Need help IDing two German helmets, Post-WW1 Pre-WW2 May,2012

My mom's boyfriend had these in his garage, war-time bring homes from his Uncle during WW2. The leather helmet appears to be from after WW1 and before WW2, it is also quite tiny so I think it is some sort of youth parade helmet.

The Metal helmet I am pretty sure is some sort of civilian corps, given the name under the helmet. Some sort of air protection thing, it's mostly the second leather helmet that I have no idea what it is... Attached Thumbnails      

 
Need help IDing two German helmets, Post-WW1 Pre-WW2

Help ID A Shell Casing Please. May,2012

Had this in the hand the other day at the local museum, here in Transylvania, I believe its WW2 period, trying to id it.



Thanks for any input!

Connaught Ranger. Attached Thumbnails  
Help ID A Shell Casing Please.

ID Vehicle (Carden Loyd MkIV???) May,2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=8QcJgkRCzBc

Correct me if I am wrong but the vehicle at 0:22 in this video is a Carden Loyd MkIV?

If so, I take that it is used as a light SP Artillery piece?

Paging Linedoggie...
ID Vehicle (Carden Loyd MkIV???)

VHS Bullpup Assault Rifle with Croatian Forces May,2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vz3PGg4mGk
VHS Bullpup Assault Rifle with Croatian Forces

anyone used tactical concealment gear? May,2012

as it says in the title....

anyone used any of this gear?

http://www.tacticalconcealment.com/default.cfm



cheers in advance.
anyone used tactical concealment gear?

New LMG for the U.S Army in testing phase May,2012

or something like that...

http://www.army.mil/article/80320/

Says it uses a new lightweight ammunition. I am a bit hesitant about what exactly that is, I guess I'll have to wait and see.


Anyone got any more info on this?
New LMG for the U.S Army in testing phase

ANA training with hand grenades May,2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkyLGHpys68
ANA training with hand grenades

US Army Bans PMAGs. May,2012

Quote: The Army has ordered that soldiers may use only government-issued magazines with their M4 carbines, a move that effectively bans one of the most dependable and widely used commercial-made magazines on today’s battlefield.

...

The message did not single out PMAGs, but instead authorizes only the use of Army-issued aluminum magazines. The message offers little explanation for the new policy except to state that “Units are only authorized to use the Army-authorized magazines listed in the technical manuals.” Nor does it say what Army units should now do with the millions of dollars’ worth of PMAGs they’ve purchased over the years. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2...ifle-mags.html

So, I wonder which general at TACOM Life Cycle Management Command got a call from his retired buddy who works Brownell's complaining about the lack of orders for their product?

Good luck enforcing this one, Army Brass.
US Army Bans PMAGs.

Ear Protection May,2012

Does anyone have any recommendations or experience to share wrt ear protection?
(there doesn't seem to be an existing thread)

I'm particularly interested in noise-cancelling ones, as the reports about the PIHP, issued to deployed British troops, seems fairly mixed.

I'd be grateful of any comments.
Ear Protection

Readability/write-ability with nightvision goggles/devices? May,2012

Can someone tell me how the read and write-ability is with night vision goggles? are there any difficulties and if so in which cases is it hard to read or write?


photos would be very welcome!

Readability/write-ability with nightvision goggles/devices?

What type of scope would you put on your mini-14? May,2012

I just bought a new ruger mini-14 in .223 tactical rifle in stainless. I am trying to decide on what type of scope I should put on it. ACOG, Red Dot, reflex, or regular old fashion optical scope. Any, hints, ideas, or suggestions?
What type of scope would you put on your mini-14?

BAE Adaptiv Camouflage? May,2012

Anyone seen this before? Not too much info after it was unveiled last year.


BAE Adaptiv Camouflage?

Ruck May,2012

I am going to start doing some rucking for exercise, and don't want to use my old craptastic alice set up.

