Good LMG

[Caesar]

Here is our new base for discussing the team's interests regarding the possible acquisition of a light machine gun.

[Abbot]

Mar 26, 2015 1:13:15 GMT Caesar said:

Granted, these are important conveniences. All the the same, we need the LMG to have certain advantages to accompany the conveniences. Since one is paying extra for a machine gun's performance, the team still needs to consider what tactical advantages an LMG can provide.

Thanks for starting the new thread.
Anyway, like I've said multiple times now, we don't need advantages we can't use. 366mm will suit us perfectly. However, I thought of a suitable balance: we buy a barrel extension (extends about 3-4 inchese) and thread that onto the barrel and get a longer inner barrel and viola! longer barrel for anyone that wants it.

[Caesar]

Mar 19, 2015 19:00:04 GMT Abbot said:

I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree with you again.

#1: I used to have a G&G with a 363mm inner barrel and the same FPS (it was the exact same gun as yours) and could easily reach the equivalent (and then some) of my brother's AK-74 with a 400+mm inner barrel. That range CANNOT be beaten by a large margin as it is the same inner barrel length (363mm) as most guns on the field. And as I pointed out, it easily took down my brother's 400+mm inner barrel. Also, as the LMG is an outdoor weapon, the FPS should be more like 360-380 and therefore should add an additional range over our G&G weapons. As I've said (from experience) three times now, 363mm is more than enough range, no more range is needed. Overkill is what it is: excess. And excess is unusable.

#2: The LMG is indeed a personal weapon. It is the LMG gunner's personal weapon. While it cannot be as comfortable as, say, a Mk18 or even a tactical AK, it is certainly important to have as much comfort, maneuverability, and adaptability as possible. Everything in balance. As range is perfectly taken care of with a 363mm inner barrel, we then turn to what would be more comfortable.

What type of barrel did you have in your G&G, Abbot?

[Abbot]

Stock 247mm.

[Caesar]

Mar 26, 2015 13:15:26 GMT Abbot said:

Mar 26, 2015 1:13:15 GMT Caesar said:

Granted, these are important conveniences. All the the same, we need the LMG to have certain advantages to accompany the conveniences. Since one is paying extra for a machine gun's performance, the team still needs to consider what tactical advantages an LMG can provide.

Thanks for starting the new thread.
Anyway, like I've said multiple times now, we don't need advantages we can't use. 366mm will suit us perfectly. However, I thought of a suitable balance: we buy a barrel extension (extends about 3-4 inchese) and thread that onto the barrel and get a longer inner barrel and viola! longer barrel for anyone that wants it.

It is a fair idea Abbot. An LMG doesn't need to have a particular barrel length. One would count on reliable rate of fire and ammo capacity. A comfortable and more maneuverable LMG should give the bearer added tactical freedom.

[Sev]

Mar 26, 2015 13:15:26 GMT Abbot said:

Mar 26, 2015 1:13:15 GMT Caesar said:

Granted, these are important conveniences. All the the same, we need the LMG to have certain advantages to accompany the conveniences. Since one is paying extra for a machine gun's performance, the team still needs to consider what tactical advantages an LMG can provide.

Thanks for starting the new thread.
Anyway, like I've said multiple times now, we don't need advantages we can't use. 366mm will suit us perfectly. However, I thought of a suitable balance: we buy a barrel extension (extends about 3-4 inchese) and thread that onto the barrel and get a longer inner barrel and viola! longer barrel for anyone that wants it.

What happened to 363 mm?

[Abbot]

363mm, not 366.

[Caesar]

I thought so.

[Abbot]

Ya, I dunno why I had that... Glad to hear you knew what I meant.

[Caesar]

Ummm, no one mentioned that an LMG at a milsim would mean something entirely different. It is like the only weapon allowed for automatic fire. While restriction to semi-auto for rifles and carbines seems pointless, it helps one to appreciate the machine gun role.

[Sev]

Good point!

[Ecthelion]

So who is our gunner any way.

[Caesar]

From what I hear, you are the top candidate, Ecthelion.

[Ecthelion]

Since I am the elected gunner can I ask about when the team can buy a LMG.

[Ajax]

It would probably not be for awhile, as that should be one of the last things we do as a team (because it's one of the most expensive things). It also depends on how much money everyone is willing to spend to get one.