Floppy_D
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NavyLT said:
Somebody's a SWO.
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Somebody's a SWO.
Vern Humphrey
Member
And if the 3rd ID is still affiliated with the Georgia National Guard, follow that up with a rousing chorus of "Eating Goober Peas."
Madcap_Magician
Member
Oh, I forgot I did the Army qual with the Mossberg 590. I am hoping to take that with me along with an M4.
E-4(Spec 4)
US Army (Infantry)
2 years (drafted) served in S. Vietnam 68-69 4th Inf Div
I used the M-16 and the M-79 Grenade Launcher.Both good weapons.I had a firing pin break in a 79 after a firefight. My 16 was kept clean.I got there after the gunpowder in the M193 was changed back to the original powder.
I am now completly disabled from that war.I consider it one of the highest Honors of my life to have served with the men of D Co,3/8th Inf and lead by one incredible CO, Capt (retired a Major) Milton C. Daughertry. While others were avoiding the draft in various ways, I felt I could not turn my back on my Country. Byron
US Army (Infantry)
2 years (drafted) served in S. Vietnam 68-69 4th Inf Div
I used the M-16 and the M-79 Grenade Launcher.Both good weapons.I had a firing pin break in a 79 after a firefight. My 16 was kept clean.I got there after the gunpowder in the M193 was changed back to the original powder.
I am now completly disabled from that war.I consider it one of the highest Honors of my life to have served with the men of D Co,3/8th Inf and lead by one incredible CO, Capt (retired a Major) Milton C. Daughertry. While others were avoiding the draft in various ways, I felt I could not turn my back on my Country. Byron
NavyLCDR
member
Nuke bubblehead.
NavyLCDR
member
1. Rank
2. Branch of the military
3. years served. (and maybe any wars you may have fought in)
4. firearm/firearms you were issued and what your personal opinion of the weapon was/is now.
1 & 2: E-4 Army National Guard, E-6 Enlisted US Navy, O-3 Officer US Navy.
3. 25 years
4. M16A1 with M203. If you didn't keep it wet with oil it would jam. M203 was fun, but not worth the extra bulk/weight. Full size stock obviously a close quarters disadvantage.
1911 - best handgun ever. A little tricky to reassemble.
M2 .50 Cal - Oh yeah! Rock and roll baby! Best gun ever, that's why it is still here. Like AT&T says, "Reach out and touch someone!"
M60 .30 Cal - OK. Would have liked a .30 Cal version of the M16/M4 better, though.
Mossberg 500 - just your typical shotgun. Nothing special there.
M4A1 - improvement of the M16. Still needed to keep it well oiled. Would much prefer a .30 caliber standard, though.
M9 - not as good as the 1911. It's a plinker, in my opinion. Accurate enough, though. Too heavy.
2. Branch of the military
3. years served. (and maybe any wars you may have fought in)
4. firearm/firearms you were issued and what your personal opinion of the weapon was/is now.
1 & 2: E-4 Army National Guard, E-6 Enlisted US Navy, O-3 Officer US Navy.
3. 25 years
4. M16A1 with M203. If you didn't keep it wet with oil it would jam. M203 was fun, but not worth the extra bulk/weight. Full size stock obviously a close quarters disadvantage.
1911 - best handgun ever. A little tricky to reassemble.
M2 .50 Cal - Oh yeah! Rock and roll baby! Best gun ever, that's why it is still here. Like AT&T says, "Reach out and touch someone!"
M60 .30 Cal - OK. Would have liked a .30 Cal version of the M16/M4 better, though.
Mossberg 500 - just your typical shotgun. Nothing special there.
M4A1 - improvement of the M16. Still needed to keep it well oiled. Would much prefer a .30 caliber standard, though.
M9 - not as good as the 1911. It's a plinker, in my opinion. Accurate enough, though. Too heavy.
MAG-63
Member
MSgt.
4 years USN
12 years USAF
M-16 (Colt, 3-prong flash suppressor) A real antique in the late '80s!
M-16A-1 (Hydramatic Division, General Motors)
M-16A-2 (Colt)
M-4 (Colt)
M-14 (TRW) Trained on, never issued.
M-60
M2 Trained on only.
