Wisco - I still remember those Corfam dress shoes. They'd make your feet sweat like a plastic bag. I decided I would rather just spit shine the old leather ones. I remember all our Officers loved those Corfam shoes though. Trashy is right. That gun looks like a cheap hood ornament.
M17 Issued to Sentinels at Tomb of the Unknown
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tark
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And THAT says it all !!!
usp9
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It should at the least come equipped with a silencer.
Jenrick
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Okay here is is in use, and I have to say it looks better than I expected.
https://www.guns.com/2018/10/15/special-sig-sauer-m17s-join-guard-at-tomb-of-the-unknowns-photos/
https://www.guns.com/2018/10/15/special-sig-sauer-m17s-join-guard-at-tomb-of-the-unknowns-photos/
JR24
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Why on earth they didnt fo something better with the extended mag is beyond me.
A sleeve that matches the polished frame comes to mind.
A sleeve that matches the polished frame comes to mind.
Sistema1927
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Corfam holster?
Walt Sherrill
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Wisco said:
I never had any military-issued Corfam shoes, but did try a pair of dress shoes when I was in the service many years ago.
All I remember about Corfam was that they were the hottest, most uncomfortable shoes I ever wore... I was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi at the time for Tech School, and wearing them was like wrapping your feet in Saran Wrap.
If you were careful, they stayed "spit-polished' but they were such a pain to wear, I preferred polishing leather shoes to a high gloss rather than.wear the darned things. I think some guys bought them to have under their bunk, on display.
(I don't remember what you could do with Corfam if it got cut or scratched. Probably just "toss-em.")
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ponchh
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Remove that extended mag for a flush fitting on and it would look a bit better.
The mag has to hold 21 rounds in honor of the 21 steps, and gun salute
The mag has to hold 21 rounds in honor of the 21 steps, and gun salute
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I like it. It's distinctive, recognizable and it has lots of symbolic call-back's.
While it's insanely gaudy in a photo, as something designed to be seen at a distance, in a holster and on an impeccably dressed, disciplined soldier, I think it stands out nicely.
Larry
While it's insanely gaudy in a photo, as something designed to be seen at a distance, in a holster and on an impeccably dressed, disciplined soldier, I think it stands out nicely.
Larry
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That is one of the most gaudy and overdone pistols I have seen in awhile. Cheap hood ornament is right.
The sidearm for the Old Guard should be a properly maintained service grade firearm.
I get all of the symbolism but the purpose of the weapon is a tool for the guard to protect the tomb and himself. While I would be willing to debate which firearm the guard should carry (current issue model or something more traditional like a 1911) however it should not be something looked at as commemorative or one of a kind. It should be properly tuned and maintained and not show wear or damage. It should be in perfect condition to match the perfect attention to detail exhibited by the guard and his appearance. Most of all it should not in any way become the focus of attention or draw attention away from the tomb.
The big XXI in place of actual cocking serrations looks cheap and commercial.
The finish on that gun looks like so many have stated the corfam shoes, not a deep polished blue as it should be.
The extended mag looks like crap. This is a presentation grade weapon, not a race gun set up for the steel challenge.
Sig has a long history of over doing the cosmetics on their guns. Whoever makes their decisions on aesthetics really needs to think about another line of work.
The sidearm for the Old Guard should be a properly maintained service grade firearm.
I get all of the symbolism but the purpose of the weapon is a tool for the guard to protect the tomb and himself. While I would be willing to debate which firearm the guard should carry (current issue model or something more traditional like a 1911) however it should not be something looked at as commemorative or one of a kind. It should be properly tuned and maintained and not show wear or damage. It should be in perfect condition to match the perfect attention to detail exhibited by the guard and his appearance. Most of all it should not in any way become the focus of attention or draw attention away from the tomb.
The big XXI in place of actual cocking serrations looks cheap and commercial.
The finish on that gun looks like so many have stated the corfam shoes, not a deep polished blue as it should be.
The extended mag looks like crap. This is a presentation grade weapon, not a race gun set up for the steel challenge.
Sig has a long history of over doing the cosmetics on their guns. Whoever makes their decisions on aesthetics really needs to think about another line of work.
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