The Amazing Race Gun Thread

jbflee · January 6th, 2012, 02:57

ILLusion · January 6th, 2012, 03:16

Looks good! I haven't seen that slide set in almost 6 years now. I personally love the Shuey design... surprised not as many people are on it!

jbflee · January 6th, 2012, 03:19

Haha yeah, prog4 brought it back so expect to see more around! Being a big fan of Shuey and hybrid barrels, I couldn't pass this opportunity.

Shirley · January 6th, 2012, 04:44

The only thing about ported slides is the barrels that come with it aren't ported with it. It looks wrong.. But I love that set up!

RacingManiac · January 6th, 2012, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

The only thing about ported slides is the barrels that come with it aren't ported with it. It looks wrong.. But I love that set up!

He has a hybrid ported barrel though....the side ports are more for weight I think...

And yes, hybrid barrels are always awesome...

ILLusion · January 6th, 2012, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

The only thing about ported slides is the barrels that come with it aren't ported with it. It looks wrong.. But I love that set up!

The cuts in the Shuey slides aren't for porting. As RM said, it's a weight reduction feature.

If you want matched porting, see the BCG series.

one2three_us · April 13th, 2012, 03:39

sweet

one2three_us · April 13th, 2012, 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Vainguard

A few more, because the inside ones weren't that great...

just wonder how long the inner barrel on this gun? looks long 8O8O

ILLusion · April 13th, 2012, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by one2three_us

just wonder how long the inner barrel on this gun? looks long 8O8O

That set can fit a 7" with room to spare.

one2three_us · May 3rd, 2012, 02:40

just wonder if anyone using something this long for IPSC? wouldnt it be too long?

ILLusion · May 3rd, 2012, 20:43

Too long... for what? They're most definitely used in IPSC.

one2three_us · May 3rd, 2012, 22:40

I assumed racers will use something more maneuverable.

ILLusion · May 4th, 2012, 11:49

Like... a Detonics? LOL.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, longer pistols have an easier natural pointability. This is the ability to point the gun towards a target without having a solid sight picture, and still be able to land the shot relatively close to the target. The longer length lends a longer sight radius. It's like being able to snap shoot with a rifle without looking directly down the sights.

There is merit to your concern, and is why some builders use shorter length barrels. As an example, the BCG ProSx uses a 4.5" barrel to bring the overall length closer to a Government length once compensated. With the light weight STI ThunderComp, it handles much more like a Government length, despite still being almost 2" longer. The length is kept, to maintain the above-mentioned natural pointability.

one2three_us · May 4th, 2012, 15:05

What is the most common length that you see in open gun race in Canada? I'm torn between power and minimal recoil

ILLusion · May 4th, 2012, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by one2three_us

What is the most common length that you see in open gun race in Canada? I'm torn between power and minimal recoil

Barrel length? 4.3" - 5.1". There are some variants in between.

For what it's worth, recoil can be controlled and minimized regardless of how long the barrel/slide is.

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January 6th, 2012, 02:57	#466
jbflee Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012	Shuey Custom Hybrid Last edited by jbflee; January 6th, 2012 at 03:00..

January 6th, 2012, 03:16	#467
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Looks good! I haven't seen that slide set in almost 6 years now. I personally love the Shuey design... surprised not as many people are on it! __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 6th, 2012, 04:44	#469
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	The only thing about ported slides is the barrels that come with it aren't ported with it. It looks wrong.. But I love that set up! __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

January 6th, 2012, 03:19	#468
jbflee Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012	Haha yeah, prog4 brought it back so expect to see more around! Being a big fan of Shuey and hybrid barrels, I couldn't pass this opportunity.

April 13th, 2012, 03:39	#472
one2three_us Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2012	sweet

May 3rd, 2012, 02:40	#475
one2three_us Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2012	just wonder if anyone using something this long for IPSC? wouldnt it be too long?

May 3rd, 2012, 20:43	#476
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Too long... for what? They're most definitely used in IPSC. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

May 3rd, 2012, 22:40	#477
one2three_us Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2012	I assumed racers will use something more maneuverable.

May 4th, 2012, 11:49	#478
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Like... a Detonics? LOL. On the opposite end of the spectrum, longer pistols have an easier natural pointability. This is the ability to point the gun towards a target without having a solid sight picture, and still be able to land the shot relatively close to the target. The longer length lends a longer sight radius. It's like being able to snap shoot with a rifle without looking directly down the sights. There is merit to your concern, and is why some builders use shorter length barrels. As an example, the BCG ProSx uses a 4.5" barrel to bring the overall length closer to a Government length once compensated. With the light weight STI ThunderComp, it handles much more like a Government length, despite still being almost 2" longer. The length is kept, to maintain the above-mentioned natural pointability. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed Last edited by ILLusion; May 4th, 2012 at 11:52..

May 4th, 2012, 15:05	#479
one2three_us Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2012	What is the most common length that you see in open gun race in Canada? I'm torn between power and minimal recoil Last edited by one2three_us; May 4th, 2012 at 15:11..

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