Were they used on the M14 prior to being used on the M16? --TIAInformation
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Were they used on the M14 prior to being used on the M16? --TIAInformation
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They started on the M14s...I'm quite sure.
Regards, Jim
From Bill Ricca
Originally Posted by Bill Ricca
Bill Hollinger
"We're surrounded, that simplifies our problem!"
So, Bill...they WERE used on M14s first? Or is this too late for that?
Regards, Jim
By the dates of manufacture I would say not likely because the M14 had already been phased out by then with the Marine Corps. I think by then the Navy was the only service actually using the M14 in service. I'm not 100% sure though.
Bill Hollinger
"We're surrounded, that simplifies our problem!"
The seatbelt slings were issued on the M40 starting in 1966.
The earliest packaged example I have had was 1968.
Marty
Badger Ordnance
We had the nylon sling on the M16A1s in basic training 1970. These were very slick nylon and were famous for coming undone at the slide lock, particularly at double time with right shoulder arms. You learned fast to grab the slide lock with your right hand to hold it in place, or suffer the wraith of the drill sergeant for dropping your weapon.
We had them on our weapons (M16A1s) in basic training in 1974. Yep, they were loose and often came undone, usually while marching! More than one poor recruit had it come loose and hit the ground. They would have to hold it over their head with one hand, and grab their "JUnk" with the other hand. They had to double time around the formation (while it was moving) shouting "This is my weapon (hiking weapon up higher), this is my gun (grabbing your stuff), This is for killing, and this is for fun!"