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Valid points except where you cited 'need' as a deciding factor. Americans have the constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Nowhere does the US Constitution say you have rights only where 1 can demonstrate a need that someone else agrees with. Personally, although I have experience with them, I am not a fan of automatic weapons, but I do grant that they are fun toys. So I am also willing to grant those who enjoy (& can afford the expensive ammo) the right to enjoy their toys in a lawful manner as long as their enjoyment does not directly harm me. Considering there are around 200,000 machine guns in civilian hands in the US & I am not aware of a single crime that has been committed using any of those legally owned firearms since 1934. Therefore, while there are any number of theoretical issues 1 can suggest, in practice, there just have not been any demonstrated danger to the public from the civilian ownership of lawfully owned & operated automatic weapons. If someone has evidence to the contrary, I would love to see it. That, I believe is the premise of the US Bill of Rights. The idea that you are free to swing your arm around all you want as long as it does not hit me in the nose. Once that happens, it is the government's responsibility to get involved. But not before then. At least, that is my understanding. Sorry, but what is my approach to what?

I agree with your statement, but I would disagree with the majority's conclusion. And so does Ronald Noble, Secretary General of Interpol. "Ask yourself: If that was Denver, Col., if that was Texas, would those guys have been able to spend hours, days, shooting people randomly?" Noble said, referring to states with pro-gun traditions. "What I'm saying is it makes police around the world question their views on gun control. It makes citizens question their views on gun control. You have to ask yourself, 'Is an armed citizenry more necessary now than it was in the past with an evolving threat of terrorism?' This is something that has to be discussed." "For me it's a profound question," he continued. "People are quick to say 'gun control, people shouldn't be armed,' etc., etc. I think they have to ask themselves: 'Where would you have wanted to be? In a city where there was gun control and no citizens armed if you're in a Westgate mall, or in a place like Denver or Texas?'" After Westgate, Interpol Chief Ponders 'Armed Citizenry'

'New Zealand provides a useful comparison to Australia. Both are isolated island nations, and they are socioeconomically and demographically similar. Their mass murder rate before Australia's gun buyback was nearly identical: From 1980 to 1996, Australia's mass murder rate was 0.0042 incidents per 100,000 people and New Zealand's was 0.0050 incidents per 100,000 people. The principal difference is that, post - 1997, New Zealand experienced the drop over the same period of time without altering its gun control laws.' For full details, see Report to the Parliament of Australia on “The ability of Australian law enforcement authorities to eliminate gun - related violence in the community” Let me pose 2 simple questions - 1. In the hands of a law-abiding American, how is a belt-fed .308 caliber light machine gun any more dangerous than a small, .25 caliber single-shot derringer? 2. In the hands of a violent criminal, how dangerous is a pressure-cooker? Actually, let me add a 3rd & simpler question - Which is more dangerous - that .308 caliber light machine gun in the hands of a law-abiding American or that pressure-cooker in the hands of a violent criminal or terrorist?

ldegeneve - I apologize for any discomfort or inconvenience my views may have caused you & now, since you know everything I am going to say in advance, you may safely exit this thread & I wish you good health. Deal?

Likewise, I do not disagree with anything Sogeha said. I will add that the beauty of living in free societies is the ability of people to respectfully voice their opinions & other people to equally respectfully challenge those opinions if they happen to disagree with them. Silencing those you disagree with inhibits your ability to teach & others' ability to learn. There are many who feel it is wrong to talk about rep watches. If they had their way, this forum would not exist. I hope that all will consider this before demanding locks or free-speech prohibitions. Guns, like watches or airplanes or electrical appliances, are tools. In the hand of a good person, they are used to do good. But in the hand of a bad person, they can be used to do bad things. Guns cannot load, charge, aim & fire themselves. They are inanimate objects, completely devoid of will or emotion. As a very wise wag once said - The gun is a tool, your finger is the weapon. Stepping down from soapbox.

The End. Better?

Except for the insert, yes.

Again, the Sig MCX is NOT an automatic weapon. The only "automatic" function is its loading cycle. Regardless of the media hype or politicians' focus-group-tested statements to the contrary, these guns fire 1 bullet when you pull the trigger. They are not 'machine guns' &, so, are no more 'assault weapons' than is a Boeing passenger plane used by a terrorist to kill masses of people an 'assault weapon'. The MCX, like the AR-15 or AK47, is just a tool. In the hands of a law-abiding citizen it is used for good, lawful purposes; in the hands of a bad person, it is used as a weapon.

