tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post8945345848581924230..comments2024-03-28T00:43:37.279-05:00Comments on Future War Stories: FWS Armory: Pressurized Environments Firearms by YoelWilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-86992609552124714752019-05-24T07:24:22.610-05:002019-05-24T07:24:22.610-05:00A most comprehensive article. Considers many facto...A most comprehensive article. Considers many factors that even I never thought of or considered. Most enlightening.Nicholas Mewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823238401109164712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-45723777863966430552019-05-24T04:03:21.167-05:002019-05-24T04:03:21.167-05:00An interesting article, especially on how the issu...An interesting article, especially on how the issue of using firearms in an enclosed, pressurized space had already been addressed in the jet age against similar concerns. Especially interesting in the type of engineering and cartridge types that would be plausible for any future Space/Star Marshal on any interplanetary transport spacecrafts. And considering that the most ideal small arms to be used in such an environment being a revolver does harken back to the days of railroad robberies and such. While having a concealed revolver (that would have solved the cylinder gap in the simplest, most economical way possible) and a silencer would be the simplest solution, when it comes to the hearing protection of the Space/Star Marshal, well its either having a collapsible version of those electronic shooting ear muffs that automatically shut off when it detects a loud noise or invest in those encapsulated piston cartridges. And considering that the latter would have up to fifty meters in range according to wikipedia, it would be effective enough since I don't foresee such expansive spaceship interiors in the near future that would need anything with a farther reach. And the basic design of Cobray Pocket Friend, once the bugs have been worked out, would make for an iconic weapon of any future Space/Star Marshal. Might even call such derivatives Colt Shields in my own settings, not unlike the derringers of our own past if one gives it a thought or two.<br /><br />While on the subjects of the "or else" option of boarding, it does leave a bit of a pickle for any future counter-terrorist operators if there's no alternative and the idea is to actually keep the hostages alive long enough for rescue. Even if there was a Space/Star Marshal present, if there's enough tangos to exhaust the revolver's limited number of rounds and the rather lengthy process of reloading even if the cylinder can be rapidly replaced, the Marshal's not going to last against all those sharpened plastic knives if that episode of Surviving Disaster is to be believed. Though considering the idea of one-armed shooting with the other hand bracing the body for cover and recoil, it would probably be a good idea to add a trigger guard spur for better handling and accuracy of the style.<br /><br />Then again, whose to say that commercial and freight shipping space ships would have as expansive or as sensitive of sensors as their government and military counterparts? I can only imagine the equipment that would be used such would either be bulky or heavy enough to really cut into said spacecraft's payload and would otherwise reduce the PAY portion of the word, and considering that profits of such ventures are done in bulk, would probably ignore such sensor systems and instead go for the bare minimum for interplanetary navigation and orbit-to-orbit docking. In addition to the idea that actual windows would not really be needed on such interplanetary spaceflights, it wouldn't be too implausible for the counter-terrorist unit to employ a hacker to mask the approach of a "stealth" boarding shuttle/pod, especially if there's a distraction to keep the hijackers occupied from the exterior cameras and sensors.<br /><br />As for less-than-lethal options, I can't help but imagine "bullet trap" type muzzle attachments to launch such rounds to incapacitate the target down range. It would probably significantly reduce the effective range of enclosed piston cartridge rounds, and probably not an option for Space/Star Marshals, but I can imagine that such range isn't a problem.<br /><br />Still, it is something to ponder for near-future scenarios and stories. Sabersonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304850400062201271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-51703439498412274392019-05-18T14:07:42.234-05:002019-05-18T14:07:42.234-05:00FWS already have an article about miniguns and rot...FWS already have an article about miniguns and rotary cannons:<br /><br />http://futurewarstories.blogspot.com/2012/12/fws-armory-rotary-cannons-and-mini-guns.html?m=1<br /><br />YoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-65908916089928582272019-05-18T10:55:10.548-05:002019-05-18T10:55:10.548-05:00Thanks for the post!😊 Wish u can tell us about th...Thanks for the post!😊 Wish u can tell us about the handheld XM556 micro gun from Empty Shell and how it becomes the spotlight for Gatling guns!yimyuehonpeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487887332029707395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-25734052346959562022019-05-15T14:41:14.229-05:002019-05-15T14:41:14.229-05:00The mention of the Coriolis Effect now has me thin...The mention of the Coriolis Effect now has me thinking about throwing knives in space. Really, really bad idea but man, it would look cool lol<br /><br />Can tell you put allot of work in this article, good stuff.Steel Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033636526460614949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-78227520132000205312019-05-15T08:57:54.638-05:002019-05-15T08:57:54.638-05:00Hi ! I like dropping by your site and read these a...Hi ! I like dropping by your site and read these articles. Always nice to learn a few new things about my favorite topics like Space War (more enjoyable when they're inspired/compared with true life examples and designs) ! Keep it up !Norman G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436615529422158866noreply@blogger.com