SkylineRKR
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I remember having trouble doing the hold-ups, especially in the VR missions on the PS3 version of the HD collection, so I did some reading up on it.
Apparently you need to push/hold down on left analog-stick when pulling up a gun that isn't semi-auto.
No you absolutely can choke people out in MGS2. I believe it is 7 or 8 taps and if you go over, you snap their neck. It's essential for non-lethal runs and in VR missions. and you can use melee or throwing to knock enemies out, but it's time-consuming and not as reliable so I don't utilize it.
It worked the same as in MGS1 which was sort of half baked to me. I think they don't lie down for too long as well. I always had one instance where I would let loose and trigger an alert, or go overboard and kill. It was clunky at best.