Finally My 1st Garand

[ssgross]

My favorite Garand is right now wearing the web sling issued to me on Parris Island and deployed with me, on my M16A2, to Kosovo, then Africa, then Iraq in the early 2002-2003. It's stiff and salty...just like me and just how I like it. I have it twisted and with the buckle on backwards, just how I like it so's it lays flat on against my right forearm when I do a quick wrap into a hasty sling. Kids bought me a new, authentic web sling one year because mine looks, well, pretty distressed. The new one looks good on my wall-hanger

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[oldfoneguy]

My favorite Garand is right now wearing the web sling issued to me on Parris Island and deployed with me, on my M16A2, to Kosovo, then Africa, then Iraq in the early 2002-2003. It's stiff and salty...just like me and just how I like it. I have it twisted and with the buckle on backwards, just how I like it so's it lays flat on against my right forearm when I do a quick wrap into a hasty sling. Kids bought me a new, authentic web sling one year because mine looks, well, pretty distressed. The new one looks good on my wall-hanger

Thank you for your service.
Your issue sling deserves a prominent display because it has actual history. New and pretty is always nice but something you've lived with is special. Keep it in use until it's just threads.

[oldfoneguy]

Took the Garand to the range again and remembered to take a picture of a target.
This is at 100 yards basically no wind < 5 mph.
Center target is 2 clips through the Garand.
Smaller targets are Savage 99 and 10/22 both scoped.
My over 60 year old eyes and open sights on an over 60 year old rifle using over 50 year old ammo and offhand hold, not great but not bad.
I really enjoy shooting this rifle it's becoming my favorite range toy.
What can I say I'm hooked on the ping.