gewing Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games LOL. Seriously. If I ever get me a .45-70 lever gun I GOTTA get me some of those. Low recoil, 10 foot muzzle blast... the very idea of a .45-70 CQB round has me all grinnin' at the other technological end of things, the same rounds should work in a .458 Socom... I took a quick glance at what they might charge for a version sized for a .45 acp... yuck, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zeropoint Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I've got a Baikal "coach gun" style side by side shotgun. The fit and finish is a bit below average, and it needed a bit of tuning, but overall it's a great gun for the price. It's very Russian--simple, elegant, very solid mechanisms with no polishing anywhere that it's not absolutely necessary, and strong springs. An evening of modestly skilled hand work was all it took to get it in great shape for cowboy action shooting. Very good value for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games Other than the barrel configurations, what is the difference/what are the differences between over-and-under shotguns, and side-by-side shotguns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeropoint Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I'm no expert on shotguns, but as far as I know, there ISN'T any other difference that is inherent to the two configurations. Over-and-under shotguns tend to be the preferred format for the various clay pigeon sports, and for the hunting of birds which are neither turkeys nor waterfowl. Also, I don't think I've ever seen an over-and-under with 18-inch barrels--probably because of the nature of trying to shoot a flying bird or clay target. Side-by-side shotguns are seen as more utilitarian, broadly speaking, while over-and-under shotguns have more of an "upper class" air to them. This leads to different kinds of guns being made in each type, but it's more about marketing than engineering, to my understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games DRD Tactical Paratus Clandestine Take-Down Rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I'm no expert on shotguns' date=' but as far as I know, there ISN'T any other difference that is [i']inherent[/i] to the two configurations. Over-and-under shotguns tend to be the preferred format for the various clay pigeon sports, and for the hunting of birds which are neither turkeys nor waterfowl. Also, I don't think I've ever seen an over-and-under with 18-inch barrels--probably because of the nature of trying to shoot a flying bird or clay target. Side-by-side shotguns are seen as more utilitarian, broadly speaking, while over-and-under shotguns have more of an "upper class" air to them. This leads to different kinds of guns being made in each type, but it's more about marketing than engineering, to my understanding. Yeah, there's no difference other than style that I know of. Seriously I think one of the reasons people like over-unders is because the forend of the stock is more suitable for engraving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games Other than the barrel configurations' date=' what is the difference/what are the differences between over-and-under shotguns, and side-by-side shotguns?[/quote'] From having used both, I'd say there is no notable difference. I've been told by several people that side-by-side are far more popular in Europe, where that is considered the high-end shotgun type. In the US, the over-and-under is the high-end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games DRD Tactical Paratus Clandestine Take-Down Rifle I saw that earlier today. I don't think I really want to shoot a .308 with a 12" barrel. 35 years or so ago, someone was doing chopped shorty conversions of HK rifles. Their AD claimed that the muzzle blast from the .308 sounded like a .50 caliber MG.... NO thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeropoint Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games From having used both, I'd say there is no notable difference. I've been told by several people that side-by-side are far more popular in Europe, where that is considered the high-end shotgun type. In the US, the over-and-under is the high-end. I think I've heard that, too, but I wasn't certain enough of it to make a point of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I saw that earlier today. I don't think I really want to shoot a .308 with a 12" barrel. 35 years or so ago, someone was doing chopped shorty conversions of HK rifles. Their AD claimed that the muzzle blast from the .308 sounded like a .50 caliber MG.... NO thanks. They're just ears, man. God gave us two of them, in case we blow one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games They're just ears' date=' man. God gave us two of them, in case we blow one out. [/quote'] I think you are misunderstanding. I fired a Ruger blackhawk in .30-carbine. WIthout earplugs. It felt like someone was jamming icepicks in both my ears at the same time. I am NOT exaggerating. This barrel is a bit longer, but the chamber pressure is significantly higher too. That is a recipe for serious pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeropoint Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I once fired a mere .38 special without hearing protection. It hurt and my ears rang for a while afterward. I'm 100% sold on the use of hearing protection when shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games Anything bigger than a .22, and even then, it's probably a good idea. I like to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I saw that earlier today. I don't think I really want to shoot a .308 with a 12" barrel. 35 years or so ago' date=' someone was doing chopped shorty conversions of HK rifles. Their AD claimed that the muzzle blast from the .308 sounded like a .50 caliber MG....[/quote'] That's why I kind of chuckled when I saw that it had the word "clandestine" in the title. I'm thinking they could advertise it as a combination rifle/flamethrower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I once fired a mere .38 special without hearing protection. It hurt and my ears rang for a while afterward. I'm 100% sold on the use of hearing protection when shooting. I once went to a Pantera/White Zombie double bill without hearing protection. It hurt and my ears rang for days afterward.* I'm 100% sold on the use of hearing protection when moshing. * This is not an exaggeration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games That's why I kind of chuckled when I saw that it had the word "clandestine" in the title. I'm thinking they could advertise it as a combination rifle/flamethrower. True, the muzzle blast would probably be handy in Close quarters combat versus vampires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games Printable firearms? Infantry weapons versus armored vehicle types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games The "pineapple" grenade shows up a lot in modern day (1980s onward) fiction, so, I have to wonder: are there still many functioning models remaining and/or are they still in production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games The "pineapple" grenade shows up a lot in modern day (1980s onward) fiction' date=' so, I have to wonder: are there still many functioning models remaining and/or are they still in production?[/quote'] I'd assume there are still functioning models around, but they stopped making them in the 50s, AFAICT. Unless there's a similar grenade made by a foreign country out there somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games I'd assume there are still functioning models around' date=' but they stopped making them in the 50s, AFAICT. Unless there's a similar grenade made by a foreign country out there somewhere.[/quote'] I know parts of Russia's military uses a variation, but I had the United States model in mind. Ultimately, realistic or not, the shape is very iconic, so I understand why it's prevalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games Are there any zip guns in a caliber greater than .22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeto Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games They can be in any caliber the maker wants it's just easier and cheaper to get .22 ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games They can be in any caliber the maker wants it's just easier and cheaper to get .22 ammo. and less likely to blow their hand off or kill them. .22 LR is a quite low pressure cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Re: Cool Guns for your Games Are there any zip guns in a caliber greater than .22? Well, this isn't 'quite' a zip gun -- but only just... This is the only pistol that could be made faster than it could be loaded, which took about 10 seconds. The production cost was $2.10 each. {LINK} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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