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Posted: 9/26/2004 9:56:03 AM EDT
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If the optic fails the Iron sight is seconds from being back in use
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Posted: 9/26/2004 9:56:35 AM EDT
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tying not to lose the carry handle that was issued. I've seen it on the left side rail as well
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Posted: 9/26/2004 9:56:37 AM EDT
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he had to take it off to mount the optic...
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Posted: 9/26/2004 9:57:13 AM EDT
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To each his own, that's part of the beauty of the modular nature of the AR.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 9:57:16 AM EDT
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Storage for later, as stated above.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 9:58:32 AM EDT
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Perhaps he's a crewmember on some armored vehicle, and the handle allows a fast grab for a stowed weapon. Other than that, I see no use for the configuration.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:04:18 AM EDT
[#7]
It's for times when he has to shoot upside down.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:05:47 AM EDT
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Maybe that rail gets damn warm when shooting and there it keeps him from getting burned?? Obviously he isn't f*ckn around!
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:26:19 AM EDT
[#9]
Storage for later, possibly improv VFG as well...
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:46:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2004 11:10:16 AM EDT
[#11]
He's definately a vehicle crewman, he's wearing a CVC. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 11:17:56 AM EDT
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Looks like a M1A2 TC, judging by the hatch behind his head, and the non-ring-mounted M2HB in front... I can't think of another US vehicle that has a 50cal that's not ring-mounted, mounted in front of a hatch... |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 11:23:52 AM EDT
[#13]
they always said have 2 sights for your rifle including a backup; they did not say WHERE to put it
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Posted: 9/26/2004 11:24:36 AM EDT
[#14]
DUPE!
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:03:37 PM EDT
[#15]
FWIW, I've seen a number of pics of US SOFs in A-stan that mounted their carry handles on the left side of the KAC RASs...
Will |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:16:05 PM EDT
[#16]
He is trying to accomplish death to the bad guys
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:21:37 PM EDT
[#17]
+1 |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:32:36 PM EDT
[#18]
Some units have some pretty stupid rules, when I was over in Afghanistan some company higher ups wanted their guys who were using CCO's to keep their carry handle somewhere on the weapon just so it wouldn't get misplaced, lost, stolen or whatever.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:45:52 PM EDT
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Thats either a bottle opener or a new and not so improved mil spec biPod.
The big question is why is he posing with the little weapon when there is a forest clearer to his left? |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:49:12 PM EDT
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Thats not a US Soldier thats a member of the IDF isnt it?
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:51:57 PM EDT
[#21]
the same thing this guy is trying to accomplish.
 -Tyler |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 12:58:00 PM EDT
[#22]
There's a lot of units that have an SOP for the carrying handle to remain on the weapon. Some even want it attached to the RAS as well as dummy corded on.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 1:17:39 PM EDT
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this is a little off topic but in both pictures show the ejection port cover is close.. i assume this is to keep the dust out of the action. is this standard practice for the millitary. or just some of these guys have more common sense then others? ive notice this is in many pictures.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 1:40:55 PM EDT
[#24]
It is both standard and common sense. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 1:42:43 PM EDT
[#25]
The 'Corps taught me to *always* close it after firing... It helps to keep the dust out.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 1:46:16 PM EDT
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That weapon can't depress far enough to defend the tank at close ranges, and it's not as accurate as the scoped rifle for single targets. We also must remember that he is there and knows what he is trying to do, and we only have a small picture of his world. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 1:51:53 PM EDT
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It's US. look on his vest for his Rank (SSG). with a Newer CVC Helmet. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 2:26:08 PM EDT
[#28]
Looks like a M1A2 TC, judging by the hatch behind his head, and the non-ring-mounted M2HB in front... I can't think of another US vehicle that has a 50cal that's not ring-mounted, mounted in front of a hatch... what about an M-88? |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 2:45:22 PM EDT
[#29]
I started keeping my LMT rear sight there, thanks to this picture.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 3:08:06 PM EDT
[#30]
I think in a crowded MOUT situation with all the worlds Press and liberals looking on an M-4 might have to be used. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 3:18:16 PM EDT
[#31]
Or M113 except that I know the 113 has a round hatch, and IIRC so does the 88. The M1 commanders hatch has always had a distinctive shape. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 4:48:36 PM EDT
[#32]
Whats this soldier trying to accomplish?
