Where can I find a 3" XM-18?

MaxFactor

MaxFactor

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Howdy fellas,

Unfortunately, the base I'm currently stationed on doesn't allow any blades over 3", so where the heck can I find a 3" Hinderer? I've been lusting after an XM-18 for quite some time. I know I can get one direct, but unfortunately my .mil email isn't functional at the moment so I can't verify my active duty status with them. Any ideas would be appreciated.
 
MaxFactor said:
Howdy fellas,

Unfortunately, the base I'm currently stationed on doesn't allow any blades over 3", so where the heck can I find a 3" Hinderer? I've been lusting after an XM-18 for quite some time. I know I can get one direct, but unfortunately my .mil email isn't functional at the moment so I can't verify my active duty status with them. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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If you are active military, I am sure there are other ways to verify your status with Rob, scan your military ID and send it to him. Actually, just see here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Direct-Ordering-Program-for-XM-Folding-Knives

And contact Rob via email or PM. 3" XM-18s may be available from RHK pretty soon.
 
Copy(s) of Orders, I.D., etc. as RDA alluded to.

Advantage(s) of a direct order would be numerous; Pricing, choice of available scale color, New, plus the recognition of getting to avail yourself of an Honor
reserved for those in the service of Our Country.
 
MaxFactor said:
Howdy fellas,

Unfortunately, the base I'm currently stationed on doesn't allow any blades over 3", so where the heck can I find a 3" Hinderer? I've been lusting after an XM-18 for quite some time. I know I can get one direct, but unfortunately my .mil email isn't functional at the moment so I can't verify my active duty status with them. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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You're kidding me?! Installation CC policy? What about fixed blades?
 
AZ, I'm with you buddy, military installation and can not carry a blade over 3 inches, however we can load up a missile with enough payload to turn a desert into a pile of glass!
 
Final Option said:
AZ, I'm with you buddy, military installation and can not carry a blade over 3 inches, however we can load up a missile with enough payload to turn a desert into a pile of glass!
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Meh, nothing new - commanders anymore would prefer to mitigate potential risk to their careers than apply common sense.

For example, ordering unloaded weapons (in a combat zone, in spite of rampant green (Afghans) on blue (coalition) attacks inside the wire) because of concern for AD/NDs.. I guess it was easier to forbid loaded chambers than it was to ensure troops were properly trained. But I'm not bitter.
 
AZ2AK said:
Meh, nothing new - commanders anymore would prefer to mitigate potential risk to their careers than apply common sense.

For example, ordering unloaded weapons (in a combat zone, in spite of rampant green (Afghans) on blue (coalition) attacks inside the wire) because of concern for AD/NDs.. I guess it was easier to forbid loaded chambers than it was to ensure troops were properly trained. But I'm not bitter.
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One of the reasons I got out. Safety of career over preparedness and safety of ones Men under Command - Not for me.
Military changes just like everything else but.... some changes can't be abided.
 
Production of 3.5" is in March. It will be into the April/May period before 3" production begins (4" in August, or thereabouts). There is no waiting list at the shop, so check with Rob in mid April.
 
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