#.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

[metamatronic]

can we get confirmed sexualities and pronouns pleaseee? 🥺🥺🥺

tbh i genuinely believe most of this cast has not given it much thought.

Michael (he/him) somewhere on the demi/ace spectrum, he never quite figured it out.

William (he/him) gay (that may have been the cause of those marital issues, womp womp)

Elizabeth (she/her) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i dunno probably bi???

David/C.C. (he/they) aro/ace

Charlie (she/her) also probably bi

Ennard (they/them) fiercely aro/ace

Henry (he/him) bisexual (evil edition)

Mark/Phone Guy (he/him) straight

Cassidy (she/her) i truly do not think she’s thought about it

Nick/Phone Dude (he/him) pan

Amy/Tape Girl (she/her) lesbian

Jeremy VR (he/him) straight probably

Vanessa (she/her) pan

[doubtfultaste]

House of Frankenstein (1944)

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

[canterai]

Gaslight, directed by George Cukor (1944)

[suckitphaneuf]

[cinnamoncianna]

people creep their exes’ social media I just stalk the mcat subreddit all day and feel like shit after

[marsixm]

theres a video popping off on twitter rn of a supposed scrapbook from the 1930s and everyone is clowning on it for being obviously fake and i feel dumb bc honestly i didnt immediately clock that but heres the thing, it might not be from the 30s but i do think its at least a little old? its hard to tell from a video but the thing thats making me pause the most is the handwriting. its so specific and it feels like a sort of handwriting style you dont see anymore, and that sort of thing is way harder to fake than aging paper. edit i just watched the video again and the piece of handwriting that i was like 'theres no way a modern person wrote this' was an autograph of one of the 30s stars, so technically i was right lol (i still think its possible the book was made in the 80s OR the actual physical book the items are in is very old bc it looks very old)

[tendergutzz]

trans masc who's into kink but not into CNC, detransition, or incest please. trans masc who's into kink but not into CNC, detransition, or incest please. trans masc who's into kink but not into CNC, detransition, or incest please. trans masc who's

[armandcock]

autistic armand who’s always dealt w getting overstimulated but never understood what it was bc that “wasn’t a thing” hundreds of years ago. then he’s w daniel and gets overstimulated during sex for the first time and he’s trying to figure why it feels kind of familiar but also not bc it feels good and he’s like oh. ohhhhh that’s what all that was.

daniel searching up an article on autism on the ipad and giving it to him while they’re cuddling after and being like babe don’t freak out but i think u should read this yeah?

pause i need you to elaborate ☝️ is this like the distinction between overstimulated (good & fun) & overstimulated (bad & evil) or getting overstimulated (evil) with daniel n hes trying to figure out whats going on either way love this please continue

[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.

[anonymusbosch]

if i have to redesign a part from scratch starting at noon in order to hit an "end of the day wednesday before thanksgiving" release date, the drawing will have the world's dumbest dimensions on it. badly. I'm sorry I don't make the rules

[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/

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

From Weird Tales, 1943. Unknown Artist.

[raddest-laddest]

how it feels to see mono-mom mentioned under my art

[koushirouizumi]

{S H A M A N K I N G} ~ Ep. #40 M A N T A vs. H A O

"Y O H-KUN AND I ARE F R I E N D S {T O M O D A C H I}!!!" - M A N T A, D e f i a n t l y

Bonus:

{Cap'd by Me} / @koushirouizumi {Do Not Re-p o s t} {Do Not C o p y} {Do Not Re-produce Without my Permission Under Any Circumstances} (Please A S K to U s e!)