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Stryker MGS combat action
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Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2014 - 08:41 PM UTC
Hey guys, just out of curiosity, did the Stryker MGS see any combat action? I'm just asking for my curiosity. I've been getting all sorts of answers. If yes, may I ask where? Thanks again everyone.
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Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2014 - 08:51 PM UTC
it saw action in Iraq
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Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2014 - 10:34 PM UTC

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it saw action in Iraq


Check out this thread for pics :

http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/150024

It is/was used in Afghanistan as well :



H.P.
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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014 - 03:12 AM UTC
There are some pics floating around of the M1128 in Afghanistan without the slat armor, as well. They did have the drivers protection kit and the belly armor, though.
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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014 - 06:59 AM UTC

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There are some pics floating around of the M1128 in Afghanistan without the slat armor, as well. They did have the drivers protection kit and the belly armor, though.


Thanks for your help everyone.

@jwest21: would you happen to have any pictures of the MGS in Afghanistan without the slat armor? I have heard somewhere that all Strykers in theater needed to have slat armor before they leave the states. Thanks again
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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014 - 08:10 AM UTC
Here's one :

"U.S. Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division break down a wall outside an Afghan army outpost in Arghandab, Afghanistan, Nov. 5, 2009" :



H.P.

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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014 - 11:06 AM UTC

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There are some pics floating around of the M1128 in Afghanistan without the slat armor, as well. They did have the drivers protection kit and the belly armor, though.


Thanks for your help everyone.

@jwest21: would you happen to have any pictures of the MGS in Afghanistan without the slat armor? I have heard somewhere that all Strykers in theater needed to have slat armor before they leave the states. Thanks again


I do have some in addition to Frenchy's. I am sending a private message
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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014 - 11:44 AM UTC
That would make a interesting diorama in that picture.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 09:57 AM UTC
Thanks again for your help everyone.

@H.P.: Your picture is very interesting since it almost defies what everyone else is saying about the slat armor being required for front line action.

@jwest21: I got your pm. Thanks for your offer =D
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 03:03 AM UTC
Sorry for the late reply; I've been away from here for quite a while. My Battalion (4/9 In, 4/2 ID) Used it in Iraq 2007/2008 and again in 2009/2010. I was the C co MGS PSG for the first tour. We did use it in combat and had a few skirmishes. I'll see what kind of pics I can dig up and post for you.
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 03:10 AM UTC

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Sorry for the late reply; I've been away from here for quite a while. My Battalion (4/9 In, 4/2 ID) Used it in Iraq 2007/2008 and again in 2009/2010. I was the C co MGS PSG for the first tour. We did use it in combat and had a few skirmishes. I'll see what kind of pics I can dig up and post for you.

I'd love to see those as well...thanks!!!
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 03:26 AM UTC

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Sorry for the late reply; I've been away from here for quite a while. My Battalion (4/9 In, 4/2 ID) Used it in Iraq 2007/2008 and again in 2009/2010. I was the C co MGS PSG for the first tour. We did use it in combat and had a few skirmishes. I'll see what kind of pics I can dig up and post for you.


Me TOO!
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 03:52 AM UTC

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Sorry for the late reply; I've been away from here for quite a while. My Battalion (4/9 In, 4/2 ID) Used it in Iraq 2007/2008 and again in 2009/2010. I was the C co MGS PSG for the first tour. We did use it in combat and had a few skirmishes. I'll see what kind of pics I can dig up and post for you.


Me 3!!

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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 03:54 AM UTC
I'm not sure how to upload a gallery, but here are a few.







The_musings_of_NBNoG
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 04:06 AM UTC
Thank so very much!
... I'm trying to accurately make slat armor for the M1128..
and I'm searching for images of the unique 'hull to bar' connections. Especially where the slat curves outward. and the back doors.
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Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 11:57 PM UTC
I figured SOME aftermarket company would have released a set of slat for this by now
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Posted: Monday, December 15, 2014 - 11:18 AM UTC

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Sorry for the late reply; I've been away from here for quite a while. My Battalion (4/9 In, 4/2 ID) Used it in Iraq 2007/2008 and again in 2009/2010. I was the C co MGS PSG for the first tour. We did use it in combat and had a few skirmishes. I'll see what kind of pics I can dig up and post for you.


Hey =D, welcome back. Thanks for the photos; they were really detailed. Do you have any MGS photos without the slat armor though? The reasons I'm asking is mainly because I'm currently considering an MGS, but I don't want to buy the slat armor. Thanks again for your help and welcome back =D
The_musings_of_NBNoG
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Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 05:36 AM UTC
Hey Samuel....I Google M1128 and tab "Images" get Thousands of images.... MOST don't have slat.

ALSO....try searching different Google domains......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Google_domains

I had said thanks; because finding images With slat are harder to find.
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