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MrJDK9412: /* Colt Model 733 */

2023-10-05T10:23:32Z

Colt Model 733

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	Various U.S. Delta Force operators and some Army Rangers are armed with the short-barreled [[Colt Model 733]] with A2 rear adjustable carrying handle sights and heavy barrels. Some are standard 733s, while others are customized with camouflage paint schemes and Aimpoint scopes (similar to the aforementioned Model 727s). Some of the weapons have a [[XM177]]-style flash-hider instead of the standard barrel with A2 flash-hider. One particular Model 733 used by Delta Master Sergeant Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) and later Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) is heavily modified with a camouflage paint scheme, anachronistic Aimpoint CompM2 red-dot scope on a rail mounted on the carrying handle rear sight, weaponlight taped on the left side of the handguard and a sound suppressor. The usage of the Colt 733 by the Rangers may likely be filling in the role of the Colt M727 that is already carried by the majority of the Delta operatives in film, although in real life those particular carbine models would have been utilised by some of the Rangers alongside the M16A2.		Various U.S. Delta Force operators and some Army Rangers are armed with the short-barreled [[Colt Model 733]] with A2 rear adjustable carrying handle sights and heavy barrels. Some are standard 733s, while others are customized with camouflage paint schemes and Aimpoint scopes (similar to the aforementioned Model 727s). Some of the weapons have a [[XM177]]-style flash-hider instead of the standard barrel with A2 flash-hider. One particular Model 733 used by Delta Master Sergeant Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) and later Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mike Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) is heavily modified with a camouflage paint scheme, anachronistic Aimpoint CompM2 red-dot scope on a rail mounted on the carrying handle rear sight, weaponlight taped on the left side of the handguard and a sound suppressor. The usage of the Colt 733 by the Rangers may likely be filling in the role of the Colt M727 that is already carried by the majority of the Delta operatives in film, although in real life those particular carbine models would have been utilised by some of the Rangers alongside the M16A2.

	In history, Gordon's carbine was actually a Colt Model 723 (like all other Deltas were using at the time) with an OPSINC suppressor sleeved over the barrel.		In history, Gordon's carbine was actually a camouflage painted Colt Model 723 (like all other Deltas were using at the time) with either a Aimpoint 3000 or 5000 and an OPSINC suppressor sleeved over the barrel.
	[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 733 ("M16A2 Commando") - 5.56x45mm. This particular Model 733 features an A1E1 upper receiver, noted by the brass-deflector with the A1 sights. The variants in the film feature A2 uppers. M733s were available with A1, A1E1 and A2 upper receiver units.]]		[[Image:Colt Model 733.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 733 ("M16A2 Commando") - 5.56x45mm. This particular Model 733 features an A1E1 upper receiver, noted by the brass-deflector with the A1 sights. The variants in the film feature A2 uppers. M733s were available with A1, A1E1 and A2 upper receiver units.]]
	[[Image:MGC M733 airsoft.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An MGC M733 airsoft replica (A2 upper).]]		[[Image:MGC M733 airsoft.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An MGC M733 airsoft replica (A2 upper).]]

MrJDK9412: /* M14 */

2023-10-05T10:12:26Z

M14

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	==M14==		==M14==
	~~The~~ [[M14 rifle]] is used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and ~~MSG~~ Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) are ~~covering~~ the second crash site. His M14 has a camouflage paint scheme and an Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight.		An [[M14 rifle]] is used by Delta Force Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]), most notably when he and Master Sergeant Gary Gordon ([[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) are defending the second crash site. His M14 has a camouflage paint scheme and an anachronistic Aimpoint CompM2/M68 reflex sight that is likely standing in for the Aimpoint 3000 that the real Shughart utilised on his rifle.
	[[File:M14 rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:M14 rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
			[[Image:BHD-M21-2.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SFC Shughart provides cover for MSG Gordon and CWO3 Mike Durant ([[Ron Eldard]]) at the second crash site with his M14. Here, the fire selector is clearly seen, confirming a genuine M14 over the M1A.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M21.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SFC Shughart fires his M14. This shot appears to have been reversed. Note how the bolt and the battery slot on the Aimpoint is on the left side, not the right. Also see how Shughart and Gordon (off-shot) are right-handed in the other shots except for this one.]]		[[Image:BHD-M21.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SFC Shughart fires his M14. This shot appears to have been reversed. Note how the bolt and the battery slot on the Aimpoint is on the left side, not the right. Also see how Shughart and Gordon (off-shot) are right-handed in the other shots except for this one.]]
	~~[[Image:BHD-M21-2.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SFC Shughart covers the second crash site.]]~~
	[[Image:BHDM14-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SFC Shughart fires his M14 in defense of the second crash site.]]		[[Image:BHDM14-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SFC Shughart fires his M14 in defense of the second crash site.]]

