Archived threads in /k/ - Weapons - 1616. page

>>33447242
I think that there's a chance the cabin can be penetrated and the crew can keep fighting, so it's better to risk that than have an instant mobility kill.

>>33447341
forgot to mention I know nothing so I'm probably wrong.

A non penetrating hit on the front glacis would jar the crew.
the same shock could cause damage to the engine an result in a mission kill.

also, you have now put the main thermal component of the tank infront of the gunner, limiting the accuracy of any thermal sights and raising the frontal thermal profile of the tank which may allow you to be spotted easier by any enemy forces closing on you and cost you the 1st shot advantage.

thirdly you severaly limit the gun depression you can attain over the frontal hull, this drastically limits your ability to use make shift hull down locations, a core of western tank design

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>>33447093
I have a problem at the range.
[Apologies if I get some terms wrong -- I'm not a native English speaker. All corrections are welcome]

1. I started browsing /k/ while I was abroad, and couldn't get my hands on a proper gun.
2. Once back home, I enrolled in a safety course (which is mandatory, for the range subscription). At the end of the course, they me shoot at stuff with .22 Long Rifle... both pistol (10 m) and rifle (50 m). Nothing special. I landed some good shots and it was piece of cake.

## RANGE 1 ##

3. Now I have been training with small calibres (airsoft guns with more than 7.5 J power). Nothing special, again, but I must admit it hooked me up:
>old guys are extremely helpful
>they are expert and train for competitions
>they will also take me to fire .22 again once I get good enough with the 10 metres pistol
>I get to pay less and less subscription as my results get higher
>They keep supervising my results and give me suggestions to improve
>free gun magazines for all
>everything is computerized, but you can also shoot the good old paper-targets
>I improved and even got to some competitions
>once you get your own pellets and pay for the spot, they give you a gun out of their storage. Basically, since I subscribed, I got my own gun, which is the one I use most of the time. It's a bit as if it had my name on it. Expenses are reduced to a minimum
>Everyone is friendly, etc.

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>>33447106
## RANGE 2 ##

>Same range, but different section: big calibres
>I got my permit to carry (useful also for small calibres)
>I decide to go to this section to celebrate
>Permit is not yet in my pocket, so basically I can shoot only at the range: I pay for the spot and they let me use a gun for free if I buy ammo at their counter
>fuck that, it's super-expensive
>I get to shoot a Glock (9x21)
>I had already shot a Beretta (9 mm short) at a target 10 m away from me
>Now I ask to set the target at 25 m (as it is customary)
>I inquire what is the kind of training one is supposed to do -- e.g. how does a standard competition look like, are there rules, etc. Range master says you just go there and shoot. No competition rules, no special training sequence (WTF?)
>I miss all the shots (they're all gathered in a line just below the black circle). But that's expected, isn't it? Ballistic is different... Trigger is different; iron sights are different... my second time with a 9x21 mm, etc.
>I can hardly see where each shot lands because, although there is a camera, its quality is very low
>It is all extremely annoying

Now, what pisses me off is that at the small calibre's they explain me everything and they also give me drills and instructions (e.g. "anon, it's time to carry on some quantitative training. You'll have to fire 100 shots aiming at the same spot on a blank target and, over time, you will reduce your dispersion" -- just to make an example).
At the big calibres, it is not clear what your purpose is, because the supervisors there do not teach people... they don't even tell you how a competition might look like (e.g. how many shots are there in a competition, etc.).

>>33447093
Just point the loaded gun at your target. If you hit where you want to, then call it great and continue to do what you were doing.

If you don't hit where you want to, think about what you're doing wrong and make modifications until you make it right. That's it.

Or just take CCW classes.

Leave it locked up and never take it out.

>>33447038
Keep in a safe/cabinet/case when not using it, clean it every so often, and follow the four rules of gun safety:

1: Treat the gun as if it's ALWAYS loaded, even when you know it isn't.
2: Never point the gun at anything you're not willing to destroy.
3: Make sure you know your target and what is behind it.
4: Keep your finger off of the trigger unless you're about to fire it (trigger discipline.)

That's pretty much it. Congrats on your new purchase OP.

>>33447038
Buy some blanks and practice ambush tactics on your mailman.

