M-9 Ontario MPBS M9 with modifications

[Windraider]

Hello,

 

I like very worn pieces that tell a story.

Here I have an Ontario M9 with the "old" handle and the M-9 mark. Made in 2000.

The M9 is in good condition but has been used and modified.

Over the Fastener a Sück bicycle hose was pushed. On the tube you can still "many" - I think for Germany - read.

Since I got this M9 here, I think it was modified in a US facility in Germany.

 

An additional black codura loop has been added to the back.

Were or are such modifications made indifidellally or via the armory?

 

[WalkingDead]

I wonder if it was done to reduce the noise from the Fastex buckle as they rattle against the metal clip and it looks to have an additional nylon strap on it.