tricks "of the trade" Dec 12, 2002 4:01:44 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Anonymous Vet on Dec 12, 2002 4:01:44 GMT -5 We had tricks "of the trade" too. Always put one of the black plastic caps on the flash surpressor of your M-16 to keep the muck out. Only put 18 rounds of ammunition in a 20 round magazine.