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40 Mike Gas Shell - 150 BB's in 0.3sec
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Having walked round a corner and taken 3 BBs in a gloved finger at 2m, which hurt like hell and left the joint bruised, I would not want to risk the same with 150.
And that's a hand, imagine mesh eye pro, ears, family jewels etc.
It's an accident waiting to happen.
And that's a hand, imagine mesh eye pro, ears, family jewels etc.
It's an accident waiting to happen.
Polluxtroy69
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Is this that YouTube guy who thinks he's the dogs bollocks?
AndyDynamic
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Yes and within the first few seconds he "demonstrates" it in the safe zone where some people aren't wearing eye protection.
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Polluxtroy69
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AndyDynamic
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Yep. "Safe zone" - loads it while in the middle of group, shoots it - camera swings round and a player is not wearing his eye pro. First few seconds.
Rogerborg
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Yup, that was Novritsch himself demonstrating a horrifyingly cavalier attitude to them.
The new video above is another player using one. Despite not setting out to do so, he unloads it on someone at close range. If these things are allowed on fields, then regardless of what rules / guidelines are put in place, that is going to happen.
The new video above is another player using one. Despite not setting out to do so, he unloads it on someone at close range. If these things are allowed on fields, then regardless of what rules / guidelines are put in place, that is going to happen.
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Merged these two topics back into one, and unlocked the original.
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Wow...
It reminds me of most dragon den participants, "just because you CAN make it, doesnt mean you SHOULD"..
I think market research should have been done first, it does seem this is not a wanted item. I wouldnt buy one, but then I also dont really see the point in moscarts.
The stream of BBs at such a high ROF and velocity is a little worrying as the one thing we are always told in arisoft is to have control over where/who/what you shoot, your gun and the direction of the BBs. This is blind firing a whole midcap in less time than a sneeze!!
It reminds me of most dragon den participants, "just because you CAN make it, doesnt mean you SHOULD"..
I think market research should have been done first, it does seem this is not a wanted item. I wouldnt buy one, but then I also dont really see the point in moscarts.
The stream of BBs at such a high ROF and velocity is a little worrying as the one thing we are always told in arisoft is to have control over where/who/what you shoot, your gun and the direction of the BBs. This is blind firing a whole midcap in less time than a sneeze!!
Adolf Hamster
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I'm still tempted to buy some of these, one for myself and a few for investment purposes for when you lot man up 
I’m the first to tell people to “man the fuck up” but I wouldn’t be happy with this. Like I said before, it’s not the pain, it’s the damage it can potentially cause. Yes, you can be a dick with anything in airsoft, but it’s physically difficult to use this 40 mike responsibly.
It came from peoples complaints that a standard grenade launcher was ineffective. TAG got it right in my opinion with their pyro rounds because it mimics the function of an actual launcher and has always been marketed for getting pryo down with a higher degree of accuracy and range. The 40 mike is the solution to a question nobody asked. If you want to hit something with a BB, the gun your grenade launcher is attached to is the best possible option.
It came from peoples complaints that a standard grenade launcher was ineffective. TAG got it right in my opinion with their pyro rounds because it mimics the function of an actual launcher and has always been marketed for getting pryo down with a higher degree of accuracy and range. The 40 mike is the solution to a question nobody asked. If you want to hit something with a BB, the gun your grenade launcher is attached to is the best possible option.
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How did I miss this the last few weeks 
How many of you have tried one, or been on the receiving end yet? I really am looking forward to seeing more people view it in person before commenting as I'm starting to see a trickle of more positive reports of woodland sites and organisers allowing it, or at least permitting on certain events.
As @Wo1f suggested, at Invicta Battlefield the owner gets in front of the 40 Mike with other players at 20m to take the rounds before deciding the verdict (It's been allowed) and they're now getting one for a site prop for that grenadier role to stop stale games or help players push objectives/towers.
It's all about using it correctly like all our kit, being aware of the environment to minimise risks and having respect for the players at the wrong other side of the barrel.
I noticed BattleZone (based in Essex) put out a lengthy review (30~mins) the other day, comparing it with the alternatives. They shot one of the team at 10m and he hated it, which is why I said it sucks badly and it's rather ineffective use. But the sites need to decide what their player-base are like.
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One thing has come from this, regardless of your stance on the 40 Mike. In the UK, the trust and respect we hold for other players in the community is incredibly low.
I find it rather sad to see but at the same time, perhaps am fortunate that we very rarely have that experience when I play.
I don't know if it's due to the influx of players over the last few years, maybe its more regionally based on sites that have a different rule set or gameplay - or is it the social media and YouTuber mentality thats crept into our opinions of the game.
This game only works with respect and honour. That's true whether you're on the field in a skirmish, back in the safe zone or within our community on social media. I have to trust the players whether they're aside me or in front of me to play with the same amount of respect as I have for them. Be that taking their hits, shooting me appropriately or just handling the situation correctly.
How many times have you seen a man down when every player in the vicinity drops kit to help out, that's the community I'm apart of - not the one which worries about overkilling, mis-use of their kit and the disrespect of their fellow players.
I know that's off topic, but it seems to be a key argument in the conversation.
My review of it for Airsoft Nation -
How many of you have tried one, or been on the receiving end yet? I really am looking forward to seeing more people view it in person before commenting as I'm starting to see a trickle of more positive reports of woodland sites and organisers allowing it, or at least permitting on certain events.
As @Wo1f suggested, at Invicta Battlefield the owner gets in front of the 40 Mike with other players at 20m to take the rounds before deciding the verdict (It's been allowed) and they're now getting one for a site prop for that grenadier role to stop stale games or help players push objectives/towers.
It's all about using it correctly like all our kit, being aware of the environment to minimise risks and having respect for the players at the wrong other side of the barrel.
