question about this particular m16

[jokat989]

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why is there a removable cary handle on the bottem rail in front of the vfg

[imarangemaster]

I guess he attached it there to be handy in case the Trijicon optic dies and he needs to replace it, or he wants to take it off for CQB

[Killawhale415]

You aint never seen a marine shoot upside down son?

[13204u]

It is being carried there as a back up to his trijicon.

[rareair]

I thought that was just an enlarged sling loop

[762.DEFENSE]

It's the marine's version of an AFG

[Sniper3142]

He needed a place to store it. Decided to put it on the rifle instead of in a pocket.

[goodlookin1]

You didnt hear about this? Mil wouldnt procure any Magpul AFG's due to cost. This was the next best thing.


EDIT: Duhr, two posts too late

[X-NewYawker]

Great handstop, as well.
Seriously should mount on a side rail, so when optics take a **** just flip the gun sideways and keep shooting...

[Ergo the Qualmed]

Great handstop, as well.
Seriously should mount on a side rail, so when optics take a **** just flip the gun sideways and keep shooting...

But how would that work with no front sight?

[imarangemaster]

The weapon in the picture has a front sight.

[FatalKitty]

not mounted on the side...

[apbrian112]

Great handstop, as well.
Seriously should mount on a side rail, so when optics take a **** just flip the gun sideways and keep shooting...

point shooting would be better in a pinch... i kept my carry handle in my pocket as we weren't issued BUIS when they issued us our M68's. unless you're alone and have limited cover available you'll have time to remove the optic and replace with the carry handle.