Joe weapons and their real life counterparts...

Cobra Agent 66 · 03-16-2022, 09:26 PM

So, we have the very awesome "real life vehicles" thread, which I've learned a lot from. I don't know much about tanks, artillery, fighters, bombers, helicopters and things like that, but I know a bit about small arms (thanks to the Military Police).

I figured we needed a thread where we can discuss the obvious ones (Cobra Officer AK) and delve into some of the more esoteric, weird blends (Rock n' Roll's M-60 & MG34 or MG42 contraption).

So, I'll kick it off with this one. Alpine's submachine gun looks like a Beretta, I believe it's called a PM12 (pics taken from Google and Yojoe).

Keep em' coming.

turner · 03-17-2022, 04:30 AM

Any ideas for outback’s weapon?

DarkLordMordred · 03-17-2022, 07:16 AM

I know Bullhorn's gun is a Steyr AUG. I've always liked that gun, since I saw Karl use it in Die Hard and, of course, since it came with Bullhorn. Just looks really cool.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steyr_AUG

https://www.yojoe.com/action/90/bullhorn.shtml

Playful · 03-17-2022, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turner

Any ideas for outback?s weapon?

Outback had his weapon listed on the cardback as a Heckler and Koch G3 Rifle, which is true, but more specifically was the H&K G3K-A4 carbine with retractable stock, 7.62?51mm NATO, and a 20 rd. magazine.

Cobra Agent 66 · 03-17-2022, 08:40 AM

I never had Crazylegs as a figure, but always thought he had a cool rifle when I'd see him in stores. It almost looks like a shortened M-14 carbine with a folding stock and scope.

Cobra Agent 66 · 03-17-2022, 08:45 AM

Here's a better shot of the Steyr AUG. Bullhorn's was a little "out there" but the movie "Rex Lewis" figure has a nice, pretty accurate AUG with the shortened barrel. Someday I'll drop 2 thousand dollars for one. The Austrians are proud of their craftsmanship.

Toffeeman · 03-17-2022, 01:30 PM

What a great thread idea! Hope to learn a lot.

CapBritain · 03-17-2022, 02:43 PM

Steeler/Snake Eyes - Uzi
Ripcord FN FAL
Crankcase - Galil
Footloose/Grunt - M-16
Airborne - CAR-15 I believe
Leatherneck - M16/M203
Frostbite - M16 w/large scope
Dusty - FAMAS F1

daremo · 03-17-2022, 02:49 PM

There was a thread here a long time ago (ROC era?) that led to this:
G.I.Joe Scale Models: Weapons

cyclopswc · 03-17-2022, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daremo

There was a thread here a long time ago (ROC era?) that led to this:
G.I.Joe Scale Models: Weapons

Wow! Didn't know that existed. Thank you!

03-16-2022, 09:26 PM	#1
Cobra Agent 66 Crimson Guard Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 1,767	So, we have the very awesome "real life vehicles" thread, which I've learned a lot from. I don't know much about tanks, artillery, fighters, bombers, helicopters and things like that, but I know a bit about small arms (thanks to the Military Police). I figured we needed a thread where we can discuss the obvious ones (Cobra Officer AK) and delve into some of the more esoteric, weird blends (Rock n' Roll's M-60 & MG34 or MG42 contraption). So, I'll kick it off with this one. Alpine's submachine gun looks like a Beretta, I believe it's called a PM12 (pics taken from Google and Yojoe). Keep em' coming. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Cobra Agent 66; 03-16-2022 at 09:26 PM.. Reason: sp.

03-17-2022, 04:30 AM	#2
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03-17-2022, 08:12 AM	#4
Playful US military family Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Campbell, Kentucky Posts: 1,922	Quote: Originally Posted by turner Any ideas for outback?s weapon? Outback had his weapon listed on the cardback as a Heckler and Koch G3 Rifle, which is true, but more specifically was the H&K G3K-A4 carbine with retractable stock, 7.62?51mm NATO, and a 20 rd. magazine. __________________ ... freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, defend it and then hand it to them with the well thought lessons of how they in their lifetime must do the same... - Ronald Reagan

03-17-2022, 08:40 AM	#5
Cobra Agent 66 Crimson Guard Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 1,767	I never had Crazylegs as a figure, but always thought he had a cool rifle when I'd see him in stores. It almost looks like a shortened M-14 carbine with a folding stock and scope. Attached Thumbnails

03-17-2022, 08:45 AM	#6
Cobra Agent 66 Crimson Guard Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 1,767	Here's a better shot of the Steyr AUG. Bullhorn's was a little "out there" but the movie "Rex Lewis" figure has a nice, pretty accurate AUG with the shortened barrel. Someday I'll drop 2 thousand dollars for one. The Austrians are proud of their craftsmanship. Attached Thumbnails

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