#.40 s&w

[theocrabalar]

MGS4s quirkiest gun, the Race Gun

So, in Metal Gear solid 4, there's a gun dubbed the "Race Gun" also sometimes known as the "Ricochet gun"

In gameplay terms, this gun does less damage per hit than the Glock 18 - 300 dmg, whereas the Race Gun does 200 dmg. Despite using a cartridge that's rated for higher pressure. The game's way of explaining it, is that it's using reduced charged ammo. In reality, you would also need to change spring weights as well, to ensure reliable cycling. This design of a double-stack 1911 pistol with a 2 piece frame, is usually referred to as a "2011" pistol. Technically that term is owned by a another manufacturer of double-stack 1911s with 2 piece frames, but "2011" is generic enough in my opinion.

So the race gun. What kind of racing is it for? It's optimized for IPSC Standard and USPSA Limited division. Judging by the baseplate of the magazine being flat and running paralell to the slide, it mimicks guns that has to fit within the Standard division box in IPSC.

This particular looks to fit the USPSA Limited Division slightly more close. The main point behind USPSA Limited / IPSC Standard, is that you can have a very conventional gun in 9x19 or bigger, and it has to fit within a box, without that many funky additions like a ported barrel, optic, muzzle brake or really large magazine. The 2011 pistols are the current domineering guns in these divisions, but we are seeing more different guns rise up in the top levels of competitions, Nils Jonasson represented Canik with a striker-fired pistols in Limited Division at the previous United States Practical Shooting Association's (USPSA) National Championship in Limited Division.

These guns are usually chambered in .40 S&W as that's the minimum caliber to fit the require for what is called "Major" power factor. The benefit is that for hits that are outside the center, but still on target, you will get less punishment for sloppy precision. The downside however, is more recoil and less capacity. This will really bite you in the ass in shooting events with high round counts, forcing you to reload more often. The gun in the game however, is supposed to be chambered in .38 Super also known as 9x23mm.

So, what we do we gain by using this cartridge instead? If you look really close, .38 Super / 9x23 has slightly less of a taper than 9x19. The cartridge can also be roll-sized to slim down the cartridge slightly more to make sure you get more cartridges in the same magazine. So not only is 19 rounds a realistic capacity, I would argue the should have 1 or 2 more rounds, perhaps even more 3 more rounds considering how some people are tuning springs and magazine followers. IPSC Standard Division does not limit your magazine by number of bullets, but in actual length, that way, it's up to the competitors and equipment manufactures to see how hard they can squeeze.

What is the military/law enforcement application of such a pistol?

The benefits are very clear. You can use higher capacity magazines, more precise guns for more precise shots increasing the range of how far a sidearm would be useful for the soldier/operator. A better trigger as well allowing for the person pulling the trigger to be more confident in their equipment. We are also seeing more and more police agencies and law enforcement departments allowing officers to personally use 2011s and red dot equipped pistols.

For the MGS4 Race gun in particular, the base gun is obviously by the historic Streyer-Voight Infinity. Currently, as of writing, to order a gun, you must go through their consultation, which costs $1000, this is on top of their guns in general starting at $4500, so that means you are looking at $5500 before you even have picked a color.

This does give you a pistol of incredible craftsmanship which will last as long you take care of it. So yes, despite the quirkiness of it, it's a highly realistic gun and with modern machining quality only increasing and becoming more affordable, we are likely going to see even more of these pistols in the future. Images shamelessly stolen from IMFDB.org

[doubtfultaste]

House of Frankenstein (1944)

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

[suckitphaneuf]

[canterai]

Gaslight, directed by George Cukor (1944)

[th3-0bjectivist]

Brad: Hey Janet.

Janet: Yes Brad?

Brad: I've got something to say.

Janet: Uh, huh?

Brad: I really loved the…skillful way You beat the other girls To the bride's bouquet.

Janet: Oh Brad.

Brad: The river was deep but I swam it. (Janet) The future is ours so let's plan it. (Janet) So please, don't tell me to can it. (Janet) I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet I love you.

The road was long but I ran it. (Janet) There's a fire in my heart and you fan it. (Janet) If there's one fool for you then I am it. (Janet) I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet I love you.

Here's a ring to prove that I'm no joker. There's three ways that love can grow. That's good, bad, or mediocre. Oh, J-A-N-E-T I love you so.

Janet: Oh, it's nicer than Betty Monroe had. (Oh Brad) Now we're engaged and I'm so glad (Oh Brad) That you met Mom and you know Dad. (Oh Brad) I've one thing to say and that's Brad, I'm mad, for you too. Oh Brad…

Brad: Oh… dammit.

Janet: I'm mad…

Brad: Oh, Janet.

Janet: For you.

Brad: I love you too.

Brad & Janet: There's one thing left to do - ah - oo.

Brad: And that's go see the man who began it. (Janet) When we met in his science exam - it (Janet) Made me give you the eye and then panic. (Janet) Now I've one thing to say and that's Dammit, Janet, I love you. Dammit, Janet.

Janet: Oh Brad, I'm mad.

Brad: Dammit, Janet.

Brad & Janet: I … love … you.

Lyric source: https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/126846/

Happy Halloween 23'! Image source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/431712314250722915/

[icicleteeth]

It is by no means the prettiest or rarest red mage weapon, but this is probably the proudest weapon relic I own...

[jupiter-reimagined]

noticing a really weird pattern and i am unsure of how to feel

[clarabowlover]

Louise Brooks - By Elmer Fryer For

God’s Gift To Women (1931)

[historyofguns]

The article titled "New Year, New Gun: KelTec Sub2000 Gen3" by Richard Johnson discusses the newly released third generation of KelTec's Sub2000 folding carbine, announced on January 1, 2024. The KelTec Sub2000 Gen3 includes several upgrades such as enhanced foldability that accommodates optics, a lighter action for easier bolt operation, an improved aluminum trigger with a lighter pull weight of about 5 pounds, and a redesigned operating handle. The gun, which maintains its reputation for reliability and practicality, particularly for roles like survival or self-defense, will initially be available in 9mm and compatible with Glock 19 and 17 magazines. The MSRP is set at $499, reflecting reasonable pricing amidst current economic conditions.

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

From Weird Tales, 1943. Unknown Artist.

[hellostarrynightblr]

Hedy Lamarr in I Take This Woman (1940) dir. W. S. Van Dyke

[impossible-rat-babies]

my god y’all dimitri is gonna be like. mid 50’s shdjdjdjd

[doubtfultaste]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)

[frenchvintagedreams]

Greta Garbo

[c0rpsedemon]

going from "i like ayaka but i'm going to pull for her brother instead bc i already have a cryo sword user + i want to replace my barbara w a 5*" to ayaka's biggest wanter and a ride or die barbara stan who doesn't even use ayato. every day i regret my decisions made during 3.5