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Post by tomwatson on Jan 25, 2010 11:16:50 GMT -5
AEG Garand with Blowback and 8 round Clip.
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Post by Seff on Jan 25, 2010 12:48:16 GMT -5
Main weapons, prioritized US/DE/GB and in second place USSR/JP. It'll make WWII skirmishing stand out from modern skirmishing, which will make it a lot more interesting for me and (I hope) a lot of other people.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 25, 2010 13:37:42 GMT -5
To facilitate WW2 airsoft and offer the airsoft community in general a choice of some of the truly iconic weapons of all time we need the Garand and Carbine. I would have included the BAR but it's now going to be offered in an affordable package. YEAH!!!!!!! The Kar 98 in a non shell ejecting springer is high on the list as well.
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Post by jakoub on Feb 9, 2010 14:18:28 GMT -5
1.Gewehr 43 (aeg) 2.Bren Gun 3.Kar98 (Spring) 4.Browning .30 cal 5.FG42
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Post by petermartin14 on Feb 9, 2010 17:23:38 GMT -5
besides the Gewehr, the Bren, the Browning, and the FG-42 i could agree. dont take me wrong (i would love to have a Gewher and a FG-42) i just think it may be a better idea to have a garand and a k98 around first.
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 9, 2010 17:35:50 GMT -5
besides the Gewehr, the Bren, the Browning, and the FG-42 i could agree. dont take me wrong (i would love to have a Gewher and a FG-42) i just think it may be a better idea to have a garand and a k98 around first. >> YES, considering the G-43 and FG-42 were pretty rare weapons that not many soldiers had. We need the COMMON issue rifles first before the more exotic weapons.
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Post by petermartin14 on Feb 9, 2010 18:00:36 GMT -5
sure, i would be happy if they made the FG-42 or the Gewehr, but i would love it if they could come out with something a little more typical on the front (k98)
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Post by ash on Feb 10, 2010 18:56:45 GMT -5
Historical accuracy is surely the cornerstone of WW2 airsoft loadouts. With this in mind, skirmishable airsoft K98s, Lee Enfields and Garands would surely be the essential models for development. Late war weapons would be a bonus, but nowhere near as useful.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 15, 2010 22:18:40 GMT -5
One of the considerations I'm sure replica manufacturers use is how rare and desireable is the weapon they are considering replicating. BAR is an extremely expensive real steel weapon and pretty much unattainable for most folks. Likewise the MP44 and G43 Because there is pent up demand the airsoft versions are bought by folks who have no desire to skirmish but just like having something cool to stick on the wall and plink with. If the airsoft WW2 community were larger they would no doubt hear our voice and respond to it by building the everyday weaposn we crave like the Garand AEG, Carbine, Kar 98 (non ejecting) and Mosin Nagant. It a viscious circle because I'm convinced if the weapons were available in greater variety and affordably the community would be much larger.
I expect we'll see a G43 before we see a Garand or carbine even though it makes little sense in support of our community. With that said I sure wouldn't complain no matter what WW2 weapons become available and whatever they are, I buy them. Compared to even three years ago the list is becoming quite impressive.
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Post by sarge12 on Feb 15, 2010 23:08:16 GMT -5
im pretty sure the M1 garand will be made sometime this year. Those manufacturers will start to notice something
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 16, 2010 0:22:30 GMT -5
I hope you're right but I have been saying that for 6 and half years!
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Post by sovietcossack101 on Feb 16, 2010 0:26:18 GMT -5
im pretty sure the M1 garand will be made sometime this year. Those manufacturers will start to notice something Lets pray an airsoft company will make one.
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Post by Guinness on Feb 16, 2010 0:35:42 GMT -5
AEG: M3A1 Grease Gun MP41 M1 Carbine M1 Garand G43 GBB: uh... same list + M1903 Springfield WE is working on releasing a GBB M14 soon, so a Garand won't be far behind. I hate the WE design on the M4, yet their SCAR doesn't offend as much because you can't readily see the brass gas cylnder- My point is, WE is bringing us a M14 and a GBB Browning HiPower, I'm fine with them making us a Garand, M1 Carbine, Grease Gun, etc. Get on it WE! ;D
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Post by lightning on Feb 16, 2010 5:00:35 GMT -5
1. MG42 (whats so hard? you guys all sell 249s and m60s!) 2. 6mm Garand. AEG. preferably with more than 8 shots 3. Non clone mp40 and Thompson (c'mon CA! the word CLASSIC aint in there for nothin!) 4. more WW2 1911s. (no tacticool black and ivory ones)
lets look past the guns for a bit and talk about another huge issue. Why are my Thompson mags 2x the price of my M4? why is my thompson a v6 gearbox? v2/3 wasnt good enough for ya? What ive noticed is is that the accessories needed to make these weapons practical, often add up to more than the weapons themselves.
i dont care if it loads and acts like a garand! You just made it the most impractical airsoft gun ever! Dont think you companies can get by with with flashy realistic weapons. yes we want them to look and feel realistic, but remember: we have to use them in skirmishes as well! Show us that you care about your products/customers/veterans of WWII by making realistic yet practical weapons and then supporting them with the propper available upgrades and magazine box sets.
