Choices, Choices, Choices...

USAF_462/2W1X1 · 06-14-2008, 09:36 PM

If you could get both a standard SA M1A AND a 1903a3 Springfield with plenty of ammo for both OR a 1918a3 Semi Auto BAR from Ohio Ordnance Works with no ammo, which would you choose? Curious for several reasons, one of which is the fact that I will be coming into a little money in September and and not sure which way to go... I might go niether way, but this is what I have been thinking on all day now! These will probably be my last purchases in a long while since the wife is getting ready to move down here and she is always on me as to how much I spend on guns, blah, blah, blah... hahaha!

Anyway, what do you think? Which options would you go for and why?

Mooseman684 · 06-14-2008, 09:52 PM

That is a tough call...I would probably go for the first 2....
Rich

M14man · 06-14-2008, 10:51 PM

I would say the first two also...

USAF_462/2W1X1 · 06-15-2008, 12:19 AM

You guys suprise me, I was actually thinking I would get an overwhelming "BAR dude! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? That ain't even a choice!" Wow... see I had been all prepared to talk myself into the BAR but hell if yall think the first Spring'er twins as well, then that just made it a little easier on me!

Any other opinions?

billy · 06-15-2008, 12:46 AM

bar dude~!

my reasoning is
the BAR is quite an outlay of cash up front.
i would be able to afford the other two one at a time later on.

lefty o · 06-15-2008, 01:58 AM

i'd up it to a loaded M1a, and the springfield. the BAR is a very expensive semi auto, with expensive magazines.

Mooseman684 · 06-15-2008, 02:27 AM

And the BAR is Not Original.....

billy · 06-15-2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

And the BAR is Not Original.....

wouldnt this copy or whatever it is shoot exactly like an original?
(except being a semi?)
also
wouldnt it be even better since it is brand new?

i am not talking about collectibility i mean as a firearm to shoot.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 06-15-2008, 02:59 AM

Already have the first two so I would get the BAR. If I didnt have them Id get them first. Very fun to shoot.

Mooseman684 · 06-15-2008, 03:37 AM

As a shooter...The BAR would do. The beauty was the full auto firepower !
You might well Buy a Belt fed Browning 1919A4 for 1200 in Semi auto...

gandog56 · 06-15-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAF_462/2W1X1

You guys suprise me, I was actually thinking I would get an overwhelming "BAR dude! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? That ain't even a choice!" Wow... see I had been all prepared to talk myself into the BAR but hell if yall think the first Spring'er twins as well, then that just made it a little easier on me!

Any other opinions?

I might have said BAR, but semi-auto just isn't the same thing.

rondog · 06-15-2008, 10:36 PM

I'd go with the first two also. BAR's are just too damn big and heavy. JMHO.

Sarge · 06-16-2008, 01:37 AM

Yeah, but you don't have to lug the BAR around in the brush all day.
As far as don't get the BAR because it "is not original" - Just what the hell do you think the M1A is??????????????????
I agree with who ever said BAR and then you can get the other two one at a time later on. In that case the first of the other 2 I'd get would be the 03A3.
Yes, the semi BAR functions just like the original. I know a couple of guys that have them and they are very happy with them. The rate of fire on the semi is probably very similar to - Perhaps? higher than the low cyclic rate of 350+ on the original.
Sarge

big shrek · 06-16-2008, 05:28 AM

Big guys don't mind the extra weight of a BAR...being able to fire lots of 30-06 rounds is a wonderful thing

The BAR is more of a SHTF weapon though...I'd go with the first two for practicality.

06-14-2008, 09:36 PM	#1
USAF_462/2W1X1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Currently Clovis, NM but Goldsboro, NC bound! Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (1)	Choices, Choices, Choices... If you could get both a standard SA M1A AND a 1903a3 Springfield with plenty of ammo for both OR a 1918a3 Semi Auto BAR from Ohio Ordnance Works with no ammo, which would you choose? Curious for several reasons, one of which is the fact that I will be coming into a little money in September and and not sure which way to go... I might go niether way, but this is what I have been thinking on all day now! These will probably be my last purchases in a long while since the wife is getting ready to move down here and she is always on me as to how much I spend on guns, blah, blah, blah... hahaha! Anyway, what do you think? Which options would you go for and why?

06-14-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,283 Trader Rating: (0)	That is a tough call...I would probably go for the first 2.... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-15-2008, 12:46 AM	#5
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	bar dude~! my reasoning is the BAR is quite an outlay of cash up front. i would be able to afford the other two one at a time later on. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya! Last edited by billy; 06-15-2008 at 01:09 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-15-2008, 02:27 AM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,283 Trader Rating: (0)	And the BAR is Not Original..... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-15-2008, 02:59 AM	#9
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (0)	Already have the first two so I would get the BAR. If I didnt have them Id get them first. Very fun to shoot. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

06-14-2008, 10:51 PM	#3
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (0)	I would say the first two also...

06-15-2008, 12:19 AM	#4
USAF_462/2W1X1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Currently Clovis, NM but Goldsboro, NC bound! Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (1)	You guys suprise me, I was actually thinking I would get an overwhelming "BAR dude! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? That ain't even a choice!" Wow... see I had been all prepared to talk myself into the BAR but hell if yall think the first Spring'er twins as well, then that just made it a little easier on me! Any other opinions?

06-15-2008, 01:58 AM	#6
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,695 Trader Rating: (0)	i'd up it to a loaded M1a, and the springfield. the BAR is a very expensive semi auto, with expensive magazines.

06-15-2008, 03:37 AM	#10
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,283 Trader Rating: (0)	As a shooter...The BAR would do. The beauty was the full auto firepower ! You might well Buy a Belt fed Browning 1919A4 for 1200 in Semi auto... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

06-15-2008, 10:36 PM	#12
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,241 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd go with the first two also. BAR's are just too damn big and heavy. JMHO. __________________ What she doesn't know about, doesn't piss her off.....

06-16-2008, 01:37 AM	#13
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, but you don't have to lug the BAR around in the brush all day. As far as don't get the BAR because it "is not original" - Just what the hell do you think the M1A is?????????????????? I agree with who ever said BAR and then you can get the other two one at a time later on. In that case the first of the other 2 I'd get would be the 03A3. Yes, the semi BAR functions just like the original. I know a couple of guys that have them and they are very happy with them. The rate of fire on the semi is probably very similar to - Perhaps? higher than the low cyclic rate of 350+ on the original. Sarge __________________ Calling illegal aliens undocumented immigrants is like calling drug dealers unlicensed pharmacists! Last edited by Sarge; 06-16-2008 at 01:41 AM.

06-16-2008, 05:28 AM	#14
big shrek Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest, FL Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (0)	Big guys don't mind the extra weight of a BAR...being able to fire lots of 30-06 rounds is a wonderful thing The BAR is more of a SHTF weapon though...I'd go with the first two for practicality.