In article , SKSvilich
writes
All...I was wondering: have there been any guns-only air to air kills by US
aircraft since SE Asia?
As an aside, what are the thoughts of those who have been in combat? Are guns
on board nostalga, or, are they a practical weapon?

Sea Harriers over the Falklands made kills with their guns:

1x Pucara
2x A-4
1x A.109
1x C130 (hit by AIM 9L, finished off with the gun)

In addition one Puma was destroyed by the wake of a Sea Harrier.

It makes sense to stick at least one gun on to me.

--
John