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Posted: 3/13/2022 10:32:12 PM EDT

So went down stairs today in the man cave and noticed my wife had been in their this week I hadn't noticed because I have been working 12 and 16 hrs shifts at work so I havent had time for anything but sleeping. Anyway I noticed my wife threw away my Boot camp nylon M16 dissassembly cleaning mat I about lost it I was so pissed off she did that and her comment was it was really dirty I said no shit it's a cleaning rag first in a long time I swore around her. So does anybody know where the hell to get one? It's not just a cleaning rag it was a badge of honor something as stupid like this cleaning mat reminds me of the USMC I know it sounds stupid but its important to me so if you know where to get one lmk .

Posted: 3/13/2022 11:49:36 PM EDT

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I would give Indiana Army Surplus a try. If they don't have one, maybe they could recommend another source. 1(812)275-2801. I definitely wish you success.

Posted: 3/14/2022 8:39:45 AM EDT

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Check gunbroker and eBay. I’ve seen quite a few of them and they are usually pretty cheap. I know there are variations in them. No telling if they are the same as yours or not.

Posted: 3/14/2022 9:15:28 AM EDT

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I was in there last week for a magazine pouch and was really surprised to find only one on the shelf. They've gotten pummeled pretty hard it seems. Place looked kind of bare, frankly.
Sad, that was our go to spot for larp gear as kids.

Posted: 3/14/2022 9:44:09 AM EDT

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I feel your pain, my now ex-wife back in 1991 threw out my perfectly ironed & starched camies from my ROTC days that were stored in a special
box, claiming "she thought they were rags."

Posted: 3/14/2022 10:42:55 AM EDT

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I understand your attachment, but you might consider an upgrade. The second I saw one of these, I ordered the small and large. The edges prevent tiny screws and bearings from rolling off, and the mat is fairly thick. I have been using them a couple years and they are very durable. Cleanup is easy with Simple Green.

There is some show on the TV that is all about purging, cleaning, rinse and repeat. Some women seem to have become addicted to this show and are taking things too far. There are guidelines and rules that seem more like indoctrination and brainwashing that make them obsessed about throwing things away or selling off things if you haven't used or touched the item for the last 5 minutes.

Time to do your research and shut that shit down.

Posted: 3/15/2022 9:49:55 AM EDT

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I am not sure if it is for sale or not.

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=293742

Posted: 3/15/2022 11:00:38 AM EDT

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Thanks guys had a member hook me up great people these cleaning dissassembly rags are a USMC thing not sure if any other branch were given these at bootcamp anyway it's the memories in the squad bay sitting on my footlocker box cleaning my weapon and whisper talking to my rack mate.

Posted: 3/15/2022 8:41:23 PM EDT

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If this is the one you're looking for, I'll send it out tomorrow.

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Posted: 3/15/2022 9:17:42 PM EDT

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Respect

Posted: 3/16/2022 9:00:33 AM EDT

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Thanks man replied to your email this is awesome and it's the same one ! It's a neat retro thing go have been issued thanks again for helping me get another!

Posted: 3/16/2022 2:31:38 PM EDT

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It's on its way, enjoy. Glad I could restore those memories.

Posted: 3/16/2022 9:45:20 PM EDT

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My second ex-wife saw fit to clean the garage when I was at Knob Creek about 15 years ago. Came home to a pile of debris in the front yard awaiting trash pickup upon my return home. She met me in the front yard warning me not to touch a thing in that pile. Amongst the damage was an M249 feed tray. Notice I said "second ex-wife."

Posted: 3/16/2022 9:59:40 PM EDT

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I’ve never seen such a thing. When were these used?

Posted: 3/16/2022 10:06:44 PM EDT

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Got mine at basic in 2001 at P.I.

Posted: 3/16/2022 10:09:17 PM EDT

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Dummy rags. Had one in 1995 PI.

Posted: 3/16/2022 10:12:21 PM EDT

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Dummy rags. Had one in 1995 PI.

Looks weird. Looks like outlines for A1 hand guards. Were you expected to disassemble the bolt? I see a spot for the extractor. But no spot for the extractor spring.

Posted: 3/16/2022 10:19:06 PM EDT

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Yes, we would lay our parts out on it. I don't ever recall pulling the extractor spring in boot camp or in the fleet.

Posted: 3/18/2022 4:35:35 AM EDT

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Yeah I went in 1989 this is what I was issued in PI we did take down the extractor everything we could was taken apart cleaned these are what we called the idiot rag. Sundays was gear and weapons cleaning square away the squad bay with the old "SCRUB BRUSH BULKHEAD AYE AYE SIR" cleaning.

Posted: 3/18/2022 4:39:41 AM EDT

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Also thanks I recieved it yesterday put it in my safe on the shelf I appreciate what you did again thank you!

Posted: 3/18/2022 6:51:59 AM EDT

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We had one framed on the classroom wall at FMSS Camp Pendleton (FMTB nowadays I think). Always thought it looked cool. Gonna find one to frame and donate to local VFW. Post Commander is a Marine, perhaps he'll appreciate it.

Posted: 5/5/2022 7:14:48 PM EDT

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This is what sent my ex packing…

Posted: 5/8/2022 11:16:34 AM EDT

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Same ones we were issued in 2003 in San Diego. Even had the triangle handguard outlines lol. Couldn't tell you where mine went, pretty sure I tossed it soon after boot or MCT not sure.

Posted: 5/8/2022 1:55:13 PM EDT

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The same basic one was issued in 1988 at Parris Island.

Posted: 5/8/2022 5:37:45 PM EDT

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Yup, I still got mine from MCRD San Diego in ‘88.

Posted: 5/9/2022 5:39:31 PM EDT

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Glad to see a good Samaritan is helping you out! At the time (1978) MCRD Parris Island we were never issued or used a cleaning mat. Either a concrete wash rack, or the concrete floor in the barracks sitting on a foot locker. Can't remember what we used the 2 weeks at the rifle range? A nylon mat would of been nice!