Replica .50 cal Dealers

[Former Member]

I've been looking into acquiring some replica twin .50 cals for my turret project and was just curious if any of you have any suggestions on which dealer/company to go with. I don't want to go with a cheap resin replica and would like something that at least charges. I noticed Jay Wisler has custom made .50 cals for about $895 each...has anybody ordered one of his? I've seen some that have all original parts, and still meet BATF guidelines, that run over $3,000 a piece!

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!!

John

[bdk]

http://www.aerotrader.net/ 909-597-4020 Not sure they have replica .50s though.

I'd try here myself:

IRAC http://www.iracinc.com/replica.htm

A lot of the Historic Military Vehicle folks use their products.

Also:

Gun Parts Corporation
Parts and accessories for current and obsolete firearms.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/

International Military Antiques
Dummy guns, dummy receivers, and parts kits.
http://www.ima-usa.com/

MFI AIR SOFT REPLICA GUNS
Full scale replica display weapons, also replica grenades
http://www.mfiap.com/airsoft/main_air.htm

Military Antiques and Museum
Dummy guns and military memerobilia....anyone need a Panzerfaust?
http://www.militaryantiquesmuseum.com/

Replicas and Models
Sells dummy guns, ammo, and blank firing pistols.
http://members.tripod.com/ReplicaMdl/replicas.htm

Sarco, Inc.
Parts, parts kits, and dummy guns from all eras.
http://www.sarcoinc.com/

[Former Member]

Thanks guys...I'll look into these and see what they have to offer!

John

[tom d. friedman]

fyi..... jay wisler is as honest as the day is long. buy with confidence from him!!!!

[Former Member]

Tom,

I've done business with Jay in the past and agree with you 100%. I was just curious about the quality & detail of his replica .50 cals he has for sale on his website,since he doesn't have pics.

John

[tom d. friedman]

john, you may have to do some web searching, but if i remember correctly there was an ohio based maker of repro 50's named "irac" or "iroc" reproductions, or gun reproductions or something like that. it will take some investigating & hit s & misses. not exactly sure of the name, but it's close. let me know if you hit pay dirt!! good luck

[tom d. friedman]

1 more thing john.... i've seen examples in military trader magazine & militaria international magazine. they look good from the pics. also try to contact these publications, they can help steer you on the right course.

[Former Member]

Thanks Tom,

I've been on the IRAC site and it does have some nice examples, although they would have to be custom made for the turret application.

I'll be doing a lot of reaearch before I start shelling out nearly $1,000 each for twin .50's.

John

[TEXANTOMCAT]

Build a pair of replicas yourself mate - a member of the Museum has....and powered it by propane - the barrel is machined exactly as the original so the harmonics sound exactly like a real .50 - once he tinkered with the regulator and rpm pcb - imagine two of them cooking off in your ball turret- that'd be a real crowd puller and of course, relative safe!

TT

[RickH]

Take a look at American Aero's site. Gary has posted a video of the Collings halftrack with the quad .50's firing propane.

[bdk]

One more!

Mac Systems Replicas

www.macreplicas.com

[spookyboss]

We have a pair of .30 cal propane guns that came out of a T-6 that we are selling for $1,000.00 Interested???