[stearmandriver]

So I feel like I've finally become an upper classman in a fraternaty. Through the outstanding advice, guidance, and support available on this site, I finally got my first 1919A4 built. I could do better if I did it again, but I think it turned out pretty good. I'm A.D.D. and have a tendency to get distracted (hey, look at that shiny thing over there!). I checked my headspace, headspace, headspace, and loaded up 50rnd belt. With some intrepidation, I pulled the trigger and, BOOM. A round fired flawlessly down range. Ten or fifteen more rounds like that went down range in careful succession before I could not contain myself. I had to pull that trigger as fast as I could, till there weren't no more. NOW I GET IT. I see..., no..., feel why you all love these things. Boy, do I see why ya need a tripod too.
When I got it home, I cleaned it, and checked all of the rivets. After 150 rounds run throgh it, all seems well. Still tight, nothing loose.
Now I need to win the Lottory so I can afford to feed it. I'll try to post some pictures in the morning. Thanks for letting me blather on.

David

 

[Lucky#13]

Ah! Another one fully seduced to the darkside!

 

[arctic2]

It's definetly addictive. Hang on, It's going to be a long ride.

 

[Big Ed]

It kinda sucks when they work right. It makes it to easy to justify building more and more and more!

 

[kaotic01]

Bru ha ha ha h, another one has been hooked!!!!!!! I love it !!!

 

[belt fed frog]

welcome to AAA ,Ammo Addicts Annomous MUW HAHAHAHAHAHA ha ha ha ha ha ah

 

[papple]

Buy more AMMO more-more-more-. Congrats on you new daughter. And now for a big brother.

 

[knowbudy]

are you going to get an m2 tripod or mount it to your stearman?

 

[Slick]

Congrats on the running 1919a4 & embrace your ADD/ADHD as the "gift" that it can be! Many of the most famous inventors & statesmen were "afficted" as such.

 

[loboslanding]

Congrats, well done.

 

[wandering_ronin]

Congratulations!!!! It is awesome when that first round goes down range from something you've built.

 

[Luke]

Welcome to the belt fed faternity! Now you will be getting the 8mm conversion parts because it seems that is the cheapest ammo now! If I do not take my 1919 if feel like a let down, like something is missing

 

[stearmandriver]

Ok, I'm gonna try and post a picture or three.

 

[wandering_ronin]

Looks good, Stearmandriver! I just need to park mine, and it'll be finished. I've put about 80 rounds through it, and it ran like a top.

 

[Lucky#13]

Yes indeed, it looks great! The rivets look clean and that is the hardest part for most. You did good.

And I sure remember MY first few rounds down range! What a feeling!

 

[loboslanding]

That came out really nice. Looking forward to seeing it at the next Florida shoot if you can make it.

 

[buffler]

Welcome! You are now truly lost!

 

[CharlieB]

Really nice job. But I have a question. Is your pintle 110 or 220??

 

[stearmandriver]

For this baby, my pintle is three phase! BTW, here are some more pixs ya'll might like.
I parked this in a stainless steel tray I got at a restuarant supply place, $21. Did it on my BBQ,;worked great. I've been parkerizing anything thats not nailed down.