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2024/09/02 16:37:11
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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I'm always amazed at how things disappear from military inventories while everything was registered and tracked and that. I can't see any other way than through acquaintances and accomplices that mask it somehow, but those would have to reach quite deep. Even saying it is lost doesn't always work as you would be made to search for it - or because it makes no sense in the case of a plane nose...
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40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
Project Z.
"The Dakka Dive Bar is the only place you'll hear what's really going on in the underhive. Sure you might not find a good amasec but they grill a mean groxburger. Just watch for ratlings being thrown through windows and you'll be alright." Ciaphas Cain, probably. |
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2024/09/02 22:25:10
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Ragin' Ork Dreadnought
Monarchy of TBD
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Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:I'm always amazed at how things disappear from military inventories while everything was registered and tracked and that. I can't see any other way than through acquaintances and accomplices that mask it somehow, but those would have to reach quite deep. Even saying it is lost doesn't always work as you would be made to search for it - or because it makes no sense in the case of a plane nose...
I mean, ultimately your quality control and security are composed of 18-20ish soldiers. There's duty, and then there's this cool idea I had to make a beer cooler out of a harrier nose cone, and have a nose party. You know which way the enlisted folks are going.
And that's before any inventory paperwork is done wrong, and it's easier for something to vanish than figure out why the count is wrong, since it probably means telling a superior officer that they made a mistake.
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Klawz-Ramming is a subset of citrus fruit?
Gwar- "And everyone wants a bigger Spleen!"
Mercurial wrote:
I admire your aplomb and instate you as Baron of the Seas and Lord Marshall of Privateers.
Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
Orkeosaurus, on homophobia, the nature of homosexuality, and the greatness of George Takei.
English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark alleyways and mugs them for loose grammar.
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2024/09/03 05:00:55
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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Which, as we know, superior officer can't possibly have done. My aid in the optic stock I had to atten to as a "secondary job" as a maréchal des logis once managed to lose binoculars. They went out, never came back, and he never remembered who he gave it to. But we had ourselves borrowed it from the regiment's overall stock, so that got me into some trouble.
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40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
Project Z.
"The Dakka Dive Bar is the only place you'll hear what's really going on in the underhive. Sure you might not find a good amasec but they grill a mean groxburger. Just watch for ratlings being thrown through windows and you'll be alright." Ciaphas Cain, probably. |
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2024/09/03 13:44:21
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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The Conquerer
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
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Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:I'm always amazed at how things disappear from military inventories while everything was registered and tracked and that. I can't see any other way than through acquaintances and accomplices that mask it somehow, but those would have to reach quite deep. Even saying it is lost doesn't always work as you would be made to search for it - or because it makes no sense in the case of a plane nose...
I think someone mentioned it in the early portions of this thread, but it reminds me of a story of a guy who had a military surplus store.
He would regularly buy lots of stuff from military auctions. One time he bought a bunch of rifle crates. When he got them back to the store one of the cases was heavier than it should have been, upon opening he found the dozen M16s the case was designed for still inside.
He called and gave them back. I probably wouldn't have been so honest.
But yeah. "Hey, should we open these cases and make sure they are empty before sending them to auction? Nah, thats above our paygrade!" -some Private, probably
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2024/09/03 13:45:33
Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
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0028/09/03 16:16:32
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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It also assumes everyone is firing on all cylinders all of the time.
We’ve all had duff days, I’m sure. Where due to hangover, distraction or just….whatever, Mr Brain doesn’t want to cooperate. And so we make daft little mistakes and errors we may not notice for a bit.
Put a crate in the wrong pile. Misread a number. Put a stencil on the wrong box. Shipping labels swapped. All teeny tiny seemingly inconsequential errors which can all add up to “I’m sure I had 127 Abrams in this particularly large garage” type stuff.
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2024/09/03 16:38:13
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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To be fair, the army works in a way that tires to prevent things getting meessed up by a bad day or a poorly gifted individual, as those are commonplace in the army. Not 100% proof though.
Besides, that's also partly thr point we try to get to in fireamrs courses.
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40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
Project Z.
"The Dakka Dive Bar is the only place you'll hear what's really going on in the underhive. Sure you might not find a good amasec but they grill a mean groxburger. Just watch for ratlings being thrown through windows and you'll be alright." Ciaphas Cain, probably. |
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2024/09/06 17:34:26
Subject: Re:Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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https://www.naturabuy.fr/Carabine-ManuArm-Mono-coup-22Lr-item-11977673.html
Right, after I finished with my Falcor that is know well better looking, and fonctionnal, I'm buying this single shot 22lr. It needs a little filling on the front (I'll trust that I can manage that as a soon professionnal tig welder... maybe I shouldn't though as i usually weld stainless tubes for champagne or acid.). I'll then let my inner bubba loose somewhat and try to modify some things on it: mostly see if it were possible to cut and reweld the bolt lever straight for my left handiness. Again, trusting in the fact I'm 2 months away from being certified tig welder after all.
As for the rest, I'll see. This is a gun with little to no collector value, and affordable, perfect for me learning. Maybe try my hand at some reshaping of the front of the stock... In that case, I'll need both a new set of files and of course, appropriate welding rods. Brownells france seems to be shipping nickel/steel alloy rods, that are better suited than just steel rods. Besides, stainless steel rods are a no no, especially on the barrel as I'll have got to re blue it.