M-203
M1911A-1 (Remington Rand) Awesome sidearm. Wish we still used them.
M-9 ...uh, next question.
Desert Shield/Storm vet.
Currently on my second voluntary tour somewhere "over there".
4 years USN
12 years USAF
M-16 (Colt, 3-prong flash suppressor) A real antique in the late '80s!
M-16A-1 (Hydramatic Division, General Motors)
M-16A-2 (Colt)
M-4 (Colt)
M-14 (TRW) Trained on, never issued.
M-60
M2 Trained on only.
M-203
M1911A-1 (Remington Rand) Awesome sidearm. Wish we still used them.
M-9 ...uh, next question.
Desert Shield/Storm vet.
Currently on my second voluntary tour somewhere "over there".
E-1...(trouble maker)
Army (Infantry)
2 yrs. 82'-84'
M-16, loved it, had a AR15 before I entered. Loved the M60 an shooting up
the zero out of the big number 10 sign in shooting lane 10 an starting a fire downrange,
with the tracers,,,Sgt. wasn't happy. Loved the M203 grenade laucher on the my
M-16, got to shoot it alot one day, but they don't do as much damage as the
Chuck Norris movies. Really Loved the .50..seems those tracers just go an go an go
Qalified with the Dragon, Expert with no misses an led my Co. to win the Battlion shoot-out with a live round hit at 1000 meters on a duece...that was really fun an made my
Capt. Jesus Christ Dominuqe Rodriquez very happy...yes that name is right. No war time experience, that was for my Dad an brother an uncles...I salute all of them an all of you guys...Thanks.
Army (Infantry)
2 yrs. 82'-84'
M-16, loved it, had a AR15 before I entered. Loved the M60 an shooting up
the zero out of the big number 10 sign in shooting lane 10 an starting a fire downrange,
with the tracers,,,Sgt. wasn't happy. Loved the M203 grenade laucher on the my
M-16, got to shoot it alot one day, but they don't do as much damage as the
Chuck Norris movies. Really Loved the .50..seems those tracers just go an go an go
Qalified with the Dragon, Expert with no misses an led my Co. to win the Battlion shoot-out with a live round hit at 1000 meters on a duece...that was really fun an made my
Capt. Jesus Christ Dominuqe Rodriquez very happy...yes that name is right. No war time experience, that was for my Dad an brother an uncles...I salute all of them an all of you guys...Thanks.
ziglew
Member
1. Capt ret (03E)
2. USMC
3. 24yrs Korea thru Vietnam; wounded at hill 229 and again on Boulder City
(both are/were located in western Korea). Medevaced to hosp
ship and then Sasebo Japan for recuperation.
Vietnam based near Freedom Hill and outposted to various camps
where assaults by sappers and snipers were not uncommon.
4. M1 Garand, M1A1 Carbine(a piece of junk), M14 (possibly the best of all), M1911 .45 auto (difficult to shoot well, but very effective at close range).
In Korea I carried (on special occasions) a personal weapon, i.e. an original Colt SAA .45LC
2. USMC
3. 24yrs Korea thru Vietnam; wounded at hill 229 and again on Boulder City
(both are/were located in western Korea). Medevaced to hosp
ship and then Sasebo Japan for recuperation.
Vietnam based near Freedom Hill and outposted to various camps
where assaults by sappers and snipers were not uncommon.
4. M1 Garand, M1A1 Carbine(a piece of junk), M14 (possibly the best of all), M1911 .45 auto (difficult to shoot well, but very effective at close range).
In Korea I carried (on special occasions) a personal weapon, i.e. an original Colt SAA .45LC
BullfrogKen
Moderator Emeritus
US Marines, heavy machinegunner in the infantry.
My rank and experiences aren't topics that I really discuss outside of other military folks. Nothing super-secret, I just reserve those conversations for the fraternity of men who can appreciate them. Anyway.
M16A2. Decent rifle. It'll work for you if you make it work.
SAW. Never grew to like it. Personal preference, really.
M60E3 & some time on the old Delta model. I hated the Echo 3. Nearly every one we had in our armories were fragile and needed to be babied to stay up. The old Delta models actually worked.
