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General Off-Topic Discussion /
« on: August 12, 2002, 11:06:24 PM »
Wolf-
There is no such animal as a gun that never malfunctions.  Glocks do have feed problems, Sigs suffer from weak decocker springs, and 1911s have a history of eI also took very good care of it.

The US issue 9mm bullet is the 115gr FMJ.

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 I think you hit the nail on the head about MOST dislikes about weapons in the field, if you don't care for your baby (read weapon), she won't take care of you.  And Harley hit the other, most of the weapons once they pass the introduction tests have standards lowered to allow for cheaper manufacture and thus require the average grunt (and yes I've had to earn the title so I can use it) to play mister QC and find the faults (at least in their eyes) and then sweet talk the armorer into fixing / upgrading it.

 And that is why I have taken the Amry coraspondance corse "small arms repair".... well that and I am a GUM NUT (jokin, I'm not a nut I'm just cooko for cooco puffs!) Thus I enjoy reading about weapons even dull monolog army TM's, hince my intrest in Airsoft.  

 Now I can say for a fact that many guys I know take "pookie bait" with them to the field to help make MRE's taste better, or supplement MRE's. And other (like me) bring gear to make life easier, ie my lovely wal-mart cot and chairs (the ones that just pop up!), my tac sling for AR's /M-16's, And my quick detachable scope.
   Now if I was heading over to Affganistan I'd be sure to leave the wally world cot and chairs.... maybe, But the tac sling and scope will most deff go with me, plus my personal gun cleaning kit, which includes everything needed for cleaning quickly and thrroghly, plus small mods (ie trigger work, and minor repairs). But maybe that is because I'm a "Guard" soldier that has had the Hoooah level dropped some and want every advantage to make it home.

<img src="http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/protect.gif" border=0>On the Eigth Day God creatated the Infantry, And the Gates of Hell opened and the Devil Snapped to  Attention!!!!
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392
General Off-Topic Discussion /
« on: August 05, 2002, 04:23:09 PM »
The Glock issue isn't "the Gospel according to Kyle", I assure you all.  It is a known problem and though there are hundreds of owners who have never had a problem, there are tens of thousands of Glocks out there.  I used to ship an average of 8 Glocks per week back to the factory in Georgia for repairs, and whenever there was a call for assistance on the range it was usually trouble with a jammed Glock.  Their inherent weaknesses include, but are not limited to, the internal striker system and their magazines.  You may never have a problem with yours, and like you said...you somehow managed to get a Sig to jam (as most guns out of the box are mechanical problems waiting to happen), but by and large, the Glock is not a comfortable choice for self defense.  Most law enforcement agencies bought it for the same reason that the Military went with the Beretta over the Sig...PRICE.  Glock undercut everyone in a brilliant marketing strategy that made them rich, but it supplied agencies with years of problems.  At the range, I lost count of how many defective magazines we returned to Glock and how many cracked slides we came across.  I am talking in the realm of hundreds of guns over the space of 18 months, so it isn't my opinion alone.  These things are known to many people but not often published.  
The story is the same with the M16s since the day they were introduced, but we still use them, too.  It isn't quality, but price that dictates such things.
By the way, I am not just a Glock hater!  I have owned and extensively fired almost 100 handguns, plus more if you count those I have fired but not actually owned.  Of ALL of them, the only guns to never once give me any trouble were a Sig P220 in .45, a Browning Hi Power in 9mm, and an HK P7M8.  Everything else, in some form or another, came up shallow.  Ironically, I don't own any of the three presently.  Always on the lookout for the "perfect" handgun.
In the end, if I am going to place my life and the lives of others in the hands of firearms engineers, I am going to be extremely picky.  As a part of a larger collection I have no quarrels with the Glock.  They can be fun to shoot.  But I do not recommend them for home defense, defensive carry, or as a primary weapon for any purpose other than plinking.  
Sorry for the novel, but handguns are something of a passion for me, and I spend (and have spent) thousands of dollars and countless hours in study and hands on experimenting, as well as work related experience to gain my knowledge.
One day we'll dive into submachine guns...my second passion.  No time or room for that here!


"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

"Get on that fifty!  Someone get on that fifty!"

393
General Off-Topic Discussion /
« on: August 04, 2002, 11:43:26 PM »
The best point you made, Vell, is that too often guns are sought after or bought based on the cool factor...and they fall short.  I'd love a SAW, but they simply don't rate even what the "old" M60 does for reliability among soldiers I've known.  Glocks, M16 series guns, and frankly most 1911s ALL have severe jamming issues, but continue to sell in tidal waves because they are popular in movies, TV, and in military history.  With work a 1911 is hard to beat, but out of the box very guns are truly "reliable."  Avondale PD just dumped all of their Glocks for Sig P220s.  Only took them 10 years to get smart!
Now if we could just get our military to dump the M16s...

