RC-1138 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I completely fail to understand the point of an airsoft version. For the real steel, I get it, and I'd like to have one. For airsoft it just seems completely pointless. Well what's the point of airsofter's wearing PC's, w/ or w/o armor? What's the point of having 10x optical scopes or using a $1000.00 ACOG on a $300.00 airsoft gun? It's for the fun of it. The FPG definitely has a place in airsoft. I would agree for casual, skirmish games probably not, but for milsimers this will absolutely have a place in future matches. Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlesticks4220 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I completely fail to understand the point of an airsoft version. For the real steel, I get it, and I'd like to have one. For airsoft it just seems completely pointless. You are correct, for a lot of people it is pointless. But if you are like me, and have a bunch of Glock mag's laying around, this makes a great GBB option over say, an MP7. Now I can realistically use my Glock 18c as a SMG. None the less, it is still a fanboy gun which I will be buying, I hope the ergo's are nice . Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 The gun is a novelty item, its point is that it has no point, its kinda post modern like that. Link to post Share on other sites
RC-1138 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 The gun is a novelty item, its point is that it has no point, its kinda post modern like that. I like this pov Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I completely fail to understand the point of an airsoft version. For the real steel, I get it, and I'd like to have one. For airsoft it just seems completely pointless. The gun is a novelty item, its point is that it has no point, its kinda post modern like that. I'm not so sure about these opinions. To me this gun is a very good idea and practical for airsoft. A glock 18c is a great little gun. I loved it but I really like a gun that works tucked into the shoulder, it gives a nice compact body shape and great weapon control. The problem is that when you try to hold a pistol in that position it is uncomfortable and inaccurate. At arms length the pistol is stable but your body is huge. The 18c stock is a pain to carry about separately and I bet it takes longer to put the stock on than it takes to unfold an FMG This is nice and compact and slim and it take 18c mags. I forsee this: A primary. A glock secondary and the FMG too. It uses the same mags, it is controlable and it will (probably) work well. If I need to switch to the secondary for a prolonged period, I use the fmg instead. All good. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'd disagree, yeah it would be a pretty cool primary cause yeah its gonna be more easy to use then a normal pistol, but then you don't really need the whole folding into a box thing. As a back up, I can't see it being a whole lot better then a auto pistol, tbh when I've ever used auto gbb things like the mac 11 etc on full auto I just spray anyway, I don't think I've ever used the stock. Link to post Share on other sites
IronOverlord Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 It's a small box...... click.... it unfolds into a super cool auto pistol. WTF who wouldn't want one. How useful it is depends on how versatile the player is. Link to post Share on other sites
T0p Sp!N Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Novelty or not, it is an interesting piece. Quite unique, atleast. Also, I wish they didn't cancel the Kriss production. (flame) -T.S. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Also, I wish they didn't cancel the Kriss production. (flame) By "they" you mean Madbull, not Magpul PTS right? And yes, a real shame. I would have loved a replica Kriss. Link to post Share on other sites
beephil Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 The people who persistently say this thing is impractical should just move on. There are plenty of impractical products in airsoft but does that stop consumers from purchasing them? No. The world is full of impractical products, people, governments etc. Get over it. Yes you have your right to your opinion but rattling on about the same subject kind of reminds me of those old granny's who complain about all the sex & violence on TV. If you don't like it simply change the channel or switch the TV off. No one here is trying to convince any one to buy this product. If you can't get your head around why it's coming to market or the advantages of this product over existing setups then simply do not buy it. Job done. If there is a market for this product (& believe me, there will be) then good for Magpul. I know for a fact I'll be buying one just for the fact that I think it's cool and different and it will fit into my particular style of play. B Link to post Share on other sites
T0p Sp!N Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 By "they" you mean Madbull, not Magpul PTS right? And yes, a real shame. I would have loved a replica Kriss. Yeah, that. I was just bringing up the Kriss as a comparison. I believe the (real steel) Kriss takes Glock mags, so that'd be a plus in airsoft form. Also, they could have done 'kits' (eg. provide your own Glock parts/mags, like this FPG). Still, I might be buying the FPG, but I think I'll wait for some reviews. -T.S. Link to post Share on other sites
