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Posted by: WearzManySkins Mar 13 2008, 10:59 AM

Here is a link to a interesting weapon, shows that firing around corners can be done and easily
http://www.cornershot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CornerShot

Posted by: Fix-it Mar 13 2008, 01:53 PM

I think I speak for many when I say:

Most Useless Weapon. EVAR.

it's interesting, but not very practical.

Posted by: Ed_209a Mar 13 2008, 06:27 PM

QUOTE (Fix-it @ Mar 13 2008, 08:53 AM)

I think I speak for many when I say:

Most Useless Weapon. EVAR.

it's interesting, but not very practical.

The size & weight of an assault rifle, firepower of a 4" 9mm pistol... what's not to like? </sarcasm>

I can maybe see it being used as a pointman gun in a SWAT team. Though, if SWAT is shooting from ambush, they will probably use something less-lethal like a tazer.

I really think a camera on a Picatinny rail would be more practical.

edit: BTW, nice avatar...

Posted by: WearzManySkins Mar 13 2008, 06:32 PM

Read further, there is a Grenade Launcher Version in production.

I you may not have seen the test weapons for the Future Soldier Program, the Weapon there is about the size of a M-60, yes it can look and fire around corners too.

But like the Elephant which is a Mouse built to Military Standards.

WMS

Posted by: Ed_209a Mar 13 2008, 07:55 PM

I have seen the rifles for the Future Soldier program. I do remember the thermal scope the size of a thermos. Such is the way of real life prototypes. Only in movies are prototypes sleek, reliable and easy to use.

Many combat rifles already have a laser and light on them. I am picturing the addition of a similar camera to what CornerShot uses.

Even better, check out the http://store.tacsurv.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=561&prodid=001-PCS-CT No batteries to run out, no electronics to break, and you put it on any weapon with a sight rail.

Posted by: Fix-it Mar 14 2008, 12:13 AM

QUOTE (Ed_209a @ Mar 13 2008, 01:55 PM)

Even better, check out the http://store.tacsurv.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=561&prodid=001-PCS-CT No batteries to run out, no electronics to break, and you put it on any weapon with a sight rail.

muuch better. price is steep, but I'm assuming they are custom made to-order.

and if I'm reading those specs right...

(and I'd like to think that I am)

you can add this on to any scope/reflex sight you want?

EDIT: oh, and they need to put folding covers over the damn lenses. unless those things are sapphire, they are gonna get scratched to hell.