Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 Which one would you guys pick.My main weapon is a DMR sniper.I've got about 10 rounds of G17, so ammo for both of those pistols. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.chris.perry@gmail.com 17 Posted June 12, 2012 PDW, Far more ammo to chose from, you can even load mp5 mags into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 But firepower and loudness wise, wouldn't the glock be better?Idk, cuz all i have is ammo and my lovely DMRI barely play during nighttime, so the flashlight is kinda useless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Robert 28 Posted June 12, 2012 Definitely the PDW. It's handy if you have to fight another player in close combat, because of its high rate of fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bahhh 83 Posted June 12, 2012 G17 ammo was pretty common for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.chris.perry@gmail.com 17 Posted June 12, 2012 But firepower and loudness wise' date=' wouldn't the glock be better?Idk, cuz all i have is ammo and my lovely DMR[hr']I barely play during nighttime, so the flashlight is kinda useless.They have exactly the same stopping power, as they use the same ammo. Damage in ARMA is based on ammo, not the gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMEBowen 0 Posted June 12, 2012 The only thing the glock has on the pdw is a flashlight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 Blackfuse, thanks for that info.How about sound? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.chris.perry@gmail.com 17 Posted June 12, 2012 Blackfuse' date=' thanks for that info.How about sound?[/quote']I'm not sure about that, I haven't really experimented with it, but that is probably the gun, because the 870 and the m1014 use the same ammo, but the 1014 is much louder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 I guess the PDW is way louder than the Glock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cappy (DayZ) 6 Posted June 12, 2012 Personally i prefer the Glock, not a fan of the PDW's iron sights, though with the large magazines firing from the hip is much more viable, but that just my personal preference.My buddy however loves the PDW,. so whatever floats your boat mate,. give both of them a try, experience is always far better than advice or debate after allhowever i should point out i only play on hardcore servers with crosshairs removed etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty (DayZ) 39 Posted June 12, 2012 PDW, easy. The only thing the G17 has over the PDW is a flashlight which attracts way too much attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 My main worry is the noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castle (DayZ) 23 Posted June 12, 2012 I'm not sure about that' date=' I haven't really experimented with it, but that is probably the gun, because the 870 and the m1014 use the same ammo, but the 1014 is much louder.[/quote']Sound the players hear is based on the gun.Sound the AI hears is based on the ammo. Use an SD mag in an AR / G17 / PDW and you'll see what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.chris.perry@gmail.com 17 Posted June 12, 2012 I'm not sure about that' date=' I haven't really experimented with it, but that is probably the gun, because the 870 and the m1014 use the same ammo, but the 1014 is much louder.[/quote']Sound the players hear is based on the gun.Sound the AI hears is based on the ammo. Use an SD mag in an AR / G17 / PDW and you'll see what I mean.Someone did digging within the game files, and the zombie aggro sound is defined per gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lille_bingo-mannen 10 Posted June 12, 2012 I am pretty sure I didn't attract a single zombie when I shot with my STANAGSD-fed M4A3 CCO at the airfield... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castle (DayZ) 23 Posted June 12, 2012 Someone did digging within the game files' date=' and the zombie aggro sound is defined per gun.[/quote']Digging within the game files is all well and nice, but have you tested it? I've fired MP5SD mags from my PDW and alerted nothing and M9 SD mags from my G17 and alerted nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas 5195 Posted June 12, 2012 We really need a sideways firing mode for the glock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clever 12 Posted June 12, 2012 The PDW is by far the best choice, it's still relatively quiet from what I've seen, and there are multiple ammo types you can put in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor (DayZ) 7 Posted June 12, 2012 Use both and choose. I've only used the Glock a few times because it's a rare-ish handgun to find. The first time I found it was in the first 20 minutes of playing the game and it was getting dark, so it's flashlight made me ecstatic. I've had the opportunity to pick up the Micro Uzi several times, but have only picked it up once or twice, usually because I've got plenty of ammo for my 6-shooter or 1911. Never shot it at players or walkers, and wouldn't rely on it too much for either.I guess the point I'm trying to make is to weigh your options at the moment. Done pick it up if you've got 5 mags for a 1911, and their is only 1 or 2 for the PDW/Glock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk24 94 Posted June 12, 2012 Digging within the game files is all well and nice' date=' but have you tested it? I've fired MP5SD mags from my PDW and alerted nothing and M9 SD mags from my G17 and alerted nothing.[/quote']Loudness level for AI is based on the gunThe only exception is SD ammo fired through an unsuppressed weapon, it will have no noise for the AIDayZ wiki rates the noise level of the G17 on Low while the PDW is ModerateIf you fire non-SD ammo through both the PDW will attract more zedsPDW still wins for me:-Eats every 9mm magazine-Fully automatic lead dispenser for corridor fighting-You can carry large quantities of ammo because of the 30rnd magazinesBut if you need a flashlight for night looting, the G17 is the better choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.chris.perry@gmail.com 17 Posted June 12, 2012 Someone did digging within the game files' date=' and the zombie aggro sound is defined per gun.[/quote']Digging within the game files is all well and nice, but have you tested it? I've fired MP5SD mags from my PDW and alerted nothing and M9 SD mags from my G17 and alerted nothing.I will personally trust defined distance values over an arbitrary "Did they alert?" test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 Great, now i just found a M9SD, which im keeping in backpack for the time being.The M9SD is awesome, but its ammo is so fracking rare...So, is it confirmed that SD mags shot thru any weapons will NOT attract zombies?If so, i'll drop the M9SD and keep the mags to use on my PDW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak757 146 Posted June 12, 2012 The PDW is listed as "moderate" in the noise category. The Glock is listed as "low" in the noise category. It's also worth noting that zombies can hear your shots easier the more you fire, so going full auto is like firing off an Enfield. The Glock is one of 2 unsilenced weapons with a "low" rating, the other being the Remmy 870. Both have the same damage and effective range. Glock magazines are common, PDW ammo is as common as Revolver clips because it uses 6 mag types. Flashlight is extremely awesome.Depends if I am in a high traffic area or not. If I am in a city or Balota/NW Airfield, I want the PDW. If I am alone in the North East at night, I want the Glock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lopz 2 Posted June 12, 2012 Yup, i usually roam around Balota/Cherno, with a sniper, so i guess the pdw is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
