WW2 firearm replica for my son?

[drk1]

Sounds like you're doing some fine work with your son. I'm jealous. There is an MP40 clone in 9mm currently in production. It seems that by leaving off the folding stock, the manufacturer was able to keep the barrel short in order to make it look right and have it classified as a pistol. German Sporting Group MP-40 distributed by American Tactical seem to list for anywhere between $475 and $575. There are also several great books about the MP-40 you might want to temp him with and they're a lot less costly. Finally, there are military collectors shows that might interest him. I don't know where you are, but from your name, I suspect it may be somewhere up north, so there is a show coming up March 30, in Eagan, MN, sponsored by the Heritage Arms Society. I've never been to this show, so give us a review if you attend. Of course the big show coming up is the Ohio Valley Military Society "Show of Shows" in Louisville, Ky. at the end of February. If you are anywhere within a 2 hour drive, it's worth it. Check out their website and the videos of past shows, but even the videos don't do it justice. One of the special aspects of this show is that they invite veterans to talk about their experiences, sell books, etc. A few years ago, for example, they had a USAF fighter pilot and the Luftwaffe pilot who shot him down sit together, talk to folks and autograph prints of their dog fight. In any event, please keep us posted about your son's interests. Thanks for posting.

 

[Scooter22]

You kiss your mother with that mouth?

Oh Crap! I'm sorry! I meant to insert a Marlin add and somehow all that popped up. I thought I deleted it. This is what I wanted to post.

 

[rabid wombat]

If you can find one, a Kingston M1. The company went out of business, but they are cool.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/01/30/kingston-armory-22lr-m1am14-replica-shot-2017/

 

[JONWILL]

Off topic but I personally wouldn't let 8 year old kids watch that movie. Way too graphic for kids that young.



I would stick with a proven, quality M1 Type rifle. The Marlin 989 M2


Even closer, I think is the Ruger 10/22 with aftermarket stock. The really nice par of the Ruger is that you can epoxy part of an M1 carbine to the bottom of the magazine and make it more realistic

 

[Mn Fats]

Off topic but I personally wouldn't let 8 year old kids watch that movie.

What was so bad? Blood spilt? Reality? Shelter a kid and watch him want to see it that much more. He now has a much more earnest respect for what these men did for our country. And a new found interest in firearms. Your off topic indeed.

Thank you for the gun related post. Looks like exactly what I'm after.

 

[fpgt72]

I own the GSG STG 44, and IMHO it is a bit of a porkchop.....it is heavy....perhaps too heavy for a little one. I have never had an issue with it, the thing will just run. Their 1911 is also very well made and is the same over all size as the 45 version, I like the little browning 1911 in 22 but it has been put in the dryer a little wet....it is small, and might be good for a young one.

I would check around on the air gun forums on the bb mp40 I am a pretty active air gunner and have not seen anything bad about it....I know there is a M1 that is coming out as well.

You might try some old John Wayne westerns.....they have some very good very accurate "cowboy" guns now that are just fun to shoot.

Really I think the best bet is to switch over a 10-22, and if he can do the work himself it MIGHT be good......kids can be hard to figure at times, he might see it going together, and know it is not "real"...you might have to put out some feelers on that.

sounds like you might be going a little too fast.....you need to move at his pace on this.....and I do know it is hard to do, my kid just turned 21 this month, and when he was growing up it was hard to get him into shooting....he had a chance to be on a team....stuff I would have given my left ______ to do....but he had zero interest in it.

Just take your time and know he might be interested in it.....just not a "gun nut" like most of us are.

 

[Hokkmike]

Mn Fats

There are a number of M1 Carbine stocks for the Ruger 10/22 (eabco.com), is one that comes to mind). Might be the way to go with your budget and uses less expensive .22 ammo.

This is. what I was thinking also.

 

[boom boom]

I would take a look at CDNN Sports as they generally have about the lowest prices on GSG firearms if you are interested in some of those machine gun replicas. Sarco did have some of the old Erma Werkes M1 Carbines but if I recall properly they might be missing a few parts. They do pop up complete on Gunbroker every now and then. The Marlin Model 60 replica carbine is a bit more rare and getting pricey. There is also the Model 19 Savage, one of the subvariants of which replicates the 1903 Springfield in .22 LR.

 

[C.R.]

how about a Ruger Mini 14 or a Mini 30 ? They might have the look and be a gun he could deer or coyote hunt with ?.

 

[Choctaw]

That's exactly along the lines im thinking. Thanks man.

I have two of these rifles. I bought the second one in December for $312 shipped. They handle very well and are fun to shoot.

 

[Bwana John]

Life is too short, and you only get to do this once.

A real M-1 Carbine is not that expensive, has very little recoil, and will be a lifetime possession/investment/memory long after you are gone.

 

[bobinoregon]

[ATACH=full]824042[/ATTACH marked Marlin m-99 m1- cal 22lr

 

[JeffG]

Any ideas or suggestions?

Yes, get between him and those video games....often.
An airsoft replica can be shot in a basement with a blanket backstop, more fun in the winter....
https://www.evike.com/products/44598/

 

[Mn Fats]

Yes, get between him and those video games....often.
An airsoft replica can be shot in a basement with a blanket backstop, more fun in the winter....
https://www.evike.com/products/44598/

He's the only kid I've ever met in my entire life that has an issue with airsofts. And the only kid I've met that prefers a little recoil.

I bought him a full auto Umerex, Umarex? Uzi type of a gun and the reaction was "meh, kinda cool". If that won't do it, airsoft won't either.

A sudden interest in firearms got sparked due to the viewing of Saving Private Ryan-wether one thinks it's ok or not for a group of boys pushing 9 years old to see this film is parental call.

But now he's all about the m1 Carbine. Mp40 mostly. Excellent choices people have posted.

Someone said to just pick him up his own m1 carbine. Really not that cheap, and if the poster read this through, I'd like to start him off small. If he finally takes and keeps an interest, I'll give him my genuine WW2 m1 carbine.

Thanks and keep them coming .

 

[BSA1]

Mn Fats,

Thank you for this topic. Reading the replies has me interested (again) in digging my forgotten Ruger 10/22 from the back of the safe and modifying it to look like a M1 Carbine. I have a very modest assortment of military guns and the 10/22 M1 Carbine look alike would be fun addition.

Brownells and credit card make it easy.