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DOC
08-02-2009, 12:40
I was told that 9 seconds is what is required in basic training to take down a standard M-16. I'm guessing it means talking down the bolt carrier group too since I would have 7 seconds to spare normally. I seem to take my time doing it but never tried it timed. Can anyone else do it?
hobowh
08-02-2009, 14:02
I'd be losing parts left and right if I tried.
Batteriesnare
08-02-2009, 14:33
I would assume you have to have to take down the BCG, otherwise I agree, I'd have leftover time to scratch. [Beer]
DOC
08-02-2009, 14:35
Anyone what to try it and post a video?
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 14:50
12 sec, keep tryin'..... [Tooth]
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 14:58
it's frikin' impossible!! [Rant2] (still trying)
DOC
08-02-2009, 15:00
12 sec, keep tryin'..... [Tooth]

30 Sec here. Maybe this motivational picture will help?
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1936/2igmx6o.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2igmx6o.jpg)
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 15:04
11 sec is my best if I skip the "safety check".


ETA: Hey DOC, your pic is really motivating [LOL]
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 15:14
Holly crap, all this time I was forgeting abt the buufer and spring!

HERE (so we all know how bad we suck) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irykjLjuKo8


ETA who told you that it's 9 sec?
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 15:21
Also wasn't stripping the bolt...
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 15:30
26 sec... I give up.
sniper7
08-02-2009, 15:30
why would you need to do that?

I haven't tried. highly doubt I could even come close to 9 sec.
Quib
08-02-2009, 15:45
My Army "Soldiers Handbook" from basic training in 1985, and the issue I have on .PDF from 1999, make no mention of a time requirement for field stripping the M16.

The soldier must demonstrate the ability to disassemble, reassemble and function check the weapon, but there is not a time requirement.

A “GO” or “NO GO” is based off demonstrating the task, and performing it correctly.
Batteriesnare
08-02-2009, 15:53
Holy crap that girl was good! I don't think I could compete with that.
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 15:56
Holy crap that girl was good! I don't think I could compete with that.

I told ya...
Batteriesnare
08-02-2009, 16:03
I told ya...

But can she shoot it as accurately as she can strip it? That would be impressive.
DOC
08-02-2009, 16:05
Holly crap, all this time I was forgeting abt the buufer and spring!

HERE (so we all know how bad we suck) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irykjLjuKo8


ETA who told you that it's 9 sec?

A former army buddy told me that's what the drill is.
Damn kids![ROFL1]
Dr_Fwd
08-02-2009, 16:09
But can she shoot it as accurately as she can strip it? That would be impressive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDlodGEp_9o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2rKj4eZgo

ETA Her father should buy her a better gun...
Batteriesnare
08-02-2009, 16:14
Unfortunately, she's got a big problems with limp wristing with all those jams, but thats awesome she's starting at an early age.
theGinsue
08-04-2009, 22:10
I had the same problem with my kids with my Beretta 92FS, my Mini-14, and my Colt AR when they were younger and smaller. It seemed to be a combination of not enough strength and not enough body weight. Semi-auto's have to have something solid to buck against function properly.

That young girl has really got it going on. I just wish she were 5-6 yrs older and lived in Colo Spr. That is exactly the kind of girl I want my son to date and eventually marry!

[NOTE: All firearms mentioned above were sadly lost in a tragic boating accident.]
C3vette
08-04-2009, 22:53
on a good day I can get my safe open to get the AR in under a minute. Then I have to get my custom AR tool aka 1 piece Wolf .223 ( in a different safe) and then I can start strippin'. So I would put the whole job into the 10 minute range. [ROFL1]
sniper7
08-04-2009, 23:35
nevermind
bowhunter
08-08-2009, 19:00
I think it was 30 seconds to take it apart and put it back together. We were timed. Handguards, bolt etc. With no sissy handguard tool [ROFL1]