Good to hear from you Vell.  Keep it coming, pal!!

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

"Get on that fifty!  Someone get on that fifty!"

394
AEG's /
« on: July 26, 2002, 11:07:31 PM »
Although your spring certainly can affect your ROF, ROF is more affected by battery size and rating.  A "standard" battery will be bogged down a bit, creating a slower ROF, if you upgrade to a stronger spring...but if you upgrade your battery power your ROF will jump considerably.  Generally speaking, you "upgrade" both.  A stiffer spring requires a good battery to utilize it.
As for your FPS with an M100, there are a lot of guys here with greater knowledge than me in that category.  An M120 tends to grant users an FPS rating in the mid-to-upper 300's on average, I think...so an M100 should be in the lower-to-mid 300's.  Paco?

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

"Get on that fifty!  Someone get on that fifty!"

395
AEG's /
« on: July 26, 2002, 11:50:11 AM »
Only one bag?  I thought you liked freshly brewed BBs...

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

"Get on that fifty!  Someone get on that fifty!"

396
AEG's /
« on: July 26, 2002, 08:22:05 AM »
And remember guys, it was a school night, too...

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

"Get on that fifty!  Someone get on that fifty!"

397
Accessories & Gear /
« on: June 16, 2002, 03:31:08 PM »
Earbuds do stay put fairly well but they can also be pulled from the ear if you snag the wire.  An alternative that many of us use is a combo speaker/ear wrap.  It has a "strap" that wraps around the flare of your ear and holds the speaker against your ear.  Still not perfect, but nothing is short of spending a fortune...

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

"Get the fifty up!  Someone get the fifty up!"

398
Gas Powered Guns /
« on: May 27, 2002, 01:57:58 AM »
If it meant playing or not playing, I'd use a sidearm as a primary gun, sure.  The above comments are all correct, and whether or not they matter depends on what Paco asked you: what is your playing style?  I do understand your future wants/goals, and it is tougher to compete against upgraded guns IN THE HANDS OF EXPERIENCED PLAYERS, even when using another AEG yourself...but I say play with the Beretta and have a blast.  Look at it this way:  If you tag a guy with an upgraded AEG (preferable the stealthy fellow toting an AUG...) you'll get kudos for the skill it took to do it.
Of course, an upgraded gun in the hands of a player who has similar experience to your own is no different.  It is not the tool, it's the talent.  So stay away from Mikey, Paco, Harley, and a couple of others, and you should be OK.
NO knuckle shots, though.  Very painful...
Welcome aboard!
-Kyle

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

399
Accessories & Gear /
« on: June 18, 2002, 11:49:55 PM »
There are no face masks which allow comfortable placement of your cheek against the sthen you attach that to it it bypasses the handheld speaker to keep things private between you and the radio traffic.  I like this set up the most so far.
-The handheld mic PTT button is easy to actuate under combat stress.
-I can remove the ear bud piece so I can broadcast the play by play to others when needed through the handheld speaker.
-I am less likely (zero chance) to drop and loose my radio when its secured in a pouch and I use the handheld speaker/mic.
-Looks cool.

<img src="http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/shootout.gif" border=0>  Its ok to love your AEG, just don't <i>love</i> your AEG.

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Accessories & Gear /
« on: January 13, 2002, 11:34:40 PM »
Paintball masks do not offer a lower degree of eye protection, Cyphen.  You are not giving up anything in that department by wearing one.  They can take as many full auto point blank blasts as you want to give them.  I've done it to mine.  I use both a full mask, and the Bolle T800s.  There are pros and cons to both.

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

401
Accessories & Gear /
« on: January 11, 2002, 09:27:23 PM »
I prefer sealed eyewear, but masks are open to discussion.  I do like having the protection for my teeth, but I don't smile much when I play!  I know Paco's are expensive, but the goggles worn by myslef and two other players are not a lot cheaper.  $65 range.  Bolle doesn't make them cheap, but it's your vision they are protecting.  How do you put a price on that?

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

402
Accessories & Gear /
« on: January 07, 2002, 09:49:47 PM »
Jason-
I don't have one, unfortunately.  I was far more into handguns than rifles before airsfot, so it wasn't ever part of my kit.  I don't know where to pick one up.  John?

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

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Site Suggestions /
« on: January 06, 2002, 12:39:44 AM »
In about 20 minutes there would be 1,000 posts about absolutely nothing.  Most ISPs have their own version of Instant Messaging.  Use that instead.

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

404
Accessories & Gear /
« on: January 03, 2002, 11:06:05 PM »
I feel giddy right now!  Just watched the video file of the grenades.  These things are awesome!

"You are, what you do, when it counts."
-The Masao

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