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 16, 2010 6:17:08 GMT -5
AEG: M3A1 Grease Gun MP41 M1 Carbine M1 Garand G43 GBB: uh... same list + M1903 Springfield WE is working on releasing a GBB M14 soon, so a Garand won't be far behind. I hate the WE design on the M4, yet their SCAR doesn't offend as much because you can't readily see the brass gas cylnder- My point is, WE is bringing us a M14 and a GBB Browning HiPower, I'm fine with them making us a Garand, M1 Carbine, Grease Gun, etc. Get on it WE! ;D >> WE is making an M-14? I have their M4 and SCAR,and I'll kill for a blowback M-14!
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 16, 2010 6:20:15 GMT -5
Where has CA been in regards to WW2 weapons?? Oh wait, is that another M-4 variant they're putting out???
TM? The last thing they put out WW2-wise was a PLASTIC M1911! Before that the Thompson many years ago.
The big companies seem to be left in the dust by the newer, smaller manufacturers.
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Post by Guinness on Feb 16, 2010 7:34:19 GMT -5
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 16, 2010 13:09:01 GMT -5
You know the idea that a company that makes an M14 is going to come out with a Garand is so logical and seemingly so obvious and yet...AirsoftClub...Marui...GnG...Kart...AGM...UTG...TSD...Cyma...
I rest my case but I hope I am wrong and WE breaks the pattern. Cool by the way the manner in which they reveal the internals with the clear plastic outer wear in the video. The gas blow backs are definitely improving and I love the louder report and discharges they create. (When they work.)
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Post by Guinness on Feb 16, 2010 13:46:29 GMT -5
I think WE or 'WETTI' has actually come out on record and said they were doing so, while all I ever saw was hearsay and speculation on the others though- unless I messed it somewhere
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 16, 2010 17:36:06 GMT -5
It's so logical and it would be so awesome Lets hope this one comes through and the gun is good. Any comments on timing in your research? I suspect the M14 would have to be well received and prove popular first.
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Post by petermartin14 on Feb 16, 2010 18:03:15 GMT -5
wow, that gun is great looking!
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Post by Guinness on Feb 16, 2010 18:54:02 GMT -5
www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=180535That is the source thread over on Arnies, re-reading it there seems to some speculation as to if the gun in the video is actually a WE, however it is stated repeatedly that they are in fact working on one... *Update: Ok, re-read the entire post, and somewhere around pg6 of the 13 page thread there are pics from the new WE factory showing that the video was shot there, and I believe on pg7 the WETTI rep comes out and talks about it....
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Post by hairy apple on Feb 16, 2010 20:54:57 GMT -5
Whoa... what? Browning hipower from WE? Where?
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Post by Guinness on Feb 16, 2010 21:13:20 GMT -5
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Post by springfieldarmory on Feb 20, 2010 18:55:16 GMT -5
AEG: M3A1 Grease Gun MP41 M1 Carbine M1 Garand G43 GBB: uh... same list + M1903 Springfield WE is working on releasing a GBB M14 soon, so a Garand won't be far behind. I hate the WE design on the M4, yet their SCAR doesn't offend as much because you can't readily see the brass gas cylnder- My point is, WE is bringing us a M14 and a GBB Browning HiPower, I'm fine with them making us a Garand, M1 Carbine, Grease Gun, etc. Get on it WE! ;D What?? GBB Springfield?? ;D
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 22, 2010 0:32:27 GMT -5
In a coorespondence with WE, Ares and VFC last week, all denied current plans for a Garand. It's possible one or all are keeping things close to the chest but again I'm afraid I wouldn't get my hopes up It will happen eventually and would be huge but...
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Post by sarge12 on Feb 26, 2010 8:51:14 GMT -5
thismay sound dumb,but i called cybergun and asked if i could come up with a suggestion for a new gun, they said yes please. I told them about M1 Garands and why they should make one. They thought it was a great idea and they said they willl work on it.
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Post by springfieldarmory on Feb 26, 2010 13:16:19 GMT -5
Here's an email I just got from WE "Thank you, Jason, for your suggestions. We'll certain take into consideration the M1 Garand as one of our future projects.
Kindest Regards,
WE Tactical Training International"
Maybe we'll have an AEG and a GBB version to choose from
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Post by m5a11943 on Feb 26, 2010 14:47:21 GMT -5
I think all the manufacturers are seriously missing an very important weapon type. The Bolt Actions. About the only out there is the K98 that is of reasonable cost. I know they could produce the others at a simular price, especially in China.
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Post by springfieldarmory on Feb 26, 2010 16:42:36 GMT -5
If you really want a company to make a bolt action, you could try emailing them about it. Talking to them directly is a lot more effective than you may think.
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