Dream Guns

[RodandStaff]

Something worth "pondering"!!! 

[Whatshername]

World War II “Sweetheart” Grips

For generations, service members have tucked away precious photographs through tours around the globe. Pictures end up tucked under helmets, stuffed in pockets – there’s always a method for taking along a memory from home, especially when it’s of a girl. If the service member doesn’t actually have a girl, well, there are always pin-ups, models, and other available images. During World War II, a favored method of not only taking pictures along but having them at the ready was to fasten them beneath clear plastic grips on their 1911s.

Of course, sweetheart grips were not the kind of thing a young soldier could simply order online or pick up at the PX. Soldiers were creative, though, and something else that was a part of WWII plays into the creation of sweetheart grips: trench art. While it’s true that trench art is a practice spanning far more military conflicts than only WWII, it’s also true to say it became far more common during that time. And although some of the more well-known trench art was crafted from spent shells there were and are many other forms of art crafted by service members with time on their hands.

Lucite was used to craft the clear grips that would become known as sweetheart grips. At the time acrylics were still a new creation with Lucite specifically having just been trademarked in 1937. During WWII Lucite was used for the windowshields and canopies of airplanes. Those airplanes were the main source of the clear acrylic for service members making custom grips. If service members came across downed airplanes, they would often salvage pieces for various uses, and the Lucite was perfect for many things.

Once a service member crafted his custom Lucite grips, he would fit a picture to one side and replace the wood grips that came standard on 1911s at that time. Sometimes pictures would be placed on both sides but it was also common practice to leave one side empty. Why? Because it gave a clear window to the pistol’s magazine. The pictures themselves served as more than simple mementos as well. A gun could be easily matched to its owner by the picture beneath its grips. It wasn’t limited to only the standard-issue 1911s, either. Guns seized from the enemy were also frequently fitted with the clear, handmade grips.

Sweetheart grips are an interesting piece of WWII trivia surprisingly few people seem to know. Those WWII service members were the first pistolowners to customize their grips, and they had to put significant work into it (not to mention the minor detail that they were also in combat). Taking the time to handcraft a set of Lucite grips for your 1911 with the susurrus of enemy fire in the background has to be its own level of badassery. Think about that next time you sit in your comfortable chair shopping online for new grips.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/05/03/world-war-ii-sweetheart-grips/

 

 

[RodandStaff]

Way Cool WHN...Sandfly for that!!! 

[nstoolman1]

My next one. God willing after the move.

 

 

 

Coonan 45

It will be the big brother to the Coonan 357

[RodandStaff]

[RodandStaff]

[RodandStaff]

[nstoolman1]

On 5/15/2016 at 9:36 AM, nstoolman1 said:

My next one. God willing after the move.

 

 

 

Coonan 45

It will be the big brother to the Coonan 357

I hope the pic stays.

Edited May 19, 2016 by nstoolman1

[tankdude]

[Whatshername]

$1500 toward your Dream Gun.  Enter for Free...   

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/freegungiveaway/2016aug-oct/index.html?id=Radio&sid=Hannity

 

[Muleslayer]

Thanks Sister!

[SocalDinar]

Ok looks like we have a lot of gun lovers and experts here so i will pose my question.

I am starting another AR Build and thinking about using an Anderson 7.62X39 upper assembly I think some call this an AR47 LOL

I believe any mil spec lower will work but any input would be appreciated I know some will think this is odd but just trying to beat senate bill 880 start on Jan 1st here in Califoniastan

Help?????

[jaman]

On 3/14/2012 at 3:03 PM, RodandStaff said:

I had an idea when Reveldog started a post titled "For all us gun nuts" (link: http://dinarvets.com...ll-us-gun-nuts/ ) ... to post a wish list for post RV purchases of guns.

Here we go with a little dream session. I want to get those of us into guns all thinking about the possibilities of "what if"... if you could suddenly afford it... what would you really need?... and even more than that... what would you really want ? Don't balk at the price, remember this is "if money were no object".

If possible, list manufacturers name and contact information, price, etc... I know a lot of folks have expressed interest in buying some of their dream guns as soon as they can after the RV, so help us all out by supplying what information you can. I know there are a lot of gun enthusiasts out there in DV land... speak up and share what your favorite is... big, small... short range... loooooonnnnnnggggg range... it doesn't matter.. and tell us why you like it! Thanks ahead of time!

Now I kinda/sorta disqualify myself off the bat cause I found this saweet gun (The AA12) that so far is only being designed and made for the military. Hopefully that will change one day, and when it does this bad arss gun is my pick! Why you ask??? Well... when it comes to home defense and you wanna shred the bad guys when they come at you and your family, with this gun you will be the only one standing when it's over... even if your aim isn't the best!

Here is my pick... The AA12 designed specifically for the military...

http://www.youtube.c...feature=related

And this takes it to another level you just won't believe it until you see it.....

http://www.youtube.c...k&feature=share Can you say "Hammer time?"

The newest designer, Jerry Baber, claims that no one can survive this kind of assault within 200 yrds.

Here are some of the stats...

300 rounds per minute.

Comes with a 20 or 32 round magazine.

Low recoil enabling you to keep your sights on the target.

Practically maintenance free.

It can fire dozens of specialty rounds.

7

went to watch the videos and they are no longer there.....BBOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo

 

[RodandStaff]

[nstoolman1]

Here will be my retirement present when I get out at the end of November.

Big brother to my 357

 

[RodandStaff]

On August 2, 2016 at 9:19 PM, jaman said:

went to watch the videos and they are no longer there.....BBOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo

 

Looks like the thread is moved to 2nd Ammendment Humor...man I gotta keep up with the times myself!!! 

[Markinsa]

 

[RodandStaff]

Wowzer!!!!  I'll take two please!!! 

[Muleslayer]

Ditto!

[pokerplayer]

[Whatshername]

Black Friday Give Away

While others rush to the stores to fight tooth and nail, you’ll be able to sit home and possibly win this Model 3T from Stag Arms.

Details and entry Here

 

[DinarDavo]

On 9/26/2016 at 6:54 PM, pokerplayer said:

That is a beautiful piece of furniture.....functional art !!!!  Thanks for sharing.

[Muleslayer]

On 11/20/2016 at 9:00 PM, Whatshername said:

Black Friday Give Away

While others rush to the stores to fight tooth and nail, you’ll be able to sit home and possibly win this Model 3T from Stag Arms.

Details and entry Here

 

Thanks Sister!

[Whatshername]

Pistol Porn

 

 

[Karsten]

I have all the stuff I want or could ever need beyond reason and then some....What I need now is to find an awesome smith to send this box of part to and complete a custom  build.

1911 Officer Model, Titanium Frame, Carbon Slide, Bushingless conical  barrel and I forget what else.

And maybe down the road a Keltec RDB 5.56 Bull Pup rifle after they begin producing them in quantities and work the bugs out.

I really need to get this resto finished as well.

Karsten