Supporters Lozart Posted September 2, 2013 Supporters Share Posted September 2, 2013 So having had a play about with my buddy's ICS GLM I've decided that I probably want an underbarrel M203 launcher for sh1ts and giggles (plus, y'know....it looks cool). It's an M4A1 soon to be caressed in Magpul hand guard goodness but the question is - long or short? The short barrel appeals as it seems it's less to lug about and I don't want to end up with it overhanging the end of the gun but does the extra length on a long barrel version actually make much difference in terms of spread and/or range? Mostly playing CQB but you never know... Any and all input welcomed (apart from"don't be stupid they're pointless thing that cost loads and look stupid - I shall have no truck with such sensible advice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted September 2, 2013 Supporters Share Posted September 2, 2013 The bbs never touch the barrel so shouldn't make a difference whichever you go for Get the barrel mounted version for sure though, the ris one doesn't look as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay83 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 one of SVS is seling his its a long one for £70 it is like new used once but his lost the cartridge so you have to get one. If your intrested send me a message and ill link you to his facebook ect. Regards Jay SVS www.TeamSVS.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Ive got the long ICS M203 on my 416. The silencer still out protrudes it. Would a short one look right on your rifle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted September 3, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 3, 2013 Ive got the long ICS M203 on my 416. The silencer still out protrudes it. Would a short one look right on your rifle ? That's my main concern to be totally honest. I reckon a long one will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted September 3, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 3, 2013 one of SVS is seling his its a long one for £70 it is like new used once but his lost the cartridge so you have to get one. If your intrested send me a message and ill link you to his facebook ect. Regards Jay SVS www.TeamSVS.co.uk Cool, PM me his details if you would be so kind. I'll take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 The BB shower must open out slightly once they leave the 40mm barrel, so this is something to be aware of with a short. I paid £90 plus VAT for a new ICS one and it came with their own grenade. Ive since bought a couple more grenades for it. That's my main concern to be totally honest. I reckon a long one will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted September 3, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 3, 2013 I've been looking at this one http://www.socomtactical.net/airsoft-accessories-ammo/custom-parts/3-in-1-m203-long.html as it comes with all the parts for different styles of mount (including one for a TM barrel). Plus it's a decent price for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I just have mine on the rail. Its the price of the grenades that force the cost up. I bought some for about £25 each but that is the cheap end. The Madbull ones are really expensive. I like the ICS one that came with my launcher as it has a green cap that I can fire down the garden with a resounding crump when I dont want lots of BBs everywhere. There is a post about types of grenades from a few weeks ago. One thing I dont like about the ICS one is the trigger guard. I didnt want it clipped on to my mag well, which it is designed to do. Some people break them off and have no guard. Worth checking before you buy as I guess it may also apply to other makes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted September 3, 2013 Author Supporters Share Posted September 3, 2013 Yeah, I saw the trigger guard thing and thought the same to be honest. It seems limited to the "LMT/military style" ones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz JJ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I have just tacked mine closed, to the body of the launcher itself using a small blob of superglue. This then allows me to move the launcher along the rail as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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