Hey friends! My first post here. I'm in the market for a 1919 but I don't have the time to research how to build one nor the time to actually build one. I would like to buy a complete ready to run rifle. I saw that Ohio Rapid Fire sells them for $1200 & Allied Armament has them for $1300. Who makes a better rifle or are there other brands to look at. What are some things to look for/stay away from? Thanks in advance!
Newbie here. Who's 1919 to buy?
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I think you'll find the consensus here is John McGuire, [email protected]
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+1 i have a Mcguire build and HIGHLY recommend
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I will second Mcguire I have heard his work is some of the best that there is
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John McGuire's email is [email protected]
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one more for john mcguire. you cant go wrong. true gentleman.
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Heres the quote of his last post, should answer most of your questions. Yes he can build you a complete gun, and in my opinion one of the best out there. You can call or email, i prefer email as it doesnt interrupt someone in middle of work.
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I wish i had the beans to buy another one of his builds before all the kits dry up. Man i wish i had found this forum and asked the same question before buying my first 1919, would have saved alot of headache.
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theres a bunch of options out there.
You can get a mg42 AA pod converted to hold the 1919 for 100-200 bucks. I like the height but i have had problems with the legs coming unlocked while shooting. There are ways to stabilize it though.
Original m2 pods can be gotten for a price. A few members here make reproduction m2s for pretty good prices, check out ironcreations, aw-sim and badger bob for one of those. I personally have one made by ironcreations and it is a VERY well made tripod thats looks very close to an original. If lowest possible price is the mission than badger bobs econopod is a good place to start.
Or you may even consider throwing the A6 kit on (shoulder stock, bipod and carry handle) while shopping around. 1919_4_ME is making some awesome mounts for A6 style shooting. He also makes a bunch of different tripod style mounts that are badass.
heres a couple pics, click to enlarge.
A6 kit on
Heres my shorty mcguire build on a ironcreations m2 pod and 19194ME adapter (love this friggen gun)
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You can get a mg42 AA pod converted to hold the 1919 for 100-200 bucks. I like the height but i have had problems with the legs coming unlocked while shooting. There are ways to stabilize it though.
Original m2 pods can be gotten for a price. A few members here make reproduction m2s for pretty good prices, check out ironcreations, aw-sim and badger bob for one of those. I personally have one made by ironcreations and it is a VERY well made tripod thats looks very close to an original. If lowest possible price is the mission than badger bobs econopod is a good place to start.
Or you may even consider throwing the A6 kit on (shoulder stock, bipod and carry handle) while shopping around. 1919_4_ME is making some awesome mounts for A6 style shooting. He also makes a bunch of different tripod style mounts that are badass.
heres a couple pics, click to enlarge.
A6 kit on
Heres my shorty mcguire build on a ironcreations m2 pod and 19194ME adapter (love this friggen gun)
GR
McGuire is the only one
John has built my last 8 guns ( 2 more in progress) with not so much as a burp. The only gun I had trouble with is a Ohio Rapid Fire. 30 calmachinegunner had to fix the trigger system.
BTW John's guns are guaranted for life, no body else can say that!!!!, I believe. He builds faster than anyone, period and testfires everything. From what I've hear thats unheard of
New to the sport? Do yourself a favor..... buy a "NEW McGuire gun"...Do'nt buy someone else' s problems...."Sweetness of a good deal soon pales when you have a problem". Been there, done that, twice.
Learn to headspace, use the right links ( issy all the way) and your "GOLDEN"
The advise on this board is great. Take it.
Tripod....(I own many) .I'd go with the 1919_4_me Version 2...standing is so much more fun that sitting on your butt. No brass or links to chase either.
John has built my last 8 guns ( 2 more in progress) with not so much as a burp. The only gun I had trouble with is a Ohio Rapid Fire. 30 calmachinegunner had to fix the trigger system.
BTW John's guns are guaranted for life, no body else can say that!!!!, I believe. He builds faster than anyone, period and testfires everything. From what I've hear thats unheard of
New to the sport? Do yourself a favor..... buy a "NEW McGuire gun"...Do'nt buy someone else' s problems...."Sweetness of a good deal soon pales when you have a problem". Been there, done that, twice.
Learn to headspace, use the right links ( issy all the way) and your "GOLDEN"
The advise on this board is great. Take it.
Tripod....(I own many) .I'd go with the 1919_4_me Version 2...standing is so much more fun that sitting on your butt. No brass or links to chase either.
Thanks for the great advice guys! I have an email into John M.. The price is right there with the other guys & I requested to be on his waiting list. I think my collection will be complete here soon with the addition of a John M. 1919. Who am I kidding, it's never going to be complete! Twisted, you own 8 1919's? 2 more on the way? WOW! You are like the Hugh Hefner of guns!!
Well.. actually... I've been only doing this for 14 months now; give me some time. Not rich just possessed like the rest of you guys!!
BTW the wife and I also own a gun club. & Love the "Girls Next Door" too.
"The wife works at Disneyland and I think I live in it".
BTW the wife and I also own a gun club.
& Love the "Girls Next Door" too."The wife works at Disneyland and I think I live in it".
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