green tape on M-16?

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Posted: 8/1/2002 12:32:26 AM EDT

I'm sure there is a good answer for this. I always see that green tape on M-16's. It's on the magazine, it's on the butt-stock, it's everywhere. What is it for? Where are all the places one uses it on the M-16?

Thanks,
marm0t

Posted: 8/1/2002 5:06:50 AM EDT

[#1]

On the stock it holds the top sling adaptor in place (keeps it from sliding off the rear of the stock). On the mag, it holds a paracord loop (poor mans Magpul), and also keeps the mags from rattling against each other in the pouch.

Posted: 9/14/2004 1:11:27 PM EDT

[#2]

WOW! Sorry I never said thanks.

Thank you! I appreciate the answer.

marm0t

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:24:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Also, if you put a few wraps on the mags and decide you need a foot or so while you're in the field you can just unwrap it and use it.

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:46:48 AM EDT

[#4]

I've often put a stripe of tape on the stock of my M16/SAW or whatever issue weapon, so that I can quickly identify it as MINE, when claiming it from a stack..

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:50:15 AM EDT

[#5]

Stock numbers are also put on by tape lotsa times. Done by the arms room

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