MrJDK9412: /* Colt M16A2 */

2023-10-05T09:55:26Z

Colt M16A2

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	[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site. Like the Deltas and other Rangers, Eversmann’s sling cord is wrapped ~~around~~ and taped around the front sight to allow ease of use of the rifle that the built in sling loop would be limiting to in carrying and in combat.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site. Like the Deltas and other Rangers, Eversmann’s sling cord is wrapped and taped around the front sight to allow ease of use of the rifle that the built in sling loop would be limiting to in carrying and in combat during Mogadishu.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. Here, Eversmann and other Rangers wielding M16A2s have tape on the fixed buttstock, the purpose being that is the sling bungee cord is looped through the bottom sling loop and then wrapped around the stock and finally taped upwards for ease of modularity. The 160th SOAR “Little Bird” pilot seen here is Chief Warrant Officer Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. Here, Eversmann and other Rangers wielding M16A2s have tape on the fixed buttstock, the purpose being that is the sling bungee cord is looped through the bottom sling loop and then wrapped around the stock and finally taped upwards for ease of modularity. The 160th SOAR “Little Bird” pilot seen here is Chief Warrant Officer Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]

MrJDK9412: /* Colt M16A2 */

2023-10-05T09:52:41Z

Colt M16A2

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	It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.		It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.
	[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|~~SSG~~ Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site. Like the Deltas and other Rangers, Eversmann’s sling cord is wrapped around and taped around the front sight to allow ease of use of the rifle that the built in sling loop would be limiting to in carrying and in combat.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|~~SGT~~ Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. The pilot seen here is ~~CWO~~ Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. Here, Eversmann and other Rangers wielding M16A2s have tape on the fixed buttstock, the purpose being that is the sling bungee cord is looped through the bottom sling loop and then wrapped around the stock and finally taped upwards for ease of modularity. The 160th SOAR “Little Bird” pilot seen here is Chief Warrant Officer Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SGT Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) with his M16A2 as the Rangers and Deltas hold off the Somali militia.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SGT Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) with his M16A2 as the Rangers and Deltas hold off the Somali militia.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Delta Force SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switches between his M14 and an M16A2 as the Delta snipers defend their position at the second crash site. He must have found an M16A2 in the chopper because in Mike Durant's book "''In the Company of Heroes''" it says Shughart asked Durant if there were any weapons in the chopper.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Delta Force SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switches between his M14 and an M16A2 as the Delta snipers defend their position at the second crash site. He must have found an M16A2 in the chopper because in Mike Durant's book "''In the Company of Heroes''" it says Shughart asked Durant if there were any weapons in the chopper.]]

MrJDK9412: /* M203 Grenade Launcher */

2023-10-05T09:36:28Z

M203 Grenade Launcher

MrJDK9412: /* Colt M16A2 */

2023-10-05T09:36:12Z

Colt M16A2

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	==Colt M16A2==		==Colt M16A2==
	U.S. Army Rangers, including Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]), Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]), Sergeant Ed Yurek ([[Tom Guiry]]), Sergeant Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) and Private First Class Todd Blackburn ([[Orlando Bloom]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, Delta Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) briefly uses a M16A2 rifle before switching back to his [[M14 Rifle\|M14]]. During the scene when CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper, a Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]] )and Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) both carry M16A2 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s on heatshield handguards while some other Rangers, notably Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) have the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] that is standing in for the M203.		U.S. Army Rangers, including Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]), Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]), Sergeant Ed Yurek ([[Tom Guiry]]), Sergeant Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) and Private First Class Todd Blackburn ([[Orlando Bloom]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, Delta Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) briefly uses a M16A2 rifle before switching back to his [[M14 Rifle\|M14]]. During the scene when CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper, a Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) and Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) both carry M16A2 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s on heatshield handguards while some other Rangers, notably Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) have the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] that is standing in for the M203.

