New Lease on Life for the Beloved M-14
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New Lease on Life for the Beloved M-14
www.military.com says the Army is bringing back the M-14! I always thought that was a cool gun...
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Now I'm waiting for the grease gun to make a comeback.
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The comments section is a hoot
Pistol762 Nov 13, 2008 4:12:05 PM
No doubt in my military mind that the M-14 7.62X39 can really ruin a turbin! Yep it is exra weight, but in the wide open hill country or flat land it is a piece (pun intended) maker!!
Of all the military weapons I have fired from the BAR, M-1, Thompson Sub (carried one in RVN after my M-16 got bashed about 10 times against a tree!), 45.cal "Grease gun", '03 Springfield, AK, SKS, etc... the M-14 was one I realllly liked, would fire in any condition and was damned accurate!
I only wish I had one right now for home defense.
Pistol762 Nov 13, 2008 4:12:05 PM
No doubt in my military mind that the M-14 7.62X39 can really ruin a turbin! Yep it is exra weight, but in the wide open hill country or flat land it is a piece (pun intended) maker!!
Of all the military weapons I have fired from the BAR, M-1, Thompson Sub (carried one in RVN after my M-16 got bashed about 10 times against a tree!), 45.cal "Grease gun", '03 Springfield, AK, SKS, etc... the M-14 was one I realllly liked, would fire in any condition and was damned accurate!
I only wish I had one right now for home defense.
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Ahh yes!! I remember when we switched from the M-14 to the M-16 in Basic. After using the M-14 and switching, out on the range you couldn't tell when you had fired the M-16.
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
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I was in-country when we had to turn-in the M-14 and draw an M-16.RangerRon wrote:Ahh yes!! I remember when we switched from the M-14 to the M-16 in Basic. After using the M-14 and switching, out on the range you couldn't tell when you had fired the M-16.
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42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
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75th RRA Life Member #867
I was in the last Recruit Series at MCRD San Diego that was issued the M14 and qualified with it. I've always maintained that you couldn't beat perfection. The M16 variants, especially that damn M203 just seemed like step backs.
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We actually qualified on the M14 but those of us who had just received 11b mos had a special day where they took just us to the range with the 16's
I actually got along pretty well with the M16 in Nam. Never had any trouble with mine.
I actually got along pretty well with the M16 in Nam. Never had any trouble with mine.
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
Mentored Ranger kozzman555
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That and 12 sand bags will do it everytime.TC204 wrote:I love the M-14 myself, a little difficult to control on full auto though. But it looks like they solved that problem with the EBR.
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I took the M-14 all through RS, the extra weight was satisfying when I had the only weapon that worked, unless you count the "bolt action" M-16s.
I imagine it'd suck to do house clearing with, but out in the open, given a choice, there's mine.
I imagine it'd suck to do house clearing with, but out in the open, given a choice, there's mine.
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Speaking of OLD weapons and OLD men, I was looking through some OLD orders (turning brown now) night before last and to my amazement I discovered or was reminded that I AM AN EXPERT with a grenade!!!
I was wondering if anyone on this site might have any extra grenades? I was thinking that I should try and see if I am STILL an expert!! (As far as grenades are concerned)
Edited to add: Perhaps I was the reason for the phrase: "Close only counts with horse shoes and hand grenades"
I was wondering if anyone on this site might have any extra grenades? I was thinking that I should try and see if I am STILL an expert!! (As far as grenades are concerned)
Edited to add: Perhaps I was the reason for the phrase: "Close only counts with horse shoes and hand grenades"
SUA SPONTE - "We few, we happy few, we BAND OF BROTHERS;
for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
Mentored Ranger kozzman555
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
Mentored Ranger kozzman555
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New Lease on Life for the Beloved M-14
My children told me that: Close only counts with horse shoes, hand grenades and nuclear bombs!RangerRon wrote:Perhaps I was the reason for the phrase: "Close only counts with horse shoes and hand grenades"
Ranger Class 6-73 & 7-73
C Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger)
The Ranger Department (City Team)
I Hope They Serve Cold Beer in Hell...
C Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger)
The Ranger Department (City Team)
I Hope They Serve Cold Beer in Hell...
I always thought they looked cool. I couldn't hit shit with it but I looked BAD!Ranger Bill wrote:Now I'm waiting for the grease gun to make a comeback.
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Mattoon's Goons
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve --
is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'