anyone have actual pix of Nam M-60 door guns ?

None of the pictures in the three links Philp provided showed how dirty they would get during evacs. depending on where you are lifting from, and situation of the crew, the guns could easily become covered in mud, the triger held mud nicely. This is saying if a soldier just lifted is using the gun. That happened alot when we flew medevacs. That's my word on it, no pictures though, sorry.

Also check for the Squadron book "HUEY Gunship Walk-Around" more good picture's in there
John
Helicopters don't fly, they beat the air into submission
P.S. got to keep that lotto ticket for myself, sorry

WOW,that was fast !!! Thanx all,the 3 web sights are great & I'll check my usual web hobby stores for that book.Now if you can help with the winning lottery #'s.................,Rudedog

There are more photos on the 174th Web site but you would have to search through it. Most "free" 60's used a bungy cord or strap to hang the gun in the doorway. The "pole" was sometimes used as a "stop" to prevent accidental shooting up of the main door post behind the pilot.

Best picture's I've seen are in the Squadron book "UH-1 In Action" Most gunships used free 60's, with or without butt piece.
John
helicopters don't fly, they beat the air into submission

Try these.
http://www.174ahc.org/m-60.htm
http://www.gun-world.net/USA/m60gpmg/m60d.htm
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m60e3.htm