Post by volkssturm on Nov 18, 2014 11:19:03 GMT -5
I just thought I'd throw this out and see what kind of reactions I'd get.
Way back when I ran across a website from some guys in England who had developed a pretty sophisticated Lasertag system,(if I recall they were claiming they could score hits out to 800 yards) much more so than the toy ones. The catch was that they were using infrared LED's and lenses, which meant you had to have a rather large bulge somewhere on the weapon to house it, which makes it hard to have a realistic weapon unless it has a grenade launcher under it.
Also way back when (c. 1974-75) the Army was starting to use the MILES laser system. I never got to play with it, but it looked pretty neat.
Anyway, actual lasers, as opposed to the LED's commonly used in Lasertag, are becoming relatively cheap and they're being for sighting in real steel firearms.
www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/ncstar-laser-boresighter?a=502731
They're also being used for training systems.
homeless-eng.webnode.com/
So, the question is, could a laser system be used instead of airsoft guns? Could a realistic WWII gun be built around ne of these laser boresighters?
Advantages: No projectiles, therefore reduced safety issues. No need for goggles. More realistic ranges. Guns could be programed to fire the correct number of rounds before needing to be "reloaded". A hit is a hit. No need to call hits.
Disadvantages: Having to wear laser detectors. Anything obstructing the laser beam is cover. Depending on the laser there may be an eye hazard requiring wearing glasses. All gear would have to be custom made.
Thoughts?
Way back when I ran across a website from some guys in England who had developed a pretty sophisticated Lasertag system,(if I recall they were claiming they could score hits out to 800 yards) much more so than the toy ones. The catch was that they were using infrared LED's and lenses, which meant you had to have a rather large bulge somewhere on the weapon to house it, which makes it hard to have a realistic weapon unless it has a grenade launcher under it.
Also way back when (c. 1974-75) the Army was starting to use the MILES laser system. I never got to play with it, but it looked pretty neat.
Anyway, actual lasers, as opposed to the LED's commonly used in Lasertag, are becoming relatively cheap and they're being for sighting in real steel firearms.
www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/ncstar-laser-boresighter?a=502731
They're also being used for training systems.
homeless-eng.webnode.com/
So, the question is, could a laser system be used instead of airsoft guns? Could a realistic WWII gun be built around ne of these laser boresighters?
Advantages: No projectiles, therefore reduced safety issues. No need for goggles. More realistic ranges. Guns could be programed to fire the correct number of rounds before needing to be "reloaded". A hit is a hit. No need to call hits.
Disadvantages: Having to wear laser detectors. Anything obstructing the laser beam is cover. Depending on the laser there may be an eye hazard requiring wearing glasses. All gear would have to be custom made.
Thoughts?