Originally Posted by
vip18971
You didn't shoot a pistol in boot camp. You shot an M-16 chambered in 7.62 NATO rounds that kicks like a .22LR rifle. Nothing spectacular. I have a buddy in the Marines who got a marksmanship award...he was no better than I am with pistols, and only slightly better with low caliber rifles (since civillian rifles kick hella more than an M-16).
Actually we never touched the m-16 in boot camp i shot the beretta 9mm that is now out of service. So i got an "S" for shooting the pistol and missing perfect by 2 points, then when i got to my first unit you get another ribon for Passing the rifle course, you earn the "S" or "E" if you shoot almost perfect to perfect!!! We have since switched to the sig 229 as my side arm and i also carry the m-16 that kicks like a .22lr and a remington tactical shotgun w/ 14" barrel, pistol grip, and halo sight. So not to be a dick but yeah i know what my ribbons are for and what i shoot and how i shoot. Getting the ribbon is nothing getting an "S" or "E" and keeping it thats another story.