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Thread: Vintage weapons, US Embassy El Salvador

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    Quote Originally Posted by jsbhike View Post
    Did you get the Thermold stripper clips and guides too?
    No, I've never seen those.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MontanaMarine View Post
    No, I've never seen those.
    The clips aren't here nor there versus USGI (haven't tried them as kindling), but the guides are slick and can be used with loose rounds like a funnel, then just shove them in to the magazine.

    https://thermoldmagazines.com/mc-sc-m-16-ar15/

    Grab them off gun show tables' junk piles for a few bucks every time I see them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jsbhike View Post
    The clips aren't here nor there versus USGI (haven't tried them as kindling), but the guides are slick and can be used with loose rounds like a funnel, then just shove them in to the magazine.

    https://thermoldmagazines.com/mc-sc-m-16-ar15/

    Grab them off gun show tables' junk piles for a few bucks every time I see them.
    I have a few that the Canadian Army gave me when we trained with them- still have 'em but never even tried them.
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    Interesting the Embassy armory had both MP5K and UZI.

    Were they intended for concealed carry during diplomatic protection details?
    "Jill, if there's ever a problem, just walk out on the balcony ... take that double-barrel shotgun and fire two blasts outside the house,.." VP Joe Biden Feb 19, 2013

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    Used mostly by the Ambo's security detail. The State Dept (Diplomatic Security) detail had their own tools, but our Gunny was able to let us get our hands on them now and then.

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    Gunny's are like that !

    Happy Birthday Marines !

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    Very cool pics.. you dressed casual

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    Great post and pictures, thanks for sharing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MontanaMarine View Post
    That's how it was in my day. Actually a split chain of command.

    Operational chain of command went from the DetCmdr to the RSO, to the Ambassador.

    Administrative chain of command (promotion, disciplinary action, pay, transfers, etc.) went from DetCmdr to Co CO in Panama, to Bn CO in Quantico.
    This is still the case, though some of the current nomenclature is different.

    Thanks, I really enjoyed the pictures.

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    Do you happen to remember the serial number number range of the M16A1? I recently acquired a 55 gallon drum of demilled M16A1 receivers ranging from 9mil2hundred thousand to 9mil5hundred thousand. They were definately used in conflict, battle worn and still smelling of action.

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