Why do Americans need cars that can go faster than 65 or planes that fly at dangerous levels? Answer - because they want them. And in the case of guns, Americans have a constitutionally-guaranteed - not granted - but guaranteed civil right to keep & bear arms & that civil right shall not be infringed by the government. If you do not like the principals by which Americans have agreed to live, simply amend the Constitution to make it more to your liking.

Mike, there are no 'clips' in the guns used in Orlando (or San Bernadino, or Belgium or Paris). They are called magazines & Adolph Hitler coined the term 'assault rifle', which refers to a mid-sized fully-automatic (ie 'machine gun') that fires a cartridge between a pistol & rifle round in power/size. The gun used in Orlando, a Sig Sauer MCX, is a semi-automatic or, for a more accurate description, is an automatic-loading gun. That is, a semi-auto gun automates ONLY the process of ejecting the empty cartridge & loading a new cartridge, but still fires only 1 bullet every time you pull the trigger. Politicians & the media, as Milo suggests, who know all of this, have been lying to you/us.

My thoughts, too. Wow. Probably good to forward to friends & family. Knowledge is power. Stay safe my friends.

Go to 12.30" and watch:

You will need a pin vice to grip what is left of the stem while you unscrew the crown. For the replacement stem, apply a bit of semi-permanent threadlocker to the threads & screw crown onto stem until snug (do not overtighter or you will be replacing the replacement). Apply a small bit of PML grease (assuming you are not equipped with watchmaker supplies, you can use a wee bit of lithium grease in a pinch) to the tip of the stem & reinstall into movement.

Top & the gens are polished on their undersides.

Still dragging my Aryan 'Master around

Ditto Ssteel. Either the stem is broken, which will require a replacement (available from most watch parts houses) that matches the movement or it somehow was released from the movement, in which case you'll need to unscrew/depress the release to reinsert the stem.

Wearing my Aryan 'Master again today

Very nice.

A light coat of (non-permanent) silicone sealant applied between the case & xtal will seal it, & should last at least 10+ years.

Be wary of cheap, aftermarket Rolex case openers. Most have shallow/dull teeth, which may mar the teeth of your caseback, making it that much more difficult to remove with a proper tool (best not to ask me how I know). If you need a case tool for regular use, get a genuine or good Swiss-made tool. Otherwise, most watchmakers will r&r your caseback while you wait & often gratis.

Yes, but, as described in my Phase I construction threads, it will require significant modification of the ROLS176 case to fit the crystal & gen-style bezel. After being unavailable for so many years, I am very surprised to see that rep model available again. Silix must have received many requests for it. However, I chose it at a time when there were no 6542 reps available. Although I have not been following the offerings of rep makers in several years, there may be other/better options available. So, before starting on a '42 project, I would recommend that you check the offerings from the sellers who have sections on rwg to see if they have either accurate 6542 reps or other Rolex models that have a similarly dimensioned case that you can use as the foundation for your project.

(Phase II in center, Phase I on right - both fitted with JoeyB inserts) Ditto JoeyB's plastic inserts. There are none (other than a gen) better, but they are designed to fit a gen or gen-dimensioned bezel, so, unless it is made to gen spec, you would need to measure your rep/aftermarket bezel to be sure the insert fits. As others have said, '42 builds are complicated & expensive. The options really come down to spending thousands on a mixture of gen & gen-spec aftermarket parts, or heavily modifying a rep Sub or GMT case (these are generally made to fit ETA or ETA-clone movements, instead of gen Rolex movements) to mimic the '42. Several years ago, for my Phase 1 '42, I used a cheap Silix Sub as the basis for the build (I do not recall the exact rep model, but I believe it has been unavailable for several years - if you can locate the model in 1 of my Phase I construction threads, Silix may be able to locate a similar rep for you). It was selected because the basic case was close to the '42 in size/dimension, but the crystal & bezel mounting were different, which required a great deal of modification & input from other advanced members (you can search out the several threads on the subject for details). Whichever way you decide to go, be prepared for alot of headaches & budget excesses.