to keep from loosing the handle but to be honest I'd be using the BIG gun next to him |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 4:50:14 PM EDT
[#33]
Dude proly lost one and then found it on his paycheck. When I was in if you lost it you bought it.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 7:58:36 PM EDT
[#34]
Nabisco D*ng
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Posted: 9/26/2004 8:13:33 PM EDT
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There was a thread about mags once that claimed if it was lost in combat, that was OK (no charge). |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 8:14:21 PM EDT
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So what happens when a pilot has to punch out of his F-18 during a training mission? "You know, you signed for that airplane..." |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 8:18:35 PM EDT
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He is trying to accomplish death to the bad guys
You betchum, Red Ryder! Also, the handle being ON the weapon, you know that YOUR carry handle is the right one that goes to YOUR weapon. And it is sighted in for that weapon. No "I left it in my other suit." "Is this my carry handle or yours?" "Hell, I don't know, they all look the same to me. Maybe it's his?" |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 8:58:16 PM EDT
[#38]
I figured he was trying to fiugre out how to hold the weapon properly with his carry handle in that position.
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:06:37 PM EDT
[#39]
Not unless they have adopted our rank insignias, check out the center of his vest. What I want to know is what kind of rail system is on the rifle? It looks like a Surefire M-73 to me. |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:23:44 PM EDT
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1) It's on the rifle because anyone that's been in the Army knows they don't want to pay for shit when they rotate back. If it's on the weapon, it won't get lost.
2) It's on the bottom because he has to climb in and out of that hatch. On the side might be more handy to clear the HG's, but on the bottom is more compact overall because you already have the mag sticking out down there, so it isn't adding to the size. With it on the side, it would end up banging on the hatch rim sooner or later. 3) He's a tanker, and doesn't exactly use the M4 as his primary, so if he keeps it all together, it's all in one package and is easier to deal with. 4) He's using an M4 because he decided it was the thing to use at the time. I can think of a dozen reasons to use the M4 over the M2HB. Since he's the guy using the weapon, and he chose it, that's good eonugh for me. I don't second guess the guy on the ground. Ross |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 10:46:18 PM EDT
[#41]
OUCH! |
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Posted: 9/26/2004 11:23:44 PM EDT
[#42]
And there are no M113s in Iraq, IIRC... |
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Posted: 9/27/2004 12:02:45 AM EDT
[#43]
i wanna know why he is holding it by the mag well when he has a grip 3 inches away? |
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Posted: 9/27/2004 7:43:44 AM EDT
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And why he is going to get a nice smack on his pinky when he fires!
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Posted: 9/27/2004 8:29:26 AM EDT
[#45]
Guys, you haven't heard this yet?? Its a HFG - horiziontal foregrip. Its the latest, used by all the hi-speed operators and contractors. More compact than an VFG and provides a secondary sighting system for the time when you are shooting upsidedown......
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Posted: 9/27/2004 9:10:27 AM EDT
[#46]
Looks to me like he is trying to KILL the enemy. I also assume he could not care less about a bunch of guys on the internet critiquing his chioce in gear or eqiupment.
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Posted: 9/27/2004 9:22:59 AM EDT
[#47]
Someone lied to you, there are a ton of 113's over there, unless they brought them back since I came home (which I doubt) |
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Posted: 9/27/2004 9:45:12 AM EDT
[#48]
Great idea... He just fucked some company out of a BUIS purchase when I drop an optic on my A4.
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Posted: 9/27/2004 11:57:48 AM EDT
[#49]
Looks alot like an IDF soldier to me.
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Posted: 9/27/2004 12:55:25 PM EDT
[#50]
That was my first impression. If you zoom in on his chest, the stripes are there. He's USGI. |
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