Poll

Ar?

Normal
6 (24%)
Bullpup
19 (76%)

Total Members Voted: 25

Author Topic: Bullpups vs. Normal Rifles: Also Su-Frogfoot vs. A10 Warthog  (Read 11259 times)

As we can all have preferences for the design and advantages of a weapon type, it will really come down to which one performs more practically in the field. As varying weapon designs are for varying situations/environments.


that tries too hard to be funny

guys i think we need to stop implying and use facts

that tries too hard to be funny

guys i think we need to stop implying and use facts
It's original source is from /k/, so yeah.

Bullpups, usually more accurate and lightweight.

bullpup rifles have an advantage of having more grip handling in the front of the trigger hand, and has the ability to use a shorter barrel due to the fact the action takes place from behind the trigger hand.

the largest issue with bullpups is their casing ejections. it was somewhat common for older bullpups to eject the case towards the face of a left handed user. most modern bullpups eliminate this by ejecting the case on either side with a switchable port (FAMAS, TAR-21, Steyr AUG), and others usually eject it downwards or forwards.

Another issue with bullpups is that since the main action takes place in the rear of the gun, most of the weigh of the gun is in the back, which affect the muzzle rise a lot more than if the action were in the front. (M4, AK-74)
Since a bullpup allows for a shorter barrel, and therefore also a more compact stance, it lessens fatigue for the user, basically not stimulating the muscles in the outstretched arm as much as you would with a normal rifle, so reaction time may be enhanced.
Long range accuracy for bullpups is criticized as it doesn't compete to well with front-action rifles.

imo i'd prefer a bullpup over a normal rifle, but normal rifles are totally neat for long-range fire.

also post your favorite guns
G3A3
FN SCAR-H
Armsel Striker
M1911A1
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M14
Browning M1919
M72 Law
Mossberg 570
Mini Ruger 14

Kriss Super V
Remington ACR
HK416/7
HK USP series (moreover the Mk23)
Anything MagPul



imagine M16 Bullpup version.

M4A1, FN SCAR-L/H, M416/7, Browning Hi-Power.
imagine M16 Bullpup version.
They have a bullpup version of the AK-74.

imagine M16 Bullpup version.
the KH2002 is essentially that considering it's a bullpup version of the Norinco CQ which is a Chinese copy of the M16.
also you messed up the barrel length doesn't differ only the gun's length does

OT:
XM8
AS VAL
AN-94
REC-7

Tough choice
Frogfoot has a built in toilet
A-10 has a massive gun and was in fact build around this gun afaik

Bullpups.

You may have your silly rifles but I prefer a Su-25 and a handgun