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Posted: 5/14/2007 1:32:19 PM EDT

Does the Military use caps

Posted: 5/14/2007 1:35:34 PM EDT

[#1]

I hope so!!!! Up until 2000, when I got out, we did.

I'd hate to think we're equipping entire foreign armies, but stopped issuing these 50-cent livesavers.

Posted: 5/14/2007 1:39:08 PM EDT

[#2]

We did when I was in.

Posted: 5/15/2007 2:08:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I hope so!!!! Up until 2000, when I got out, we did.

I'd hate to think we're equipping entire foreign armies, but stopped issuing these 50-cent livesavers.

Thanks

Be good for Dust/Sand etc!

I was READING my Manual that came with my LMT
suppose to use them in water also!

I bought a Few back in 99/2000

Now What part of FL are ya from

I asked on another thread but couldnt find it?

Posted: 5/15/2007 2:14:49 AM EDT

[#4]

We got them in my old unit. Here at my new unit nobody has them (except the extra one I got from my last command).

Just about everyone in Iraq (when I was there last) that I saw had one though.

Posted: 5/15/2007 2:21:24 AM EDT

[#5]

Use a rubber

thanks for the info

I can see useing them in the DUST/SAND

But water
if you are a seal its going to get wet

I guess there are Bags that can be used

Posted: 5/15/2007 6:33:26 AM EDT

[#6]

The caps were discouraged in my units 84-87. The arms room sgt said that it trapped moisture in the bore and caused corrosion.

I used the cap in the field all the time

Posted: 5/15/2007 7:17:14 PM EDT

[#7]

Never even saw a cap when I was active duty, '82-'85. But, that was in the days of military budget cuts. I never saw a bayonet or a second canteen that was issued either.

Doc

Posted: 5/16/2007 2:02:01 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
The caps were discouraged in my units 84-87. The arms room sgt said that it trapped moisture in the bore and caused corrosion.

I used the cap in the field all the time

My LMT manual does state that

but its for LONG STORAGE

Posted: 5/16/2007 2:06:11 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The caps were discouraged in my units 84-87. The arms room sgt said that it trapped moisture in the bore and caused corrosion.

I used the cap in the field all the time

My LMT manual does state that

but its for LONG STORAGE

Believe it or not......I have a cartoon to reflect that, but I'm away from my personal computer at this time.

Posted: 5/16/2007 3:35:30 AM EDT

[#10]

Still in use, definitely in Iraq. The first round just pops it off.

In a pinch you can tape it off as well.

Posted: 5/16/2007 6:05:46 AM EDT

[#11]

The GI version is from Caplugs-just like the Canon plug and RF cable covers we all know and love.

Posted: 5/17/2007 1:57:53 AM EDT

[#12]

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The GI version is from Caplugs-just like the Canon plug and RF cable covers we all know and love.

mine are carplugs RCL-10

Buffalo NY

I have a strange 1 it has no markings and real thick

Posted: 5/17/2007 2:11:02 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
The GI version is from Caplugs-just like the Canon plug and RF cable covers we all know and love.

+1

I see em' in various shapes and sizes everyday.

www.caplugs.com/catalog/starpage.asp?seriesID=58&classid=122

Posted: 5/19/2007 5:25:07 AM EDT

[#14]

Ok, I’m back in my AO!

Here’s that cartoon I spoke of.

Posted: 5/19/2007 5:54:15 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Still in use, definitely in Iraq. The first round just pops it off.

In a pinch you can tape it off as well.

Im going to shoot one off since I got a few ( see if it changes POI

)

Those caps are very hard to come off?

I would have thought it would Take more than 1 round to blow off the cap

Posted: 5/19/2007 7:18:09 AM EDT

[#16]

I use a rolled up foam earplug (that way when I shoot it off I dont look like such a fuckhead) -- plus if your muzzle is rubbing against things it does not wear like the plastic cap -- plus you can put your can on, which won;t work with the plastic cap.

Posted: 5/19/2007 6:23:00 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Still in use, definitely in Iraq. The first round just pops it off.

In a pinch you can tape it off as well.

Im going to shoot one off since I got a few ( see if it changes POI

)

Those caps are very hard to come off?

I would have thought it would Take more than 1 round to blow off the cap

They are firm when in place, but one shot and it will be history! That's why I DO NOT get the black caps anymore; you forget they're there and BANG! they're gone. I didn't notice any significant POI change when I've done this.

Posted: 5/20/2007 5:49:16 PM EDT

[#18]

I shot one off in Iraq. It left a good welt on my cheek. It scared the crap out of me, too. Took me a few seconds to figure out what it was.

They are an important accessory in a place like the sandbox.

Posted: 5/21/2007 1:34:52 PM EDT

[#19]

I used to use black muzzle caps on my former pre ban ARs but only when I go out shooting, never used them in storage because I heard of the corrosion problem they could cause.

I remember launching one a long time ago when I was using the black muzzle caps, I was in a hurry to shoot at the shooting range and when I got back home I was missing one cap.

Now I have both black and red colors but usually just use the red caps when I go shooting.

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