My buddy was in Navy SWCC. Joined after 9/11, and made it through training as the shortest serving at the time. Cut off is 5'2", and he is 5'2.5" He's hispanic from Texas, and wears cowboy boots with heals so he isn't so short.
Anyway, when he mustered out, he had to surrender his Mark 25 Sig P226. He has always wanted another. I have so much respect for him and what he did, I've always wanted to get him a 226. He sold off all his firearms when his wife got cancer, and it seamed somehow wrong a warrion was unarmed.
I came across a good deal on a pristine LEO trade in, and jumped on it. I found some great black Turkish walnut grips from a new seller/maker on eBay. The grips were the only real wear item.
He and his wife came over last night before they drive down to Texas for Christmas, and because his dad's health is questionable. I presented it to him then. (We still need to do our transfer paperwork for Washington)
P226 .40 S&W SA/DA with decocker and rail. I'll post a pic when I fit the grips. .357 SIG is just a barrel change, as is 9mm MOST of the time. 9mm needs different mags.
I'm just really proud of Shorty. He has struggled a bit since he has come home. But he loves shooting, and he really loves July 4th fireworks. The loud noises WHEN IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS, are actually soothing for him. Lets him know he is OK.
SWCC split off from SEALS around 9/11. They are the heavy weapons and small boat experts. They may operate alone, or alongside SEALS or other units, depending on the missions. He and his battle buddy got loaned out and patrolled a lot with a Marine unit as heavy weapon support. Only about 500 SWCC on active duty. Smallest direct action elite unit in the DoD I believe.
Anyway, when he mustered out, he had to surrender his Mark 25 Sig P226. He has always wanted another. I have so much respect for him and what he did, I've always wanted to get him a 226. He sold off all his firearms when his wife got cancer, and it seamed somehow wrong a warrion was unarmed.
I came across a good deal on a pristine LEO trade in, and jumped on it. I found some great black Turkish walnut grips from a new seller/maker on eBay. The grips were the only real wear item.
He and his wife came over last night before they drive down to Texas for Christmas, and because his dad's health is questionable. I presented it to him then. (We still need to do our transfer paperwork for Washington)
P226 .40 S&W SA/DA with decocker and rail. I'll post a pic when I fit the grips. .357 SIG is just a barrel change, as is 9mm MOST of the time. 9mm needs different mags.
I'm just really proud of Shorty. He has struggled a bit since he has come home. But he loves shooting, and he really loves July 4th fireworks. The loud noises WHEN IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS, are actually soothing for him. Lets him know he is OK.
SWCC split off from SEALS around 9/11. They are the heavy weapons and small boat experts. They may operate alone, or alongside SEALS or other units, depending on the missions. He and his battle buddy got loaned out and patrolled a lot with a Marine unit as heavy weapon support. Only about 500 SWCC on active duty. Smallest direct action elite unit in the DoD I believe.
