Realistically, probably bolt or lever action rifles and pistols. like the motel and cabin groups. There would probably be some semi-automat… moreic rifles too, like the AR-15 or M1A, plus whatever guns military deserters could scrounge. Fully automatic weapons are feasible but impractical. They're primary function is suppressive fire (keeping the enemy pinned down) and since walkers can't feel fear, it's not that helpful. Plus they encourage poor trigger discipline and wasteful firing.
If I had my choice, I'd pick a small, suppressed .22LR rifle for hunting / stealthy walker killing and a 9mm or .40S&W pistol for personal defense.
However, the rule of cool would probably dictate that a town like Wellington would use tactical assault rifles and combat shotguns to show how advanced their community is.
Wouldn't they use suppressors on a lot of their guns though? Since loud gunshots attract the dead, those things would be a lifesaver wouldn't they?
Absolutely. But there's two important caveats you should know about.
1.) Suppressors are fairly hard to come by, even in America. They're restricted by the National Firearms Act which basically means, they are only sold to those with a special permit. Theoretically, a good gunsmith could make their own (given the right supplies), but results will vary.
2.) The ammo is just as important. Most ammunition is supersonic, which means it breaks the sound barrier and creates a loud sonic-boom when fired. A suppressor helps a lot with the noise, but the supersonic crack of the gunshot is still quite loud. For the quietest shot possible, you need subsonic ammunition, which is also fairly uncommon. Even without a suppressor, a gun firing subsonic rounds is significantly quieter than normal and won't create a sonic-boom. With both, it is very quiet. Mind you, it won't make a delicate fwip sound like in the movies, but it's about as close as you're going to get with a gun.
And thanks for the info on this btw; it'll help a lot with something i'm writing
No problem, feel free to PM me if there's anything else you'd like to know.
Wouldn't they use suppressors on a lot of their guns though? Since loud gunshots attract the dead, those things would be a lifesaver wouldn't they?
And thanks for the info on this btw; it'll help a lot with something i'm writing
Wouldn't they use suppressors on a lot of their guns though? Since loud gunshots attract the dead, those things would be a lifesaver wouldn'… moret they?
Absolutely. But there's two important caveats you should know about.
1.) Suppressors are fairly hard to come by, even in America. They're restricted by the National Firearms Act which basically means, they are only sold to those with a special permit. Theoretically, a good gunsmith could make their own (given the right supplies), but results will vary.
2.) The ammo is just as important. Most ammunition is supersonic, which means it breaks the sound barrier and creates a loud sonic-boom when fired. A suppressor helps a lot with the noise, but the supersonic crack of the gunshot is still quite loud. For the quietest shot possible, you need subsonic ammunition, which is also fairly uncommon. Even without a suppressor, a gun firing subsonic rounds is significantly quieter than nor… [view original content]
Wouldn't they use suppressors on a lot of their guns though? Since loud gunshots attract the dead, those things would be a lifesaver wouldn'… moret they?
Absolutely. But there's two important caveats you should know about.
1.) Suppressors are fairly hard to come by, even in America. They're restricted by the National Firearms Act which basically means, they are only sold to those with a special permit. Theoretically, a good gunsmith could make their own (given the right supplies), but results will vary.
2.) The ammo is just as important. Most ammunition is supersonic, which means it breaks the sound barrier and creates a loud sonic-boom when fired. A suppressor helps a lot with the noise, but the supersonic crack of the gunshot is still quite loud. For the quietest shot possible, you need subsonic ammunition, which is also fairly uncommon. Even without a suppressor, a gun firing subsonic rounds is significantly quieter than nor… [view original content]
True, but it still requires a level of expertise that a lot of folks don't have. Someone who could make suppressors in the ZA would be very well liked.
1.) Suppressors are fairly hard to come by,
It just takes a little knowhow, and you can make one out of a oil filter. They sell them at gun shows around here all the time.
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Wouldn't they use suppressors on a lot of their guns though? Since loud gunshots attract the dead, those things would be a lifesaver wouldn't they?
And thanks for the info on this btw; it'll help a lot with something i'm writing
Yeah, they sell all kinds of guns now. AR's, AK's, etc. Pistols too. I almost bought a P22 there.
Absolutely. But there's two important caveats you should know about.
1.) Suppressors are fairly hard to come by, even in America. They're restricted by the National Firearms Act which basically means, they are only sold to those with a special permit. Theoretically, a good gunsmith could make their own (given the right supplies), but results will vary.
2.) The ammo is just as important. Most ammunition is supersonic, which means it breaks the sound barrier and creates a loud sonic-boom when fired. A suppressor helps a lot with the noise, but the supersonic crack of the gunshot is still quite loud. For the quietest shot possible, you need subsonic ammunition, which is also fairly uncommon. Even without a suppressor, a gun firing subsonic rounds is significantly quieter than normal and won't create a sonic-boom. With both, it is very quiet. Mind you, it won't make a delicate fwip sound like in the movies, but it's about as close as you're going to get with a gun.
No problem, feel free to PM me if there's anything else you'd like to know.
Sweet =D this is great thank you. And thanks, I'll pm you sometime.
It just takes a little knowhow, and you can make one out of a oil filter. They sell them at gun shows around here all the time.
True, but it still requires a level of expertise that a lot of folks don't have. Someone who could make suppressors in the ZA would be very well liked.
Yeah it is confirmed, The comic book doesn't take place in the future.
The comics were out in 2003/2004, that's why there are multiple people who say the ZA started in 2003.
You think I'm Buttercup I always thought I was more of an Inigo Montoya type person.
One can only assume that since the comic started in 2003, that it takes place then. I guess it's just the leading theory.