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Post by prophetraz on Dec 26, 2012 14:03:22 GMT -7
I guess I understand why this rule is in place, for CQB, but it is getting hard for me to find a good sidearm that is ONLY semi-auto. Is there really no exception to the rule, even if you promise to keep in on semi-auto when within CQB distance? It's fine if that rule isn't flexible, but I would like to know as I am currently shopping online for a sidearm.
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Post by Cowpie on Dec 26, 2012 14:39:53 GMT -7
I do not know of any exceptions. If you want to use a sidearm as an actual sidearm we have required it to be semi auto only. To my understanding you can still use it outside 20 feet, but that of course means that you can't use it against someone within 20 feet (which is the real advantage for sidearms). I guess you can see why we recommend gas sidearms now, but if you don't mind me asking what exactly do you stay clear of gas and co2 for?
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Post by prophetraz on Dec 26, 2012 14:50:56 GMT -7
Financial reasons. For how often we have to go to the store and buy more CO2 canisters, how expensive the cartridges are, and how fast each one runs out on the guns doesn't cut it for me. It wouldn't really be a big deal if they would stop making so many AEPs have a full auto function when their real life counterpart does not.
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Post by Halfpint on Dec 26, 2012 15:16:22 GMT -7
Correct me if I am wrong here cowpie but I think that if you have a full auto pistol then it's an aeg technically so you have the 20 foot engagement distance but if you put it on semi then it's just a pistol(no minimum engagement)
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Post by Cowpie on Dec 26, 2012 18:27:12 GMT -7
Correct me if I am wrong here cowpie but I think that if you have a full auto pistol then it's an aeg technically so you have the 20 foot engagement distance but if you put it on semi then it's just a pistol(no minimum engagement) While that would make sense to some the rule we have in this particular case would probably stand (as I understand it). This rule comes straight from the rules we used in the MAG community, and amongst them the full auto function must either be disabled or not present for an AEG or pistol to adhere to the rules set forth for pistols and DMRs (I believe we kept the rule for DMRs as well, but I know we have the same rule for pistols). The reason behind this is to remove beyond any shadow of a doubt that you were hit in semi if it was close range with a pistol, or long range with a DMR, this is there to help circumvent potential fights. And while we as a community strive for and pride ourselves on honor, mistakes can happen, and the occasional new member can prove to be less than honorable so it is a safety measure in more ways than one. While I am sure prophetraz will be a great addition to the community, his predicament is still present. Perhaps other solutions may be found. |
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Post by loki on Dec 26, 2012 19:00:38 GMT -7
So.... prophet, why don't you use green gas? It is excellent propellant, and doesn't destroy your gun like propane does.....
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Post by Cowpie on Dec 26, 2012 19:44:37 GMT -7
So.... prophet, why don't you use green gas? It is excellent propellant, and doesn't destroy your gun like propane does..... Propane is cheaper than green gas and he thinks that gas is too expensive for him so I don't think he will go for green gas. But if he were to go for gas and didn't want co2 I would steer him to green gas. |
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Post by Halfpint on Dec 26, 2012 22:39:46 GMT -7
Yeah that does make sence cowpie
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Post by mick on Dec 30, 2012 22:47:52 GMT -7
Im sure the AEP has a fire selector yes? we take a small screw and put it in such a place that it will inhibit the selector to move from semi auto. but when hes home and shooting in the backyard he can just unscrew the screw giving it the full auto capability again.
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