Looking for inputs on joystick setups

[Voyager]

I'm looking at setting up a semi-simpit setup, including a long throw joystick that would eventually be set up into a floor stick configuration, but I'm not sure which stick I should be aiming for.

 

The main use will be for WWII aircraft, and the P-47 in particular, but I'm also interested in maintaining the capability to use it in modern era simulators.

 

I'm currently using a CH based setup with their fighter stick, pro pedal, pro throttle and throttle quadrant. I'm given to understand they use and F-16 style stick, and I'd kind of like to keep the pinky button for push-to-talk and a spare 4-way switch for game function (pause, kneeboard, look at map, etc), and probably need 2-4 fire buttons for WWII era aircraft.

 

At the moment, I'm looking at something like the Virpril Mongoose base unit, but am not sure on the grip section. Their WarBRD appeals because for WWI, it has all the right buttons in all the right places, but I expect it will be lacking significantly for modern sims. Their Constellation Delta looks good because of the extra controls, ambidextrous design and the two stage trigger, but it lacks the pinky switch, or any switch that would be good for push to talk functionality. I do plan to move that to the throttle, but that's a custom build I haven't even started yet. The Thrustmaster Warthog grip matches what I'm working with now, but it doesn't seem to be available sans base, and I'm loath to get parts just to throw them away.

 

I'm avoiding the Mongoose grip largely because it seems like way to much stick for my planned uses, and I'm mostly going to be flying US aircraft, and want to maintain some commonality in configuration with them.

 

Are there options I'm missing here? General thoughts on what might work best?

 

Thank you,

 

Harry Voyager

[NahkaSukka]

I think you can buy Warthog grip separately if you contact Thrustmaster. Someone in forum bought one and i think it cost something like 100$ + shipping. I'm using T-50 base with 10cm extension and Warthog grip and it's really great setup IMO. It's sitting between my legs, mounted on Wheel Stand Pro.

[Voyager]

Ah, that would rather neatly resolve things. I'll pursue that route then, and work the throttle and trim box while I'm waiting for Virpril to restock on the base mounts.

[Sokol1_br]

The Thrustmaster Warthog grip matches what I'm working with now, but it doesn't seem to be available sans base,

 

 

You can buy only (Warthog) - that can be used in VirPil bases (and in theory in VKB): https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3862570&postcount=6