M2 50 cal. Big, heavy, but never let us down. My favorite machinegun.
Mark 19. Not as big, really heavy, and needed lots of support to keep fed. Very versatile weapon, very effective.
M9 pistol. Too big as a 9mm. Long, heavy trigger. It'll work for you, though.
Fam fires on a Remington 12 gauge we had in the armory in Cuba. Played around with other stuff here and there, but nothing enough to say my opinion matters much.
It's not the tool that matters, its the man holding it who makes the difference. I'm not sure what judgments you'll be able to form based off a military man's experiences. I have a lot more time behind the trigger as a civilian now, and I get to choose what I want to shoot.
My rank and experiences aren't topics that I really discuss outside of other military folks. Nothing super-secret, I just reserve those conversations for the fraternity of men who can appreciate them. Anyway.
M16A2. Decent rifle. It'll work for you if you make it work.
SAW. Never grew to like it. Personal preference, really.
M60E3 & some time on the old Delta model. I hated the Echo 3. Nearly every one we had in our armories were fragile and needed to be babied to stay up. The old Delta models actually worked.
M2 50 cal. Big, heavy, but never let us down. My favorite machinegun.
Mark 19. Not as big, really heavy, and needed lots of support to keep fed. Very versatile weapon, very effective.
M9 pistol. Too big as a 9mm. Long, heavy trigger. It'll work for you, though.
Fam fires on a Remington 12 gauge we had in the armory in Cuba. Played around with other stuff here and there, but nothing enough to say my opinion matters much.
It's not the tool that matters, its the man holding it who makes the difference. I'm not sure what judgments you'll be able to form based off a military man's experiences. I have a lot more time behind the trigger as a civilian now, and I get to choose what I want to shoot.
jnyork
Member
USAF, Master Sergeant E-7
Served from 1958-1978
3 1/2 total years in Vietnam-- C-123, C-7A, EC-121
Issued M-16 and S&W .38 Special revolver. Never fired either one incountry.
Served from 1958-1978
3 1/2 total years in Vietnam-- C-123, C-7A, EC-121
Issued M-16 and S&W .38 Special revolver. Never fired either one incountry.
1. Rank
2. Branch of the military
3. years served. (and maybe any wars you may have fought in)
4. firearm/firearms you were issued and what your personal opinion of the weapon was/is now.
SFC E-7 (Retired Vetern)
Air Force - 4 yrs, Air Guard - 2 yrs, Army Guard - 6 months, Army Active/AGR - 19 yrs
Jun 1978 - Jul 2004 (Afghanistan 2003)
S&W model 15 - Loved it but would have prefered a 1911
M16/XM177/M4 - Never cared for it, never will, but can still hit targets out to 600m ie SDM
M148/M203/M79 - gotta love the blooper
M60 - 23 lbs of love
M249 - M60 wantabe just the wrong caliber
M2 - My favorite crew weapon - really reach out and touch someone
MK19 - spent more time repairing then shooting darn 40mm garbage
ADM-65 great little close in, really ticed off some officers by carrying it
M240 - Ok but not a M60
M9 - Ok but not a 45 or even a 10mm
Win Model 12 trench/ rem 870- need I say anything? its a 12 guage.
M21 and M24 - prefer the M21 for combat, M24 ok for swat type stuff ie one shot
All I can think of that I Officially qualified expert with.
Carried others but if I told you I would have to **** you ( hey you know the line) HAHAHAHA
2. Branch of the military
3. years served. (and maybe any wars you may have fought in)
4. firearm/firearms you were issued and what your personal opinion of the weapon was/is now.
SFC E-7 (Retired Vetern)
Air Force - 4 yrs, Air Guard - 2 yrs, Army Guard - 6 months, Army Active/AGR - 19 yrs
Jun 1978 - Jul 2004 (Afghanistan 2003)
S&W model 15 - Loved it but would have prefered a 1911
M16/XM177/M4 - Never cared for it, never will, but can still hit targets out to 600m ie SDM
M148/M203/M79 - gotta love the blooper
M60 - 23 lbs of love
M249 - M60 wantabe just the wrong caliber
M2 - My favorite crew weapon - really reach out and touch someone
MK19 - spent more time repairing then shooting darn 40mm garbage
ADM-65 great little close in, really ticed off some officers by carrying it
M240 - Ok but not a M60
M9 - Ok but not a 45 or even a 10mm
Win Model 12 trench/ rem 870- need I say anything? its a 12 guage.
