Knowing Your Empty

Uberg33k · April 25th, 2013, 14:20

So I noticed when I empty a magazine I don't really know I'm empty at all. What tricks do use guys use to keep track of this? I know with white BB's its not too hard to see, but with black ones it's nearly impossible. Thanks.

Stealth · April 25th, 2013, 14:24

Depends on the platform.

For AEGs, it just plain sounds different.

pusangani · April 25th, 2013, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth

Depends on the platform.

For AEGs, it just plain sounds different.

Definitely, a dry fire sounds different.

Drake · April 25th, 2013, 14:27

On GBBs the bolt/slide locks back, so it's pretty easy to know :P

But yeah on AEGs you'll notice a change in the sound of the pop when you're empty (it'll sound "hollower").

Windows · April 25th, 2013, 14:29

If you listen carefully, there is a distinct sound difference between when a bb is being shot vs just air.

(edit) Wow, you guys post fast.

K3vX · April 25th, 2013, 14:40

Just practice putting 10 bb's in you mags, and shoot them while noticing the sound. It really sound different, as everyone else said.

Strelok · April 25th, 2013, 14:58

Sound helps a lot, its more distinct outdoors than it is firing from indoors.

I've kinda gotten used to making a mental count of how much ammunition i'm going through per magazine. Just get to know your guns ammo cap and the sound it makes. You'll get it quick enough

Hectic · April 25th, 2013, 15:05

Yup the sound. Also if your ocd like me you can just keep count of rounds. Gets a lil harder when running midcaps and such but youll always notice the POP POP sound of a dry fire

lurkingknight · April 25th, 2013, 15:19

I look down into my magazine and see how many are left. :P <3 p90

kullwarrior · April 25th, 2013, 15:51

AEG: Sound difference, even if you have blow back you can tell
Gas gun is another story if they don't lock back(one of the hardest to tell if you're empty)

ThunderCactus · April 25th, 2013, 16:01

^ what they said. lol

Brian McIlmoyle · April 25th, 2013, 16:05

A lot of people go through their whole lives not knowing they are empty.

Freudster · April 25th, 2013, 16:21

I played a game once without having a magazine in..... I am not a smart man....

mike_sinyard · April 25th, 2013, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freudster

I played a game once without having a magazine in..... I am not a smart man....

i loled...
almost signature worthy

JDoorn · April 25th, 2013, 16:26

not sure I'd be admitting to that...

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April 25th, 2013, 14:20	#1
Uberg33k Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto	Knowing Your Empty So I noticed when I empty a magazine I don't really know I'm empty at all. What tricks do use guys use to keep track of this? I know with white BB's its not too hard to see, but with black ones it's nearly impossible. Thanks.

April 25th, 2013, 14:27	#4
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	On GBBs the bolt/slide locks back, so it's pretty easy to know :P But yeah on AEGs you'll notice a change in the sound of the pop when you're empty (it'll sound "hollower"). __________________

April 25th, 2013, 15:19	#9
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	I look down into my magazine and see how many are left. :P <3 p90 __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

April 25th, 2013, 14:24	#2
Stealth Mr. Silencer Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	Depends on the platform. For AEGs, it just plain sounds different.

April 25th, 2013, 14:29	#5
Windows Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burnaby BC	If you listen carefully, there is a distinct sound difference between when a bb is being shot vs just air. (edit) Wow, you guys post fast.

April 25th, 2013, 14:40	#6
K3vX Trader rating Join Date: May 2012 Location: Quebec City	Just practice putting 10 bb's in you mags, and shoot them while noticing the sound. It really sound different, as everyone else said.

April 25th, 2013, 14:58	#7
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Sound helps a lot, its more distinct outdoors than it is firing from indoors. I've kinda gotten used to making a mental count of how much ammunition i'm going through per magazine. Just get to know your guns ammo cap and the sound it makes. You'll get it quick enough

April 25th, 2013, 15:51	#10
kullwarrior Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada	AEG: Sound difference, even if you have blow back you can tell Gas gun is another story if they don't lock back(one of the hardest to tell if you're empty) __________________

April 25th, 2013, 16:01	#11
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	^ what they said. lol

April 25th, 2013, 16:05	#12
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	A lot of people go through their whole lives not knowing they are empty. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

April 25th, 2013, 16:21	#13
Freudster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: London, ON	I played a game once without having a magazine in..... I am not a smart man....

April 25th, 2013, 16:26	#15
JDoorn Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: WPG	not sure I'd be admitting to that... __________________ I own you bum! I've got money for days! Korps Commandotroepen Nunc aut Nunquam

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