2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Oct 20, 2013 17:06:11 GMT -5
Since airsoft ranges are so abbreviated, close in combat is the norm. How do groups factor in or simulate bayonets, knives, etc in a safe, emmersive fashion? Or do you?
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Post by stuka on Oct 20, 2013 19:52:27 GMT -5
Slash with a rubber bayonet is really the safest thing to do, poke/jab will pry hurt more and some bayonets may be harder rubber so not the bast to jab at people.
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Post by brownien on Oct 20, 2013 20:41:41 GMT -5
I don't see a problem with rubber bayonets or fighting knives. They would most likely help with the safety kill engagement issues. I don't know how period correct bayonet charges in western front ETO events would be, I know it would be correct for a IJA soldier or a Russian soldier to do.
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Post by aj czarkowski on Oct 20, 2013 21:09:34 GMT -5
At the events I went to we usually used rubber knives/bayonets. If we actually got close enough where someone could use them, they'd sneak up next to them and say "knife kill". I only remember one time when someone actually succeeded. Most of the time though it's usually just a safety kill if they're too close to fire, hardly ever does anyone try a knife kill. That's probably a good thing, because I can see a problem if two people have knives out at the same time going for a knife kill... there might be a real fight
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Post by stuka on Oct 20, 2013 21:10:04 GMT -5
I believe all units had bayonets if their weapon could use one so, bayonet charge is irrelevent
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Post by gunslinginotaku on Oct 21, 2013 19:01:03 GMT -5
We cannot pull out bayonets (unless fake) or shoves (in my case) at events, we use the boring "bang kill" or use pistols since they have no MED
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Post by 2nd Bat on Oct 21, 2013 22:59:42 GMT -5
The rubber bayonets from FIELDWERKS look quite good if you can tolerate the floppy rubber blade. They can readily adapted with little effort to fit on the Garand gas assembly. Having the discipline and control to use one safely while attached to the muzzle of a rifle is questionable. I have seen knife kills effectively and safely done, especially in night games. They are used in a light touch or slap rather then a jabbing action.
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Post by wilhelmmoa on Oct 22, 2013 7:41:59 GMT -5
I have one from there, I quite like it.
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