Posted on Aug 3, 2015
The M2A1 Browning, we just got them, has anyone used them yet?
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The M2A1 with Quick Change Barrel (QCB) is an enhancement to the M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun offering Soldiers increased performance as well as new features a...
The M2A1Browning with fixed headspace, how are they? My Guard unit just got some, has anyone come across any issues?
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M2 .50 Cal Gunner
Machine Gun Basic
Maintenance
Unit Armorer Course
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Chief, these have been in circulation for a while, but they're not too bad. The only problem I have seen is that barrels are not truly universal. Sometimes they don't seat correctly on a different M2.
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CW3 Kevin Storm
Good to know. We are the Guard, late to the dance but were there none the less. We just got our first CROWS units in May, now we have the new guns to go with them.
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Yeah they are ok. I prefer setting my own head space and timing personally. I agree with SSG Norman, the barrels may start out as interchangeable, however once they have been used some they tend to adapt to the system that they are with and then they do not really want to be as interchangeable. If it happens, just check another. The way that we fixed the issue was we "married" up two barrels to each .50, gave them the same bumper number as the weapon (31(A), 31(B)) then we always had the spare barrel that way. Other than that, they were fine. I love the system though. They are a Tankers baby for sure.
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Yes, one of the best weapons in our arsenal. Deadly, long range accuracy, simple to operate, reliable, and it makes you feel good, when you are in a firefight, and a M2 opens up. We have a lot in the MP Regiment. Quick Change Barrel, and no more Head Space and Timing issues...
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SSG John Erny
COL Charles Williams - Yes it does, and the fact that she is about 100 yrs old just makes her even better: John Browning Genius
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Just reminded me of the Difference in Terminology between the Forces. Just thought about the "M1A2" Thermite Grenade that we Navy Spooks used.
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Awesome weapon. We had them in Germany. Buy a Barrett and collect "excess" ammo! LMAO :D
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TSgt David L.
That figures, CW3 Kevin Storm. I know y'all sleep a lot better at night knowing the bad guys follow the rules too! LOL
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CW3 Kevin Storm
My Glock may have ten round mag, but my shotgun more than makes up for the missing rounds.
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CW3 Kevin Storm
Indeed it does, funny how that has an affect on those that don't speak a lick of English.
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Not a lot of problems I saw when I was in the Armsroom. I know our Armorment guys hate them. If they are brand new make sure they get cleaned and all packing grease is off them we had one crew decided not to clean them and it malfunctioned cause the barrel didn't sit right at all.
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