Pretty cool.
https://i.imgur.com/OTDcb7r.jpg
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Pretty cool.
https://i.imgur.com/OTDcb7r.jpg
Epic to see the mounted... Is that an M203?
Nonetheless, very cool Aimpoint and Dbal.
Love the long time usage you can see on that lower, it's damn near bare aluminum.
ETA: Oh yes, and most importantly: A big thank you to your Buddy's Son for not only fighting for us, but for taking some badass pictures too.
Not sure what is attached... hoping for some education from the boys here actually.
M320 40mm grenade launcher is what it looks like.
That’s an M320. I preferred to carry mine on my plate carrier and use it as a stand alone.
Big improvement over the M203. Much easier to load in the prone.
https://i.imgur.com/O2OTHFq.jpg
PS: Tell him to fix his ****ing sling.
As stated, HK M320 40mm LV. It's heavy and bulky, double action.
Most consider it an improvement over the M203, but I prefer the former because it's lighter and smaller. The 320 can use longer shells, however.
Agreed on fixing the sling.
great pic. I've been hearing good things... MC just picked them up last year
Agreed.
Weapon mounted offered very little advantage to the M203 with the exception of better iron sights, a second strike capability for misfires, and being easier to load in the prone.
Additionally, taking it off of the rifle is not only easier to shoot more accurately, it's markedly more comfortable for mundane daily patrolling carry. I could use my rifle as a rifle and keep weight down in my arms. For those few times we needed a 40mm, it was accessible but not in the way. When in the trucks, it was easy to pass up to a gunner if needed for whatever reason.
M320 in a holster and a tac tailor 40mm belt. Loved that setup...had a 40mm pistol. #9mmIsForPussiesAnd45IsForNeedleDicks
https://i.imgur.com/g5UwgJS.jpg
The Aimpoint mounts are garbage. I have to constantly check mine since it loosens up so much even when not firing.
He is a great kid. We call him Colty Bear. He is not at the point where he gets to choose what he uses. We expect him to be a Ranger and possible Green Beret eventually. Thats what he wants, he has the skills and maturity. Solid kid, doing all the right things. Just spent 6 weeks laying in a swamp for training. Said he wanted to puke at the smell of himself.
Gotta love that.
PB
Markm or pappabear,
If you get the chance to speak with him anytime soon, please recommend that he can make an improvised sling loop out of 550 cord running through the cooling vents of the rail. The way his sling is currently set up blocks the illuminator on his PEQ-15.
Unfortunately, I guarantee he didn’t choose to set it up that way and likely was assigned the rifle as it currently sits.
Best of luck to the young man. I hope he goes forth and tames some savages for all of us.
Armory rack number so you can identify your rifle without having to read the serial number. Makes it a lot quicker to get the correct rifle in a hurry.
That finish is what the retro guys call "BFPU" (Battle Field Pick Up)
Mack nailed it. That was the rack number for my kit on the MAL (Master Authorization List) as assigned to my duty position. Made it easier for the armorers to draw kit based on the rack number vs finding every individually serialed item.