M21 and M24 - prefer the M21 for combat, M24 ok for swat type stuff ie one shot
All I can think of that I Officially qualified expert with.
Carried others but if I told you I would have to **** you ( hey you know the line) HAHAHAHA
KennyWayne
Member
Cpl
USMC
2002-2006 and may 08-mar 09 got involuntartly mobilized back to active duty one deployment to Iraq started out as a REMF resupplying the plts at ECPs then got stuck at an ECP
M-16, M9 M4 Carried;249 240's and the ma deuce in out towers. like the m 16 perfer the m4 m9: 9mm nuff said love the fifty
USMC
2002-2006 and may 08-mar 09 got involuntartly mobilized back to active duty one deployment to Iraq started out as a REMF resupplying the plts at ECPs then got stuck at an ECP
M-16, M9 M4 Carried;249 240's and the ma deuce in out towers. like the m 16 perfer the m4 m9: 9mm nuff said love the fifty
BADSBSNF81
Member
LTC
Army
27
Most of the M16 family - take care of it, it'll get the job done
M1911A1 - loved it
M3A1 - way to much fun
M9 - does what it's supposed to do, will take a M1911A1 any day
M60 - humpin' a pig was worth it when you needed to fill the air
M2 - loved it,
M240 - second to the pig
M249 - easy to shoot, but, prefer the pig or a M240
The occassional POW; S&W 39, Walther PP, Walther PPK/S - it was easier to be forgiven than get permission and worth it.
Pershing 1A - not really "issued", but, I was signed for three of them
Army
27
Most of the M16 family - take care of it, it'll get the job done
M1911A1 - loved it
M3A1 - way to much fun
M9 - does what it's supposed to do, will take a M1911A1 any day
M60 - humpin' a pig was worth it when you needed to fill the air
M2 - loved it,
M240 - second to the pig
M249 - easy to shoot, but, prefer the pig or a M240
The occassional POW; S&W 39, Walther PP, Walther PPK/S - it was easier to be forgiven than get permission and worth it.
Pershing 1A - not really "issued", but, I was signed for three of them
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1. Rank: Capt. (Retired)
2. Branch of the military: Army E-1 thru E-5, USAF O-1 thru O-3
3. years served. Army 9, USAF 18
4. firearm/firearms you were issued and what your personal opinion of the weapon was/is now.
M1911 - loved them. My favorite was s/n SM11131, a Service Match .22 that had been rebuilt into a .45 at some point. Nice trigger, totally reliable and shot right on the sights. Got my first LEG points with that gun.
M-16 (various, sometimes with an M-203) I liked the gun. Got an AR-15 now.
M-60 - Very cool gun. Has to be kept clean. Clean with brake cleaner.
M2 - Wonderful gun. Nothing at all delicate about it. Every part is super-heavy-duty!
Blooper - Only used in exercises. Accurate enough for a grenade launcher.
Win Model 12 - It's a shotgun.
S&W M-15 - USAF Officer issue. Some of them had 2" barrels and checkered top straps. Super nice guns. They were all destroyed in the mid-to-late 1970s. The ammo used a 150 gr FMJ bullet at about 500 fps. Better to throw the gun.
Colt Police Positive - Same. 2" and 4" barrels.
I had control over a whole lot of Titan and Minuteman ICBMs. As a Flight Commander, I "owned" 50 Minuteman missiles, but I can't say they were issued to me.
Combat Crews have the launch keys, but they get real pissed off if you try plinking with a nuke.
Got to fire a Minuteman at the Vandenberg test range. Very boring. The launch crew can't see a thing. Might as well be in the simulator.
2. Branch of the military: Army E-1 thru E-5, USAF O-1 thru O-3
3. years served. Army 9, USAF 18
4. firearm/firearms you were issued and what your personal opinion of the weapon was/is now.
M1911 - loved them. My favorite was s/n SM11131, a Service Match .22 that had been rebuilt into a .45 at some point. Nice trigger, totally reliable and shot right on the sights. Got my first LEG points with that gun.
