What does the fluted barrel do?
this post was submitted on 26 Apr 2024
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Reduces weight without giving up too much rigidity
ideally, flutes would equal more surface area to radiate heat evenly to avoid burning the user / barrel deformation. TBH the mag size and rof here make a fluted barrel seem doofy. and the transition from slide to barrel just look like bad photoshop.
Deagles are inherently goofy, stocked long barrel deagles are extra doofy
Is it pronounced carbine like combine or like car-bean?
Car bean, technically because it's from French Carbiné
"Carabine" not "carbiné".
Car-a-bean not carbean-eh.
What is this common sense answer? I need conflict in my online discussions! Get out of here with your well thought out, well produced and high quality answer.
This might seem like a really silly question, but are you in fact him?
No unfortunately I'm someone with a less cool job
It's a loan word in a dozen languages so It's pronounced every which way.
“Carb”-“in”-“eeee”.
that barrel is fucking ugly.
Why would any police department want this instead of a regular rifle or M4/AR-15 carbine?
I was wondering this myself. I guess this one can be disassembled and fits into a smaller box?
I'm no weapon expert so tell me. What does that particular stock shape help with? I would have thought you'd want it mounted higher up to help with recoil? I guess specifically why is it attached at the bottom of the pistol grip
Edit: I recognize how stupid that question is, since a stock mounted higher would likely be in the way of the firing mechanisms...
Yes you’ve got it. A pistol with a portion that goes to the rear needs the room. In addition, making the stock higher also means the sights need to be raised, which would add even more complexity to this…thing.
If you ever feel useless, remember this thing exists
I love the pistol that gains burst fire from the attachable stock. Just like in resident evil 2.
Is this the one Sledgehammer designed himself in the episode where his long lost brother owns a gun company?