Biting a MK5 Thunder Flash

[QuadMachine]

Right this sounds a little odd, but I find using pyro bloody difficult, especially when carrying a rifle. Having to sling and use two hands is a pain in the arse. I'm thinking of adding some sand paper onto the back of my pistol thigh rig, that way I can bite the lid off and then strike off my leg with one hand

 

Genius or madness?

[Tariq]

I wouldn't really trust putting an explosive in my mouth

The MK.5s arn't really known for being reliable.

 

Im sure it would work though.

If you have a sling i cant imagine it being that hard. just drop your gun to your side and pyro away. Would be quicker and more accurate as your body isnt as unballanced by having the gun in your other hand.

[Nutster]

Can't see why it won't work, although I wouldn't want to do it personally

[QuadMachine]

I'm at the Mall on Sunday, I'll maybe video myself doing it and see if I look like Rambo or a Wally.

[ScoobySnacks]

Sand paper wouldn't work. The strike surface on the Mk5 is a similar compound to that on a "safety" match. It's not friction related, you need the proper striking surface. You might get away with cutting the striking surface off a box of cooks matches, or one of those boxes of extra long fire lighting matches.

 

Biting the cover off might make you feel big, but I can't see it working too well, or being any faster than the traditional twist, strike, chuck. Also striking by your leg you have to take your eyes off the target to make sure the fuse has struck properly, or risk chucking an unlit mk5.

 

Personally I don't see the win in it.

 

If you want it to look dramatic, get the pull pin ball pyro!

[Airsoft-Ed]

Might I suggest a new annual award?

 

"Most intriguing topic title" haha

 

I was just sat there like, "Yup, I'm clicking that."

[Hubert]

Sounds reasonable to me, but I'll second the comments on maybe not using your teeth for this.
Also, have you considered attaching the sand-paper on one of the sides of your rifle? That way you can still have the rifle pointing towards the target, should you need to use it.

 

Might I suggest a new annual award?

 

"Most intriguing topic title" haha

 

I was just sat there like, "Yup, I'm clicking that."

 

Having been given a demonstration in the field today on why people should wear mouth protection, I was sort of expecting to see some horrific photos on entering this topic...

[joshcowin]

someone actually did this before they got a match box and cut the striker out then put it on his holster

[QuadMachine]

@scobysnacks good shout I can cut the rings off the top of the sticks and use them for the strip.

 

Gentlemen in the name of airsoft innovation, I shall stride ardently forward!

[M_P]

Nick did this, put it one the side of his shotgun, seemed to work well enough for him.

[AirsoftTed]

If you can get the pull ring variety, I've invented something that works really well for me.

 

I use ALICE webbing so my grenades are on my hips, What I do is tie a piece of paracord to the pin, and the other end to my suspender. I can unbuckle the pop on the pouch with my thumb, and with one movement I can pull the grenade out, yank it away from my body with one hand, which pulls the pin out, and then I can release the spoon and throw it or put my gun down and re-insert the pin

[QuadMachine]

Which pyro grenades use pins? I've seen the solid state Tornado's and BFGs, is there a Pyro variety with a pin?

[Tariq]

The TLSFX ball grenades come in strike top (like the MK5) and a pull pin form.

[AirsoftTed]

http://www.tlsfx.co.uk/p-285-m12-distraction-canister-grenade.aspx

 

serves the same purpose as a thunder flash I think but is alot more expensive. I only use Frag pyros.

 

For distraction purposes, I use Thunder B grenades with the set up I describe before.

[ScoobySnacks]

I have a thunder B grenade, but I'm not allowed to use it at the Mall. When Mark and I tested it out, it went "pop" and shot off at 90 miles an hour, at head height. I think they're ok on soft ground, grass etc. but not good on a concrete or hard floor due to their propensity for bouncing. It might only be plastic, but I really wouldn't want one in the head!

 

And yes, go to Sainsburys and buy a box of cooks matches. The striking strip should be about an inch wide by four or five inches long, which should give you plenty of space to strike the grenade successfully.

[AirsoftTed]

I took a few pictures to better explain what I do.

 

1. This is the grenade in the pouch

 

2. The grenade is now in your throwing hand, (this would be my right hand but I had to hold the camera. Also note it would be a good idea to hold the spoon also...)

 

The cord is secured to the pin by means of a hangmans knot which has an excessive amount of loops to provide a grip for pulling the grenade out of the pouch if needs be. If your pin is in securely, doing this shouldn't remove the pin as it requires much more force.

 

3. Held at arms length, the cord is taught and pulling on the pin

 

4. Now with a final flick of the wrist, the pin is pulled and the grenade is ready to throw.

[Finius]

Mate of mine lost two fingers yesterday by holding onto pyro for too long.

 

I wouldn't go sticking them in your mouth.

[bigshep]

@ Finius...jeez, not cool, especially as this is a game after all.

 

So back to OP, nope not a sensible idea, you are not supposed to be able to keep your weapon aimed while arming and flinging pyro like wiley coyote.

 

but its up to you, at least you can now get a blood patch that may be of some use to someone down the line.

[sp00n]

Mate of mine lost two fingers yesterday by holding onto pyro for too long.

 

I wouldn't go sticking them in your mouth.

Not good mate, i hope he's ok

i remember when you used to get bangers at bonfire night, there was always 1 or 2 ppl a year who lost appendages. that and a few incidents of miss use, resulted in them being banned.

[QuadMachine]

Mate of mine lost two fingers yesterday by holding onto pyro for too long.

 

I wouldn't go sticking them in your mouth.

Bloody hell. Sorry to hear that. What pyro was he using? I've had a Thermobaric go off in my pocket and all I got was some singed hair (and a big fright)

[Finius]

I'm not entirely sure though I suspect it was one of the high-end high-power flashbangs/thermobarics.

 

It wasn't down to any sort of manufacturing fault or failure, apparently he just held onto it a little bit too long and wasn't wearing gloves.

 

He's not too fussed over it to be honest, he's been blown up several times and shot once or twice in various countries of the world anyway.

 

I'll get more details when I chat to him next if anyone is interested.

[Tariq]

anyone local i would know?

[Finius]

Nah, wasn't at the Grange/Honiley, bloke called Pollitt, lives in Lincolnshire, dunno what sites he plays nowadays.

[QuadMachine]

I'd be amazed if a MK5 could remove a finger, Be great to know what he used so I can avoid it!

[Ian_Gere]

I'd be amazed if a MK5 could remove a finger, Be great to know what he used so I can avoid it!

The only way I can imagine a MK9 taking fingers off is if it was gripped around the middle, the part that gets shredded when it goes off, otherwise it would just burn you. I just can't imagine why I would hold it like that though, because it wouldn't throw very easily from that position, I think.

 

Yeah though Finius, let us know any deets.