And, on the fence about also getting myself that relatively cheap beretta 92s. Yes, the price they pay me for working on construction site far from home rose, if you're wondering.
https://www.armoccase.com/pistolets-semi-automatique/4322-pistolet-beretta-92s-9x19-occasion.html
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2024/09/06 17:36:35
40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
Project Z.
"The Dakka Dive Bar is the only place you'll hear what's really going on in the underhive. Sure you might not find a good amasec but they grill a mean groxburger. Just watch for ratlings being thrown through windows and you'll be alright." Ciaphas Cain, probably. |
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2024/09/07 23:41:07
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Lord of the Fleet
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Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:I'm always amazed at how things disappear from military inventories while everything was registered and tracked and that. I can't see any other way than through acquaintances and accomplices that mask it somehow, but those would have to reach quite deep. Even saying it is lost doesn't always work as you would be made to search for it - or because it makes no sense in the case of a plane nose...
Back in the 1990s, I seem to recall hearing of a base that discovered they had an inventory of wagon parts from the Mexican War still in inventory. There was this one place I worked that had a room set aside for equipment dating back the Eisenhower Administration. When you have a gakky grasp of the equipment you have, gak gets lost.
But I still keep praying to find a Willy's MB still in the box.
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Fate is in heaven, armor is on the chest, accomplishment is in the feet. - Nagao Kagetora
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0059/09/08 06:51:00
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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That's some poor management right here lol
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40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
Project Z.
"The Dakka Dive Bar is the only place you'll hear what's really going on in the underhive. Sure you might not find a good amasec but they grill a mean groxburger. Just watch for ratlings being thrown through windows and you'll be alright." Ciaphas Cain, probably. |
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2024/09/09 08:37:59
Subject: Re:Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Calculating Commissar
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Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:https://www.naturabuy.fr/Carabine-ManuArm-Mono-coup-22Lr-item-11977673.html
Right, after I finished with my Falcor that is know well better looking, and fonctionnal, I'm buying this single shot 22lr. It needs a little filling on the front (I'll trust that I can manage that as a soon professionnal tig welder... maybe I shouldn't though as i usually weld stainless tubes for champagne or acid.). I'll then let my inner bubba loose somewhat and try to modify some things on it: mostly see if it were possible to cut and reweld the bolt lever straight for my left handiness. Again, trusting in the fact I'm 2 months away from being certified tig welder after all.
As for the rest, I'll see. This is a gun with little to no collector value, and affordable, perfect for me learning. Maybe try my hand at some reshaping of the front of the stock... In that case, I'll need both a new set of files and of course, appropriate welding rods. Brownells france seems to be shipping nickel/steel alloy rods, that are better suited than just steel rods. Besides, stainless steel rods are a no no, especially on the barrel as I'll have got to re blue it.
And, on the fence about also getting myself that relatively cheap beretta 92s. Yes, the price they pay me for working on construction site far from home rose, if you're wondering.
https://www.armoccase.com/pistolets-semi-automatique/4322-pistolet-beretta-92s-9x19-occasion.html
I have nothing useful to add (having no skills or experience in this area) but following along with interest. Commenting so you don't feel you are posting into the void on this
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ChargerIIC wrote:If algae farm paste with a little bit of your grandfather in it isn't Grimdark I don't know what is. |
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2024/09/09 09:10:29
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
London
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Me too, 5 years from now we will be seeing beautiful restored gold inlaid 19th century duelling pistols following his latest refurbishing
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2024/09/09 10:24:39
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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Damn, I wish I had the gunsmithing skills to do such stuff! But hey, gotta start somewhere! Big thanks to the both of you for the post
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2024/09/09 10:25:06
40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
Project Z.
"The Dakka Dive Bar is the only place you'll hear what's really going on in the underhive. Sure you might not find a good amasec but they grill a mean groxburger. Just watch for ratlings being thrown through windows and you'll be alright." Ciaphas Cain, probably. |
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2024/09/15 09:11:24
Subject: Firearms you own, and their uses.
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Thinking of Joining a Davinite Loge
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BaronIveagh wrote: Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:I'm always amazed at how things disappear from military inventories while everything was registered and tracked and that. I can't see any other way than through acquaintances and accomplices that mask it somehow, but those would have to reach quite deep. Even saying it is lost doesn't always work as you would be made to search for it - or because it makes no sense in the case of a plane nose...
Back in the 1990s, I seem to recall hearing of a base that discovered they had an inventory of wagon parts from the Mexican War still in inventory. There was this one place I worked that had a room set aside for equipment dating back the Eisenhower Administration. When you have a gakky grasp of the equipment you have, gak gets lost.
But I still keep praying to find a Willy's MB still in the box.
The amount of random gak laying around because no one wants to deal with the paperwork, or knows why it was there, and if it's still needed or not, is ridiculous.
That being said, sometimes it's just accidental - "Huh, I'm at home with this controlled item in my pocket after an exercise - boss?" 'Uh, all the paperwork says I have all those, so give it here and pretend this didn't happen' is a thing at times.
Although there was a case of a disposals officer giving rocket launchers scheduled for destruction to organised crime to wipe his gambling debts, so anything can happen at any level.
We have the Abrams story as well, except for us it was torpedos going to a mechanic repair unit.
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My $0.02, which since 1992 has rounded to nothing. Take with salt.
Elysian Drop Troops, Dark Angels, 30K
Mercenaries, Retribution
Ten Thunders, Neverborn
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