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Posted on 04/11/2019 1:11:05 PM PDT by budj
Yesterday, Tomb Guards from the US Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were presented with 4 ceremonial M17 pistols at Arlington National Cemetery. These works of art were created by SIG SAUER specifically for use by the Guards. ... This ceremony marks the first use of the M17, which will accompany the Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers they stand guard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ...
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My high school class, Class of 65, got to go to Washingon DC and the New York World’s Fair for our senior trip. We saw so many things that it is mostly just a blur.
I do remember the tomb of the unknown soldier and also the eternal flame at JFK’s tomb.
They couldn’t have those mags here in Colorado. They scare the cat ladies that run the state.
Never agree with that concept. Honor guards should use mint condition bone stock current issue.
Last October......
Agree.
They should do regulation facing movements too.
Why bone stock mint condition ? Just curious.
+1
Those things are tacky/gawdy, I’m a Sig guy... I own five.
I would say, because of US military decorum. Special side arms for those exemplifying dress military reminds me of third world countries whose idea of dress military is to have gold-plated AKs.
I agree. Leave the bling to the homies in da hood.
That makes sense to me. I’m more concerned that given the current situation with crazy people that they might need to actually use those sidearms to defend themselves.
That holster is even worse.
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