Gothic Serpent: Shughart M14 Clone & Delta 1911 at the 2-Gun Match

Published on September 27, 2024
Duration: 15:13

This video documents a 2-gun match themed around Operation Gothic Serpent, featuring a Shughart M14 clone and a Delta 1911. The shooter experienced significant reliability issues with both firearms, particularly the M14 clone, highlighting common historical malfunctions. Despite gear struggles, the event served as a tribute to Operation Gothic Serpent heroes.

Quick Summary

The Gothic Serpent themed 2-gun match featured a Shughart M14 clone and a Delta 1911. The M14 clone, based on an M1A, experienced frequent failures to chamber and eject, while the 1911 had suspected magazine-related malfunctions, leading to a low competition score.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Gothic Serpent 2-Gun Match
  2. 01:34Stage 1: M14 Rifle Malfunctions
  3. 03:54Stage 2: 1911 Pistol & Magazine Issues
  4. 05:45Break: Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR) MRE
  5. 08:43Stage 3: Jungle Run & Distance Shooting
  6. 10:39Stage 4: Texas Star & Port Shooting
  7. 13:03Stage 5: Helicopter Prop & Final Malfunctions
  8. 14:03Conclusion: Final Score & Gear Reflection

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the Gothic Serpent themed 2-gun match?

The match featured a clone of Randy Shughart's M14 rifle, specifically an early Springfield M1A variant with an Aimpoint 3000 optic and an Aim 1D IR laser, alongside a surplus Delta Force customized 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP.

What kind of malfunctions did the M14 clone experience during the competition?

The M14 clone suffered from significant reliability issues, including failures to chamber new rounds and failures to eject spent casings. These required manual clearing techniques like 'mortaring' the rifle.

Were there any issues with the Delta 1911 pistol during the match?

Yes, the Delta 1911 pistol also experienced malfunctions, which the shooter suspected were related to the Wilson Combat 47D magazines being used. This highlighted potential magazine reliability concerns.

What was the outcome of the 2-gun match for the shooter?

Despite the thematic appropriateness and effort, the shooter finished 70th out of 76 participants. This result was largely attributed to the extensive and frustrating gear malfunctions encountered with both firearms.

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