military blowgun? - The Firearms Forum

lkh · 08-01-2005, 07:57 AM

Has anyone seen what is a military blowgun? Any ideas on how to modify an ordinary blowgun into a military blowgun?

I saw an article about this extremely powerful blowgun in BLOWGUNNORTHWEST.

Shooter45 · 08-06-2005, 08:09 AM

Hmmmm...military, just add a bayonet lug, hi-cap mag and paint it black.

LIKTOSHOOT · 08-06-2005, 07:51 PM

Impossible!!!!! Most blowguns are 50-65 caliber, the US Military is only equipped with 22 caliber personal defense.

LTS

lkh · 08-06-2005, 11:04 PM

The article said that this blowgun can shoot darts around 1000-2000 feet-per-second.How is this possible?

LIKTOSHOOT · 08-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Then it would not be the standard type blow gun, it would have to be powered........then it would no longer be a blow gun.

LTS

stash247 · 08-14-2005, 12:23 AM

IKH, 2000 fps requires a lot of compressed air; this must be the model the Sargeant Majors, and the CMS's use, right???

lkh · 08-15-2005, 07:38 PM

I've no idea.The article said it's a TOP MILITARY SECRET.I'm curious about this.

islenos · 09-27-2005, 10:45 PM

I was personally issued one while in the Corps. I am precluded from talking about it do to the sensitive nature of the ops.

stash247 · 10-13-2005, 10:17 PM

Paint it green, ask five times what it is worth, and become a defense contractor; Hell, boy, it don't even have to work!
A military blowgun is nothing more than a piece of pipe that got drafted.

delta13soultaker · 10-26-2005, 02:13 AM

Yes we do have a powerful military spec blowgun.

It fires a 90 grain, 12mm dia, and 7.5cm long steel dart with polymer boot at 1,450 fps mv, 1,050 fps 100m, and 860 fps at max effective range of 210m. Maximum range is 800m. Max rate of fire is 15 rpm and sustained rate of fire is 9 rpm and countinous rate of fire is 6 rpm.

We have had excellent success in subtly destroying enemy observation balloons. Troops have also found it ideal for annoying people with armored vehicles and guns. It's also goshdarn fun playing a round of darts from clear across a basketball court.

The extremely high velocity is no big secret. It's achieved by sending the best troops to lamas breathing and yoga breathing siminars; sometimes for several moths. By that, and not smoking much, and plenty of teflon lubed darts, they shoot really hard. Yeah, they really blow!

The blowgun is very cool. But i'm holding out for the anti-aircraft wrist-mounted crossbow. That's what I'm gonna reenlist for.

A homemade musket with sewer pipe and 14.5mm rounds is always a winner too.

Xracer · 10-26-2005, 04:26 PM

Actually, I believe that the Blowgun was proposed as a military weapon during the Clinton era.

delta13soultaker · 10-27-2005, 02:56 PM

The quiver holds 11 darts, so I think Marsha protested using tax money to buy an illegal assault weapon...that's why we're just seeing it fielded....

lkh · 03-11-2006, 08:34 PM

Here is the article:

http://www.blowgunsnorthwest.com/soldier.htm

It said that those blowguns are modified versions.So,does that mean normal people can shoot that hard?

Anyway, what is the calibre of that blowgun?

08-01-2005, 07:57 AM	#1
lkh Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	military blowgun? Has anyone seen what is a military blowgun? Any ideas on how to modify an ordinary blowgun into a military blowgun? I saw an article about this extremely powerful blowgun in BLOWGUNNORTHWEST. -->

08-06-2005, 08:09 AM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: military blowgun? Hmmmm...military, just add a bayonet lug, hi-cap mag and paint it black.

08-06-2005, 07:51 PM	#3
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: military blowgun? Impossible!!!!! Most blowguns are 50-65 caliber, the US Military is only equipped with 22 caliber personal defense. LTS

08-06-2005, 11:04 PM	#4
lkh Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	Re: military blowgun? The article said that this blowgun can shoot darts around 1000-2000 feet-per-second.How is this possible? Last edited by lkh; 08-07-2005 at 12:55 AM..

08-07-2005, 12:15 PM	#5
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: military blowgun? Then it would not be the standard type blow gun, it would have to be powered........then it would no longer be a blow gun. LTS

08-14-2005, 12:23 AM	#6
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: military blowgun? IKH, 2000 fps requires a lot of compressed air; this must be the model the Sargeant Majors, and the CMS's use, right??? __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

08-15-2005, 07:38 PM	#7
lkh Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	Re: military blowgun? I've no idea.The article said it's a TOP MILITARY SECRET.I'm curious about this.

09-27-2005, 10:45 PM	#8
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: military blowgun? I was personally issued one while in the Corps. I am precluded from talking about it do to the sensitive nature of the ops. __________________

10-13-2005, 10:17 PM	#9
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: military blowgun? Paint it green, ask five times what it is worth, and become a defense contractor; Hell, boy, it don't even have to work! A military blowgun is nothing more than a piece of pipe that got drafted. __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

10-26-2005, 02:13 AM	#10
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: military blowgun? Yes we do have a powerful military spec blowgun. It fires a 90 grain, 12mm dia, and 7.5cm long steel dart with polymer boot at 1,450 fps mv, 1,050 fps 100m, and 860 fps at max effective range of 210m. Maximum range is 800m. Max rate of fire is 15 rpm and sustained rate of fire is 9 rpm and countinous rate of fire is 6 rpm. We have had excellent success in subtly destroying enemy observation balloons. Troops have also found it ideal for annoying people with armored vehicles and guns. It's also goshdarn fun playing a round of darts from clear across a basketball court. The extremely high velocity is no big secret. It's achieved by sending the best troops to lamas breathing and yoga breathing siminars; sometimes for several moths. By that, and not smoking much, and plenty of teflon lubed darts, they shoot really hard. Yeah, they really blow! The blowgun is very cool. But i'm holding out for the anti-aircraft wrist-mounted crossbow. That's what I'm gonna reenlist for. A homemade musket with sewer pipe and 14.5mm rounds is always a winner too. Attached Images __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

10-26-2005, 04:26 PM	#11
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: military blowgun? Actually, I believe that the Blowgun was proposed as a military weapon during the Clinton era.

10-27-2005, 02:56 PM	#12
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: military blowgun? The quiver holds 11 darts, so I think Marsha protested using tax money to buy an illegal assault weapon...that's why we're just seeing it fielded.... __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

03-11-2006, 08:34 PM	#13
lkh Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	Re: military blowgun? Here is the article: http://www.blowgunsnorthwest.com/soldier.htm It said that those blowguns are modified versions.So,does that mean normal people can shoot that hard? Anyway, what is the calibre of that blowgun? Last edited by lkh; 03-12-2006 at 06:49 PM..