GBB Riffles why not?

ABRAXAAS · October 5th, 2007, 04:48

Im just curious why companys dont make riffles like gbb handguns, ? they would be alot more fun, sound way cooler, and have more realistic kick.

plus the mags are bigger so they could fill more gas,and every time you change a mag you change your gas, no more need for recharging and switching batteries etc?

Lerch · October 5th, 2007, 05:00

You'd need ALOT more gas to get the actions working on a GBB rifle. There's a few AEG's right now though that have blow-back (G&G L85 for example).

TrueTGN · October 5th, 2007, 06:15

Well heres my take. With really no personal experience with GBB handguns and rifles I'd have to say give it time. To me, airsoft is still a fairly new thing despite being around for a few years. Technology is always expanding and people/companies are always creating new ways of things working, in this case airsoft guns. With propane being so widely available and cheap I see no reason as to why gbb rifles can't be a mainstream thing in the future. (other then the gas consumption)

anywyas i'd talk more but its late and ive had a few beers... night!

Lerch · October 5th, 2007, 06:31

You guys do remember the early days of airsoft when the rifles were gas powered right?

Okay...well basically it's the same thing if you wanna do it now, you'd have to have a remote line to a tank...
That's why electric guns were made, to get rid of that tank.

Outcast569 · October 5th, 2007, 07:05

Battery VS propane tank....... Ill take the battery.Remember airsoft is a game not the real thing we can only take it soo far. If people want the RS feel that bad go out and buy one and take it to a range lol.

Kwokwai · October 5th, 2007, 10:37

For those of you who are relatively new to airsoft (i.e. started within the past couple of years) and aren't familiar with pre-AEG airsoft go check out http://www.classicairsoft.net to get more info.

THEDRAVEN · October 5th, 2007, 10:48

i cant wait for gryphon to get on this thread lol he will tell you all about Gas Rifles and how there is nothing better! lol

ScottMcLeod · October 5th, 2007, 10:52

It's possible, it's just EXPENSIVE, and much harder to maintain. Pre-AEG, all airsoft was gas powered.

Somebody on here made a GBB SR-16 about 3 years ago... Let me hunt to see if I can turn it up.

ScottMcLeod · October 5th, 2007, 10:53

Third result: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...ight=GBB+SR-16

Mysteryfish · October 5th, 2007, 13:02

I don't think gas consumption has to be as much of an issue as everyone makes it.

The only real condition I can think of is that the gun would come out as a comprimise between an AEG and a Classic style rifle...

Lighter bolt, more 'GBB' style mechanism would mean minimal kick, but the payoff would be a simpler mechanism and better gas efficiency.

I just think nobody cares enough in the production end of things to make it so.

jerryliang2k · October 5th, 2007, 13:36

Instead of gas in the mag, wouldn't gas in the stock be a feasible solution? Granted the range of guns you could produce would be limited. I like full stock guns anyways.

Gryphon · October 5th, 2007, 14:18

There is nothing better than gas rifles.

/points to sig

hattrick · October 5th, 2007, 15:32

I recently found a video of the Y-E mp5 being able to fire after a guy jumps into his swimming pool with it.

www.youtube.com search 'classic airsoft' it'll be there.

DC_ACU · October 5th, 2007, 16:17

not related, but hattrick i love your sig hahaha

ABRAXAAS · October 5th, 2007, 16:22

well theres no way I would run around with an external tank, I just cant see how they cant store the gas in the clips, I mean as long as there not highcaps it shouldnt be an issue it cant use that much more gas then a hand gun.

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October 5th, 2007, 04:48	#1
ABRAXAAS Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver	GBB Riffles why not? Im just curious why companys dont make riffles like gbb handguns, ? they would be alot more fun, sound way cooler, and have more realistic kick. plus the mags are bigger so they could fill more gas,and every time you change a mag you change your gas, no more need for recharging and switching batteries etc?

October 5th, 2007, 05:00	#2
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	You'd need ALOT more gas to get the actions working on a GBB rifle. There's a few AEG's right now though that have blow-back (G&G L85 for example). __________________

October 5th, 2007, 06:15	#3
TrueTGN Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brantford, ON	Well heres my take. With really no personal experience with GBB handguns and rifles I'd have to say give it time. To me, airsoft is still a fairly new thing despite being around for a few years. Technology is always expanding and people/companies are always creating new ways of things working, in this case airsoft guns. With propane being so widely available and cheap I see no reason as to why gbb rifles can't be a mainstream thing in the future. (other then the gas consumption) anywyas i'd talk more but its late and ive had a few beers... night! __________________ www.jeepcentral.ca

October 5th, 2007, 06:31	#4
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	You guys do remember the early days of airsoft when the rifles were gas powered right? Okay...well basically it's the same thing if you wanna do it now, you'd have to have a remote line to a tank... That's why electric guns were made, to get rid of that tank. __________________

October 5th, 2007, 07:05	#5
Outcast569 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Battery VS propane tank....... Ill take the battery.Remember airsoft is a game not the real thing we can only take it soo far. If people want the RS feel that bad go out and buy one and take it to a range lol. __________________

October 5th, 2007, 10:37	#6
Kwokwai Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mississauga, ON	For those of you who are relatively new to airsoft (i.e. started within the past couple of years) and aren't familiar with pre-AEG airsoft go check out http://www.classicairsoft.net to get more info.

October 5th, 2007, 10:48	#7
THEDRAVEN Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: winnipeg canada	i cant wait for gryphon to get on this thread lol he will tell you all about Gas Rifles and how there is nothing better! lol __________________

October 5th, 2007, 10:52	#8
ScottMcLeod Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	It's possible, it's just EXPENSIVE, and much harder to maintain. Pre-AEG, all airsoft was gas powered. Somebody on here made a GBB SR-16 about 3 years ago... Let me hunt to see if I can turn it up. __________________ -Scott Current: M4 R.I.S. Previous Guns: MP7, SR-16s, M11, M4A1, MP5A4 Navy, M92 Tactical Master, KJW Glock 23, 160BB Grenades + MMoulds Launcher

October 5th, 2007, 10:53	#9
ScottMcLeod Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	Third result: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...ight=GBB+SR-16 __________________ -Scott Current: M4 R.I.S. Previous Guns: MP7, SR-16s, M11, M4A1, MP5A4 Navy, M92 Tactical Master, KJW Glock 23, 160BB Grenades + MMoulds Launcher

October 5th, 2007, 13:02	#10
Mysteryfish Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Vancouver, B.C.	I don't think gas consumption has to be as much of an issue as everyone makes it. The only real condition I can think of is that the gun would come out as a comprimise between an AEG and a Classic style rifle... Lighter bolt, more 'GBB' style mechanism would mean minimal kick, but the payoff would be a simpler mechanism and better gas efficiency. I just think nobody cares enough in the production end of things to make it so.

October 5th, 2007, 13:36	#11
jerryliang2k Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississauga, ON	Instead of gas in the mag, wouldn't gas in the stock be a feasible solution? Granted the range of guns you could produce would be limited. I like full stock guns anyways. __________________ Primary - CA M249 - Systema PTW Sidearms - KWA G18c - WE 1911

October 5th, 2007, 14:18	#12
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	There is nothing better than gas rifles. /points to sig

October 5th, 2007, 16:17	#14
DC_ACU Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto ON	not related, but hattrick i love your sig hahaha

October 5th, 2007, 16:22	#15
ABRAXAAS Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver	well theres no way I would run around with an external tank, I just cant see how they cant store the gas in the clips, I mean as long as there not highcaps it shouldnt be an issue it cant use that much more gas then a hand gun.

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