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kraigwy · June 6, 2013, 08:04 PM

I wasn't in WWII of course, but I've jumped with an M1, M14 and M16.

I never took them apart. The butt stock is secured to the chute harness and the muzzle end is tied to your leg with string. The string holds when you come out the door but brakes on landing.

Never had a problem

We had weapons carriers but the only gun I've seen jumped with a weapons carrier is the M-60. The barrel was separated from the gun, took a second to slip the barrel back on.

June 6, 2013, 08:04 PM	#8
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I wasn't in WWII of course, but I've jumped with an M1, M14 and M16. I never took them apart. The butt stock is secured to the chute harness and the muzzle end is tied to your leg with string. The string holds when you come out the door but brakes on landing. Never had a problem We had weapons carriers but the only gun I've seen jumped with a weapons carrier is the M-60. The barrel was separated from the gun, took a second to slip the barrel back on. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071