Any recommendations?


internal frame, would like to have 3000 cu in, NO FVCKING CAMO, and something fairly durable (i tend to break most of my ****), and if some retard advises a ruck that is like 300 bucks I am going to choke them with a chainsaw.
Ruck

ID this Piston AR15 /side charging May,2012

I noticed this in the Army thread, i KNOW I've seen it before. such as shot show. I thought it was a Remington defense at first until i saw the side latch on the top rail.
Curious as how Army NG units can bring their own uppers?
ID this Piston AR15 /side charging

french 47/54 or portuguese shirt? May,2012

what do you think? I would say french Indochine but I am no expert.

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french 47/54 or portuguese shirt?

Drop leg vs chest carry vs anything else May,2012

For guys who have been deployed what is the best option for pistol carry? I've tried both for limited amounts of time. I won't be in a vehicle much. The only problem I've had is that the thigh holster tends to swing around like mad after maybe a short sprint or jog. Does anybody (hold on, let me clarify - no airsofters) have any good recommendations on a solid holster that will hold up while deployed?

I saw that specter gear had a drop leg platform for the M12 holster, has anyone tried that?
Drop leg vs chest carry vs anything else

UK Sniper issue Tripod AFG issue only May,2012

this has been issued in theatre. not cleared for training or anything else yet.

its just a UOR.

http://www.bushwear.co.uk/nostyles.p...957&ClassID=46
UK Sniper issue Tripod AFG issue only

$100,000 Titanium AR rifle May,2012

Looks like an interesting concept with some advantages, but at the same time way to expensive for avid shooters, military, and LEO.



http://networkedblogs.com/xBI6W?ref=nf
$100,000 Titanium AR rifle

Kryptek Highlander Camo at Cabela's May,2012

http://blog.predatorbdu.com/2012/05/...uflage-at.html Attached Thumbnails  
Kryptek Highlander Camo at Cabela's

Tactical Gear Facebook Competition May,2012

Lads,
I'm trying to win some free tactical gear on Facebook.
If you don't mind, please click on the link and click "Like" on the photo of my ugly mug.


At the moment I'm losing quite badly, so any support is welcomed!
Feel free to share the photo on Facebook too if you can.
Cheers.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...r&notif_t=like
Tactical Gear Facebook Competition

Roman Empire Helmet Plume Colors May,2012

So I've been looking into buying one of those Roman Helmets with the side flaps and plume or "broom head" on the top of it and have noticed that there are various colors: red, white, black, gold and sometimes multicolored. I know that the plumes represent an officer but do specific colors mean anything? Like red=Centurion while white=phalanx or something like that.

Does anyone know? Color me curious.

And I am buying the helmet just for fun. I have some Medieval ones as well.
Roman Empire Helmet Plume Colors

ANA training with M24 Sniper Rifles May,2012

5/8/2012 - Marine Scout Snipers from Weapons Company 2nd Battalion 6th Marines, conduct a week long class to sharpen Afghan soldiers' marksmanship with the M24 Sniper Weapon System. The ANA soldiers belong to the 1st Kandak 1st Brigade 215th Corps. The M24 is a bolt-action sniper rifled that is in used by US Army Snipers and is chambered in 7.62x51mm with an effective range of 800 meters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_01w818cM9c



ANA training with M24 Sniper Rifles

Sketchbook Revolver vs semi-auto handgun grips? May,2012

Something I've been trying to figure out is, are there any benefits to the curve you see in double action revolver grips. Or simply put why do revolver have curved grips, as opposed to the grips you see on a semi-auto handgun which are lacking the curve.

Only 2 reasons i can think of as for why revolver has the curve is because it's a design feature left over from single action revolver (for possibly easy access to the hammer) and maybe to help reduce the felt recoil by driving the force going toward the hand downwards.

Maybe one of you guys can explain the difference to me, because I've tried to find out why and didn't really get anything useful.
Revolver vs semi-auto handgun grips?

Sketchbook Everyglades gear, and mosquioto repellant May,2012

I'm heading there for a few days with a gal.

