M16 brass deflector

[chrisbroz]

Back in 89 my basic training weapon was an H&R M16A1. As a left handed shooter they issued me a snap on black plastic brass deflector. Anyone remember these? I have not seen one in 25 years.

...yes...I took basic from Jun - Aug '71 at Ft Dix (A-3-3) - most armorers had no idea what they were - my late brother, Ray, a lefty, got a a nasty burn on his chest from a hot case Ft Dix a year later, different company/battalion...the armorer had the deflectors but didn't know what they were or how to use 'em...BTW - my M16 in basic was an H&R also...

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[browningautorifle]

my M16 in basic was an H&R also...

Even back when we were young, I knew odd issue items. I also could see the others around me didn't care a lick about them.