M107a1

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

No logical explanation for this other than "do want!!!", but I am severely worried that a Barrett M107A1 might turn into my impulse-buy of the decade. Please try and talk me out of it with stats on its ludicrous inaccuracy, ammo cost, etc. you may have. Or not. Love me some .50 BMG, and I've shot Barretts before, but doing a buncha research, with the hopes that I make the informed decision not to buy. But it's like a hot chick twisting your arm begging you to take her home with her even hotter sluttier friend...and please don't mention exponential appreciation in value if H-dog becomes prez...that won't help me say no to this.

 

[mwlabel]

Everybody I know that had/has one says the same thing: never shot it, and then sold it or stuck it in the back of the safe.

I'd rather spend that ammo on long list of other toys, ammo, and/or classes. You could probably pick several of them considering the price of the gun, optic, and other accessories.

That said. It's really hard to shake the "IT'S FU**ING COOL!" factor. If you can afford it, and it will bring joy to your life, I say go for it.

But, money:value ratio... well, I don't think you'll ever deploy the rifle in its intended role of shooting through engine blocks.

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

Everybody I know that had/has one says the same thing: never shot it, and then sold it or stuck it in the back of the safe.

I'd rather spend that ammo on long list of other toys, ammo, and/or classes. You could probably pick several of them considering the price of the gun, optic, and other accessories.

That said. It's really hard to shake the "IT'S FU**ING COOL!" factor. If you can afford it, and it will bring joy to your life, I say go for it.

But, money:value ratio... well, I don't think you'll ever deploy the rifle in its intended role of shooting through engine blocks.

Solid post. It would get deployed somewhat as intended every July 4th - shooting road flare-lit propane tanks with RAUFOSS at night for 300' fireballs of awesome. Another good detrimental point is the cost of US Optics 25x glass and suppressor = 100% cost of the rifle.

 

[mwlabel]

If a big bore precision rifle is eating away at you, may I suggest a work of art like the TRG-42 with some nice glass?
The TRG seems to be the finest off-the-rack bolt gun available.

You could also have lots of fun building your own through somebody like Surgeon.

 

[mwlabel]

ALSO

Not sure on WA's NFA laws, but... for the price range of a functioning m107... you could purchase one or more guns with fun switches. Not only lots of fun, but a fantastic investment.
Just a thought.

Scratch that. According to this thread, WA is pretty lame on NFA stuff. http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?11675-NFA-State-Law-Map

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

Closing the loop. This rifle was completely off my radar all year. Then the deal of the century came along and I had to bite. Found one at a 30% discount with all the accessories (except the can, buying later) that had been sitting most of the year at a shop in PA. It's this year's model. I plan to shoot the shit out of mine, but even if I don't I can flip it at a profit used.

Those were the only conditions under which this purchase was acceptable to me. $1K more and I wouldn't have jumped. So it turned out not to be an impulse buy after all. That's a small victory in and of itself for me Pix when it arrives around the 14th. I'm fully aware its not a precision gun or an investment. At this point I'm simply looking to add something special to my collection that screams "HULK SMASH!"

 

[ENV]

Closing the loop. This rifle was completely off my radar all year. Then the deal of the century came along and I had to bite. Found one at a 30% discount with all the accessories (except the can, buying later) that had been sitting most of the year at a shop in PA. It's this year's model. I plan to shoot the shit out of mine, but even if I don't I can flip it at a profit used.

Those were the only conditions under which this purchase was acceptable to me. $1K more and I wouldn't have jumped. So it turned out not to be an impulse buy after all. That's a small victory in and of itself for me Pix when it arrives around the 14th. I'm fully aware its not a precision gun or an investment. At this point I'm simply looking to add something special to my collection that screams "HULK SMASH!"

Now THIS is pure EPIC greatness. I salute your decision!

Looking forward to pictures

 

[atbat82]

That's awesome! If I had anywhere longer than 100 yards around here to shoot, id be more tempted.

But that's a badass looking gun. Congrats on the purchase!

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

That's awesome! If I had anywhere longer than 100 yards around here to shoot, id be more tempted.

But that's a badass looking gun. Congrats on the purchase!

I've got 200 and 600yrd ranges nearby, plus out in the mountains I can blow up cinder blocks all day! Maybe even an abandoned car or two.

 

[smokinghole]

This was the first I saw this post. I was going to say "GET ONE". I shot the shit out them from time to time as EOD and I think they rock. They have a use but most douches punching paper don't get it. I shot at fucking bombs with them and they're good for way more than that.

 

[indyrob]

500gr .45/70 lever gun for that short range hulk smash itch.

 

[99TRILLS]

Awesome purchase. It's funny the only trigger time I have with one of those freedom cannons, was in a 25yrd indoor range. Double earpro still wasn't enough, but I sure did laugh.

 

[cgraunke]

That seemed to work out quite nicely! Excited for the range report, and maybe a couple videos!

 

[smokinghole]

I don't know if its only an issue of heavy use but I've had double and triple fires when I was shooting one with high mileage. I'd love to buy one before I can't.

 

[mistaforty]

Definitely on most Guys lists right next to desert eagle, 458 socom a 69 gto and a millennium falcon for one reason or another whether they will admit it or not ...congrats man definitely Looking forward to footage ...and maybe a full sized pinball machine and a H1 hummer

 

[cgraunke]

Definitely on most Guys lists right next to desert eagle, 458 socom a 69 gto and a millennium falcon for one reason or another whether they will admit it or not ...congrats man definitely Looking forward to footage ...and maybe a full sized pinball machine and a H1 hummer

Don't forget Doc Brown's Delorian!

 

[mistaforty]

Definitely on most Guys lists right next to desert eagle, 458 socom a 69 gto and a millennium falcon for one reason or another whether they will admit it or not ...congrats man definitely Looking forward to footage ...and maybe a full sized pinball machine and a H1 hummer

Don't forget Doc Brown's Delorian!

Good call. the flux capacitor can go in the GTO too lol

 

[cgraunke]

Definitely on most Guys lists right next to desert eagle, 458 socom a 69 gto and a millennium falcon for one reason or another whether they will admit it or not ...congrats man definitely Looking forward to footage ...and maybe a full sized pinball machine and a H1 hummer

Don't forget Doc Brown's Delorian!

Good call. the flux capacitor can go in the GTO too lol

Now we're talking!

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

Unexpected benefit: family bonding. My Dad is flying out to shoot this fucker. Usually we fly out to visit him! We live on diagonal opposite sides of the country.

 

[daleo8803]

That's awesome! I'm lucking in that me and my Oldman eat lunch every Friday and go to the local pistol range. Wish you safety as u blow shit up!