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  • Hathaway@lemmy.ziptoGaming@lemmy.worldSacrificing realism for game balance
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    10 days ago

    Never said it’s impossible. You just won’t do it. A standard (American army) infantryman has a red dot. Non magnified. With adrenaline, moving targets, trying to not die, you will not be effective at that range.

    You can use overwhelming volume to suppress, but, realistically, you’re going to close the distance. In a straight up infantry on infantry engagement anyway, which is a rarity.

    Edit: just realized the Star Wars reference lmfao my bad




  • So, at risk of sounding like an online stalker, I saw that comment while scrolling from that “50 year old woman” and it was just odd. Don’t take it too hard. Then switched feeds and saw this post.

    I say this as nicely as I can, but, this place is largely a collection of nerds, social outcasts, Reddit fugitives(ie nerds and outcasts lol), and people that have been banned from Reddit. Not all or even many interactions here will be status quo.

    If it negatively impacts your life, leave, if it’s a social outlet, treat it as such, and don’t take it too hard.



  • Hathaway@lemmy.ziptoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.worldHrmmm
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    1 month ago

    Most of these comment have said a lot, but lemme just say, a rifle is not for “long range” while a pistol is “short” like a couple people are trying to say. Even for a shotgun. Anyway, former infantryman here. Get a 12 gauge shotgun. Get slugs, bird shot, and buck shot, you’re going to be fine in 99% of situations.

    A rifle is more versatile, but, unless you’re putting the time in, it’s not worth it. However, it’s easier to handle than a pistol. Your rifle, just like your shotgun, can handle indoors just fine.

    Handguns are for concealment. They’re much harder on the shooter to use, and require more time to become proficient. Short barrel length means weapon handling is down, accuracy is out the window, but, if you need a gun and you don’t want someone to know you have it, it’s your only option really.








  • Okay, so I built these. Professionally for a time. It’s probably a 10.5” barrel, because that’s basically the limit for a AR pistol. No one puts a pistol brace on a SBR, if you have a SBR, you’d run a normal stock.

    Also, the suppressor is not included in overall firearm length. Neither is the brace.

    Edit: I’ll add, what the fuck is a screw on stock? The entire buffer system runs though that tube. Nothing screws onto that. The buffer tube screws into the receiver, but, I’ve never heard of a screw on AR stock.

    2nd edit: here’s a picture of my not rifle next to my rifle. Yes, it’s pedantic, but, with people wanting to learn, I want to inform.