abbadon101 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Now I am really just after some confirmation on this and I apologise if it has been posted already but I couldn't see it. Apparently ICS are bringing out an AEG M1 Garand. http://m1pencil.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/ics-m1-garand/ Now I would love this to be true however I am sceptical. Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It is 100% true. One of my colleagues has seen and handled the prototypes Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 So want that gun, seeing as no-one else has made a decent gas or AEG M1 Garand. Now for a decent M1 Carbine please. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
vergerdaf Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 So want that gun, seeing as no-one else has made a decent gas or AEG M1 Garand. Now for a decent M1 Carbine please. 'FireKnife' and a decent M2 as well Link to post Share on other sites
Dragunov63 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 There is also an SMLE in the back of their recent catalogue, shown in sihouette amongst their upcoming rifles. Link to post Share on other sites
RWJP Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 There is also an SMLE in the back of their recent catalogue, shown in sihouette amongst their upcoming rifles. According to most sources, the silhouette of the SMLE was a mistake, as it was still labelled as "M1". It still surprises me that there hasn't been an AEG Garand already, There are copious numbers of M14s about, and the principle for them is identical. Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Dragunov63, cock up on that methinks. Notice that its labelled as an "M1" Link to post Share on other sites
Reppyboyo Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 The burning question is, does it eject the mag and make the ping? Link to post Share on other sites
ninja master of coffee Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm gonna go with a no on that score, being as it would have to eject the mag through the end of the mech box and hop unit. Still, interesting addition the host of AEG varieties out there. I also imagine it will usher in a slew of M1 garande AEG clones, that said they couldn't do a tacticool one.... I hope. Link to post Share on other sites
Reppyboyo Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Where would the mag/clip be in that case? It would be horrid if it was bottom loading. Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It is 100% true. One of my colleagues has seen and handled the prototypes This is what I want to hear. Right thank you. That was all I wanted. Well that and a VSR based SMLE but hey, I will live with a garand. Do we have a release date for it yet? I would love one by the summer. Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Be interesting to see which magazine solution they go with. Maybe a slim one that goes in to the top? I'm pretty sure it's possible to put the bb feed point on a hop unit facing upwards and still have the nub at the top so it works correctly. There's certainly not a lot of room inside the body that's for sure, so I can see it being something fairly unorthodox. Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It won't be top feeding as there's insufficient space in the body for this. My M1 looked the part when feeding from modded shotgun mags - you can also mod the mags to take 30 rounds. If they're after a skirmishable rifle, this would be the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites
TeowneD Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 hell yes! finally an AEG M1 Garand. they better make an m1 carbine as well. -brendan Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Don't hold your breath guys it's gonna be awhile. Grease Gun in a Year then the M1 Garand. Link to post Share on other sites
Dragunov63 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Damn shame on the SMLE A workable one of thse would sell like hotcakes in the UK Nige Link to post Share on other sites
RWJP Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Interesting comment on that video that the FNC will have realistic trades outside of Europe, but not in Europe... Damn frustrating, but I still want one. Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Interesting comment on that video that the FNC will have realistic trades outside of Europe, but not in Europe... Then buy one from HK, no real reason to stick to UK retailers when it'll work out costing slightly less and you can get the proper trades if you buy abroad. Link to post Share on other sites
C.J.Fox Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 A top loading AEG M1 Garand with a flush magazine is actually a pretty cool idea. Although getting it back out would prove difficult without some sort of spring loaded mechanism. I would like the idea of an M1 Carbine AEG also, especially if I could swap it out into a para stock. Link to post Share on other sites
bn_ Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Bout time for the WW2 Re-enactors that a decent replica is coming. Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHawksan Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've always been happy with ICS build quality, so this is definitely good news, especially the FNC, especially with that 3rnd burst. Garand isn't entirely my thing, but at least it'll FINALYL be a skirmishable AEG Garand for WWII skirmishers. It's interesting, and I'll love to see what they do about the mag Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've actually got no interest in WWII skirmishing myself (I can't understand choosing to wear gear that uncomfortable) but I'd love to take a Garand in to a game with me. It's just the total opposite of all the weapons I've been using so far and I like the idea a lot. No vertical grips, hell not even a pistol grip, semi only, basic sights, no fuss or extra controls just a stripped down, super basic weapon. It only takes 1 bb to kill, and variety is the spice and all that. A top loading AEG M1 Garand with a flush magazine is actually a pretty cool idea. Although getting it back out would prove difficult without some sort of spring loaded mechanism. As mentioned, I'm not entirely certain there'd be room for such a mechanism to work, but then it depends which kind of gearbox/internal setup they go with. ARES' M3 requires a battery in every magazine because the body of the gun is just that small, but apparently the ICS version has managed to fit in the GB and a battery compartment, so I don't think we can say anything for sure right now. Look at the RS M4s for example, that whole internal arrangement is pretty interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
C.J.Fox Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Even if it is just for pose value, a decent quality M1 Garand would be an excellent addition to the collection. Hopefully make for a viable alternative to the Thompson SMG during themed games. Link to post Share on other sites
joss1 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Now all we need is a cheap B.A.R.......... and of course, a complete line up of webleys. Link to post Share on other sites
orca Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 The news section is NOT for asking about products you think are "New". It's for solid info on New Products. Any future posts on this nature will be deleted. Link to post Share on other sites
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