and Garand and then just move up from there