Wanting to learn
Re: Wanting to learn
Ummmm, have you looked at some of the other topics in this part of the forum? Might be a good way to start.
B Co. FIST 3/75 Rgr Rgt.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
Re: Wanting to learn
Dude, there is an edit button, but no big deal. Thanks for the recovery.
Your grammar kind of sucks, it's hard to tell what you are really asking for help other than "where is the easy button for learning weapons"
Your grammar kind of sucks, it's hard to tell what you are really asking for help other than "where is the easy button for learning weapons"
B Co. FIST 3/75 Rgr Rgt.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
- al_2ndWolfhounds
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Re: Wanting to learn
People make a living with double speak; some Comedians, Yogi Berra commercials (Yogi-isms) and MI. When they finish speaking you question your own sanity.SlyFox wrote:hahah, my bad Ranger Bravo57, I will look for grammer classes as well. My NCOIC said I have that problem to, I have a tendency to speak around what I really want to know lol.
RLTW
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Re: Wanting to learn
For anything related to the M4/M16/AR15 variants, hit ar15.com. I built my own rifle from parts using information posted there.
That said, nothing beats hands on, and if you go in the direction you intend, your hands will be black and smell like break-free in no time.
That said, nothing beats hands on, and if you go in the direction you intend, your hands will be black and smell like break-free in no time.
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124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
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"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
Re: Wanting to learn
My head hurts.
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Re: Wanting to learn
RogerCWeber wrote:My head hurts.
What ever happened to "hey, let me go check this out, and see what it's all about"? Sometimes, you are the asshole who learns something. Dunno
Slyfox, what I'm trying to say nicely, (the same thing Ranger X said) is that you have to get your hands dirty to learn. You wanna learn about weapons? Go to a range, tag along with some 11 series guys when they go. Ask questions, ask to shoot. Put your hands on the weapons and play.
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1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
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Re: Wanting to learn
Ridicule can be a good form of testing someone's resolve; if that person has resolve the ridicule can be used as a focus for their personal development. For those that measure up nothing stands in their way.
RLTW
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
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Re: Wanting to learn
Army FM's are an excellent source of information about Army weapons, and that info, combined with experience, is a good start.
For you, being an MI guy, I would recommend looking into competition shooting to provide hands on experience. You won't learn about belt feds, however, you can learn about the M16 family and handguns.
For the M16 family, check around your area for clubs that shoot 3-gun competition. The M16 platform is a popular platform for 3-gun competitors, and there are some excellent shooters out there that may give you some insight on maintenance, employment, parts and accessories.
For handguns, check out USPSA and IDPA clubs in your area. Both have excellent shooters that know what it takes to build an accurate gun, and how to keep it shooting. You won't find many that use the Beretta 92, however, you will find a vast array of knowledge that can be used with any handgun.
While many aspects, and equipment, in competition shooting does not apply to military operations, much of it does. Competition shooters fire more ammo than 99.9999% of ALL military shooters, and their experience and knowledge about their equipment is extremely useful for military operations.
For you, being an MI guy, I would recommend looking into competition shooting to provide hands on experience. You won't learn about belt feds, however, you can learn about the M16 family and handguns.
For the M16 family, check around your area for clubs that shoot 3-gun competition. The M16 platform is a popular platform for 3-gun competitors, and there are some excellent shooters out there that may give you some insight on maintenance, employment, parts and accessories.
For handguns, check out USPSA and IDPA clubs in your area. Both have excellent shooters that know what it takes to build an accurate gun, and how to keep it shooting. You won't find many that use the Beretta 92, however, you will find a vast array of knowledge that can be used with any handgun.
While many aspects, and equipment, in competition shooting does not apply to military operations, much of it does. Competition shooters fire more ammo than 99.9999% of ALL military shooters, and their experience and knowledge about their equipment is extremely useful for military operations.
Re: Wanting to learn
I will second this. A pretty good list for Army FM's can be located here.Dan B 3/75 wrote:Army FM's are an excellent source of information about Army weapons, and that info, combined with experience, is a good start.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... y/army/fm/
Scout/Snipers CSC 4/502 Infantry Berlin Brigade - (1986-1988)
Scout/Snipers HHC 3/7 Infantry 24th ID - (1989-1991)
Operation Desert Shield/Storm - (1990-1991)
Detachment 1, Company B, 1/20th SFG(A) (1991-1992) (NQP)
666th Ordnance Company (EOD), 1992-1994
Scout/Snipers HHC 3/7 Infantry 24th ID - (1989-1991)
Operation Desert Shield/Storm - (1990-1991)
Detachment 1, Company B, 1/20th SFG(A) (1991-1992) (NQP)
666th Ordnance Company (EOD), 1992-1994