USMC Tanker
02-15-09, 21:49
FOR NOW! I just wanted to post up a few pics of my MC Operator, a few guys wanted to see it after I got it back from the Custom Shop. My modifications have been mostly aesthetic thus far.
BEFORE:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02314.jpg
AFTER:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02582.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02589.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02593.jpg
Modifications:
Armory Kote (black) frame to match the slide.
Lanyard loop attached to MSH
Strider/Simonich G10 Gunner Grips (coyote)
Observations:
I dig the lanyard loop and I feel as though any serious fighting/SHTF handgun should AT LEAST have the option of running a lanyard.
The grips are great. While researching them before buying, I found all sorts of people saying that they're too rough and uncomfortable. I love them! They're very "grippy" but aren't overly rough or sharp. If my hands were covered in sweat, oil, blood, etc. I have full confidence in having the ability to retain the pistol. The grips came looking very dry and light tan in color. I rubbed some oil into them and the grips soaked it up and darkened a bit. I figure after a few cleaning sessions, the grips will be the darker coyote brown I was looking for.
I didn't dislike the OD green frame, but I definitely wanted it to be all black with coyote grips...which goes along with the pistol being my idea of what every Marine's sidearm should be ;)
BEFORE:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02314.jpg
AFTER:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02582.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02589.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02593.jpg
Modifications:
Armory Kote (black) frame to match the slide.
Lanyard loop attached to MSH
Strider/Simonich G10 Gunner Grips (coyote)
Observations:
I dig the lanyard loop and I feel as though any serious fighting/SHTF handgun should AT LEAST have the option of running a lanyard.
The grips are great. While researching them before buying, I found all sorts of people saying that they're too rough and uncomfortable. I love them! They're very "grippy" but aren't overly rough or sharp. If my hands were covered in sweat, oil, blood, etc. I have full confidence in having the ability to retain the pistol. The grips came looking very dry and light tan in color. I rubbed some oil into them and the grips soaked it up and darkened a bit. I figure after a few cleaning sessions, the grips will be the darker coyote brown I was looking for.
I didn't dislike the OD green frame, but I definitely wanted it to be all black with coyote grips...which goes along with the pistol being my idea of what every Marine's sidearm should be ;)