	It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.		It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.

MrJDK9412: /* Colt M16A2 */

2023-10-05T09:29:51Z

Colt M16A2

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	==Colt M16A2==		==Colt M16A2==
	U.S. Army Rangers, including Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]), Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]), Sergeant Ed Yurek ([[Tom Guiry]]), Sergeant Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) and Private First Class Todd Blackburn ([[Orlando Bloom]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, Delta Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) briefly uses a M16A2 rifle before switching back to his [[M14 Rifle\|M14]]. During the scene when CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper, a Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]])and Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) both carry M16A2 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s on a heatshield ~~handguard~~ while some other Rangers, notably Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) have the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] that is standing in for the M203.		U.S. Army Rangers, including Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]), Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]), Sergeant Ed Yurek ([[Tom Guiry]]), Sergeant Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) and Private First Class Todd Blackburn ([[Orlando Bloom]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, Delta Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) briefly uses a M16A2 rifle before switching back to his [[M14 Rifle\|M14]]. During the scene when CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper, a Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]] )and Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) both carry M16A2 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s on heatshield handguards while some other Rangers, notably Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) have the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] that is standing in for the M203.

	It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.		It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.

MrJDK9412: /* Colt M16A2 */

2023-10-05T09:28:44Z

Colt M16A2

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	==Colt M16A2==		==Colt M16A2==
	U.S. Army Rangers, including Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]), Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]), Sergeant Ed Yurek ([[Tom Guiry]]), Sergeant Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) and Private First Class Todd Blackburn ([[Orlando Bloom]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, Delta Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) briefly uses a M16A2 rifle before switching back to his [[M14 Rifle\|M14]]. During the scene when CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper, a Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) ~~carries a~~ M16A2 with a [[M203 grenade launcher]] on a heatshield handguard while some other Rangers, notably Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) have the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] that is standing in for the M203.		U.S. Army Rangers, including Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]), Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]), Sergeant Ed Yurek ([[Tom Guiry]]), Sergeant Joyce ([[Chris Beetem]]) and Private First Class Todd Blackburn ([[Orlando Bloom]]) are armed with [[M16A2 Rifle]]s. While defending the second Black Hawk crash site, Delta Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) briefly uses a M16A2 rifle before switching back to his [[M14 Rifle\|M14]]. During the scene when CPT Steele ([[Jason Isaacs]]) tells SSG Eversmann that they have to secure the perimeter for the SAR chopper, a Ranger lying prone in the background appears to be working the forward assist on his M16A2. Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]])and Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) both carry M16A2 rifles with [[M203 grenade launcher]]s on a heatshield handguard while some other Rangers, notably Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz ([[Enrique Murciano]]) have the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] that is standing in for the M203.

	It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.		It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.

MrJDK9412: /* Rifles / Carbines */

2023-10-04T19:00:40Z

Rifles / Carbines

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	Majority of the U.S. Army Delta Force operators carry the [[Colt Model 727]] as their primary weapon, fitted with various accessories such as the Aimpoint CompM2 red dot scopes and SureFire 660 flashlights, with some of the carbines also having desert tan camouflage paint schemes, painting mostly the handguards and buttstocks only and some without paint, flashlights and/or optics. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class Norm "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Chris Wex ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Jeff Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Colt Model 727 carbines.		Majority of the U.S. Army Delta Force operators carry the [[Colt Model 727]] as their primary weapon, fitted with various accessories such as the Aimpoint CompM2 red dot scopes and SureFire 660 flashlights, with some of the carbines also having desert tan camouflage paint schemes, painting mostly the handguards and buttstocks only and some without paint, flashlights and/or optics. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class Norm "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Chris Wex ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Jeff Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Colt Model 727 carbines.