I haven't delt with mosquito's in ages, and as far as taking a long sleeve shirt, and a camel back. what are some sugegstions?
Everyglades gear, and mosquioto repellant

Sketchbook X95 Micro Tavor with new IWI UBGL May,2012

Anyone has some info or more pictures of this?






X95 Micro Tavor with new IWI UBGL

Sketchbook Commercial Standard May,2012

I was reading about HMS Ocean, and the article said the ship was constructed to commercial standards to save money. How greatly do commercial, and military standards differ in shipbuilding?
Commercial Standard

ANA training with M24A1 Sniper Rifles May,2012

5/8/2012 - Marine Scout Snipers from Weapons Company 2nd Battalion 6th Marines, conduct a week long class to sharpen Afghan soldiers' marksmanship with the M24A1 Sniper Weapon System. The ANA soldiers belong to the 1st Kandak 1st Brigade 215th Corps. The M24A1 is a bolt-action sniper rifled that is in used by US Army Snipers and is chambered in 7.62x51mm with an effective range of 800 meters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_01w818cM9c



ANA training with M24A1 Sniper Rifles

Equipment and uniforms of (USA,Bundeswehr,Great Britain,France) May,2012

Hello,i need info about Cold War Equipment parts and uniforms of U.S.Army,Bundeswehr,British Army and France from 80's years.

Thanks for reply
Majo-213
Equipment and uniforms of (USA,Bundeswehr,Great Britain,France)

Sketchbook Next "Assault Weapons" Ban: What are you doing in advance? May,2012

Hard to say when it will be or what it will consist of. Most extreme efforts have been Rep. McArthy's (D-NY) HB1022, which would have effected nearly everything, including 1903 Springfields, Ruger 10-22s, and spare parts. Other rediculous offensives have targeted ammunition, with the goal of banning everything that didn't have serial #s, to include reloading components. Most likely, future legislation would focus on 10+ capacity detachable magazines and rifles/pistols capable of accomodating them.

Past statements by our current President and Attorney General lead most in the shooting community to believe he'll go after guns if elected to a 2nd term. GOP challenger Mitt Romney has been no friend of teh 2nd Amendment in the past, but might offer some hope if he wins in November.

So, we've had plenty of time since the expiration of Bill Clinton's AWB to stock up on hi-cap magazines and get those rifles you've always wanted and are still somewhat-affordable.

I'm trying to have has many magazines as possible.

Current inventory:

AR: 15 Pmags (9 unused and in package, 6 used), 11 GI-type, 1 Brownells 20 round
AR 6.8 SPC 4 25rd, 1 17 rd.
AK-74: 13
AKM: 11 30 rd, 2 20 rd, 1 40 rd
Galil: 7 (5 South African, 2 Israeli)
HK91/G3: 21
FAL: 20
Uzi: 3 30 rd, 10 25 rd
1911A1: 10
Glock: 9mm-4, .40S&W-4, .45ACP-4
CZ-75: 4
BrowningHP: 3

(I've also got 10+ mags for the m1 carbine, and I three each for the Ruger 10-22 and MKII .22LRs)






I also ordered an extra lower receiver to keep on hand, for a future build.


So, what are the rest of you doing? Attached Thumbnails   
Next "Assault Weapons" Ban: What are you doing in advance?

Sketchbook Best Caliber & Ammunition for Small Game Hunting May,2012

This summer, I'll be taking a trip up to visit my uncle in Utah. He owns a large ranch, and he wants to take me Prairie Dog and ground squirrel hunting.
I've never been small game hunting, except for using a pellet rifle against field mice in my backyard, so I have very little experience in that subject. What I'm wondering is, what are the best calibers and ammunition to use against small game? And any tips for hunting them would be appreciated too!
Also, I've heard of explosive Rat shot ammo. Is it any good?
Prospective calibers: .17 AR, .22 LR, .22 WMR, .25 APC, FN 5.7x28, 9mm Para, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .223/5.56, and 6.8 SPC.
Don't want to use anything bigger than 6.8, because I think that's a waste against something so small.
Best Caliber & Ammunition for Small Game Hunting

Lauer Custom Weaponry May,2012

Some of you may already know that they sell Duracoat. I've been ordering from them for years and have never had an issue. The other day I ordered two 4 oz. bottles of paint, each a different color. When they arrived today both bottles were the same color. I called LCW and explained the situation and to my surprise I was told that they would send me the correct bottle free of charge and to keep the other bottle.

