tankcommander

Wow great bit of history. Lesson learned? TC

The main gun on an M551 which is just a big rifle at 152mm, and the main gun on an M48, M60 and M1 tanks, I pulled the trigger on about 250 and fired another 750 at my command. at about $500 a shot. A tank is a direct fire weapon which shoots at targets it can see. Couldn't count 50cal or 7.62. M203 grenade launcher 40mm. biggest rifle in the safe 8mm mauser. TC

That is a beauty. TC

I usually stop when I can't feel my fingers, whats the point if you can only jerk the trigger. I also made a promise to myself to only shoot in weather I liked since Uncle Sam sent me out in almost anything. Gunnery in Graf in January in a foot of snow. Fort Dix in January, Wildfliechen again in January I never took my long johns off for a week, of course we also slept outside. So I only go shooting when i'm comfortable, no rain either, to many days out in the rain to count. If it ain't rainin it ain't trainin. TC

Is it used to open 55 gal drums, the kind with removable lids that crimp down, or 5 gal pails of grease, like GAA comes in. If its not it looks like it would work. TC

Here is my PTR-91, I swapped out the plastic for wood. TC

US Army active duty 1977-1981, Fort Knox, Fulda Germany, Fort Stewart Ga. 1982-2003 NJ National Guard, 1 year active duty after 9/11. Went from Cav Scout to Tank platoon Sergeant, E1 to E7. I love those big steel beasts. Biggest gun fired 152 mm gun on an M551.

I'm a few blocks from main Street bought quite a few guns from Warren in the old shop. Glad your open. I will be stopping by. TC

So I guess thats the end to shooting prone Kneeling , or standing on the sides of the table. I don't think i like the idea either. TC

I had a 617 in 6inch and sold it. The cylinder alignment was slightly off and it would spit at the forcing cone. I sold it on a trade in for a Para ordinace 45. I could have sent it for warrentee work but at the time it was easier to sell it. Went with a Ruger MKII as my 22 pistol and have not looked back. I regret selling nearly every gun I have sold except that one. TC

Not enough! TC

Sounds like what used to be Woodbridge Auto parts. They sold auto parts sporting goods and guns. Bought several there but they had some issues with their FFL. TC

That stuff must have cost a fortune. He has more gear then a trooper in Iraq. Well not quite but the soldiers life depends on it. Its not for play. I'm glad my sons are happy with Call of Duty and don't need $1000s of dollars worth of mall Ninja gear. My sons also have very pretty girl friends so they have more important things on their minds. TC

I know the F-18E has off boresite capability not sure about F-22. Weren"t the US fighting down graded against the Indians, not using the BVR capabilities? TC

I guess we go back to writing checks. I haven't seen the article yet are they charging for ATM use? TC

My only advice on this is what I learned from an old tanker: “Shoot until the target changes shape or catches fire!” As an old tanker this is how I was trained. Best part of the whole article. TC

I got mine from T&J great price great service, I will be seeing them for my next purchase. I just added a red dot sight. Its a Bushnell Trophy TRS-25, we shall see how it goes. I'm hoping to hit Fort Dix again next weekend. I sure hope the weather is good. TC

First off those Guard guys were just plain stupid. Those trucks were never meant for that. I had a foot and a half of water in my basement and no power for 36 hours came back a few hours ago. The most annoying thing was 5 houses away came back yesterday. Water heater , washer , dryer, freezer all under water, but freezer works water heater relit have to mess with the dryer and furnace. A good friend answered our call for help with a submersible pump and a generator. TC

I look at this with a mixed opinion. I have gotten out of tickets for being in uniform and having an officer use his descreation for minor violations isn't a problem for me. I do not feel it should be a get out of jail free card. On the other hand in my job I have LEOs asking for favors all the time because they are on the job. "I'm a cop can my family cut the line", or "I don't have to follow your regulations I'm on the job" They tend to expect favors or special considerstion for what job they have, I guess it can carry over to the family. LEO to LEO now is a different story, try to bring a gun on a plane your get arrested unless your a cop, Then you walk the PAPD will call some one to come pick it up or allow you to check it under the plane. How many board memebers forget where they put one of their guns? Police seem to do it alot. "Oh I forgot it was in the bag", really! and they GIVE you a gun. TC

++++1 I have ridden with a lot of retired officers and they drive as though there are no laws. TC

My all time favorite movie. and favorite tank commander. Is your avatar from the Warren Zevon album? Tom

Hey Scott I thought it was you. Welcome. Tom(TC)

I found this on Youtube, it would give the anti's a heart attack. The US Army promoting the NRA and rifle marksmanship. Who would think firearms had anything to do with our country's history and heritage. TC

I will have to check it out. Being a tread head. Does it use Key board and mouse? TC

Tank Commander because thats what I did in the NJ National Guard from 1986 until I retired in 2003. TC