So, let's hear it for the fancy MSR

[ISCS Yoda]

As long as we're playing the pretty gun game this week, it occurs to me that the classic "black rifle" can be gussied up to be more than before. So, if you have any MSR-type rifle that is "more" than a standard AR or AK here's the place to show it off.

For instance, I have a tremendous fondness for olive drab. That goes back decades. I need to move on to "FDE" but that will come in the future. Here's an MSR all greened up:

 

[AManWearingAHat]

Not a Smith and Wesson, but my main competition and home defense rifle. Aimpoint and Leupold Mk4 are both on QD mounts so the same platform can be tailored to the application of the day. Also a fan of your OD/Range/Foilage greens. No desire to go to FDE because... well I live in a temperate climate.

 

[Eric300]

When it comes to AR platforms, I guess I'm old school. The blacker, the better.

Daniel Defense M4 Carbine. All ambi controls and QD accessories.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Well, I do have a black one, also. Just no picture. I'll fix that eventually.

I use red dot scopes on mine. The picture above shows the rifle with its pop up iron sights but I have a Meprolight for it to replace the one that was ruined by water that got into my safe during the April 2018 fire. The rifle is fine!

 

[Eric300]

Oh, wait. I lied! I forget I have this (.223) Remington VTR Predator, too, and it's not black.

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[JayFramer]

“MSR” is such a pandering and politically correct term.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

“MSR” is such a pandering and politically correct term.

THAT'S TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally agree. But the point of the term "modern sporting rifle" is to take "tactical" out of the discussion as much as possible.

When anti-gunners ask why do you need a military weapon like "that" isn't it easier to say it's a sporting rifle for target practice and hunting or modern shooting competition like 3-Gun and not for just the battlefield?

 

[Glashaus]

One of mine that is not that fancy and not that modern

 

[Bullet Bob]

"..."modern sporting rifle"..."

Thanks for telling me what MSR meant. I know, if I was cool, I'd know all the acronyms. It's too late for me, save yourselves.

 

[Bozz10mm]

As long as we're playing the pretty gun game this week, it occurs to me that the classic "black rifle" can be gussied up to be more than before. So, if you have any MSR-type rifle that is "more" than a standard AR or AK here's the place to show it off.

For instance, I have a tremendous fondness for olive drab. That goes back decades. I need to move on to "FDE" but that will come in the future. Here's an MSR all greened up:

I've got one in OD green too. Also one in FDE. I can't decide which I like best.

 

[gnystrom]

Built with my 13 year old grandson because Hillary was guaranteed to win the 2016 election.

 

[mikerjf]

I’ve seen AR’s with full wood furniture, love that look.

 

[AManWearingAHat]

Built with my 13 year old grandson because Hillary was guaranteed to win the 2016 election.

Whose handguard is that? Interesting design.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

One of mine that is not that fancy and not that modern

Colt SP-1. I got one of those oldies too. Except mine does not have the forward assist.

 

[Glashaus]

Colt SP-1. I got one of those oldies too. Except mine does not have the forward assist.

Well I had an SP 1 from 1980 until the divorce sell off in 2011, she wanted that one. The classic that I have now is a complete M16A1 upper with original barrel on a Spikes lower with a M16A1 butt stock that came with the upper. All very old school.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I’ve seen AR’s with full wood furniture, love that look.

I have heard about these but have not run across one as yet. I bet they are gorgeous!

 

[Tex1001]

This is an AR10 build on a DPMS lower that I finished about a year ago.

 

[Tex1001]

Duplicate post

 

[Tex1001]

Here's an AR14 build on an Anderson lower. They both shoot as good as they look:

 

[wundudnee]

This is my non black rifle.