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Teamblue
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You mentioned you carry an FN P90 with you in your car. I'd like to talk to you a little bit about it, being that I've never spoken to anyone who handled one.
I think it's a fantastic weapon, for the record. The 50 round helical mag is nice, and the cartridge has excellent penetration on body armor, especially for a sub-round.
But I'm curious: Why would you choose it over, say, an MP-5 or UMP-45 while up against your average unarmored subject?
I've been a big fan of FN for a long time. It's about the only good thing ever to come out of France.
A fine cigar gladdens the soul."Remember, there are only two: The Quick, and the Dead"
I think it's a fantastic weapon, for the record. The 50 round helical mag is nice, and the cartridge has excellent penetration on body armor, especially for a sub-round.
But I'm curious: Why would you choose it over, say, an MP-5 or UMP-45 while up against your average unarmored subject?
I've been a big fan of FN for a long time. It's about the only good thing ever to come out of France.
A fine cigar gladdens the soul."Remember, there are only two: The Quick, and the Dead"
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It is simply a very well thought out and designed weapon system. It is being issued to tactical teams and elite military units worldwide in ever increasing numbers. But because of it's intended purpose and design, it and the 5.7x28 ammo are restricted to Gov't/ L.E. only. While this will upset some, the P90 was truly designed with one application in mind. That fact will likely keep it restricted forever. To your original question, I have also been through training on the MP-5. It is an excellent weapon in its own right. But given the choice, regardless whether the targets were armored or not, I would pick the P90. Hands down. And FN is from Belgium.
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Thank you for going through the trouble of responding.
I found your explanation fascinating. If you dont mind, I'd like to pick your brain a bit on some modern weapons.
What's your opinion of the H&K MP5K? It's obviously shorter for a reason. I suppose the MP5K PDW falls into the same category. I may be ignorant, but I cant for the life of me figure out the difference between the two.
Have you trained at all, or have fired the UMP-45 by chance? I'm frankly excited by any modern submachine gun which fires the .45. Knockdown power isnt everything, but it is a big aspect. And no need to worry about OP with a .45 round.
Lastly: If you had to choose, FN FAL, G3A3, M14, or M16?
A fine cigar gladdens the soul."Remember, there are only two: The Quick, and the Dead"
I also have never fired or trained with the UMP-45. I have no doubt that it is a superb weapon and is on the short list of anyone in need of a .45 cal. SMG.
And finally, M14. Excluding entry work, I feel the M14/M1A to be the ultimate battle rifle. "When it comes down to them versus you, make yours a 7.62"
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Givem books and givem books and they become experts without ever shootin the gun,, go figure mates
Some folks use the terms interchangably, perhaps erroneously so. HK calls their MP-5SD "suppressed". I guess if they are wrong then I am. Here is the link:
http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/military/mp5frameset.html
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Go back to sea, Blackbeard. Or Clouder. Or whatever you call yourself.
A fine cigar gladdens the soul."Remember, there are only two: The Quick, and the Dead"
You old enough to smoke?
SSG idsman75, U.S. ARMY
Son I told you that you can talk to me about questions you might have. whatever it may be.
Sincerely Dad