M-16 (various, sometimes with an M-203) I liked the gun. Got an AR-15 now.
M-60 - Very cool gun. Has to be kept clean. Clean with brake cleaner.
M2 - Wonderful gun. Nothing at all delicate about it. Every part is super-heavy-duty!
Blooper - Only used in exercises. Accurate enough for a grenade launcher.
Win Model 12 - It's a shotgun.
S&W M-15 - USAF Officer issue. Some of them had 2" barrels and checkered top straps. Super nice guns. They were all destroyed in the mid-to-late 1970s. The ammo used a 150 gr FMJ bullet at about 500 fps. Better to throw the gun.
Colt Police Positive - Same. 2" and 4" barrels.
I had control over a whole lot of Titan and Minuteman ICBMs. As a Flight Commander, I "owned" 50 Minuteman missiles, but I can't say they were issued to me.
Combat Crews have the launch keys, but they get real pissed off if you try plinking with a nuke.
Got to fire a Minuteman at the Vandenberg test range. Very boring. The launch crew can't see a thing. Might as well be in the simulator.
Hud
Member
E-5, SSgt
USAF
4 yrs., Dec. '66-Dec. '70
93rd Bomb wing, Castle AFB
376th Strat Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa
Only weapon was M-16 to qualify.
No need to carry a weapon.
I was a Jet Engine Test Cell Specialist.
Tested engines for B-52's & KC-135's.
USAF
4 yrs., Dec. '66-Dec. '70
93rd Bomb wing, Castle AFB
376th Strat Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa
Only weapon was M-16 to qualify.
No need to carry a weapon.
I was a Jet Engine Test Cell Specialist.
Tested engines for B-52's & KC-135's.
C-grunt
Member
I Wouldn't Give A Bean
To Be A Fancy Pants Marine,
I'd rather Be A Dogface Soldier Like I Am.
I Wouldn't Trade My Old O.D.'s
For All The Navy's Dungarees
For I'm The Walking Pride Of Uncle Sam;
On All The Posters That I Read It Says
Be All That You Can
So They're Tearing Me Down To Build Me Over Again
I'm Just A Dogface Soldier
With A Rifle On My Shoulder
And I Eat Raw Meat For Breakfast Everyday.
So Feed Me Ammunition,
Keep Me In The Third Division,
Your Dogfaced Soldiers A-Okay.
CHAAAAAARRRGGGEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy now? I feel dirty.
Had to look it up online to completely remember it LOL!!
usmc1371
Member
E-5, Sgt.
USMC
Combat engineer
2002-2006
Iraq febuary to october 2005 and 2006, Al Taquddam air base both times.
M16 A2, M4, Never had a problem with them.
USMC
Combat engineer
2002-2006
Iraq febuary to october 2005 and 2006, Al Taquddam air base both times.
M16 A2, M4, Never had a problem with them.
gloucestergarand
Member
LTC
Armor/Aviator
Carter to Clinton years, DMZ in Korea and IGB in Germany, Iraq as a contractor
M60 on a M151A2, M113, M60A1 Tank, OH-58, AH-1G, AH-1S, chair, desk and computer
.45, M16A1, Steel Pot, field jacket and fatigues, Nomex, BDUs and Kevlars and GoreTex, Banana Suits to Army Gray PT, M9
Sam Colt's Commander is my carry friend these days
Armor/Aviator
Carter to Clinton years, DMZ in Korea and IGB in Germany, Iraq as a contractor
M60 on a M151A2, M113, M60A1 Tank, OH-58, AH-1G, AH-1S, chair, desk and computer
.45, M16A1, Steel Pot, field jacket and fatigues, Nomex, BDUs and Kevlars and GoreTex, Banana Suits to Army Gray PT, M9
Sam Colt's Commander is my carry friend these days
M2 Carbine
member
USMC Sergeant and Army CWO (Warrant Officer pilot)
1955 through 1968
Issued the M1 Garand and 1911. Both outstanding weapons.
1955 through 1968
Issued the M1 Garand and 1911. Both outstanding weapons.
