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2004-03-08 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Steve 2004-03-08 11:40:54 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "A 0.5-inch machine gun jammed, and the gunner tried to clear the weapon but could not."

That's a damn small machine gun. Maybe he didn't have his tweezers and magnifying glass?

Posted by mojo 2004-3-8 11:57:47 AM|| 2004-3-8 11:57:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm a bit of an amateur on machine guns and automatics in general. Is it really possible to have a jam with no bullet in the chamber? Everytime I've ever had a jam with an automatic pistol there's a round in there.

Posted by ruprecht 2004-3-8 12:08:57 PM|| 2004-3-8 12:08:57 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 if they are found to be negligent, disciplinary action will be taken
Singapore is serious . . . A few years back some people didn't heed warnings to stop littering chewing gum (the ABC type). In response, the mere possession of chewing gum was made illegal -- like pot. One of Singapore's most favorite punishments for crime, etc., is the rattan. There is a corresponding lack of crime . . .

Posted by cingold 2004-3-8 12:56:31 PM|| 2004-3-8 12:56:31 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 It's quite possible that they hung a round in the chamber, the casing could have been slightly flattened during the strip/pull/align/lock/lower/chamber phase. if so, things would have got slammed up in the pipe. If the headspace is out of whack, or the round is not in the "T" slot, the casing could blow the hell out of things right quick and in a hurry. The Ma Deuce is a great weapon, but if the Headspace/Timing isn't right, or the weapon isn't cleared, things can go straight to shit muy pronto.

Posted by Bodyguard 2004-3-8 1:57:35 PM|| 2004-3-8 1:57:35 PM|| Front Page Top

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