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Just curious, do you know what someone with training would do differently with a modern weapon? I imagine there's more to it than hold it tight or wait between
by laxatives 12y ago
Just curious, do you know what someone with training would do differently with a modern weapon? I imagine there's more to it than hold it tight or wait between taking shots.
- troisx 12y agoWith a modern submachine gun, you actually twist the handles away from each other in a way that compensates for the drift of the barrel that occurs when using full auto.
- ctdonath 12y agoI've had machine-gun training, with UZI, MP5 and M16. http://www.donath.org/Defense/Guns/LFI-IV/DCP01305.JPG http://www.donath.org/Defense/Guns/LFI-IV/DCP01305.JPG Probably the biggest factor is simply spending time practicing, becoming comfortable with the power & behavior of the weapon, and developing the nuances to compensate. Modern ones are significantly lighter weight, subject to muzzle rise (recoil makes point-of-aim move up) and just general jumping around. Very recent ones better address such movement, both in balance of action and by using significantly lighter (weaker) ammo designed for penetration over power (lots of tiny holes vs a few big ones). Addition of a silencer helps by mitigating muzzle blast & recoil. Old or new, it's having spent enough time shooting it to grow accustomed to the behavior; what seems overwhelming & uncontrollable at first becomes predictable & manageable.
- Bahamut 12y agoYou only would fire in short bursts in order to conserve ammo and to avoid massive recoil altering your shots. Also you lean into your weapon (assuming the buttstock is against the shoulder) Edit: I should mention that I have had training with various weapon systems - I have fired the M16, M4 Carbine, M249 SAW, M240, and M27 IAR.