CDT CPL
Army ROTC
Will have at least 4 years active duty after graduating college, with a couple more years of active, inactive, or reserves after that.
Only military issue firearm I've gotten my hands on is the M16, when we've gotten to do an FTX down at Ft. Hood. Not bad, much less recoil than I was expecting! Though I can't say I was too impressed with it, but not especially bad. Don't have enough time to actually make an opinion
Army ROTC
Will have at least 4 years active duty after graduating college, with a couple more years of active, inactive, or reserves after that.
Only military issue firearm I've gotten my hands on is the M16, when we've gotten to do an FTX down at Ft. Hood. Not bad, much less recoil than I was expecting! Though I can't say I was too impressed with it, but not especially bad. Don't have enough time to actually make an opinion
U.S.SFC_RET
Member
SFC (RET) 20 years active duty Army.
Issued these weapons.
M16A1 rifle
M16A2 rifle
M3 "Grease gun" 45 caliber submachine gun.
M60 Machine gun.
M2 Machine gun.
Qualified as high as you can go on all but the M3 grease gun. Expert qualification but Expert is limited in the Army to most. There is additional small arms training. Advanced marksmanship to those who are not the "tooth" I was part of the tail.
Not issued these weapons but qalified with:
Qualified expert with the M1911A1 45 pistol although never issued one.
When I deployed I never wanted a pistol anyway. Nothing makes you feel as naked and vulnerable as pistol.
Qualified on gunnery:
M1 Abrahms tank. One very big and accurate single shot. It takes four people. A Tank commander, gunner, loader and a driver.
Issued these weapons.
M16A1 rifle
M16A2 rifle
M3 "Grease gun" 45 caliber submachine gun.
M60 Machine gun.
M2 Machine gun.
Qualified as high as you can go on all but the M3 grease gun. Expert qualification but Expert is limited in the Army to most. There is additional small arms training. Advanced marksmanship to those who are not the "tooth" I was part of the tail.
Not issued these weapons but qalified with:
Qualified expert with the M1911A1 45 pistol although never issued one.
When I deployed I never wanted a pistol anyway. Nothing makes you feel as naked and vulnerable as pistol.
Qualified on gunnery:
M1 Abrahms tank. One very big and accurate single shot.
It takes four people. A Tank commander, gunner, loader and a driver.ChapNelson
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1. SPC; SSgt; LT (Chaplain)
2. Army; USMC; USN ... no I ain't joining the Air Force next.
3. 87-90; 90-98; 06-Present
4. M-16A2/3; M-60; M203. Unit armorer so qualified and maintained all infantry TO weapons (still had grease guns and .45s in my arms room), mechanized Infantry. Special unit, qualified and maintained all Soviet infantry TO weapons. Expert rifle, pistol, auto-rifle. Recently spent 2.5 years (2 tours in Iraq; wounded on first tour) with Marine Infantry BN, and got to handle current TO weapons.
Favorite current issue weapons? Shotgun and some of the sniper platforms. Saw a lot of broken M4s, 9mm is worthless outside the wire IMO, M32 is pretty sweet (6 shot 40mm grenade launcher). Mod2 still works just fine. 240s are an improvement over the 60.
Traded off my M-15 Middy after my first combat tour. Traded off my semi pistols after my second tour ... except for one 1911. Love revolvers!
2. Army; USMC; USN ... no I ain't joining the Air Force next.
3. 87-90; 90-98; 06-Present
4. M-16A2/3; M-60; M203. Unit armorer so qualified and maintained all infantry TO weapons (still had grease guns and .45s in my arms room), mechanized Infantry. Special unit, qualified and maintained all Soviet infantry TO weapons. Expert rifle, pistol, auto-rifle. Recently spent 2.5 years (2 tours in Iraq; wounded on first tour) with Marine Infantry BN, and got to handle current TO weapons.
Favorite current issue weapons? Shotgun and some of the sniper platforms. Saw a lot of broken M4s, 9mm is worthless outside the wire IMO, M32 is pretty sweet (6 shot 40mm grenade launcher). Mod2 still works just fine. 240s are an improvement over the 60.
Traded off my M-15 Middy after my first combat tour. Traded off my semi pistols after my second tour ... except for one 1911. Love revolvers!
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