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Post by scoutthedoggie on Apr 10, 2009 0:52:49 GMT -5
Well this is not quite a review of these guns but if you wanna see an FG42, .30 Cal, VFC Bar and a few 44's all used in an Airsoft game then look no further. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkkUpT4qeTU filmed on 5th April 2009. No acting or faking just people playing in one Airsoft game, I think we had 70 people on site that day, its not a WWII site but its really heading that way with more and more players buying gear ever week. John
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 23, 2009 13:55:24 GMT -5
Awesome video!
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Post by petermartin14 on Jun 20, 2009 15:53:39 GMT -5
an FG would be a buttload of fun to use in airsoft!!!
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Post by Wow on Jul 31, 2009 8:25:46 GMT -5
Sorry if I bring up this topic again but, where the heck did those guys get their FG42's!? Are they using converted Shoei replicas or are they custom built from scratch?
The reason I ask is because an FG42 airsoft rifle is something I've longed for since I first started playing.
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Post by ethan on Aug 8, 2009 17:18:04 GMT -5
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Post by SgtShaw on Aug 8, 2009 17:24:19 GMT -5
thats a prop not an actual airsoft gun.
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Post by ethan on Aug 8, 2009 18:23:35 GMT -5
oh crap my bad haha thanx for looking out for me SgtShaw!!!
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Post by tibby on Aug 19, 2009 15:05:31 GMT -5
A converted prop then? Maybe I'll just wait until AGM makes an Fg42 (which seems likely given the fact that they're on a WW2 rampage).
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Post by Fusilier on Aug 19, 2009 15:28:04 GMT -5
A converted prop then? Maybe I'll just wait until AGM makes an Fg42 (which seems likely given the fact that they're on a WW2 rampage). God I hope not! Well,I'd love to see one,but then everybody and their Mother would buy them,when in reality,only about 7000 of both types were ever made. And VERY rarely do you see them oin pictures. I have 2 dummy FG-42's. Type one and type 2. VERY cool guns! And very expensive wall hangers!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Aug 19, 2009 16:15:29 GMT -5
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Post by m5a11943 on Aug 20, 2009 6:03:58 GMT -5
Aren't we all looking for AGM to start making basic GI weapons. And as for everybody getting one when they do start making them so what! Did you forget this is AMERICA. Bring on more weapons from both sides.
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Post by tibby on Aug 20, 2009 7:42:59 GMT -5
Regardless of how many real life Fg42's there are, an airsoft version would still be very appreciated by many collectors.
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Post by squirrelcat on Aug 29, 2009 20:51:39 GMT -5
hey, fusilier is right. I don't want to have to go against everybody and especially not their mothers with FG-42's. Also an unseen problem is because of call of duty even the modern players will get one.
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Post by mithit on Sept 1, 2009 22:40:05 GMT -5
I love the fg42 so expensive though, love your vids scout keep doing what your doing!
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Post by airbornerocks on Sept 2, 2009 6:16:23 GMT -5
FG42 Costs about a 2 year salary
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Post by chrisb on Oct 15, 2009 12:29:46 GMT -5
The original Rheinmetall design used chrome-nickel steel heavily in many essential components, a strategic alloy in short supply. When the Luftwaffe was finally given permission to produce 3,000 rifles for combat trials, the material specifications were changed to accommodate the use of manganese steel as a substitute. The Heinrich Krieghoff company of Suhl (authors of the previous unsuccessful LC-6 tender) was contracted to manufacture the FG 42 in limited quantity as Rheinmetall did not have the capacity to bring the FG 42 into serial production. The weapon was first used by commandos during Operation Eiche in 1943—the bold rescue of Benito Mussolini by Fallschirmjäger led by Otto Skorzeny. Approximately 2,000 FG42s had been produced by Krieghoff, supplies of the manganese steel from which the receivers were forged were diverted to other needs; this meant a redesign was required to use stamped sheet metal in its place. Field reports were also requesting minor improvements, such as: relocating the bipod from the front of the handguard to the muzzle to reduce shot dispersion; changing the pistol grip angle to near vertical; enlarging the handguard and changing the stock from stamped steel to wood to minimize overheating. They were designed between 1941 and 1942 which production took place during 1943-1945. The variations were, The Early model or “origional” Rheinmetall Borsig’s design and the late model by Krieghoff. Personally I would like AGM to produce one. It would not take a 2 year salary to afford one. You can get a repro (of course semi-auto) and be happy. www.fg42.us/regulations.html
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Post by pete59 on Oct 15, 2009 13:18:36 GMT -5
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Post by Fusilier on Oct 15, 2009 15:45:33 GMT -5
I own 2 non firing replicas.And they cost me a months salary! Hell,the repro mags cost nearly $100! BUT, it's the closest I'll ever get to owning a real one,so... I'll post pictures soon.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 3, 2010 15:42:17 GMT -5
Interesting Fusilier that you are discouraging others from producing or buying an FJ as they were extremely rare during the war. (A sentiment I share as I too would like to see the manufacturers first focus on the more common main battle rifles) but then you proceed to mention that you own two replica FJ 42s. Hmmmm? How does one justify that other than to say. "Hey they're cool and I wanted to"? The fact that there is a market simply based on the coolness factor is one that manufacturers can't ignore.
The FJs thin shape and dimensions makes a airsoft release quite unlikely. Schmitty has a gorgeous custom build and the one in the Scottish video looks quite good as well.
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