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dupielupie
08-21-2003, 08:53 PM
http://www.defendamerica.mil/photoessays/aug2003/p082103a5.html

what kind of gun is the guy in middle have?
EvanL
08-21-2003, 09:12 PM
Looks like an m249 minimi, shortened for CQB but im no gun expert so someone correct me if im wrong.
SOG
08-21-2003, 09:32 PM
it kinda does look like the m249 but the barrel looks wierd maybe because of the tripod? or can they remove the heat shield like they do on the shortened m60's?

is it the lmg stoner? i heard that passed trials well an a short number was bought? i read somewhere the stoner did better in reliability in hostile conditions and that it was in real world testing?

http://www.clgunclub.com/news/img/20021028212054127527_big.JPG
ibstolidude
08-21-2003, 09:37 PM
it appears to be a M249 (regular length ) with M5 stock, 100 rd assault pack, and a Eclan scope
FallenAngel
08-21-2003, 09:40 PM
no, its not a stoner, it IS a M249 with the collapsable stock and the 100 round bag.

There appears to be something on it though around the barrel that makes it look different.
EvanL
08-21-2003, 09:57 PM
Maybe its a master key for taking down doors.
Vance
08-21-2003, 09:58 PM
Maybe its a master key for taking down doors.
Holy crap, I think you're right....
dupielupie
08-21-2003, 10:17 PM
the stock looks like it is turned - by the way, thanks for all the info and feedback
EvanL
08-21-2003, 10:18 PM
Arennt i always right?
[AFSOC]
08-21-2003, 10:28 PM
Does the US army even still use the M60???
HumanShield
08-21-2003, 11:00 PM
Does the US army even still use the M60???

Yes, Seals use them, and im sure other Special Forces do too.
Chet Mystery
08-21-2003, 11:38 PM
Its suppossed to be the Stoner LMG, but....its an airsoft gun in SOG's post ;)

Clairance Lai custom job...
SOG
08-22-2003, 12:00 AM
sorry, 1st thing google spit up without a "javascript window". im not peticular.
USMarine3521
08-22-2003, 12:13 AM
i think thats a m249 saw (para)

http://www.forcerecon.com/images/strong/25aw.jpg
[AFSOC]
08-22-2003, 01:13 AM
Does the US army even still use the M60???

Yes, Seals use them, and im sure other Special Forces do too.

Oh oh ok, just wondering, by the way SEALs aint army.
Vlad
08-22-2003, 04:29 AM
HumanShield wrote:
Gods SoN wrote:
Does the US army even still use the M60???


I though USMC still uses M60, I heard they bought some from the army.
SOG
08-22-2003, 05:07 AM
everytime i see a marine in the news hes got the m249. but ive noticed some vehicles (hv's i think) with mounted m-60s and ive seen lots o special forces with the m60-3/4 for hard hitting power.
ibstolidude
08-22-2003, 09:22 AM
it is not what was called earlier an M249 para (no shortened barrel or RIS); as posted it is a regular length M249 with M5 stock, 100 round assault pack.
BMF
08-22-2003, 01:36 PM
the stock is obviously not full length. it's an M249 SAW, with a retractable stock, regular length barrel, and the upper and lower heat shields have both been removed. It takes all of 10 seconds to take off/put on the heat shields. and yea it's a 100rd pouch. they're much better then the 200 round plastic ones we've been using. the locking mechanism on the plastic cases fall off, so that everytime you jump off a truck, helo, whatever...say goodbye to it
HumanShield
08-22-2003, 01:55 PM
everytime i see a marine in the news hes got the m249. but ive noticed some vehicles (hv's i think) with mounted m-60s and ive seen lots o special forces with the m60-3/4 for hard hitting power.

M60s are also used on helo's. Ive seen alot being used on blackhawks.
ibstolidude
08-22-2003, 02:07 PM
collabsible stock = nomenclature M5
Sharky79
08-22-2003, 06:06 PM
another close up view

http://forum.apan-info.net/winter01/photo_pages/10_2.html
James
08-23-2003, 11:09 PM
HumanShield wrote:
Gods SoN wrote:
Does the US army even still use the M60???


I though USMC still uses M60, I heard they bought some from the army.

The USMC transitioned from the M60E3 to the M240G in 1995/96.