View Single Post
Old May 7th, 2012, 15:06   #20
Drake
E-01
 
Drake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Montreal, QC
Quote:
Originally Posted by FOX_111 View Post
Face shots sux. Face mask exist for those not willing to face the risk.

There's one observation I'd make about face masks from my own experience last weekend at the Mall: I'd use one of those mesh masks before at the Mall (when the FPS limit was 400 fps) and using my AK105 (with a scout mounted T-1 Micro dot sight) I was able to aim properly: but last weekend, using my CQB M4 (with M2 red dot) I found it impossible to get a good enough cheek weld to aim properly and ended up holding the gun funny and adjusting my aim by following the BBs. I ended up ditching the face mask after the second round.

IMO the inability to properly use sights/optics creates a much more dangerous condition than the risk of face shots. Overall I'd say it may even be preferable to just wear a mouth guard and no mask as the risk of a face shot will make people think twice about what they're doing (a bit of a hockey argument, i.e. more protective gear is leading to more violent hits).
__________________
Drake is offline