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#Post#: 590--------------------------------------------------
Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: hashash
Date: August 3, 2013, 11:26 am
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I've got one set up, the only big thing missing is an M16. Other
than that, it's all set up, maybe I'll get around to taking some
pictures, but I'm lazy right now. Anyone else have a set-up with
original shit? It's sort of neat because the stuff can be had
for not a lot of cash and still be authentic.
#Post#: 591--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: 54r man
Date: August 3, 2013, 12:20 pm
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I have some Vietnam era y-type suspenders, and some H-type
suspenders, but most of my stuff is from the 80's. can't you
just get an ar-15 lower and an a1/a2 upper?
#Post#: 592--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: hashash
Date: August 3, 2013, 12:23 pm
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I hate AR's with a passion, so no, I'm not going to drop a grand
on something I hate/Will never use.
#Post#: 593--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: 54r man
Date: August 3, 2013, 1:00 pm
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I hate them too, how bout dropping a grand or more on a classic
M1A? Now that's a real rifle!
#Post#: 594--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: hashash
Date: August 3, 2013, 1:06 pm
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Gotta have a grand first...lol. I'll try to get some pictures in
a while.
#Post#: 595--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: 54r man
Date: August 3, 2013, 1:52 pm
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Its too bad that you can pretty much only get an A1/A2 upper on
an AR-15 lower or a classic M1A. Think somebody can make a
semi-auto M3 grease gun?
#Post#: 596--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: hashash
Date: August 3, 2013, 2:19 pm
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HTML http://i.imgur.com/3dSz1N5.jpg
HTML http://i.imgur.com/SUGwol9.jpg
HTML http://i.imgur.com/6ptHtCK.jpg
It's an extremely light Infantry set-up with just basic patrol
gear. I need a ruck, and a lot more stuff, but I figure it's a
decent start. Jungle Fatigue jacket, helmet, pouches, belt,
suspenders, bayonet, and boots are all original. Trousers and
grenade are new obviously. Claymore clacker is a non-working one
just for looks. Weapon is a piece of shit 20 dollar airsoft gun
with a 20rd USGI mag in it.
#Post#: 597--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: 54r man
Date: August 3, 2013, 4:31 pm
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Thank you for sharing, did not know that canteens were supposed
to be hooked to the patrol pack, I've always just put them on th
belt next to the patrol pack. Would there be a strenght
difference of the canvas v.s. the newer nylon materials? I'm
afraid that the weight would tear up the ALICE webbing on the
sides of it, am I wrong about that?
#Post#: 601--------------------------------------------------
Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: hashash
Date: August 3, 2013, 7:30 pm
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ALICE is some strong shit. The canteens are whatever, it didn't
matter but I was just doing that to add a little room for more
pouches.
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Re: Got a Vietnam "Impression"
DIR By: 54r man
Date: August 3, 2013, 8:21 pm
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I'm afraid of ripping the ALICE webbing that attaches it to the
belt by putting to much weight in it. Ya know, that old adage
"if you take care of your gear it will take care of you," or
something to that extent. What's a good weight for the Vietnam
era webgear? Mine weighs 15pounds, but thats with everything,
full canteens and such.
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