10 guns to shoot before you die?
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10 guns to shoot before you die?
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Done them all except the silenced MP5 (I think)., Counted in the UK spec Garand though maybe that's cheating. Anyone got a better list than this guy?
Done them all except the silenced MP5 (I think)., Counted in the UK spec Garand though maybe that's cheating. Anyone got a better list than this guy?
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Re: 10 guns to shoot before you die?
I can't offer much by way of the top 10 (I'm not sure I've ever shot more than 15!)....
I'd add a Tommy Gun - Full auto - those things are beasts and it's worthwhile shooting one just because of the history behind it, its use in gangster folklore and also the history in American military.
Plus just like in the video games - it fires up and to the right, the recoil is a bitch to try and hold on target....
MP5 was a very fun gun and even on FA was extremely smooth and pleasurable. definitely in the top 10.
M4 (much like the M16) was a great rifle to shoot too, but The G36K outshot it by miles and felt all round like a better platform, it just didn't have that classic American Vibe to it...
1911's - shot loads, love them, definitely on the list.
I've not shot one, so can't really comment on it, but I'm surprised that theres not a .50 on the list. It's on my "to do" list for sure, even if I will end up with a bruised shoulder...!
I'd add a Tommy Gun - Full auto - those things are beasts and it's worthwhile shooting one just because of the history behind it, its use in gangster folklore and also the history in American military.
Plus just like in the video games - it fires up and to the right, the recoil is a bitch to try and hold on target....
MP5 was a very fun gun and even on FA was extremely smooth and pleasurable. definitely in the top 10.
M4 (much like the M16) was a great rifle to shoot too, but The G36K outshot it by miles and felt all round like a better platform, it just didn't have that classic American Vibe to it...
1911's - shot loads, love them, definitely on the list.
I've not shot one, so can't really comment on it, but I'm surprised that theres not a .50 on the list. It's on my "to do" list for sure, even if I will end up with a bruised shoulder...!

Re: 10 guns to shoot before you die?
I would love to have a go with a Vickers , don't really know why , just do!
oh and I'd love to have a go with a hand grenade but I'm not prepared to get shot at for the pleasure thank you very much !
oh and I'd love to have a go with a hand grenade but I'm not prepared to get shot at for the pleasure thank you very much !
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I think having a go with a hand grenade would be exhilarating. Like you I do not want to get shot at for the rush! 

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Shot them all except the hand grenade (does an M203 count?).
The only thing left on my bucket list is the Minigun, and I'm working on that.
The only thing left on my bucket list is the Minigun, and I'm working on that.
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Yep, I think a minigun would be right up there for me, too! 

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Minigun: get to the big Sandy Shoot in Arizona, you can rent one there - good rates too:
100 Rounds $100.
Time on gun - ONE Second!
Honest!
100 Rounds $100.
Time on gun - ONE Second!
Honest!
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Re: 10 guns to shoot before you die?
Shot all except the 1911 and the MP5.
As for things that go bang; the M203 and M79 was more fun than throwing grenades because at least you saw the results, all I got to see with grenades was the wall I was behind after throwing them!
Given the chance I'd like to fire off a M72 or the Charlie G again. :shakeshout:
As for things that go bang; the M203 and M79 was more fun than throwing grenades because at least you saw the results, all I got to see with grenades was the wall I was behind after throwing them!
Given the chance I'd like to fire off a M72 or the Charlie G again. :shakeshout:
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The most fun I had was firing a .50 cal M2/QCB machine gun on full auto at the FN factory at Herstal.
The 20 figure 11s vanished in seconds so was glad that I didn't have to clear up the mess.
Then to cap it off, 2 x .50 cals in tandem on a ships type of harness that you step into and fire standing up, and all the rounds were tracer, so it was like a beam of light (Oh Joy!).
The largest I have fired was the 120mm Challenger 2 MBT tank gun and that gave me a h**d on!!
The 20 figure 11s vanished in seconds so was glad that I didn't have to clear up the mess.
Then to cap it off, 2 x .50 cals in tandem on a ships type of harness that you step into and fire standing up, and all the rounds were tracer, so it was like a beam of light (Oh Joy!).
The largest I have fired was the 120mm Challenger 2 MBT tank gun and that gave me a h**d on!!
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