While the rebels may have those SAs outgunned, I seriously doubt they have them outtrained.
Just my 2 cents.
L
While the rebels may have those SAs outgunned, I seriously doubt they have them outtrained.
Just my 2 cents.
L
Indeed, since some have been buried or otherwise hidden since 1994. And some are mechanically dubious, with tape holding humidity-cracked foreends or handguards together; some are also noticibly missing their rear sights. And the slings on most have dissappeared, to be used as belts or tiedown strapping.
But most still shoot, and the Garand is pretty sturdy, reliable even filthy to an extent more than most recent weapons other than the Kalishnikov. And many of those rebels have been trained by US Special Forces advisors to the Haitian military in the 1988-94 period, as well as abroad in Equador, as was Guy Phillippe. And recently in Mexico, as well. Where plenty of parts and ammo for older Garands can still be found....
While the rebels may have those SAs outgunned, I seriously doubt they have them outtrained.
Just my 2 cents.
L
Indeed, since some have been buried or otherwise hidden since 1994. And some are mechanically dubious, with tape holding humidity-cracked foreends or handguards together; some are also noticibly missing their rear sights. And the slings on most have dissappeared, to be used as belts or tiedown strapping.
But most still shoot, and the Garand is pretty sturdy, reliable even filthy to an extent more than most recent weapons other than the Kalishnikov. And many of those rebels have been trained by US Special Forces advisors to the Haitian military in the 1988-94 period, as well as abroad in Equador, as was Guy Phillippe. And recently in Mexico, as well. Where plenty of parts and ammo for older Garands can still be found....