I've got an opportunity for a screaming deal (if it's not a fake) on an ACOG.
I know to look for the embossed Trijicon(tm)/ACOG(tm) on the right side. Plus the ACOG4x36 embossed below it.
Then to look at the cross pin holding the tip of the illuminator strip and make sure it's not just glued on.
Then to look for the 2 serial numbers on the back and fore-piece, then the same number within the gobbledygook under the QR code and they moved the bible verse to under the QR code too.
Then to look for made in USA embossed below the code/tritium disclaimer.
Then to look through the piece and see if they have the 4x36 info etched in the bottom part as you look through it.
I suppose I'd look through it and put my hand over the fiber-optic and the tube to see if it glows (I don't know how well this test would work in full day-light).
Any other dead giveaways? It looks like it comes in the right box. I'll look through the accessories for the lens-pen and the warranty card as it's supposed to be new.
Thanks in advance if you have anything to help me out from not getting fleeced out of ignorance.
>>34937916
Unless you're literally getting deployed to a war zone, an ACOG is a huge waste of money.
And even then, military acquisitions should be buying it for you.
There are tons of quality optics for non-retarded prices that will do everything an ACOG will do for a civilian shooter.
>>34937978
Like I said it's a really good deal. As in, I can't pass it up if it's real. It's from someone who landed up on it as a double he's never going to use.
>>34938019
Ask for the serial number.
Email Trijicon. Ask them if the number corresponds with the model or if it's a known SN used on fakes. They usually respond quickly. I did this once, they authenticated the optic and it was in fact genuine.
How do we defend against the long dong of modern naval surface warfare?
>>34937864
Fire all women ship captains?
>>34937864
By giving the defending crew Meth and hope they don't tear each other apart...or smash against the side of the offensive vessel and kill the crew like zombies in any horror movie...or use the prisoners as some sort of sick blood sacrifice to summon the Dark Gods.
>>34937864
That thar be a whale impaler.
For real.
And it's called a bulbous bow.
Wave breaker kiing.
What is the actual blast radius of a mortar explosion? When you see them on video it looks like something that can easily be outran but that can't be the case given how effective shelling is.
>>34937858
>what is shrapnel
Realistic blast radius is like ~80 ft, but shrapnel can kill out to 500 no trouble.
>>34937858
What you can't see in videos are the hundreds of little shrapnel pieces flying away from the explosion, which can kill a man standing about a hundred feet away.
So why shouldn't I mirror polish the slide on my glock?
>>34937769
If you need to use it make sure you have a pair of sunglasses.
how do? buncha semi chrome polish and the hand i use for 'batin?
>>34937769
Do you have to polish all the way through the tenifer to get it chrome colored?
I'm pretty sure it would just be shiny black if you don't get all the way through the tenifer outer layer. Might actually be ool looking that way.
If you do polish all the way through the tenifer to bare untreated metal it will probably rust easy as fuck.
Or you could just have it chrome plated.
I'm still using it and you can't stop me
>>34937745
Garand thumb go home, you're drunk.
you're a naughty boy, i ought to bend you over my knee and spank ya
>>34937745
>he doesn't use a Chinese bootleg Bushnell Airsoft sight
Lets discuss this crazy shit.
Imagine the drop. The sudden immense jolt and acceleration to 500 mph. They call you the "Cherry Blossom fighter" because "When Cherry Blossoms fall, they never return home". It might have been the most insane and ineffective weapon ever devised by a desperate Nation facing defeat.
But holy fuck, Gimmie whatever those dudes were drinking, had to have been some strong kool aid.
>>34937728
Its called "nationalism". Pretty strong stuff in the hands of the dumb.
>>34937728
>Gimmie whatever those dudes were drinking, had to have been some strong kool aid
I's called nationalism and it's what is killing america right now. being a nationalist is being a racist.
>>34937781
>>34937779
Active US military of /k/, I have a question. How do y'all hide your body mods/piercings during physicals, UAs, and such? I've been wanting them for years, but I have to conceal them as long as I'm in. Help a guy out, please?
step 1: dont be a goddamn degenerate
>>34937717
I find this one weird trick that works 100%
I don't have any
>>34937717
For the services, after you are in, if you get any tats, you have to get a memo showing they are command approved. RTFM
Read The Fucking Manual that governs that shit for your service. If you know it you can beat it.
For the purposes of serving as the secondary weapon on most armored vehicles in their respective forces, which is better, the MG3A1 or the M240?
