Shoot a GBB pistol upside down/sideways without damage?

EdisLeado · August 13th, 2010, 03:51

I've been trying to find a straight-forward answer to this, but haven't been able to do so. I found one particular thread stating that their airsoft pistol's slide got completely blown off when it was used SIDEWAYS (though this may have been quite exaggerated).

I'm curious as to whether it's safe to shoot an airsoft GBB pistol upside down or even sideways safely and without causing any damage to the parts? I'm curious as the CAR shooting system/stance requires you to hold your gun (pretty much almost) sideways.

Much thanks

Thenooblord · August 13th, 2010, 04:03

bad for the gun and the hopup sends the BBs sideways

TokyoSeven · August 13th, 2010, 05:54

The only position that Ive read about in Center Axis Relock that requires you to hold your gun even the slightest bit sideways would be the Apogee stance and even then you only tilt the pistol slightly inwards.

CAR apogee as shown in this video.
YouTube- Basic Pistol Engagement

As stated above the BB would spin off inaccurately due to the hopup after some distance. Probably not the greatest for the pistol either.

AngelusNex · August 13th, 2010, 06:03

If you ever hold your gbb sideways while shooting at a game, all other players are obligated to slap you.

Dart · August 13th, 2010, 06:36

and upside down would be bad as you wuld dump liquid propane into the blowback unit and nozzle making these items super cold and fragile.

VooDooPeteK · August 13th, 2010, 07:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelusNex

If you ever hold your gbb sideways while shooting at a game, all other players are obligated to slap you.

What if its a Druglord/gangster game

DarkAngel · August 13th, 2010, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by VooDooPeteK

What if its a Druglord/gangster game

Then it becomes Mission Objective #1 to slap you.

iballBRODY · August 13th, 2010, 08:27

hold it sideways its a kill shot

TokyoSeven · August 13th, 2010, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by iballBRODY

hold it sideways its a kill shot

I loved that movie.

wildcard · August 13th, 2010, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkAngel

Then it becomes Mission Objective #1 to slap you.

I prefer the 6mm bukake up close and personal for stupidity moments like a gang and druglord themed game.

To the OP, GBB gas guns are not design to be shot sideways or upside down due to the hop up design and the gas we use

Gunk · August 13th, 2010, 10:52

I wouldn't go more than a 45 degree angle, and even then only when I'm peeking out of a corner.

But I'm interested in seeing a video of someone trying to fire a GBB upside down... try it out.

juicy · August 13th, 2010, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunk

I wouldn't go more than a 45 degree angle, and even then only when I'm peeking out of a corner.

But I'm interested in seeing a video of someone trying to fire a GBB upside down... try it out.

They sort of just spray gas out the ejection port (and from piston head/loading nozzle area, if your piston head is stock-ish), hop-DOWN, and freeze up your internals. Nothing special there.

It's a pistol, you shouldn't have to be rotating your short/tiny little gun to be doing special maneuvers, no?

Frozen Tex · August 13th, 2010, 15:41

Upside down? Maybe he wants to play Boondock Saints...

YouTube- Boondock Saints

@ the 3:00 mark...

ThunderCactus · August 13th, 2010, 15:54

You can do both, but 1-2 shots max, all the gas will vent out

EdisLeado · August 13th, 2010, 16:52

Well the main reason I'm asking this is because there's a few moves in the CAR system that have you holding the gun upside-down even.

Dunno how professional this guy is (YouTube- Close Quarters Tactics), but that video depicts what I'm talking about. Thoughts?

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August 13th, 2010, 05:54	#3
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	The only position that Ive read about in Center Axis Relock that requires you to hold your gun even the slightest bit sideways would be the Apogee stance and even then you only tilt the pistol slightly inwards. CAR apogee as shown in this video. YouTube- Basic Pistol Engagement As stated above the BB would spin off inaccurately due to the hopup after some distance. Probably not the greatest for the pistol either. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

August 13th, 2010, 10:52	#11
Gunk In his Trunk! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mostly Canada	I wouldn't go more than a 45 degree angle, and even then only when I'm peeking out of a corner. But I'm interested in seeing a video of someone trying to fire a GBB upside down... try it out. __________________ "War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor, and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise." - J.R.R. Tolkien

August 13th, 2010, 15:41	#13
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	Upside down? Maybe he wants to play Boondock Saints... YouTube- Boondock Saints @ the 3:00 mark... __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

August 13th, 2010, 03:51	#1
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	Shoot a GBB pistol upside down/sideways without damage? I've been trying to find a straight-forward answer to this, but haven't been able to do so. I found one particular thread stating that their airsoft pistol's slide got completely blown off when it was used SIDEWAYS (though this may have been quite exaggerated). I'm curious as to whether it's safe to shoot an airsoft GBB pistol upside down or even sideways safely and without causing any damage to the parts? I'm curious as the CAR shooting system/stance requires you to hold your gun (pretty much almost) sideways. Much thanks

August 13th, 2010, 06:03	#4
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	If you ever hold your gbb sideways while shooting at a game, all other players are obligated to slap you.

August 13th, 2010, 06:36	#5
Dart Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta	and upside down would be bad as you wuld dump liquid propane into the blowback unit and nozzle making these items super cold and fragile.

August 13th, 2010, 15:54	#14
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	You can do both, but 1-2 shots max, all the gas will vent out

August 13th, 2010, 16:52	#15
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	Well the main reason I'm asking this is because there's a few moves in the CAR system that have you holding the gun upside-down even. Dunno how professional this guy is (YouTube- Close Quarters Tactics), but that video depicts what I'm talking about. Thoughts?

Shoot a GBB pistol upside down/sideways without damage?

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