streakeagle Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I just got back from a trip and decided to check the VKB website. I found the SCG Premium right-hand grip for the gunfighter Mk.II finally in stock again, so I ordered right away. This will give me pretty much every grip that is compatible with the Gunfighter Mk.II. I had purchased the SCG standard edition to cut-up/modify to create a basic B-8 grip, but had learned I really like the size/shape/layout of this grip. But the standard edition didn't have all of the switch functions needed to fully utilize the grip as a stand-in for most US grips. So, my options now include: 1) VKB MCG Pro, perfect for Soviet aircraft and adaptable to most aircraft. It is great for aircraft that need an analog axis lever for braking, an analog cursor control, or that need a flip down gun safety/trigger. But the size/shape/arrangement is not particularly comfortable for me. 2) Adapted TM Warthog A-10C grip. Never my favorite grip layout or shape, but perfect for flying the A-10C or F-16C. The main problem is the heavy weight is less than optimal for the Gunfighter Mk.II stick. 3) Adapted TM F/A-18C grip is one of my favorites. Close to my preferred B-8 size/layout but with many of the extra switches found on the above grips for more advanced aircraft. It is obviously perfect for the F/A-18C, but works very well with the F-15C and F-14B. I don't mind using it with any of the B-8 grip aircraft (UH-1, F-86, F-5E). But like the Warthog grip, it is a bit heavy for the Gunfighter Mk.II stick. 4) VKB KG12 grip is very limited and specialized, but is a reasonable approximation of the Luftwaffe KG12, which is obviously great with the Bf109, Fw190A8, and Fw190D9. This will be my least used grip, but it will probably be the only grip I use when flying German fighters. 5) VKB SCG Pro grip will probably be my grip of choice when I am too lazy to swap grips and/or want the lighter weight that the Gunfighter Mk.II was designed to accommodate. Its size, shape, and layout provide a similar experience to the F/A-18C grip but with nearly all of the additional controls found on the MCG Pro. Aside from analog axis lever aircraft, this grip can pretty much be used to stand in for any other listed above. I suspect this one will ultimately get more use than any of my other grips. It will be my go-to stand-in for the B-8 grip until I have my real B-8 modified to work with the insides of the SCG standard. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Sokol1_br Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 4) VKB KG12 grip is very limited and specialized, but is a reasonable approximation of the Luftwaffe KG12, which is obviously great with the Bf109, Fw190A8, and Fw190D9. And MiG-15, MiG-19. ;)
streakeagle Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) I flew with the KG12 in the Bf109 and Fw190s yesterday. I did great in the 109 and the D9... the A8, not so much. The available buttons/hat switch are more than enough for in-game functionality. But I have to use up one of the hat switch positions to flip the trigger/safety lever in-game. If I have two hat positions leftover, I can use it for pitch trim. If I have only one, I can use it to toggle the pilot body or the kneeboard. As for flying the MiG-15 and MiG-19... I defer to the MCG Pro with its analog brake lever, one of the primary reasons I bought it in the first place. Edited October 12, 2019 by streakeagle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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