>>34937668
M240 because it can't be killed
altho the MG3 is probably cheaper and more simple
>>34937668
Option D, the M2.
>>34937668
no love for the mk19?
Cooliest color ever.
>>34937665
>>34937665
>asked for a blued metal finish
>got a metallic blue finish
Fug.
Honestly, the black version is just as gay due to the high mirror shine.
Been thinking about getting a CZ 75 pattern gun. But I'm split between a CZ and a Jericho... which should I get and why?
>>34937656
Why compromise? Get a Glock 19 if you want a good gun. Anything else is for hipster faggots Tbh.
>>34937663
Not even good bait, bro
>>34937663
But seriously though, the CZ is pretty cool.
God bless the Lebanese Army in their struggle against the Daesh rats.
>>34937641
How is the Lebanese military doing anyway? I thought they were in a rather uncomfortable position being sandwiched with Hezbollah and all that. Also as far as I recall they had a lot of antiquated equipment.
>>34937860
Half-Lebanese here.
Hezbollah has an uneasy...alliance is too strong a word, congruity with the Lebanese Army. Currently both of their main concerns is the literal millions of Syrians currently flooding the country. Hezbollah is too well dug-in for ISIS to get any kind of foothold (and gets big bucks from Iran) and the Lebanese Army also has a strong established presence as well as American equipment. Lebanon is currently surprisingly stable, mostly because everyone's got a big fat fucking Syrian fish to fry.
>>34937641
Yup. Smoke the commies out wherever they are
Hey I already owe a few firearms and was wondering what caliber rifle you guys would suggest I should consider next.
I already own a compact 9mm and little .22 for CC and plinking. I have an older .22 rifle and .410 shotgun, but I really think I want to purchase a larger caliber rifle or shotgun.
I was wondering what you guys would recommend next? A .223, .308, 12 gauge or something else all together like purchasing something like a mosin-nagant?
>>34937615
12ga O/U or sporting semi-auto
join a clays club near you and learn to actually use a shotgun. It's fun.
Mosins are junk. A $200 used Savage whatever will outshoot one all day long and be more practical.
>>34937615
What do you want? Get that.
Except a Mosin. They're expensive and the ammo is too nowadays. A modern hunting rifle is a better value.
>>34937746
I kind of want to shoot something with a little more recoil to be honest. I want to get a rifle like an AR-15 eventually, but I think I may purchase a 12 gauge shotgun or some kind of .308 rifle like maybe a Savage Axis or some kind of Remington rifle.
>>34937634
I will definitely look into a clay club, do you practicing with a .410 would make me more proficient with a large bore shotgun or are the spreads and recoil too different to be comparable?
Shotgun vs carbines?
Are there any carbine that dip down into the low end shotgun range?
I want to own my first gun. Brands for both categories to look out for at pawn shops?
>>34937478
Just go buy a remington 870 (pre freedom group) or a mossberg.
>>34937495
OK I'm sorry dad.
By the way is that picture accurate to modern times
>>34937517
>accurate to modern times
>$150 mausers
>baikal mp18's
>Built like a tank
>Converts from 357 to 9mm by changing the cylinder
>Perfect for reloaders and survivalists
>Beautiful
>Comes in a variety of finishes and barrel lengths
>Great price
Why don't you own this gun yet /k/?
I have a Glock 35 + Conversion barrel and SP101. I might consider a convertible New Vaquero for aesthetic purposes but they seem to be special run only.
>>34937377
>bastardize and uglify classic and timeless design with disgusting sights and angular formations then cuck out the chambering
because its ugly as fuck
im broke nigga
WHY THE FUCK DO I HAVE TO WAIT TWO GOD DAMN YEARS BEFORE I CAN OWN AND SHOOT A PISTOL?
I'M NOT GOING TO COMMIT CRIMES OR SHOOT UP A SCHOOL DAMN IT IF ANYTHING I COULD HELP PREVENT THOSE THINGS
I CAN BUY A MASSIVE FUCK OFF RIFLE BUT NOT A .22 HANDGUN? FUCK YOU!
THESE THINGS ARE STUPID!
I HAVE A CLOSET WITH TWO SHOTGUNS AND A CARBINE AND I CAN'T HAVE A FUCKING PISTOL
>anon technically the law is about buying...
You know damn well that I want to cc the handgun . Getting someone else to "buy" the gun for me is also out of the question
>>34937286
because you are a fucking idiot 19 yearold 5 years form now you will look back on this post and facepalm
>>34937477
I don't think so, dumb gun laws are dumb gun laws.
>>34937286
but did you try private sale