WOW!
Lots of cool toys in this thread. I am jealous of all the suppressors pictured. I have got to get myself one!
Here are pics of my little collection.
H&R Reising Model 50. An absolute bullet hose in .45 ACP. Lots of fun for not a lot of money. If you want to get into the NFA world of MG's this is the way to go. Once made to run these things RUN. Mine was made in 1942 and spent its life as a police department weapon. I am currently the lucky caretaker and she get exercised about twice a year.
1928 Thompson. Want to get peoples attention at the range? Show up with a Tommy Gun. I have learned that if there are a lot of people shooting when I show up with the Thompson it is better to leave it cased, or wait until they leave before taking it out. This thing just attracts way too much attention. This pic shows her outfitted for WWII duty, sling, 30 round stick mag, and horizontal fore grip. Band of Brothers anyone? And yes, I have sat and fondled this weapon while watching BOB before anyone asks.
Same weapon but in "gangster" guise with vertical grip and 50 round "L" drum.
And finally my absolute favorite. If you can stretch to an M16 then do it! There is no other NFA weapon that is as versatile. Here is my RIA lower converted by Sendra sporting a 7.5" upper, Beta drum, and Bushnell Holosight. This thing runs like a sewing machine. Well, a very LOUD sewing machine. I mean like astonishingly, firing line clearingly loud. But it sure is fun! Just don't be on either side of it when it is running.
Yours truly making the beast bark. Notice the empty cases in the air. This pic does nothing to capture the incredible noise of the little 7.5" upper!
Same gun but with a 14.5" M4 style upper with red dot sight and a 22 LR kit. If there is more fun that can be had with a machine gun I don't know what it might be. The only improvement would be bigger magazines. This thing runs well in excess of 1000 RPM so the 30 round mags don't last long. But wow is it fun, and cheap!