Where to get modern M2 50 cal. gun

Panzer · Post by **Panzer** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:34 am

I need 2 modern 50 cal machine guns for a project, do any 1/18 figures come with them?

Ta-152 · Post by **Ta-152** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:59 am

Not a whole lot of difference between a Ma Deuce circa 1944 and one circa 2009.

Bbi has produced several figures that came with M2s.

NWarty · Post by **NWarty** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:07 am

The .50 cals in my unit were all manufactured between 1938-1945

Keep in mind we just keep sending them off to get refurbished. Two of them have wooden spade grips, the others are plastic.

paulpratt · Post by **paulpratt** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:18 pm

Just like these guys said, virtually no difference. The only time something may differ is when a piece needs fixed, replaced, or refurbished. Most of the time then they are older parts themselves.
Forces of Valor figures have m2s packed in with them as well.

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:11 pm

Your local target should have some modern FOV figures that come with a .50 cal. For $5.19 you can get what you need plus a figure too!

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:58 pm

Go with the Bravo Team figures at Target. One of the Army tankers and one of the USMC tanker figures comes with a .50 M2. The gun is nicely sculpted in hard plastic, and has a tripod and ammo box. The ammo box even has the bullets detailed. These should still be relatively plentiful. All the Targets in my area, as well as those I've been to in other towns have them.

Panzer · Post by **Panzer** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:18 pm

Thanks everyone, I will go to Target and see if they have some.

Able Archer · Post by **Able Archer** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:24 am

I was drawn to this topic and was wondering which M2 .50 Cal Machine gun is better? The Bravo Team one or the bbi one that came with the WWII figures?

I have 2 of the Bravo Team one with the ammunition box attached but I was wondering what the bbi one with the .50 Cal belt is like?

Thanks.

paulpratt · Post by **paulpratt** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:00 am

It depends on your application. I like all of the forces of valor accessories more so than any of the lines, but the bbi one without the ammo can on the side might work better for a different application.