LE Issue 300BLK

**scooter22** · 04-02-17, 16:40

Anyone here issued 300BLK?

Ran into a sheriff deputy at the range today. He had an issued 8" 300BLK upper on a Colt MG lower (not sure if it was an M16 or M4). It was equipped with a Trijicon MRO and Geissele MLOK rail. He didn't seem too keen on chatting, so I didn't ask many questions.

I was surprised to say the least.

**Stickman** · 04-02-17, 17:35

Originally Posted by scooter22

Anyone here issued 300BLK?

Ran into a sheriff deputy at the range today. He had an issued 8" 300BLK upper on a Colt MG lower (not sure if it was an M16 or M4). It was equipped with a Trijicon MRO and Geissele MLOK rail. He didn't seem too keen on chatting, so I didn't ask many questions.

I was surprised to say the least.

What makes you think it was issued equipment?

**scooter22** · 04-02-17, 17:36

Originally Posted by Stickman

What makes you think it was issued equipment?

I explicitly asked, and he confirmed.

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**Stickman** · 04-02-17, 18:09

Originally Posted by scooter22

I explicitly asked, and he confirmed.

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I should have been more clear, did you ask him if he was issued the 300blk and ammunition? Not just, "is it issued". It isn't uncommon for LE to get issued a weapon, but be allowed to modify it as their own expense. That gives them a full auto lower for personal use (any firearm use can be considered training). He can slap on a shorty, or whatever else he wants, the department just has to be able to turn it back it to the feds if ordered to do so by the feds.

To get back to your original question, the only "issued" 300BLK I'm aware of is Barnes.

**scooter22** · 04-02-17, 18:31

Originally Posted by Stickman

I should have been more clear, did you ask him if he was issued the 300blk and ammunition? Not just, "is it issued". It isn't uncommon for LE to get issued a weapon, but be allowed to modify it as their own expense. That gives them a full auto lower for personal use (any firearm use can be considered training). He can slap on a shorty, or whatever else he wants, the department just has to be able to turn it back it to the feds if ordered to do so by the feds.

To get back to your original question, the only "issued" 300BLK I'm aware of is Barnes.

I asked if it was his personal upper. He stated that it was issued, and I left it at that.

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**gunnut284** · 04-02-17, 19:23

It certainly isn't conclusive but I have seen 300 BLK brass in the brass bin at the local LE range. That said I have also seen .30-30. It wouldn't surprise me to have some issued .300 BLKs around the country.

**Stickman** · 04-02-17, 21:39

Originally Posted by scooter22

I asked if it was his personal upper. He stated that it was issued, and I left it at that.

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Excellent, I would guess they are using Barnes 110 grain. It is a beast, and performs well, though it hints at deeper penetration than some might like.