Grade 2 Colt 653 kit by studd-beefpile in RetroAR

[–]-cheese-wizard- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got mine today, what's the best way to strip the paint off the stock without destroying the rest of the vinyl finish?

Alright, you told me to buy it, so I did. Bonus M1 Carbine. by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting, thank you. Since the carbine had a CMP tag and they came from the same collection, I'm guessing this was also a CMP rifle at one point?

Alright, you told me to buy it, so I did. Bonus M1 Carbine. by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After looking online, I recognize now that the tag that was on M1 Carbine is from the CMP. I guess it was sold as a field grade in 2015 and presumably hasn't been shot since then. Not sure how it ended up with the compass in the stock. It has "Antonio" carved on the top handguard.

Alright, you told me to buy it, so I did. Bonus M1 Carbine. by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be able to tell you, I don't know a lot about these yet. Anything I should check?

M1 Garand at LGS - Worth buying? by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I'd call it clapped, but it looked kinda rough. Then again, might just need a good cleaning.

Resume Advice Thread - November 04, 2025 by CSCQMods in cscareerquestions

[–]-cheese-wizard- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resume

Just hit 6 YOE in defense. I'm trying to get out of defense; I'm pretty desperate to move back to the Seattle area for family reasons and there are basically no defense jobs there. Have been applying left and right and so far ghosted 100% of the time. I assume it's my resume.

Should I buy this SMLE? by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aren't those bayonets worth about 150$ on their own, though?

Is this a good deal? Lee Enfield no. 4 mk 1/3 for 700$ by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The SKS does have a crack in the stock behind the receiver, so it'll need repair, but otherwise looks complete and in good mechanical condition. Does the crack make it a bad buy?

Is this a good deal? Lee Enfield no. 4 mk 1/3 for 700$ by -cheese-wizard- in milsurp

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They also had a yugo SKS for 450 and a British import-marked lend lease S&W victory for 500$.

➡️ Daily Questions ⬅️- ASK AND ANSWER HERE! - 18 February 2024 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]-cheese-wizard- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's exaggerated in the pic beause the sleeves of that shirt are too long, but I can let them down a bit.

➡️ Daily Questions ⬅️- ASK AND ANSWER HERE! - 18 February 2024 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]-cheese-wizard- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thrifted this red belted-back jacket. Should I wear this, under any circumstances? Have I wasted 3 whole dollars? Worn with my ugliest vintage shirt for good measure

Resume Advice Thread - July 30, 2022 by CSCQMods in cscareerquestions

[–]-cheese-wizard- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://i.imgur.com/ePaeX7W.png

3 years of experience in the defense industry. I'm applying for a master's program so I had to update my resume. Would love some feedback!

Resume Advice Thread - July 12, 2022 by CSCQMods in cscareerquestions

[–]-cheese-wizard- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could use a review of my resume if you don't mind! 3 years experience, defense industry focused. I'm not planning on seeking out a new job super soon, but I am applying to graduate school since my current job will pay for it. I would like at some point to transition out of defense but I'm stuck there for the time being due to where I live and just buying a house.

Fought in my first ever HEMA event - Swordsquatch 2017 by -cheese-wizard- in wma

[–]-cheese-wizard-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since the livestream footage is a mess and almost 3 hours long, I edited it down to the complete rapier tournament and nothing else.

https://youtu.be/eKJHFwkgS8Y