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Old 01-24-2007, 17:24   #31
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2. If it is the one the US Army issues him, it is a Beretta.
Looks rather square to be a Beretta. Also does not appear to have an exposed barrel. Also, doesn't look like a 9mm to me, but what do I know?
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Old 01-25-2007, 08:06   #32
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The pager is ancient, held together with scotch tape at each battery change. It has a horribly dim light that dims to zero if in vibrate mode. If lost, I could easily find a replacement in the "pager box" at the local Goodwill.
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That the motorola advisor?

I believe I still have one some unit let me clear with for some stupid reason.

If you think your commo guys can get it recrystaled to function for your purposes, it's yours. Functions perfectly, and I am a civvie with a blackberry in no need of a pager anymore.


My money is betting on POW for proof of concept, purpose designed for issued weapons system. Just an undereducated guess.
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Old 01-25-2007, 08:15   #33
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VERY nice!

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Old 01-25-2007, 08:25   #34
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Looks rather square to be a Beretta. Also does not appear to have an exposed barrel. Also, doesn't look like a 9mm to me, but what do I know?
If he goes to war in his backyard wearing that rig, it will probably be with the P2000 pictured.

If you meant, as I originally thought, his weapon that he is currently carrying, I strongly suspect it is an M-9.

A rig with a stitched nylon holster for the M-9 (or a Glock 21) will accomodate almost any other pistol, due to its large size. An adjustable strap will help with retention.

While you may be able to get a POW into theater, you will probably not get one back out, and an HK is an expensive gift to leave behind. I have heard of people doing that wil Glocks though.

The .40 S&W and 9mm versions of the P2000, or most any other pistol, look virtually the same.

HTH.

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Old 01-25-2007, 10:10   #35
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Knife suggestion - a Harsey D2 - the auto action on that will snap your wrist back - best auto action knife I've ever owned. My 3 best knives right now are - GB, Sebenza, and D2. I will have to think about a second GB, the one I have was scratched up by some guy named Harsey, it kind of looks like a signature on the blade. So many knives, so little time to buy them.....
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:17   #36
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TR:

Can you tell it is a P2000 rather than a USP from the posted photo, or do you just know that's what he has?

Very interesting point about "personal" versus "issued" weapons. I had been under the impression that you guys often were getting better gear for yourselves at your own expense for use in the field. I did not realize there was a potential issue with getting such items back out of the field.
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:28   #37
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Post Howdy Fellers....I guess I have neglected this thread

The handgun in the earlier photos is my HK P2000 .40(daily carry)

The one I am using here is the issue M9

Well true to form....back in garrison, before coming here, everything I bought was JUST FINE so naturally I brought it into theater.

As SOON as I put my rig on (Green Eagle CIRAS-MAR included)...

Them: Hey! That stuff isn't ACU! All of our stuff is ACU!
Me: But your Brigade SOP says green is fine-YOU told me green was fine before we left CONUS
Them: We don't go by the SOP-all your gear needs to be ACU
Me: Fine

Now don't get me wrong...we went to CIF before leaving Carson....my "combat issue"
3 single magazine pouches
1 grenade pouch
1 first aid kit
Body Armor.
That was it.....I was quite pleased I had my own gear and would be well equipped for the environment. Of ocurse until I got here.

SO-
I basically bought new gear and am wearing the following:
ISSUE GEAR
-Point Blank OTV with Neck, Throat, and Groin protectors, flank armor and plates front back and both sides (ACU)
-ACH
-Goggles (because I have to have them on my helmet)

PURCHASED GEAR
-Tactical Tailor 2 piece MAV (sometimes with BHI hydration pack on the rear shoulder panel) (ACU)
-ALTA knee and elbow pads....the knee pads were especially comfortable with the "button and bolt" closure vs the velcro and elastic.
-Southwest Motorsports High forearm gloves...probably the best gloves for this type of use I have ever purchased. No complaints. NONE. And they are holding up beautifully regardless of what I do to them.
-And I must comment on my BATES M9 Desert Boots. They have also done me EXTREMELY WELL-lots of Oakly Boots ending up in the trash cans.

Right Side TTMAV-Flank to front
-EMDOM BOMB med kit w/ paraclete mounted grenade pouch (multi-cam)
-Paraclete smoke pouch (green)
-TT single layer 3 mag shingle with bungee tops (inside) (ACU)
-EGGROLL "FUGLY 3" mounted on the front of the shingles (outside) (green)
-TT Velcro "joiner" with PALS webbing bringing the center together
-Mounted on the joiner: a TT 3 mag deep shingle (ACU)


LEFT Side - Flank to front
-EGGROLL Large Rolly (green)
-TT single layer 3 mag shingle with bungee tops (inside) (ACU)
-EGGROLL 3 pistol mag / single flashlight pouch mounted on front (green)
-BHI nylon combat holster with thumb strap mounted on front and GEMTECH combat lanyard(ACU)-has since been replaced with BHI SERPA holster with MOLLE mount in same position with same GEMTECH lanyard.