I noticed BattleZone (based in Essex) put out a lengthy review (30~mins) the other day, comparing it with the alternatives. They shot one of the team at 10m and he hated it, which is why I said it sucks badly and it's rather ineffective use. But the sites need to decide what their player-base are like.
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One thing has come from this, regardless of your stance on the 40 Mike. In the UK, the trust and respect we hold for other players in the community is incredibly low.
I find it rather sad to see but at the same time, perhaps am fortunate that we very rarely have that experience when I play.
I don't know if it's due to the influx of players over the last few years, maybe its more regionally based on sites that have a different rule set or gameplay - or is it the social media and YouTuber mentality thats crept into our opinions of the game.
This game only works with respect and honour. That's true whether you're on the field in a skirmish, back in the safe zone or within our community on social media. I have to trust the players whether they're aside me or in front of me to play with the same amount of respect as I have for them. Be that taking their hits, shooting me appropriately or just handling the situation correctly.
How many times have you seen a man down when every player in the vicinity drops kit to help out, that's the community I'm apart of - not the one which worries about overkilling, mis-use of their kit and the disrespect of their fellow players.
I know that's off topic, but it seems to be a key argument in the conversation.
My review of it for Airsoft Nation -
LightningCh
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Patrolbase employee posted this to their Instagram
the dreaded 40mike!!!! Used on site today by a player at the Halo Mill Proving Grounds. we simply gave him a minimum engagement distance and didn't allow it to be fired from cover and everyone was more than happy nd loved the crazy duck sound it made"
I definitely would ban it from a CQB site though personally.
God that's incredibly true for some sites I play at.
All I ever hear some days is "take your *^&%ing hit!"
meanwhile I'm watching bbs fall 5m short and bounce off the ground, not even reaching me.
Or calling my hit loudly and clearly, (ie: "Hit! Good shot!") raising my hand, and then getting a further 3 second burst to the facemask off the same guy that shot me because I didn't stand up in 0.5 of a second while I was lying down.
Heck, even a player marshal got accused of cheating by 6 different people.
But then can I trust these people to use a 40 Mike responsibly? and would they trust me?
Probably not because of their actions with just the AEGs alone.
There was 1 man down I witnessed, enemy player stumbled while running down a hill and crashed into a tree, and I was the first player to drop my kit and run over, in the 30m I ran over while marshals were shouting for a ceasefire, I got sprayed to hell by my team and the enemy team.
the dreaded 40mike!!!! Used on site today by a player at the Halo Mill Proving Grounds. we simply gave him a minimum engagement distance and didn't allow it to be fired from cover and everyone was more than happy nd loved the crazy duck sound it made"
I definitely would ban it from a CQB site though personally.
God that's incredibly true for some sites I play at.
All I ever hear some days is "take your *^&%ing hit!"
meanwhile I'm watching bbs fall 5m short and bounce off the ground, not even reaching me.
Or calling my hit loudly and clearly, (ie: "Hit! Good shot!") raising my hand, and then getting a further 3 second burst to the facemask off the same guy that shot me because I didn't stand up in 0.5 of a second while I was lying down.
Heck, even a player marshal got accused of cheating by 6 different people.
But then can I trust these people to use a 40 Mike responsibly? and would they trust me?
Probably not because of their actions with just the AEGs alone.
Just to show the difference in the community you have to what I experienced.
There was 1 man down I witnessed, enemy player stumbled while running down a hill and crashed into a tree, and I was the first player to drop my kit and run over, in the 30m I ran over while marshals were shouting for a ceasefire, I got sprayed to hell by my team and the enemy team.
Sorry but MED is still bullshit with this. It can absolutely destroy a pair of goggles within 10ft and that for me is a no no no NO NO NO!!!
If I get hit with one of these at a skirmish I'll shortly get banned from that site for taking the launcher and ramming it up the bastards ring piece.
I'd take a 500fps sniper at 10 metres al day over this thing ever going anywhere near a site.
Fuck that. Fuck it all the way and back again.
If I get hit with one of these at a skirmish I'll shortly get banned from that site for taking the launcher and ramming it up the bastards ring piece.
I'd take a 500fps sniper at 10 metres al day over this thing ever going anywhere near a site.
Fuck that. Fuck it all the way and back again.
Rogerborg
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Yes, I'm sure they didn't listen to a single misgiving or complaint.
The issue isn't whether it can be used sensibly, it's the consequences when someone messes it up, as per the previous page.
LightningCh
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I was only quoting the words used in the post, can't do much more than that as I don't play there lol.
For my actual opinion on the 40 Mike.
I don't personally agree with the idea of it as a whole, I imagine this will be something that is allowed until they have "x" number of injuries and then banned. Whether people agree on it is personal opinion and I for one will still play at sites that allow it (although at the moment I play at 0 sites that allow it ? )
Don't get me wrong though, if someone point blanks me with one I will definitely not be happy, and said player will be reported and such. I will never personally own one to use in a skirmish as it is definitely unnecessary to use on a squishy target like a player.
End of the day, too me, it is one of those little fun things to own for a laugh in the target ranges, NOT for the skirmish.
Adolf Hamster
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if that's bait then it's subtle enough for me to bite so well done, however MED isn't bullshit if it's applied properly.
a 30°+ lob shot it's going to land the same way the shower from a madbull does at much shorted ranges. hell a mate of mine regularly uses bean bags in his launcher which for sure will bleedin hurt if you blast someone point blank, but by the ancient art of not being a knob he's managed to avoid all complaints simply by only firing at very extended ranges such that his biggest issue is reminding people of the theoretical "blast zone".
it has no place in CQB for sure, but that doesn't mean it cant be used sensibly outdoors. i wouldn't let a few youtube darwin's cloud your judgement too much
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