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I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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Originally posted by waiting4something View PostI agree with you 100 percent on what you said about the major probelm being how slow the magazine loads are. My USAS-12 has the same damn design feed and the same probelm. It's a great shotgun, but I would not want to have to do a magazine change with someone shooting at me. I used to have a Saiga 12 whichs loads like a AK, but is much slower and cumbersome to reload compared to the rifle. I'm not sure why they didn't design it with a actual mag well.
I always roll my eyes when I hear the "dosen't need to be cleaned or lubricated" fairytale.
But onto the topic. The USAS-12 is an example of where the design concepts behind the AA-12 got it partly right. Both shotguns are the result of Max Atchisson's desire to increase shotgun firepower and while the USAS-12 is only broadly based on Atchisson's original AA-12, they at least managed to get away from the bad mag support/mag catch design of that weapon.
Like you, I am still surprised however, that they didn't put a proper magazine well on the weapon. I imagine it was to make the drums easier to manufacture or fit to the weapon or something like that but when you've got a 20-rd drum of 12g attached to the weapon, I would have liked to see a proper magazine well to support the mag rather than the truncated well they went with.
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Thanks for all the info and opinions guys.
With that said...I'll be now happy to don a referee shirt and call a time out before anyone starts throwing fisticuffs out on the field."The use of force is always an answer to problems. Whether or not it's a satisfactory answer depends on a number of things, not least the personality of the person making the determination. Force isn't an attractive answer, though. I would not be true to myself or to the people I served with in 1970 if I did not make that realization clear."
— David Drake
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Originally posted by Schone23666 View PostWith that said...I'll be now happy to don a referee shirt and call a time out before anyone starts throwing fisticuffs out on the field.
Seriously though, it's done and over with as far as I'm concerned.
In principle, the AA-12 is a good idea. In practise, it appears to have issues with quickly changing mags. Solve that and you could have some serious fun and inflict real damage on all sorts of inanimate objects.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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I'm a 2008 graduate of Foriegn Weapons Instructor Course. I'm an INFANTRY WEAPONS OFFICER! Below are two definitions from the Web of my job. No need to fight here he just needs to know what I do everyday of my life and what I have done for the last 4 years as an officer and the last 16enlisted. No harm no foul.
AA-12 YES Trained
Spas-12 and 15 YES Trained
HK-512 No Semi auto gun of the same ilk as old Remington model 11.
TOZ-194 No have seen, but not fired (DEA range 8 Quantico I chose to shoot a FN semi-auto that was all tricked out.) (PUMP SHOTGUN IS PUMP SHOTGUN though when I handled it.seemed cheap.)
RO-5 No have not used or read about.
Definition #1
The United States Marine Corps MOS 0306, Infantry Weapons Officers, or Marine Gunners, are Chief Warrant Officers that are technical weapons specialists and are knowledgeable (as pertaining to their acceleration of grade and experience) in the tactical employment of all the weaponry in Marine Corps arsenal; all weapons organic to the Marine infantry units.
Their technical skills complemented with infantry field experience fundamentally posits them as advisers to the force commanders within the Fleet Marine Force's task forces [i.e. Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and its subordinate units]. When assigned directly to a section of the general staff (usually "S-3/G-3" (Operations) sections), Marine Gunners may be responsible for developing and monitoring weapons training protocols, its tactical employment of weapons, and preventive maintenance of the unit's infantry weapons. During combat operations, Marine Gunners assists their force commanders in battle tracking.
They are sent forward to oversee the battle, reporting directly to task force commanders in a "directed telescope" fashion. Additional assignments may be assigned based on future needs of the Marine Corps; such as new weapons systems acquisition, new weapons systems research and development, management of the units ammunition allocation"and the unit training plan, infantry training, and fire support planning.
They have oversight of the unit's annual re-qualification programs for the service rifle and pistol, and supervise the unit's training programs with respect to individual and infantry crew served weapons"to include preparation of training plans and schedules. They also design, develop, implement and control expeditionary ranges, world wide. They have the ability to "set-up" combined arms training. As infantry weapons officers advance in grade, they are assigned to instructor/trainer billets, usually at the School of Infantry, Infantry Officer Course, The Basic School, etc., or more prestigious assignments, such as the Anti-Terrorism Battalion of 4th Marine Division (under the Fleet Marine Force operational statusthe 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB)).
