[tbowler]

I'm going into the Army and am considering getting a Five-seveN out of my own pocket. I have some friends who carry their own sidearms and I was thinking it might not be a bad investment. Any thoughts?

Thanks
-Future PFC Bowler

 

[imschur]

Will you have easy access to the ammo?

 

[tbowler]

I'll probably have to buy it on my own, but money isn't really a factor in this. I'd buy as much as I could get my hands on as well as additional magazines.

 

[imschur]

ahh I was thinking you were shipping off someplace where you might have trouble taking ammo with you.

Heck get the gun just cuz you want it :? We encourage that around here.

 

[tbowler]

Oh haha no. I'm somewhat of a gun enthusiast so I'm probably going to buy one no matter what, but I'm wondering if people here think it would perform well in combat compared to the M9 Beretta, 9mm Ruger, or maybe if I'm feeling a little crazy, a .357.

 

[Zhurdan]

As far as I've heard, you cannot take a private weapon into a war zone. Partially because of Geneva Conventions, but also due to supply line issues. What good is a pistol that you cannot resupply? Grandma sending you ammo thru the mail doesn't count, because it's illegal.

If you are stateside, buy what you want, if you are deploying, accept what they give you and good luck..... God Bless you for serving your Country.



Zhur

 

[ShipWreck]

There is another thread from this week with a guy taking his XD45 with him.

But, as that is a 45, its probably a lot easier than taking this gun with a unique round.

 

[Farmer Ted]

GENERAL ORDER NUMBER 1 (CO-1)
TITLE: Prohibited Activities for U.S Department of Defense Personnel Assigned to the Multi-National Corps - lraq (MNC-l) or Present Within the MNC-l Area of Responsibility (AoR).

PURPOSE: To identify conduct that is prejudicial to the maintenance of good order and discipline of all forces assigned to the MNC-I or present within the MNC-I AOR.

AUTHORITY: United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), General Order 1A (GO-1A), dated 19 Dec 00; Amendment to GO-1A, dated 9 Aug 03.

APPLICABILITY: This General Order is applicable to all United States military personnel, and to civilians serving with, employed by, or accompanying the Armed Forces of the United States, while assigned to the MNC-I or while present in the MNC-I AOR except for personnel expressly excluded under USCENTCOM GO-1A. This General Order also applies to all United States military personnel, and to civilians serving with, employed by, or accompanying the Armed Forces of the United States, while under the operational control of the Commander, MNC-l and present for duty in
Kuwait or lraq. Such duty includes but is not limited to pre-deployment site surveys, leader's recons, and advanced party deployments. This General Order is not applicable to any personnel assigned to XVlllAirborne Corps (Rear) or personnel located outside the USCENTCOM AOR.
1. STATEMENT OF MILITARY PURPOSE AND NECESSITY: (n/a)
2. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: In accordance with and in addition to USCENTCOM GO-1A, the following activities are prohibited:
a. Purchase, possession, use or sale of privately owned firearms, ammunition, explosives, or the introduction of these items into the MNC-l AOR

http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/army/clamo-v2.pdf

 

[iCeMaN]

Owned

 

[heartdoc]

I am picking mine up this week. Obama's pole numbers are looking Too Good!














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[iCeMaN]

Isn't that the F****** truth!! ^$^$^&#%&#%@ :\/:

 

[tbowler]

Well I stand corrected. I do have a friend who has a .357 but he must have gotten it over there and against regulations. Thanks for the information everyone. I'm still going to get one and leave it in the states lol.

 

[iCeMaN]

I don't blame you I would too :?

 

[heartdoc]

I picked mine up today. Probably a good move after last nights debate. Now to stock up on some ammo. I also noticed the price of the five-seven is creeping up on Gunbroker and the local stores here in Louisville.