One armed loadout

[sonofsammo]

I had a little accident a couple of days ago, which means that I can't use my left arm.
And probably won't be able to use it properly for a few months.
Which means that using my darling MWS will be a little problematic.
So, I need suggestions for a practical right hand only loadout for woodland.
On the plus side, it potentially means another gun  - woooooooo!

I could just use mk23 as primary.
Another option I guess would be a sniper with a bipod - but I wouldn't know where to start.
Any suggestions along these lines?

What other options are there that would allow me to have a decent day out, whilst staying competitive?
I'm looking for light and only needing one handed operation.
Thanks in advance 

 

[Wo1f]

Mp5k will give you aeg firepower in a tiny package. 

How exactly will you reload?

 

[sonofsammo]

How exactly will you reload?

Very slowly. There's no strength in my left arm, but I still have some movement available, depending on what's needed.

 

 

[Samurai]

Sniping needs both hands.

MK23 is great for long range shots but slow. I'd go with a good capacity gbb handgun.

 

[Arwen]

Possibly get a small and light AEG (Firehawk, Wasp etc) and put a smaller drum mag on it to eliminate the need to reload a lot? I don't have a drum mag for my wasp, but I have been known to use it one handed. Occasionally dual wielding it with my pistol. 

MP5k and MP7's might be an idea too?

 

[PopRocket123]

A small M4 our M4 pistol on a two point sling with a 900 round fat mag. Winding it doesn't take any strength and it saves reloading

 

[Tackle]

A small M4 our M4 pistol on a two point sling with a 900 round fat mag. Winding it doesn't take any strength and it saves reloading

Lol, you beat me to it, I was thinking M4 pistol with sound operated box mag, not every site allows them but I'm sure explaining your predicament & not doing more than short bursts would be cool with everyone.

 

[Wo1f]

As awesome as they are, I’d steer clear of an mp7. The grip angle makes the gun naturally point down so it needs to be shouldered to use effectively. 

 

[sonofsammo]

Lol, you beat me to it, I was thinking M4 pistol with sound operated box mag, not every site allows them but I'm sure explaining your predicament & not doing more than short bursts would be cool with everyone.

What's a sound operated box mag?

 

[Wo1f]

What's a sound operated box mag?

It automatically winds the hi cap mechanism when it hears the gun fire

 

[L3wisD]

Mp5k with drum mag. 

Or Glock 18 with one of those HFC green gas drum mags

 

[sonofsammo]

The drum mags look good indeed.


So I'm guessing from the responses so far that nobody thinks that a sniper is a good idea?

 

[Wo1f]

It’s often a horrendous idea for someone with 2 perfectly functioning arms. Unless it’s tuned to perfection you’re giving yourself a massive disadvantage. That and I’d be curious to see your cocking method on a 500fps spring lol

 

[sonofsammo]

That and I’d be curious to see your cocking method on a 500fps spring lol

Good point, well made!

 

[Tackle]

Yep, & anything gas will also be a pain in the arse when it comes to reloading, you need to be lookin at "the path of least resistance", hence my recommending aeg with a very high capacity mag that winds itself.

while I don't know the nature of your injury, I'm sure your missus will rip the sh*t out of you for airsofting if it somehow negatively affects your recovery.

 

[Wo1f]

^^ this. 

While i love gas, I think the best thing for you would be something like a Cyma mp5k with a drum

 

[sonofsammo]

while I don't know the nature of your injury, I'm sure your missus will rip the sh*t out of you for airsofting if it somehow negatively affects your recovery.

She probably will. But, I will go mental without it, so it's worth it for the sake of balance.
That's why I want to be careful though - because I don't want to cause more damage. 

If we're talking MP5Ks - is there a hierarchy of quality?
What's the best to get? I don't know owt about CYMA.....

 

[Prisce]

Have you considered a P90? Depends how your built, but I have used 1 handed before, and to reload you can “just” about do it 1 handed with your knees.

 

[Wo1f]

Cyma are very good for the money. They’re nothing fancy, but for the price they do the job very well. They can be had for £130ish if I remember. 

P90 is another good shout. I’ve got a gas one which I wouldn’t recommend, but ergonomically it’s great. You can comfortably shoulder it with one arm and function with relative efficiency. It can be used held out as a pistol, but it’s far better in the shoulder

 

[Tackle]

P90 box mag ftw