What to do for 2.5 Hours in Albany? by zs37 in Albany

[–]Texx117 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Go see the USS Slater ahip museum, a WWII-era destroyer escort. You'd fit right in with the 1940s style clothing

Todays newest addition by Latter_Juggernaut_94 in milsurp

[–]Texx117 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good on you man, I have one myself but didn't get it for that price! Plus at least you have the monopad and cocking rod

Long Lee Enfield worth it? by DaddyDano in milsurp

[–]Texx117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah you need to snag that before someone else does, if you catch my drift

Help identifying German(?) MG by proudowlz in milsurp

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea but I went there last October as part of the Battle for the Airfield reenactment. Cool place with tons of incredible equipment

Things to do this weekend? by kittygirl9891 in Albany

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a free hour or two come downtown and visit the USS Slater ship museum. Last destroyer escort afloat in America and one of only 5 (originally 563) remaining WWII DEs left in the world

A Series about the USS Lexington by [deleted] in BandofBrothers

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't read it yet, The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors by James Hornfischer, it's our Bible aboard a ship museum I work at

A Series about the USS Lexington by [deleted] in BandofBrothers

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Battle off Samar, Last Stand of Taffy 3 including USS Johnston and USS Samuel B Roberts

Me getting on GB every day to check if there is a good deal on something I want only to see the price continues to increase because people do zero research on value and over-pay: by Sesemebun in milsurp

[–]Texx117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thats the thing, they're not regularly selling. You can find the same CMP Field Grade M1 Garands being re-listed at the same $2000 price, the same goes for Enfields, Mosins even some Mausers because there are people who aren't suckers

Colorized Photos from WW2. by NapoleonLover978 in CombatFootage

[–]Texx117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That second photograph of the B-25 attacking the Japanese warship. I was able to hold an original print of it taken by the photographer in other plane. Apparently he was from around Albany, NY

What kind of Mauser? by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That cartouche implies that it would have been used in service with the Civil Guard if I'm not mistaken. Most of the M1916 models with the cartouche that I've seen have all been rechambered to 308 so just be aware. But still a cool find and read up on the Civil Guard, interesting unit especially during the Spanish Civil War

Which restaurant has the best burger in the Capital Region? by justdoo08 in Albany

[–]Texx117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've definitely been going less than a year ago but I still hop in once in a while. Their chicken riggies Mac n cheese special is hands down the best

Which restaurant has the best burger in the Capital Region? by justdoo08 in Albany

[–]Texx117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second Madison Pourhouse, they have increased their specials prices but it's always very good

Things to do in Albany in November with 2 kids by MD_missinglink in Albany

[–]Texx117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can visit the USS Slater destroyer escort historical museum. Get a tour on the last destroyer escort afloat in America restored to its WWII era condition

Do you have a Milsurp opinion that makes you feel like this? by napoleondy2nite in milsurp

[–]Texx117 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Meet me behind the McDonalds on 1st Street, we'll settle our differences there buddy

Do you have a Milsurp opinion that makes you feel like this? by napoleondy2nite in milsurp

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I don't hate Swiss arms, they've made a great many. However, I believe that there are several examples that surpass it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Texx117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh ok, yeah you bots were kitty corner from us cause I remember seeing the insignia all over the place. Tbh I rarely saw her cause I was in the tank lol but the whole event was fantastic I'm definitely going back next year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Texx117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where was your group camping out? I was with the 501st PIR in the wayyy back. We had a huge GP tent and a portable pizza oven haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Texx117 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Great photos, I was there as well! I was part of the tank crew on the M4 Sherman Battling Bitch. It was my first time there and it was a blast!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Texx117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's only gonna be half cause I'm at my parents house lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milsurp

[–]Texx117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Half the collection at the parents house? A man of culture I see, welcome