Whoops forgot link

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=20&v=BMSlCyc-SQQ

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I will never pay some Fudd or veteran to instruct me to shoot. Waste of money.

>>33446652
Seeing as how most guns are carried concealed it's smart to train your hand to go where the cover garment would be located.

I don't even know why people practice draws from open carried retention-less holsters, it's absolutely useless anywhere off the range.

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>>33446305
On the off-chance that I'm wrong and pic related doesn't apply...

Buy the correct bayo for it. If you can find one for cheap install a Chinese 20-round fixed magazine. If the malnourished-peasant LoP is too short for you buy a 1" buttpad with a trapdoor port so you can have the increased stock length without sacrificing the cleaning kit. Buy as many surplus (arsenal stamped) strippers as you can and invest in a ChiCom battle bra.
That's literally it. Those are the only upgrades for an SKS that are legitimately upgrades. The aftermarket stocks are universally shit that completely fuck up the ergos, and the rails are made of the same shitty plastic. Duckbills are bulky and unreliable. There's pretty much no solid way to mount a scope without drilling the receiver.
Don't waste a bunch of money turning your SKS into a shittier version of an AK that doesn't do anything as well as an AK does. You'll waste a bunch of money and time. Either love the SKS for what it is or sell it and buy an AK. You won't be happy with the results of Bubba-ing your gun.

>>33446548
Why the fuck would that be bait?

>>33446305
rifle is fine

>>33446184
Thats their game. My bud was thinking about the marines and just didn't show for meps. Stalked him for months. Literally came to the niggas house and work wanting to talk to him

>>33446184
Tell them that you went to basic like a year ago and got hurt and discharged. they'll leave you alone.

Go talk to a Marine recruiter. The Army will stop harassing you because they will see you are not interesting in the Army. They do not want someone who is indecisive. The Marine recruiters do not call potential recruits because they want a self starter, someone who doesnt need to be harassed.

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>>33446023
http://www.zappos.com/p/merrell-moab-2-mid-waterproof-earth/product/8807312/color/354

>>33446023
If you're looking for the field and barracks go for Danner or Rocky's. If you have the money get a good European boot like Lowa Meindl or Hanwag.

>>33446066
Merrell's are literally meme tier. Try Oboz, Scarpa or Salomon

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>>33446023
Not combat boots, but I wear these.

>>33446014
skol!

>>33446014
just sitting at home wishing I had land to shoot on without fudds looking down their nose at my slavshit

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>>33446014
>Where my MN/k/ dudes at?
Just defending the workplace from customers.

>>33445830
a lot of hunters, especially in the EU, see hunting as their expensive status symbol hobby. they throw money at it like other rich folks throw money at cars. if some working class pleb comes along and owns better/more capable guns, this puts his status in question (in his own dumb eyes). to them, owning guns isn't a natural right, it's a privilige you get by paying for it.

>>33445830
It's a Bill of Rights, not a Bill of Privileges Granted by Exception of the State.

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>>33445867

thats interesting. poisoning the well for some sort of exclusivity until you eventually have to drink from it too

no such thing

>>33445629
it's not nearly that simple

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I would be with the good guys.

>>33445472
I think it is more of a mass produced issue than it is your own personal opinion, the Glock is pretty simple for about anyone to use.

>>33445472
>Only 9mm
THE TIME TO STRIKE IS NOW! MANKIND IS WEAK!

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>>33445472
>We

/k/ is a Glock board, son.

>>33445438
Faggotry.

>>33445438

They don't need any weapons to punch a fist-sized hole in your chest

Abstinence and self control.

their honestly pretty similar, Id recommend the CZ if you dont want your gun blowing up in your face

CZ. The Hi Power is nice, but it costs twice as much, hammer bite can be a problem if you have fat hands, the mag disconnect safety is lame (though easily removed), and I think that DA/SA > single action only. I also personally find the CZ to be more comfortable in my hand. But that's just like my opinion, man.

>>33445400
Hi Power is garbage.

>>33445143
There's nothing illegal about owning it; the receiver is the regulated part.

>>33445143
Its legal as long as its not in a gun.

7.62 real fucking NATO can cause traumatic amputation if it hits a limb.

If you wanted to do it every time, you could use grenade launchers like an XM25.

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>>33445097
China Lake Grenade Launcher.