RACK numbers on rifles survey.

rockafella · November 30th, 2007, 05:48

What do you guys think are rack numbers on rifles cool or not? I like my guns to look as authentic as possible and I think rack numbers add that little bit of realism. if you have gun with a rack number I'd love to see it.

Lerch · November 30th, 2007, 06:01

I tagged my HK33K with the number 15, aswell as all the accesories and mags had 15 written somewhere.

wey ferro · November 30th, 2007, 06:04

Ibby · November 30th, 2007, 09:11

Rack numbers are the "short bus" of the operator world. I've been in units where they put rack numbers on weapons, and it looks silly. I've always removed them, as they aren't supposed to be there according to our policy.
There's a serial number on it for a reason. Use it.

ex · November 30th, 2007, 09:19

Sometimes it's not even a rack number...and as far as it looking cool or not..who really gives a fuck what other people think? If you like it go for it, if not then don't.

Kokanee · November 30th, 2007, 09:47

I remember last game I played in Ottawa - came across a TM P226 lying on a trail. Engraved into the side of the grip and highlighted in white was the fellow's number - so I was able to give it right back to him.

At my unit, it's pretty much half and half - some guys will go by the serial number, others will put some guntape on their stock w/ their last 3 or some other number, makes it real easy to tell who's whose after transporting them etc..

rockafella · November 30th, 2007, 15:20

Hey Way Ferro, nice gun man, I love the worn out look you have going there..SWEET!!! Nice weapon light too.
I like haveing the rack number for the following reasons (mainly) cuz it kinda gives it that "authentic look" (same as haveing worn out paint) also i like to have it be unmistaenably identified in a pile of gun (especially sinec i have an M4 and we all know that that is like the "honda civic" of airsoft.
For you guys who did put your rack numbers on your guns did you guys just pull that number out of the air or is it based on something?
I'm going to put "74" on my gun (same as my actual rack number in the CF)

Lerch · November 30th, 2007, 17:10

I pulled mine outta thin air.
Hey Ferro, what'd you use to write the number down on your stock?

LUTNIT · November 30th, 2007, 17:24

Happened to be my 47th gun and I'm a fan of agent 47 in the hitman series.

swatt13 · November 30th, 2007, 17:57

well rack number are sweet, i love em, another option i really like is when guys put an avitar on their gun instead of a rack #. dman had the calico jack on his, i had my anarchy A on mine, thats unique and identifiable as well. i think either or are sweet.

my rack number is obvious, but where do you guys get YOUR inspiration for you rack numbers?

rockafella · November 30th, 2007, 17:58

:shock:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUTNIT

Happened to be my 47th gun and I'm a fan of agent 47 in the hitman series.

Sweet gun!!! (looks alomst exactly like my set-up) hey where did you get the stencil you used on your gun? I want one that is "army font". Props on the gun bro!

rockafella · November 30th, 2007, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatt13

well rack number are sweet, i love em, another option i really like is when guys put an avitar on their gun instead of a rack #. dman had the calico jack on his, i had my anarchy A on mine, thats unique and identifiable as well. i think either or are sweet.

my rack number is obvious, but where do you guys get YOUR inspiration for you rack numbers?

putting an "avatar" on your gun is a pretty cool idea too, don't know why I did'nt think of that, I'd probably do skull and bones and an Ace of spades if I were to do one. I have'nt put a rack number on my gun yet but like I said i will use number "74" which is the same as the rack number of my C7 in the CF.

You should post a pic of your gun SWAT13.

LUTNIT · November 30th, 2007, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockafella

Sweet gun!!! (looks alomst exactly like my set-up) hey where did you get the stencil you used on your gun? I want one that is "army font". Props on the gun bro!

But yours isn't a PTW MAX

(Also my gun has changed quite a bit since that pic, have a rebar cutter on it now but switching back to a birdcage, switched to a 553 instead of the 552, removed the flip up sight.)

Stencil is from photoshop, one of the fonts is a military style stencil font. Just printed it out on 110lbs cardstock and cut it out with a sharp x-acto.

As for avatars, yeah, in the process of designing one now. Since I have the SCK PTW there are no trades or any markings on it so I have lots of room to play with. The personal logo I made kinda turned into a team logo that is getting embroidered onto hats so I need to come up with something else for myself.

swatt13 · November 30th, 2007, 19:16

i havent got a pic with my reciever with the avitar, im getting an sck kit as well so i plan on bringing that over to that when done, but i had it on all my mags to go with the gun.

rockafella · December 1st, 2007, 04:44

Finally got my Rack numbers on my gun. thx for the tips LUTNIT.
SWATT13- your aroury looks incredible!!! Looks like a store is that in your house? I want to display all my guns in our house but my GF won't let me.

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View Poll Results: Rack numbers cool/not?
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November 30th, 2007, 05:48	#1
rockafella Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Victoria, BC	RACK numbers on rifles survey. What do you guys think are rack numbers on rifles cool or not? I like my guns to look as authentic as possible and I think rack numbers add that little bit of realism. if you have gun with a rack number I'd love to see it. __________________

November 30th, 2007, 06:01	#2
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	I tagged my HK33K with the number 15, aswell as all the accesories and mags had 15 written somewhere. __________________

November 30th, 2007, 06:04	#3
wey ferro Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004	__________________ www.ferroconcepts.com

November 30th, 2007, 09:11	#4
Ibby Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Victoria/Kingston	Rack numbers are the "short bus" of the operator world. I've been in units where they put rack numbers on weapons, and it looks silly. I've always removed them, as they aren't supposed to be there according to our policy. There's a serial number on it for a reason. Use it. __________________ "Anyone with a name like Amanishourbariki should give a few letters to the poor Ng family." - Snarfangel, Fark.com

November 30th, 2007, 09:19	#5
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	Sometimes it's not even a rack number...and as far as it looking cool or not..who really gives a fuck what other people think? If you like it go for it, if not then don't. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 30th, 2007, 09:47	#6
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	I remember last game I played in Ottawa - came across a TM P226 lying on a trail. Engraved into the side of the grip and highlighted in white was the fellow's number - so I was able to give it right back to him. At my unit, it's pretty much half and half - some guys will go by the serial number, others will put some guntape on their stock w/ their last 3 or some other number, makes it real easy to tell who's whose after transporting them etc..

November 30th, 2007, 15:20	#7
rockafella Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Victoria, BC	Hey Way Ferro, nice gun man, I love the worn out look you have going there..SWEET!!! Nice weapon light too. I like haveing the rack number for the following reasons (mainly) cuz it kinda gives it that "authentic look" (same as haveing worn out paint) also i like to have it be unmistaenably identified in a pile of gun (especially sinec i have an M4 and we all know that that is like the "honda civic" of airsoft. For you guys who did put your rack numbers on your guns did you guys just pull that number out of the air or is it based on something? I'm going to put "74" on my gun (same as my actual rack number in the CF) __________________

November 30th, 2007, 17:10	#8
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	I pulled mine outta thin air. Hey Ferro, what'd you use to write the number down on your stock? __________________

November 30th, 2007, 17:24	#9
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	Happened to be my 47th gun and I'm a fan of agent 47 in the hitman series.

December 1st, 2007, 04:44	#15
rockafella Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Victoria, BC	Finally got my Rack numbers on my gun. thx for the tips LUTNIT. SWATT13- your aroury looks incredible!!! Looks like a store is that in your house? I want to display all my guns in our house but my GF won't let me. __________________ Last edited by rockafella; December 4th, 2007 at 00:31..

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