(underneath OTV and TTMAV)
-HSGI Suspenders sewn as previously recommended (worked flawlessly)
-TT Riggers belt through an ICE tactical padded Combat belt
-R hip on riggers belt: Bill Harsey custom blade in kydex sheath
-Occasionally I had an MBITR on my R rear hip as well-this sucked

-L hip on riggers belt: Shingle with 3 each M16 / M9 mags
-quick disconnect for EGGROLL Dropleg medical bag (Left Leg)
-Maxpedition small rolly

On PANTS belt:
PS.com leatherman / R hip has quick connect for HSGI drop leg holster.
Of course there were flashlights and tourniquets, and pocket knives (redundantly) and a GPS and all the other goodies that every good boy scout should have in a combat zone.

For rounds I carry:
-12+1 M16 mags (all of which I put Ranger Mag Pulls on and LOVE THEM)
-the extra mag hangs off my IBA from a snaplink when necessary
-6+1 M9 mags with that extra stowed in the back admin panel of the FUGLY 3 when it is cleared
2 Smokes and 4 grenades

The rig rides incredibly well and have chased / fallen / dove / climbed / jumped onto and off of / without too much problem. Learned how to get in and out of vehicles without TOO much difficulty / Helo's with the complete seating package are a bit of a stretch thoughas my profile width feel HUGE in such a small space. I on initial contact I break the big rolly loose and my first 3 magazine changes come from the center panel. Then the bungee'd ones followed by the ones on the belt. This system worked very well for me. Once back inside the vehicle, I could reload mags going down the road and would re-stock my mag carriers in reverse order as time allowed.

The Dropleg Medical Bag has performed VERY VERY well in a combat environment. I have enough supplies to initiate stabilization measures on two folks for most DA type injuries and have utiilized it a number of times without negative issue. This allows me to leave my aidbag in the 1114 for most all occasions. Rolling up on IED hits I still initiate treatment with what I have on my body, and someone else brings my aidbag once I am into the patients. This system has worked multiple times now and I am quite pleased with it.
I am unable to wear my dropleg holster if I am riding in the vehicle. There just isn't room for something on both legs and to be able to close the door. Not to mention, once it is on-it is never coming out of it's holster in that space if you are wearing it on your leg.
In addition to the HSGI drop leg, I have also (on occassion) opted to wear an entirely seperate stiff "duty belt" with a Safariland 6004 drop leg holster for a couple of cordon / knock missions. This holster worked extremely well....but there were too many belts and layers and by gum my little muffin top got pinched one too many times. So-when I wear it, I adjust some of my other gear to accomodate.

Around the FOB I wear an Uncle Mikes Kydex Paddle with friction retention that I just LOVE. Little Money, Lotsa Quality, very comfy for what I need it.

I guess that about does it. Happy to answer if there are questions...this was the best pic I could come up with from a recent patrol.....
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Old 01-25-2007, 14:23   #38
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Sir,

I'd shit can the BHI Serpa if I were you. If you get dirt in the rocker/locking mechanism it will freeze up on you. Resulting in you not being able to draw your pistol. If you want I can send you a video that clearly demonstrates this very real danger with that holster.

Just my .02 cents. YMMV
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Old 01-25-2007, 17:46   #39
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Eagle:

Glad that the stuff is working for you.

I agree with SJ, that holster will leave you with a gun stuck in the holster eventually, exactly when you really need it fast.

How do you get away with the mixed colors on the pouches, but the carrier must be ACU?

Counsel:

I can recognize a P2000 when I see it. I have one myself and I like it.

You can't even get decent mags from our supply system, much less a personal weapon.

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Old 01-25-2007, 18:04   #40
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I'd shit can the BHI Serpa if I were you. If you get dirt in the rocker/locking mechanism it will freeze up on you. Resulting in you not being able to draw your pistol. If you want I can send you a video that clearly demonstrates this very real danger with that holster.

Just my .02 cents. YMMV

This reminded me that I will be cleaning the computer system up that I edited that on soon…

Am I clear to delete it?

Also would you PM me and update on what if anything they said they would do

Thank-you,
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Old 01-25-2007, 19:16   #41
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...Me: But your Brigade SOP says green is fine-YOU told me green was fine before we left CONUS
Them: We don't go by the SOP-all your gear needs to be ACU
Me: Fine ...

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So its OK for your command to decide which SOP's to follow and which not to? Thats a pretty dangerous precedent they are setting on one hand, on the other how is one to enforce SOP's that arent SOP's?

FYI, Tactical Applications Group in Jacksonville, NC will be offering the Spartan II in ACU in a couple months if you are looking to get out of that IBA carrier. The Spartan II is the commercially available model of the USMC's new carrier which is built by Eagle Ind... Its very similar in design to the Land CIRAS though it accepts IBA panels. It is however not releasable. And its a might bit cheaper than the CIRAS at $275.00. Just thought I'd mention it...

Stay safe out there Sir.

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Old 01-25-2007, 19:26   #42
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I can recognize a P2000 when I see it.
OK, so it's like porn?
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Old 01-25-2007, 19:37   #43
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Am I crazy, or is that an inox/stainless finish beretta in that pic?
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OK, so it's like porn?
Perhaps it is a bit in that I clearly know it when I see it, and it does not appear that you do.

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Am I crazy...
I would say the bluing is worn off...

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