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AF uses the GAU-5(A,A/A,A/B, etc.) series, which is their version of the CAR-15.

Will there be correct pouch configurations for certain classes, like the machine gunners? Like what was done with the Nampack. It's kind of funny seeing a M240 gunner with M16 pouches on their RACK.

Note that not all units are issued flattop M16's. Those that are, are also issued with M5 RAS (KAC rail system), M68 (Aimpoint Comp M), and--depending on availability--AN/PEQ-2's or AN/PAQ-4C's. As stated above, IBA (Interceptor) is standard issue, if anything probably REMF 'Guard units are still wearing PASGT vests. I haven't heard anything about frontline guys wearing PASGT... I don't recall seeing anything mentioned about radios, but the ICOM IC-F4S, PRC-126, PRC-148 (MBITR), PRC-119 (SINCGARS manpack), PRC-117 (manpack), and even Saber's are (still) in use (plus a bunch of others that aren't publicly mentioned often). Again it depends on the unit.

Wow, rape me with a dildo some more why don't y'all? Regardless, with HK producing a M4 of their own, I'm not quite so sure how it's going to affect the XM8 project at all. After all, the M4 platform already does everything the XM8 is meant to do...

The USMC cap is not worn by the Army, or any other service except for the Marines...

"STRIKE" is just BlackHawk Industries name for their line of MOLLE compatible gear. Their only saving grace is that they can produce MASSIVE amounts of gear in a relatively short period of time--it's all made in Vietnam, afterall--for people who need it, need a lot of it, and need it RIGHT NOW. Otherwise, pretty much all they do is copy other gear manufacturers. With the STRIKE line they've copied off Eagle Industries, who in turn, copied Paraclete Armor. General issue for the Army these days is the MOLLE II system, which is produced by Specialty Defense Systems (a division of Specialty Plastics). Unfortunately, it is not the greatest of kits, but it is a step in the right direction.

If that's supposed to be an Aimpoint Comp series, why is the glass hue blue? Why does it look like there are two different mounts (on the pic of the MP5 facing left) attaching the Aimpoint to the scope mount? Why is there an variable adjustment knob on the front section of the Aimpoint? I've never seen the Navy lower receiver with the older SEF style finger/hand molds before either...

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Miles Teg @ Feb. 13 2003,21:33)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">however I like the fact that this one doesn't force you to use a custom textured crew and weapon.<span id='postcolor'> I much prefer the newer crew and weapon textures, dunno 'bout you. It's not that big of a deal anyway...

I had completely forgotten about the LR and the M4, probably because I couldn't figure out the magazine and weapon names for 'em (and deleted them). Anyone?

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (joshnolan225 @ Feb. 03 2003,23:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">the marines use, for all meu and infantry the M9 berreta, however many spec ops capable units like the 4thmeu and the 22,23, 26, 31, use the glock 17 sub compact due to its simple safty, unlike the M9, where there are enough safetys so that an army man wont shoot himself in the foot<span id='postcolor'>I've yet to hear any MEU guys from the units you mentioned being issued the Glock... have any links where they list the Glock as a Marine issued weapon? And incidentally: "Glock 17 subcompact" -- ?? Glock 17 is most definitely not "subcompact". The Glock 19 is a compact pistol. The Glock 26 is a subcompact pistol. www.glock.com </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">seriously thats why they dont use the M9 in MEUs, too many safetys. my dad and my mom and my bro and sis are marines and so will i soon enough, so i know what im talking about<span id='postcolor'>? There's only one safety on the M9... Two, if you count leaving your finger off the trigger.

Some people need to learn how to develope thick skin.

The Aimpoint looks like it's being tilted downwards -- it should be flush (straight). Nice to finally see the absence of black webgear over woodland BDU's.

SEALS still use the M60E3. I'd also suggest everyone go look at FN's site and check out the Mk46 Mod 0 here. There is also a Mk48 in the works...

Very nice. No sling pin?

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