Izaak Walton
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Not pointing fingers but some people could screw up an iron wedge.
That’s just the way it is.
That’s just the way it is.
The official Army word about using custom firearm parts
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leadcounsel
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I saw soooo many painted weapons, private componenets like improved grips, front handles, lights, scopes, and stocks -
I also saw many 240Bs that were modified for foot patrol.
I also saw many 240Bs that were modified for foot patrol.
MatthewVanitas
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Apparently this mod was not unknown in Vietnam. I imagine they'd frown on it these days:
Like a lot of posters have mentioned, these restrictions exist for "lowest common denominator" reasons. Sure there may be a bunch of smart, responsible troops who want to put good quality rails and $2000 optics on their rifles. But if you let them do it, eventually LCpl Schmuckatelli will put a $10 no-name grip on his rifle, a kewl-looking $30 stock, and some random Made in China optic. All of these items will fail simultaneously in combat, just as he attempts to use his "hey guys look how I can get full auto by filing down the 3-round sear" capabilities. That's what ruins it for everyone.
The "no paint" thing seems a little excessive though. That seems a pretty common mod, and makes a fair bit of sense for certain types of circumstances, though maybe fewer folks actually crawl around in the brush than want to spray-paint their rifles. Then again, I have no idea how easy it is to get that stuff off later.
Like a lot of posters have mentioned, these restrictions exist for "lowest common denominator" reasons. Sure there may be a bunch of smart, responsible troops who want to put good quality rails and $2000 optics on their rifles. But if you let them do it, eventually LCpl Schmuckatelli will put a $10 no-name grip on his rifle, a kewl-looking $30 stock, and some random Made in China optic. All of these items will fail simultaneously in combat, just as he attempts to use his "hey guys look how I can get full auto by filing down the 3-round sear" capabilities. That's what ruins it for everyone.
The "no paint" thing seems a little excessive though. That seems a pretty common mod, and makes a fair bit of sense for certain types of circumstances, though maybe fewer folks actually crawl around in the brush than want to spray-paint their rifles. Then again, I have no idea how easy it is to get that stuff off later.
model of 1905
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What ever happened to "adapt, improvise and overcome"??
franconialocal
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This order nearly mirrors our PD SOP's
We are not allowed to make ANY changes to ANY weapon for ANY reason without
1. Filing a letter of intent and intended use with the Chief.
2. Approval from my Ssgt (he's also our Armorer) with visual inspection and testing.
3. Ultimate approval from the Chief.
The process is very easy for grips, flashlights, lasers, etc. but any "custom" changes to the weapons themselves would take an act of god at our PD.
The reasoning is simple....we want each of the officers to be able to show up at any other officers call and be able to use/be familiar with eachothers equip. if needed.
We are not allowed to make ANY changes to ANY weapon for ANY reason without
1. Filing a letter of intent and intended use with the Chief.
2. Approval from my Ssgt (he's also our Armorer) with visual inspection and testing.
3. Ultimate approval from the Chief.
The process is very easy for grips, flashlights, lasers, etc. but any "custom" changes to the weapons themselves would take an act of god at our PD.
The reasoning is simple....we want each of the officers to be able to show up at any other officers call and be able to use/be familiar with eachothers equip. if needed.
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