[Britton J Wingfield]

I'm sure they would not allow it. I operate under the assumption that it is a lot easier to get forgiveness than permission, though. I've heard from a few individuals that have had their ass saved by an technically-illegal backup piece.

Similarly, I've noticed some of the guys in my unit showing up with their own Trijjicon ACOG sights, especially the guys who've been called up already. God helps those who help themselves.

[B4Ranch]

In 65, the general qualifier was the ammunition. If it was not used in any other weapon then the firearm was forbidden. Of course a few folks had .22's with cans on them. Not a general issue item, but they were lifesavers.

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

I've noticed some of the guys in my unit showing up with their own Trijjicon ACOG sights, especially the guys who've been called up already.

(supply geek to sarge) Hey sarge. I see alot of stuff around here that doesn't have a stock number on the side of it. What gives? Is that stuff authorized? (sarge to supply geek) Here's a stack of forms. Go have fun for a few hours.