Baby Huey
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I was issued an M-16A2 at Parris Island in 1990, I'm pretty sure it was made by Colt, but couldn't tell you for sure. I know that the one I had in the fleet was made by Colt (SN 6045032).
What rifle were you issued in basic training?
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Clemson
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I drilled with the M1 in ROTC, was issued an M14 to qualify with at Ft. Bragg at summer camp, and was issued an M16 after I was commissioned and put on active duty at Ft. Belvoir.
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HankL
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1903-03A3 Ok, it was issued to me at RTC Orlando "Boot Camp" in 1970.
It was a pretty good looking Remington. I never fired a shot at boot camp or A school.
It was a pretty good looking Remington. I never fired a shot at boot camp or A school.
Kestryll
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M16A1 with very little finish.
T.Stahl
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It was in July '91 when I was given an older-than-myself HK G3A3. And because they fired a real, full-power cartridge and not this weak kiddy stuff these American softies prefered, we called them "NATO-wallbusters". Enemy behind a tree? Too bad for the tree! 
And the dark seed was sown...
And the dark seed was sown...
No4Mk1
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3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 3/46th Infantry - Ft. Knox KY
3 Feb 89 - 30 Mar 89
M16A1
3 Feb 89 - 30 Mar 89
M16A1
Cosmoline
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The US is probably the only nation on the planet where civilians are more trusted with firearms than at least certain aspects of our military forces. The Navy apparently gives less range time than the fricking Boy Scouts!! Amazing. With all the billions going into high-tech relics of the Cold War, you'd think they could spend a few bucks on ammo for practice.
And another thing--why don't they let you keep your rifle for good? It seems odd that the USMC, for example, would strip riflemen of their rifles. You don't stop being a Marine, after all. And if they don't fricking trust you with it, why the heck did they give it to you in the first place! Oh well, that's the gob'ment I suppose
And another thing--why don't they let you keep your rifle for good? It seems odd that the USMC, for example, would strip riflemen of their rifles. You don't stop being a Marine, after all. And if they don't fricking trust you with it, why the heck did they give it to you in the first place! Oh well, that's the gob'ment I suppose
fix
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As a taxpayer, I'm certainly glad they don't. I'm quite content to buy my own.
Cosmoline
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I would consider it a well-earned bonus.
Dan the Man
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A well-used M16A1 of unknown manufacture. Did so many push-ups I was the perfect guy for the M60 once I joined the Red Falcons in Italy.
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Regards
--Dan
iluv308
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basic
F.N. C1A1 7.62mm Semi Automatic.....a real rifle
just funnin
F.N. C1A1 7.62mm Semi Automatic.....a real rifle
just funnin
Smoke Rizen
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First issue was the M14, carried it for a couple days, then we all got brand new M16A1's. Ft Polk,Lousyanna... S.R.
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aerod1
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In U.S. Navy basic training I qualified with the M1 Garand. This was in February 1962. I still love that rifle and, yes, I do own one today.
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jacketch
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Fort Benning Georgia, April 1966. I was issued an M14 that was both accurate and reliable until qualification day when it became a jam-o-matic. I still managed to qualify marksman. One day I'll get an M1a.
P95Carry
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''Oddball'' here!! ya see, I was a Brit and my basic training was done with an issue SMLE!! well ... that was for drill!
As far as shooting went ...... had nice MKIV's with Parker Hale sights .. loved them ... maybe why I have one now!
(damn .. that was soooooo long ago!)
As far as shooting went ...... had nice MKIV's with Parker Hale sights .. loved them ... maybe why I have one now!
(damn .. that was soooooo long ago!)
Brass
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Beat up Hydramatic M-16 A2 in Ft. Sill 94. I did pretty good with it despirit of the loose fit (35 out of 40) on the first try. Did anybody told to clean the rifles with boiling water at the laundry room? We did and it take care of the carbon nicely until rust set in.
Greg L
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Ft Knox 1986 M16A1
No kidding, although it did get the Class III bug more or less out of my system .
Greg
And the dark seed was sown...
No kidding, although it did get the Class III bug more or less out of my system
.Greg
WonderNine
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Ohhhh that sounds sweet!
MCRD San Diego, 1987
They gave me an M16A2 and made me carry it around for 13 weeks. They even taught me how to shoot it so I could hit a man at 500 yards with iron sights. Who needs a friggin scope on an M16?
What's this Army crap about going through basic twice? I went through Marine Corps Boot Camp once. When I joined the Army National Guard 11 years after I got out of the Corps, they said the one time I went through boot camp was enough.
They gave me an M16A2 and made me carry it around for 13 weeks. They even taught me how to shoot it so I could hit a man at 500 yards with iron sights. Who needs a friggin scope on an M16?
What's this Army crap about going through basic twice? I went through Marine Corps Boot Camp once. When I joined the Army National Guard 11 years after I got out of the Corps, they said the one time I went through boot camp was enough.
2/9 Manchu
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94 IOBC at Ft Benning: M16A2, but pretty much shot every small arms the Army has. Also got to play with a lot of demo stuff .
My fav was the M4. Great rifle, but I liked it because it was a lot easier to carry. The 4 yrs that I was in the Army, we didn't have enough men in the unit, so I didn't have a radio man. I got the pleasure of humping that CINGAR with me the whole time I was at the unit. (That what I get for going light infantry :banghead: )
.My fav was the M4. Great rifle, but I liked it because it was a lot easier to carry. The 4 yrs that I was in the Army, we didn't have enough men in the unit, so I didn't have a radio man. I got the pleasure of humping that CINGAR with me the whole time I was at the unit. (That what I get for going light infantry :banghead: )
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