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Charlies are the coax variant. They have the trigger in the normal place but a cut down pistol grip and no trigger guard so the trigger can be manipulated by the coax mechanism in the turret. See below. The Charlies in Bradleys are also right hand feed, interestingly enough.

That's the M240 7.62mm machine gun used all over the U.S. military. I'm not 100% sure but it looks like the standard 240 Bravo we use in the Army.

It has been a year or two since I bought a handgun in MN but this was the case when I bought mine as well.

This is incorrect. MPs get the CAB.

I guess I could see that. I find it easier just to shoot from the shoulder because it provides a more stable platform to shoot from. But I see where you are coming from. It's not like NODs can see far enough to really need to make super precise shots.

Fourth Place Medal says most of them are the 1827 Anschütz Fortner. Article here.

John Q. Pirate, Using NODs instead of a night vision scope allows Soldiers to walk, drive, and see in the dark. A night vision scope would only be useful for shooting at something. It would be useless for other tasks. Madcap_Magician, I don't see where you are going with this. If...

Infrared laser devices. A good example is the PEQ-2. You attached them to a rail and zero them just like a regular laser sight. They work just like a regular laser sight except they are only visible if you are wearing NODs (Night Optical Device a.k.a. NVG).

I've seen an M-4 run over by a HEMTT and the receiver was literally warped. Because of this the bolt would not cycle.

I'm not very experienced with used guns, but I bought a used SIG 225 for $350 while I was on leave and I've been very happy with it. In good shape, extremely accurate, and a good shooter. I had one or two misfires, but I'm not sure if that was me or the gun.

Paracord keychain will get you pretty far...

I just want to throw this into the mix since I personally had to deal with it on a small scale (personal crap) this week. Most people in the Army do not take well to having what they tell people to do disregarded. Esp if we are talking senior officers or (esp) senior NCOs. It's very...

Oohhh, ohhhh, pick me! I'm 5' 11 1/2" and just weighed in at 151 pounds in PTs and flip-flops. Almost exactly the same build as you. My carry gun is a Glock 23, twin to your Glock 19. So, physically we are in pretty much the same boat. I don't know what your personal preferences are, but...

My best friend had a Remington 870 Express Youth model in 20 gauge for many years. He gave it to his sister and is trying to get her to give it back so his wife can use it. It's a great shotgun.

I have one and love it. I think it's a very classy gun and it's very comfortable to shoot. My only reservation would be it's a little on the large side if you are looking for a carry gun. Since you already have a Glock 19 (twin to my preferred carry gun, a Glock 23) you are probably covered...