AlexShelton Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 okies then i'll just wait and see it'll probs be cool anyway Cheers Alex Link to post Share on other sites
The Waco Kid Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 What do you guys suggest in the way of a sidearm for a support gunner? I'll be using a STAR Mk43 as soon as it is released with an extra two full box mags. Do you think I should even invest in a quality sidearm? I have been considering just buying a UHC NBB USP and a cheap holster for looks and as an absolute last resort in the rare occasion that I've emptied both box mags and have no time to refill them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I actually recommend a high capacity compact pistol of some kind, be it an AEP, NBB or GBB. With a support weapon there is a tendency to load up with additional kit & large amounts of ammo. A cost effective handgun that will sit in a vest pocket or pouch and not interfere with anything else is a good idea. The KSC USP or TM Glock are pretty reliable & cheap. You really just need something for very close range rapid firing when the SAW would be overkill/dangerous & maneuverability is prefered. I think your choice of the UHC USP would fulfill all these requirements. Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Also, where do any of you US players buy your pull-string smoke grenades? All I find on froogle/ebay is the lighter/match ignition type or real M18s which are around $20-$30 apiece. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://kaboom.stores.yahoo.net/3minsmokgren.html Link to post Share on other sites
ReaperBJJ Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks Drummer for the link to the smokes.After that post I've already decided that I'm going to be going with a Multicam Molle rig instead, it just looks better IMO and I only have the pouches that I need. Link to post Share on other sites
rwham Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 What do you guys think about the CA249 clone that is coming out in July? If it is metal gearbox and ~$300, I will probably get it. With a tightbore, M120 (for UK, that shoots about, um... 12 FPS ) and new hop-up and bucking, it could be as good as a CA, but cheaper. Right...? Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 No that shoots at 400fps. I wouldnt really mention that here mate, from the way you typed that you know the rules but chose to ignore them. Ill stick with my CA personally. I dont like any of the clones personally, and id far rather pay more for a lovely gun than 1/3 of the price for something that *could* be as good..and then fail. Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Could someone possibly post a side-by-side shot of a M4 grip and an Inokatsu M60 grip? I'm considering an Ino, but I have big hands and I can't afford to have a poor grip on something so heavy and expensive. Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 +1s will be issued to any/all that provide useful info. (Sorry for the double post; couldn't edit. ) Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 +1s will be issued to any/all that provide useful info. (Sorry for the double post; couldn't edit. ) *EDIT* Sorry for the TRIPLE post. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I have big hands and the Ino grip is just about OK. I wish they made grips VFC size Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I have big hands and the Ino grip is just about OK. I wish they made grips VFC size <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I really wish I could get a comparison shot. A TM Mk23 feels fairly beefy in my hands, but not uncomfortable. Naturally, a standard M4 grip feels okay. How is the Ino in comparison? Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 The Ino is smaller than an M4 grip. Between one cm to one and a half centimetres shorter infact. So im not sure if your fingers will sit nicely on it. My little finger just about fits on the bulge of the grip of the Ino. A pic comparison of each Mk43 (VFC, Ino and real steel) is the 19th post on this thread : http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...showtopic=78593 All Ino M60 grips are the same size A VFC/Real Steel grip is very much around the size of M4 length, but as I said above, the Ino is quite a lot shorter. Link to post Share on other sites
warboy Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I noticed while working my way through this thread that very few of the support gunners out there use anything but M249s and M60s. I just bought a 3000 round drum mag for a stock TM AK47S and a cheap detachable bi-pod and that serves me fine. (Plus a couple of hi-caps for extras ) Am I missing out on something here....? PS wouldn`t mind one of those nice looking Bren guns from Shoot`n`Scoot anyone own one of these? Are they any good? Link to post Share on other sites
samuel Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I noticed while working my way through this thread that very few of the support gunners out there use anything but M249s and M60s. I just bought a 3000 round drum mag for a stock TM AK47S and a cheap detachable bi-pod and that serves me fine. (Plus a couple of hi-caps for extras ) Am I missing out on something here....? PS wouldn`t mind one of those nice looking Bren guns from Shoot`n`Scoot anyone own one of these? Are they any good? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats because a M249 or a M60 is a support gun. An AK with a drum mag is an AK with a drum mag. Unless you do a RPK conversion to it of course! Link to post Share on other sites
warboy Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thats because a M249 or a M60 is a support gun. An AK with a drum mag is an AK with a drum mag. I see your point but is the performance of an m249 or m60 that much better in a support role... I only ask as I might be tempted to sell up and switch my guns. Link to post Share on other sites
samuel Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I see your point but is the performance of an m249 or m60 that much better in a support role... I only ask as I might be tempted to sell up and switch my guns. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, but as a general rule airsoft is about realism. thats why a support gunner will use a support gun. Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 No, but as a general rule airsoft is about realism. thats why a support gunner will use a support gun. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly. Many milsim OPs (in the US, anyway) won't allow drum/box mags or hicaps in non-milsim support weapons. Link to post Share on other sites
warboy Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I guess I just don`t take it quite as seriously as you guys... Provided I have fun blasting away at the enemy I`m happy Link to post Share on other sites
charlieboy69 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 as for the mil sim thing, i think they use ca minimis with hicaps ...its like CA minimis were biult for milsim....? Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Huh? Link to post Share on other sites
The Waco Kid Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I was running a CA 249 on low caps yesterday........ it is now powered by a 9.6v & the ROF was emptying them pretty quick. Okay I admit I am a box mag on an AEG snob. I tend to think that a support weapon (especially in the UK with limits on FPS) should have a relatively high ROF compared to a standard rifle. Also that the extra ammo capacity, rof and "umph" should have have a balancing handicap like weight or long barrel length to make them less handy. I like RPK & MG36 set ups but I am a little wary of the light weight Star MK46/M249's as I often see them used just as an assault rifle but with more rounds. The MK46 is tempting though because of the feed system & I find a vertical fore grip very useful. I've played at many sites were box mag'd aeg's or loads of hicaps per player were pretty common & I just don't see the challenge of that kind of play. Link to post Share on other sites
joeshred Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Help guys, I also posted this on the m249 picture thread & got 1 reply from sir grim (thanks! ), although, Im still seeking other opinions. Cant decide what looks better This.... or this Im currently playing with the second setup , & Im planning to add an Elcan replica once its ini stock here. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissyg Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The latter, hands down. Link to post Share on other sites
ardrummer292 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The Mk46 loadout is a shade overdone. I also prefer the latter. Link to post Share on other sites
joeshred Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The Mk46 loadout is a shade overdone. I also prefer the latter. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i think so too. thanks for the inputs Link to post Share on other sites
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