Well, the past 6 months have been hectic as all hell, but it's over. That means back to gaming, and writing updates. Since the AKM, I've bought a number of additional fireams. I'll list them all in one tidy entry.

M1 Garand;

The Cadillac of semi-automatic firearms, and one of the most famous and liked weapons in human history.

This Canadian invention was the first semi-automatic rifle fielded in signficant numbers in an army. It was the standard rifle of the American army in WWII, and made its adversaries envious of its capabilities. It was durable, accurate, and gave an infantrymen eight 30-06 rounds to handle an enemy. It is fed by an en-block, which holds the eigh rounds and keeps them in line while it's in the receiver. When the last shot is fired, this en block ejects out with an incredibly distinctive (and satsifying) pinging sound. It is a must-have for any firearm collector, and is in high demand in general. I haven't even fired it and I know that this is one that my kids will be inheriting.

Draco Pistol;

Made in Romania, this pistol (yes, despite its looks, it is a pistol) is one of the most durable and military-spec weapons on the market. Taking the same round and magazines as a typical AK-type, it is hard hitting, and also loud due to its comparatively shorter barrel (11" as opposed to the regular 16"). Here's how they look out of the box:

Here's how mine currently looks:

The list of personal modifications are numerous. New wood, which was stained, opened up top sights, refinished metal surface, polished bolt, an underfolder stock, a bell flash hider, and a wooden pistol grip. It's essentially a Krinkov at this point, and no longer a pistol thanks to the underfolding stock. I love it.

Lee Enfield;

A British cl@ssic. This fast-firing bolt-action legend was the last rifle of empire on the globe, and it did its job well. It had a comparatively large capacity of 10 rounds, as opposed to the standard five, was rugged, and its bolt-system is still renowned for being incredible fast. The Germans in WWI thought the Brits had more machineguns than they actually did due to large volume of fire the Lee Enfield could put out.

My model is the No. 4 Mk. 1, a WWII-variant. It's clearly well-worn, but most Lee Enfields are. Being the standard arm of an empire spanning the globe meant not many were going to go unused. It's a fantastic shooter, but the ammo it uses, .303 British, is quite expensive, the standard price being $1 per round. Quite a downside, and as a result, I don't see me firing it all that often.

Makarov:

The AK-47 of pistols. This distinctive sidearm has a certain infamy due to being used by the Com-Block states throughout the Cold War, is mind-bogglingly simple, made entirely of metal aside from the grip, and is amazingly accurate. Its simplicity in aiming and fixed barrel allows a person totally new to pistols able to land center-mass shots at 40 feet with ease. Holding eight 9x18 rounds, it's more than capable as a self defense weapon.

I adore this pistol. I have no business landing such accurate shots with this thing considering how unskilled I am with pistols. At $240, it's a steal. I trust my life to this weapon, as it is my choice for concealed-carry.