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Old 06-18-2012, 04:43 PM
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My contributory thought to this fun what-if game:

As highly independent personalities, each patriot would have brought his (and her, since we're mixing time periods) own personal favorites.

Within a small battalion, regiment, etc., I suppose there might be at least one of each of the following:
  • Barrett .50 rifle
  • M1 Garand
  • M14
  • M16/AR
  • 1911s in various calibers
  • Glocks (yep, some would bring these; all welcome to the party)
  • S&W 500 or 460
  • .44 magnum
  • Variety of shotguns

Now THAT would be a formidable arsenal.
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Old 06-18-2012, 09:27 PM
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Obviously, something from Springfield Armory.
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:11 PM
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Well, whatever Alexander Hamilton was carrying didn't work out too well for him.
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Old 06-19-2012, 12:08 AM
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Uzis for all
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Old 06-19-2012, 06:13 AM
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Andrew Jackson would probably go the custom 1911 route. Teddy Roosevelt would carry a Glock 21 or 20.
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Old 06-19-2012, 07:00 AM
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What would Jesus carry?
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Old 06-19-2012, 09:38 AM
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George Washington's 1911 would have been HIGHLY ornate, lots of engraving and the grips would have been made from an exotic material.
All the history shows I've worked on say that Washington literally had his own uniforms made -before- he was made a general. And constantly wore only his finest ones while the discussions of who should be the first President. He was a great commander... but he was also a bit of a fashionista.

Although Abraham Lincoln was not a "founding father" I have to imagine his gun would have been the exact opposite. Very plain, and if it could have been made completely out of wood (including the barrel) he'd carry it.
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Old 06-19-2012, 09:52 AM
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Andrew Jackson would probably go the custom 1911 route. Teddy Roosevelt would carry a Glock 21 or 20.

I doubt that. Teddy was appreciative of fine handmade weapons.
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:14 AM
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What gun would our founding fathers carry... And why?
Probably some sort of flintlock muzzleloader. I'm no historian, but what other choices were there in the 18th Century?
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:18 AM
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What would Jesus carry?

A stick?
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Old 06-19-2012, 04:28 PM
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What would Jesus carry?
A Peacemaker.
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Old 06-19-2012, 04:46 PM
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What would Jesus carry?
Lightning Bolts from the sky? lol
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Old 06-19-2012, 05:03 PM
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I doubt that. Teddy was appreciative of fine handmade weapons.
Then perhaps an engraved peacemaker for Andrew Jackson and a fine, customized 1911 in .45 super for teddy.
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Old 06-19-2012, 09:05 PM
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Jesus had Peter with Him. Peter wasn't the most accurate guy around, but he had a sword.

John 18:10 "Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus."

I don't think Peter was aiming for the ear.
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:19 PM
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Abe would without a doubt carry a shotgun/ax combo.
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:31 PM
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They'd carry 16", semi/full auto, M4A3's with Trijicon ACOG's. They'd have a 1911 on the hip. Both built by Colt.
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