Definition #2
MOS/Title: 0306 -- Infantry Weapons Officer
Type of Officer : Warrant Office
Type of MOS : PMOS
Rank Range: CW05 to CW02
Job Description: Infantry weapons officers are advisers to the commander at all levels on the tactical employment of the weapons organic to infantry units. Gunners assist the primary staff in the development and monitoring of unit training programs related to the training, tactical employment and the preventive maintenance of the unit's organic weapons. They have oversight of the units annual re-qualification programs for the service rifle and pistol and supervise the units training programs with respect to individual and infantry crew served weapons to include preparation of training plans and schedules. They also design, develop, implement and control expeditionary ranges, world wide, to accommodate all weapons organic to the MAGTF in accordance with the CUrrE!nt version of MCO 3570.1. Additional duties may include: new weapons systems acqui.sition, new weapons systems research and development, management of the units ammunition allocation, the unit training plan, infantry training, and fire support planning. His strength is his ability to "set-up" combined arms training. During operations the Gunner will assist the commander in battle tracking. He can be sent forward to oversee the battle, reporting directly to the battalion/regiment.al/division commanders in a "directed telescope" fashion. As infantry weapons officers advance in grade, billet descriptions will include: Marine Gunner Infantry Training Battalion (SOl East or West), Marine Gunner Advanced Infantry Training Company (SOl East and West), Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group (TTECG) MAGTF-TC, Marine Gunner Infantry Regiment (Active and Reserve) Marine Gunner Infantry Division, Marine Gunner Infantry Officer Course, Marine Gunner the Basic School, Marine Gunner Small Arms Weapons Instructor school, and Marine Gunner 4th MEB (AT). Additional assignments may be assigned based on future needs of the Marine Corps.
Job Requirements:
(1) Must have a minimum GT score of 110.
(2) Must have previously served in MOS 0369.
(3) Must be a minimum of Gunnery Sergeant when selected.
(4) TIS requirements are determined annually by CMC based on the needs of the Marine Corps.
(5) Must complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course.
(6) Must complete a specifically designed course of instruction sponsored by the Commanding Officer, The Basic School and the Marine Gunner OccFld manager.
Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC Directive 3500-87, Training and Readiness Manual.
I dont need to say any more!
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Guys, this isn't a locker room. You can put away the ruler
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Originally posted by copeab View PostGuys, this isn't a locker room. You can put away the ruler
Sorry, couldnt' help myself."The use of force is always an answer to problems. Whether or not it's a satisfactory answer depends on a number of things, not least the personality of the person making the determination. Force isn't an attractive answer, though. I would not be true to myself or to the people I served with in 1970 if I did not make that realization clear."
— David Drake
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Who's measuring As far as I'm concerned the Ignore List is back in play. I would humbly suggest anyone who doesn't like what somebody else has to say should do the same and get over it.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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and based on the limited selection of weapons you personally have used
I like to speak in facts. You said I had limited knowledge and I showed you I did not. No harm no foul I still respect you leg you are a good guy! I respect your service to your country! I have trained and fought with them for the last 10 years and I respect them much. Its my job to talk Weapons. I love it thats why I do it. Thats why two years in a row I was a finalist for Gunner of the year. I love my job and you tax payer's love me doing it I save you money and I work long hours for free!God bless you all I'm up late I have a bitch of a run in the morning going up KT then pyramid rock beach run! Paul dont laugh to hard! I'm on Blaine drive now. closer to your old stomping grounds. I like to talk and I hope no one is thinking I'm here to fight! If you do I will tone it down.
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Originally posted by StainlessSteelCynic View PostYou have a USAS-12... not that I'm jealous... much...
But onto the topic. The USAS-12 is an example of where the design concepts behind the AA-12 got it partly right. Both shotguns are the result of Max Atchisson's desire to increase shotgun firepower and while the USAS-12 is only broadly based on Atchisson's original AA-12, they at least managed to get away from the bad mag support/mag catch design of that weapon.
Like you, I am still surprised however, that they didn't put a proper magazine well on the weapon. I imagine it was to make the drums easier to manufacture or fit to the weapon or something like that but when you've got a 20-rd drum of 12g attached to the weapon, I would have liked to see a proper magazine well to support the mag rather than the truncated well they went with.
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Hi new guy here. While I have opinions about the AA-12. I think I will stay away from that flame war.Anyways, I remember reading somewhere (Cant remember where for the life of me.) that the USAS is very picky about ammo. If you run anything but 2, 3/4 remmington 00 buck in it. It jams up like a son of gun. Just some food for thought.
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Welcome to the fun Ronin.
If you have an opinion, lets hear it. Most of us are mature enough not to overreact even if we strongly disagree.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
Mors ante pudorem
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