I Really Like French Model 1950 Pistols

[bbrown]

Took mine out to the TCA MG event yesterday on the AGC 100 yard line. After finishing with the MG stuff I tried the pistol. Felt good in the hand, good heft, sights OK. Shot pretty well, was getting pretty close to the target jugs, but it made my trigger finger sore (WTH?) using AE 115g.

Gotta fix one of the spare magazines: the area around the little ledge for the magazine disconnect has been pressed in somehow and doesn't engage the trigger bar. Mags are too expensive to not fix this.

Then I switched to the Webley MkVI in .45AR handloads. Felt much better, cured my sore finger.

 

[calicojack]

@bbrown Thanks for the range report.

 

[calicojack]

Ok - there are 4 consecutive serials with leather holsters for $5K. Who's going to snatch them up? $1250 each

 

[calicojack]

My second one is finally on the way - not sure why it took so long to process.

 

[calicojack]

My second one is finally on the way - not sure why it took so long to process.

Oh - and they wanted me to send a copy of my C&R apparently forgetting that I already did. No biggie - I just sent another copy. I think they may be getting overwhelmed with orders.

 

[Combloc]

My second one is finally on the way - not sure why it took so long to process.

I'm happy you are finally getting it.

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

H/T to Gunboards, another French site for holsters and even a few parts (like grips)

Mac 50 - A.A.S.

Mac 50

aassniper98.com

 

[calicojack]

My second MAS arrived today. I don't think the numbers on the frame are year of manufacture. Mine says 35780. There is also a CM on the take down pin/slide lock. A DA on the trigger assembly. No DA on the trigger. There is a 1 on the inside of one grip, and a 2 on the inside of the other. [EDIT] I corresponded with the importer and he tells me that this pistol was made between 1972 and 1973.

 

[calicojack]

And the barrel looks good. Not flawless, but still very good.

 

[calicojack]

I just noticed this on the holster.

 

[calicojack]

Comparison between the two. I think the newer serial has a slightly better finish. The older serial has larger numbers for the serial.

 

[Combloc]

There are so many variations in markings with both manufacturers that I can't keep track of them all. It's wonderful!

 

[somd_mustangs]

man I'm glad I got my "MAC" before they jacked the price up... those seem to be languishing now at the higher prices though.

 

[calicojack]

man I'm glad I got my "MAC" before they jacked the price up... those seem to be languishing now at the higher prices though.

Yep - that's the reason I did not get one. I see that they limit how many MAS pistols they offer at any given time as well. Well, this higher serial MAS looks really good, so I am happy.

 

[calicojack]

Anyone have any idea on what that 5 digit number under the grips is for? Can only see 2 of them on my first MAS. And the DA? Maybe proof marks?

 

[Vietnam1965]

My A block MAC50 brought home from Vietnam.

 

[calicojack]

My A block MAC50 brought home from Vietnam.

Very nice!

 

[Combloc]

Agreed!!

 

[calicojack]

To me, that bring back is worth more than a set of 4 matching serials.

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

Thats a rare case of buy the gun AND the story