I expressed that I didn't want to see them lose money and that it wasn't necessary but the guy on the phone wouldn't hear of it. I had a shipping receipt in my email in less than an hour. :D

If any of you are looking for firearm coatings I highly recommend using LCW not only for the quality products but the uncommon and excellent customer service. www.lauerweaponry.com
Lauer Custom Weaponry

Sketchbook Match grade barrel for pistol, worth it? May,2012

Now I know match grade barrels are of very high quality, but the thing I wonder is does a match grade barrel make difference on a pistol when compared to a normal quality barrel.
I'm thinking it of high tolerances and all that means better fit of bullet and barrel thus better accuracy, yet at the same time I think but a pistol barrel is so short atleast mine will be (4 inch barrel) and that any gain is could be wont justify the cost.
Match grade barrel for pistol, worth it?

Sketchbook Nickel Boron BCGs: Are they worth it? May,2012

I've been hearing alot lately about Nickel Boron (NiB) coated, or treated, bolt groups and parts, and their vaunted 'self lubricity'. Do products like the Spikes NiB, Fail Zero, IonBond, etc etc perform as advertised? Is it just a marketing gimmick? Or, is it just one of those things that I'll just have to pony up the cash and see for myself? :)
Nickel Boron BCGs: Are they worth it?

Sketchbook Vendor query for Russian company May,2012

Has anyone had any experience with this company?

tactic-9

http://tactic-9.ru/

They look like they have some interesting stuff but I am curious if anyone has used them.
Vendor query for Russian company

.276 Pedersen and .280 British May,2012

How are both cartridges alike and different? What if the M1 Garand had been .276 instead of .30-06? What if the US had adopted the .280 instead of the 7.62 NATO. I understand the 6.8mm is similar, but less effective than either .276, or .280, so are there any rifles available today chambered for those rounds?
.276 Pedersen and .280 British

Sketchbook 5.11 Ultimate Submachine gun bag May,2012

Any of you guys ever use one of these.


5.11 Ultimate Submachine gun bag

Sketchbook Dan Wesson Revolvers? May,2012

Now i've been looking at designs of different revolvers, and i'm now looking at barrels such as how to install them and all that. Anyways well looking around I ran into Dan Wesson revolvers, mainly how the barrels can be removed and exchanged very easily, considering it's pretty much a ring screwed on the end to hold a sleeve over the barrel and the barrel is just simply screwed in. Now that design I rather like because it's simple and looks very easily to work with, but the question i have about that design is how well do the barrels hold in the revolvers because i would think since they are just screwed on they could come loose come the gun firing.

So i'm wondering if any of you can answer that question about how secure the barrels are in this design.

Also correct me if i'm wrong but considering i can't find anything outside of Dan wesson revolvers using something like this, i'm guessing other revolver have barrel installed in a different and more difficult way.
Dan Wesson Revolvers?

Sketchbook What is this? (stabbing implement) May,2012

What is this? (stabbing implement)

Sketchbook Compass help, what are these numbers? May,2012

Those green numbers.
Army bud couldn't even tell me what the numbers meant.

​The number Mason..what do they mean?
Compass help, what are these numbers?

Sketchbook New camo patterns May,2012

New to the board here and looking for some information on these camo patterns. I have a friend whose company makes some items for the military. Recently he gave me these two rolls of left over stock. I know that they're USGI but have never seen them so they must be brand new or experimental. Anyone have any idea?

Thanks
New camo patterns

Sketchbook Cmore RTS 3.5 moa reflex sight. May,2012

Anybody used these sights??? I am looking to put it on a FN P90.

http://cmore.com/store/index.php?app...pkb93p27l4y05b
Cmore RTS 3.5 moa reflex sight.