	In real life, the older [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] would have been the carbines used by the Delta operators during Operation Gothic Serpent. The Colt Model 727 would have been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta. In the film, the Colt Model 727 is likely standing in primarily for the Colt Model 723 for Delta Force while the Model 733 stands in for the Model 727 for the Rangers. Most of the carbines in film are also anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex red dot sights (which was not available commercially until 17 March 1995, and later standardized into the SOPMOD kit in 2000) on rails mounted on the fixed carrying handle rear sight. During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the then commercial Aimpoint brand optics such as the Aimpoint 2000, 3000 and 5000 reflex sights (which due to these optics being discontinued and very rare to acquire in bulk load for the movie would explain the extensive usage of the CompM2 scopes, standing in for the older Aimpoint scopes during filming). Photographs of the events leading up to Operation Gothic Serpent, as well as research by enthusiasts, have confirmed that in fact Delta used Colt Model 653s and 723s during the operation, some of which the carbines also ~~has~~ other attachments that Delta were free to customise extensively, such as 100mph tape wrapped on the bottom of STANAG magazines for easier grasping (sometimes accompanied with bungee cord to pull the magazines out easily), double magazines clamped together (either using a metal H clamp or simply modified with tape and cardboard), Packer Redi-Mag double magazine devices, rubber bands to hold a flashbang grenade on the magazine and also the CAR stock in a certain position (provide also the stock and buffer tube were modified as older stocks only had two positions and weren't adjustable to fit users specifically at the time), M203 grenade launchers and at least one Remington 870 masterkey shotgun.		In real life, the older [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] would have been the carbines used by the Delta operators during Operation Gothic Serpent. The Colt Model 727 would have been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta. In the film, the Colt Model 727 is likely standing in primarily for the Colt Model 723 for Delta Force while the Model 733 stands in for the Model 727 for the Rangers. Most of the carbines in film are also anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex red dot sights (which was not available commercially until 17 March 1995, and later standardized into the SOPMOD kit in 2000) on rails mounted on the fixed carrying handle rear sight. During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the then commercial Aimpoint brand optics such as the Aimpoint 2000, 3000 and 5000 reflex sights (which due to these optics being discontinued and very rare to acquire in bulk load for the movie would explain the extensive usage of the CompM2 scopes, standing in for the older Aimpoint scopes during filming). Photographs of the events leading up to Operation Gothic Serpent, as well as research by enthusiasts, have confirmed that in fact Delta used Colt Model 653s and 723s during the operation, some of which the carbines also had other attachments that Delta were free to customise extensively, such as 100mph tape wrapped on the bottom of STANAG magazines for easier grasping (sometimes accompanied with bungee cord to pull the magazines out easily), double magazines clamped together (either using a metal H clamp or simply modified with tape and cardboard), Packer Redi-Mag double magazine devices, rubber bands to hold a flashbang grenade on the magazine and also the CAR stock in a certain position (provide also the stock and buffer tube were modified as older stocks only had two positions and weren't adjustable to fit users specifically at the time), M203 grenade launchers and at least one Remington 870 masterkey shotgun.

	[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 727 ("M16A2 Carbine") - 5.56x45mm]]		[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 727 ("M16A2 Carbine") - 5.56x45mm]]

MrJDK9412: /* Colt Model 727 */

2023-10-04T18:57:17Z

Colt Model 727

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	=Rifles / Carbines=		=Rifles / Carbines=
	==Colt Model 727==		==Colt Model 727==
	Majority of the U.S. Army Delta Force operators carry the [[Colt Model 727]] as their primary weapon, fitted with various accessories such as the Aimpoint CompM2 red dot scopes and SureFire 660 flashlights, with some of the carbines also having ~~complete~~ desert tan camouflage paint schemes, some without and ~~a few with desert painted handguards and buttstocks~~. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class Norm "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Chris Wex ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Jeff Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Model 727.		Majority of the U.S. Army Delta Force operators carry the [[Colt Model 727]] as their primary weapon, fitted with various accessories such as the Aimpoint CompM2 red dot scopes and SureFire 660 flashlights, with some of the carbines also having desert tan camouflage paint schemes, painting mostly the handguards and buttstocks only and some without paint, flashlights and/or optics. Delta Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch ([[Richard Tyson]]), Sergeant First Class Norm "Hoot" Gibson ([[Eric Bana]]), Master Sergeant Chris Wex ([[Kim Coates]]), and SFC Jeff Sanderson ([[William Fichtner]]) all carry the Colt Model 727 carbines.