danielsilva Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I won't go into the "what's the point bla bla bla" discussion, but for me this would make a good option for us who want to stick to GBB's and want an alternative for the MP5K ou MP7. Just the price difference of the mags for it in comparison to the MP7 ones is a clear +1 BUY point for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just wondering... For all the people suggesting this is a "practical" purchase, if somebody was to manufacture a nice little PDW stock that you could fit G18 internals to, would you buy it? Thought not. Fact is that much as some people try to justify this as a practical purchase, it really isn't. It's gonna be popular cos it's a cutesy little folding gun. The people who persistently say this thing is impractical should just move on. There are plenty of impractical products in airsoft but does that stop consumers from purchasing them? No. The world is full of impractical products, people, governments etc. Get over it. Yes you have your right to your opinion but rattling on about the same subject kind of reminds me of those old granny's who complain about all the sex & violence on TV. If you don't like it simply change the channel or switch the TV off. No one here is trying to convince any one to buy this product. If you can't get your head around why it's coming to market or the advantages of this product over existing setups then simply do not buy it. Job done. Funny thing is, I see exactly the opposite POV. To me it's like a smoker trying to justify why they smoke or an alcoholic trying to justify why they drink. If a smoker wants to smoke or a Wino wants to drink then they should go ahead and do it if they want to and it's not hurting anybody else. Trying to say it's to ease the pressure of work or that it provides inspiration or that it helps with socialising is pish though. If there is a market for this product (& believe me, there will be) then good for Magpul. I know for a fact I'll be buying one just for the fact that I think it's cool and different and it will fit into my particular style of play. Indeed. And that's a perfectly honest and valid reason for buying one, like with most airsoft kit. Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just wondering... For all the people suggesting this is a "practical" purchase, if somebody was to manufacture a nice little PDW stock that you could fit G18 internals to, would you buy it? Thought not. I would, but not the current ones, they all seem wrong to me. I'm moving away from 1911s and had already decided to go down the auto Glock and stock route and was busily grumbling to myself about how ugly the stock is and how much of a pain it would be to cart around when this news broke. I can see me tying a piece of green string around the stock to sling it and primarying this (under the right gaming conditions). I have always prefered weapons you can shoulder, my M4's stock might only be 5 inches long or whatever but I still prefer that to holding it out in the air... I am looking for a KAC PDW but when I get it I am pretty sure I am going to shorten the stock. This thing looks about right for me plus the mags are pretty reasonably priced. We'll see when I get to hold one. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 For all the people suggesting this is a "practical" purchase, if somebody was to manufacture a nice little PDW stock that you could fit G18 internals to, would you buy it? Thought not. Over here, practicality is pretty much the reason why people have been picking up my HERAs. It's a fixed PDW stock for a Glock17/18/19/23, has the same usefulness as an MP7 without breaking the bank and gives an old gun of yours a second life not to mention the mags for it. My only real problem is ironing out the details on sending them across the ocean (or past the customs officials desk). Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I had a look at your HERAs and it is a very nice product. To me, the portability of the folder just pips it but if I get a look at it and don't like it I will be knocking on your door. Link to post Share on other sites
Fellowz Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 is it me or am i the only one who noticed a crack in the frame on the video above the barrel? but i say i MUST have one. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I believe that was one of their prototypes. Link to post Share on other sites
teflon don Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 is there any way to pre order them Link to post Share on other sites
ShotgunSteven Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Too bad KWA/KSC Glocks dont exist anymore..... Any updates on a release date? Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Too bad KWA/KSC Glocks dont exist anymore..... Any updates on a release date? Eh? KSC and KWA Glocks are in plentiful supply in the UK/HK/Japan and other places. Link to post Share on other sites
AliceHKfan Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 iirc size wise......it fits into some jean back pockets now that means it'd totally fit into BHI or 5.11 slash rear pockets Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Eh? KSC and KWA Glocks are in plentiful supply in the UK/HK/Japan and other places. I was talking to the KWA rep this past weekend. KWA was the OEM for all the KSC Glocks in Japan and are the entity behind all the KSC Taiwan Products (which is really KWA). The Glocks are no longer being produced by them at all. Therefore, any KSC/KWA Glock out there on the market is the last you'll see of them for a while. KWA has no intentions of making anymore for KWA or KSC, KSC never had the molds or the designs as they were always in KWA's possession, and KWA has all the engineers behind the Glock's development. So until KSC decides to get some new engineers to develop the KSC again, we won't be seeing any new production of KWA/KSC Glocks. I really wish TM would get going on a Glock 18 GBB. Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 They had a G18 for a while (not the compensated, IIRC), didn't they? Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 TM had a 18 AEP. But never a GBB. The only companies with a GBB 18 is MGC and KSC/KWA from what I recall. Link to post Share on other sites
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