	In real life, the older [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] would have been the carbines used by Delta operators during Operation Gothic Serpent. The Colt Model 727 would have been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta. In the film, the Colt Model 727 is likely standing in ~~majorly~~ for the Colt Model 723 for Delta Force while the Model 733 stands in for the Model 727. Most of the ~~Model 727~~ carbines are also anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex sights (which was not available commercially until 17 March 1995, and later standardized into the SOPMOD kit in 2000) on rails mounted on the fixed carrying handle rear sight. During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the then commercial Aimpoint 3000 and 5000 reflex sights (which due to these optics being discontinued and rare would explain the extensive usage of the CompM2 scopes standing in for the older Aimpoint scopes during filming). Photographs of the events leading up to Operation Gothic Serpent, as well as research by enthusiasts, have confirmed that in fact Delta used Colt Model 653s and 723s during the operation.		In real life, the older [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] would have been the carbines used by the Delta operators during Operation Gothic Serpent. The Colt Model 727 would have been more common amongst the Rangers and not Delta. In the film, the Colt Model 727 is likely standing in primarily for the Colt Model 723 for Delta Force while the Model 733 stands in for the Model 727 for the Rangers. Most of the carbines in film are also anachronistically equipped with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex red dot sights (which was not available commercially until 17 March 1995, and later standardized into the SOPMOD kit in 2000) on rails mounted on the fixed carrying handle rear sight. During Operation Gothic Serpent, some Delta operators and Rangers utilized the then commercial Aimpoint brand optics such as the Aimpoint 2000, 3000 and 5000 reflex sights (which due to these optics being discontinued and very rare to acquire in bulk load for the movie would explain the extensive usage of the CompM2 scopes, standing in for the older Aimpoint scopes during filming). Photographs of the events leading up to Operation Gothic Serpent, as well as research by enthusiasts, have confirmed that in fact Delta used Colt Model 653s and 723s during the operation, some of which the carbines also has other attachments that Delta were free to customise extensively, such as 100mph tape wrapped on the bottom of STANAG magazines for easier grasping (sometimes accompanied with bungee cord to pull the magazines out easily), double magazines clamped together (either using a metal H clamp or simply modified with tape and cardboard), Packer Redi-Mag double magazine devices, rubber bands to hold a flashbang grenade on the magazine and also the CAR stock in a certain position (provide also the stock and buffer tube were modified as older stocks only had two positions and weren't adjustable to fit users specifically at the time), M203 grenade launchers and at least one Remington 870 masterkey shotgun.

	[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 727 ("M16A2 Carbine") - 5.56x45mm]]		[[Image:Coltm727ima.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt Model 727 ("M16A2 Carbine") - 5.56x45mm]]

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	[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site. Like the Deltas and other Rangers, Eversmann’s sling cord is wrapped ~~around~~ and taped around the front sight to allow ease of use of the rifle that the built in sling loop would be limiting to in carrying and in combat.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site. Like the Deltas and other Rangers, Eversmann’s sling cord is wrapped and taped around the front sight to allow ease of use of the rifle that the built in sling loop would be limiting to in carrying and in combat during Mogadishu.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. Here, Eversmann and other Rangers wielding M16A2s have tape on the fixed buttstock, the purpose being that is the sling bungee cord is looped through the bottom sling loop and then wrapped around the stock and finally taped upwards for ease of modularity. The 160th SOAR “Little Bird” pilot seen here is Chief Warrant Officer Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. Here, Eversmann and other Rangers wielding M16A2s have tape on the fixed buttstock, the purpose being that is the sling bungee cord is looped through the bottom sling loop and then wrapped around the stock and finally taped upwards for ease of modularity. The 160th SOAR “Little Bird” pilot seen here is Chief Warrant Officer Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]

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	It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.		It should be noted that Rangers weren't just issued with only the M16A2 during Operation Gothic Serpent - they also used the [[Colt Model 727]], which was then sold commercially by Colt as the "M16A2 Carbine". Despite the film's portrayal of Delta Force using the M727, it is inaccurate as in reality they used [[Colt Model 653]] and [[Colt Model 723]] carbines; the Rangers would have used the M727 in selected roles such as NCOs, COs, or in the case of the film, radiomen and possibly medics.
	[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[Image:M16A2.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|~~SSG~~ Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-3.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann ([[Josh Hartnett]]) leads his Ranger team, many armed with M16A2s.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]		[[Image:BHD-M16-4.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann firing his M16A2 at Somali militia as the Rangers make their way to the first Black Hawk crash site. Like the Deltas and other Rangers, Eversmann’s sling cord is wrapped around and taped around the front sight to allow ease of use of the rifle that the built in sling loop would be limiting to in carrying and in combat.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|~~SGT~~ Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Sergeant Mike Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) fires his M16A2 while making his way to the first Black Hawk crash site.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. The pilot seen here is ~~CWO~~ Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SSG Eversmann fires his M16A2 during the rescue of SSG Busch. Here, Eversmann and other Rangers wielding M16A2s have tape on the fixed buttstock, the purpose being that is the sling bungee cord is looped through the bottom sling loop and then wrapped around the stock and finally taped upwards for ease of modularity. The 160th SOAR “Little Bird” pilot seen here is Chief Warrant Officer Keith Jones, who was the pilot who rescued the real Busch during the actual event.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SGT Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) with his M16A2 as the Rangers and Deltas hold off the Somali militia.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|SGT Goodale ([[Carmine Giovinazzo]]) with his M16A2 as the Rangers and Deltas hold off the Somali militia.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Delta Force SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switches between his M14 and an M16A2 as the Delta snipers defend their position at the second crash site. He must have found an M16A2 in the chopper because in Mike Durant's book "''In the Company of Heroes''" it says Shughart asked Durant if there were any weapons in the chopper.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2shugart.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Delta Force SFC Randy Shughart ([[Johnny Strong]]) switches between his M14 and an M16A2 as the Delta snipers defend their position at the second crash site. He must have found an M16A2 in the chopper because in Mike Durant's book "''In the Company of Heroes''" it says Shughart asked Durant if there were any weapons in the chopper.]]

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	==M203 Grenade Launcher==		==M203 Grenade Launcher==
	While the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] are fitted on most of the Rangers' [[M16A2 Rifle]]s, a couple of actual [[M203 grenade launcher]]s are also seen, ~~the~~ most ~~notable of which is~~ Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) who ~~assists~~ Delta operators in taking out a "technical" that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a second High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade ~~from his M203~~.		While the [[Cobray 37mm Launcher\|Cobray CM203 37mm Flare Launchers]] are fitted on most of the Rangers' [[M16A2 Rifle]]s, a couple of actual [[M203 grenade launcher]]s are also seen, most notably on Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) and Specialist John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) rifles, the latter who uses his launcher to assist the Delta operators in taking out a "technical" that has them pinned down, missing the first shot before destroying the vehicle with a second High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) grenade..
	[[Image:M203.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M203 Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm]]		[[Image:M203.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M203 Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm]]
	[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|M16A2 rifle (5.56x45mm) fitted with M203 grenade launcher (40x46mm)]]		[[Image:M16A2 M203.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|M16A2 rifle (5.56x45mm) fitted with M203 grenade launcher (40x46mm)]]
	[[Image:BHDM203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|602px\|SPC John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) with his M16A2/M203.]]		[[Image:BHDM203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|602px\|SPC John Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) with his M16A2/M203.]]
	[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Grimes fires his M16A2/M203.]]		[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Grimes fires his M16A2/M203.]]
	[[Image:BHDM203-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) in Eversmann's unit armed with an M16A2/M203.]]		[[Image:BHDM203-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Corporal James "Jamie" Smith ([[Charlie Hofheimer]]) in Eversmann's unit is armed with an M16A2/M203.]]
			[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes fires his M16A2/M203 in the streets. Here the trigger guard for the M203 appears to have been removed.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M203-5.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) fires his M203.]]		[[Image:BHD-M203-5.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes ([[Ewan McGregor]]) fires his M203.]]
	[[Image:BlackHawk 6006.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes' ([[Ewan McGregor]]) depiction of recoil is exaggerated.]]		[[Image:BlackHawk 6006.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes' ([[Ewan McGregor]]) depiction of recoil is exaggerated.]]
	[[Image:BHD-M203-2.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes ejects a spent 40mm grenade.]]		[[Image:BHD-M203-2.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Grimes ejects a spent 40mm grenade.]]
	~~[[Image:BHDM16A2-M203-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Here, the trigger guard appears to have been removed.]]~~

	=Grenades=		=Grenades=