The 'What have you just bought' Thread

[L3wisD]

ASG Red dot from Action Hobbies' boneyard. £12. 

Been on the lookout for something retro-futuristic for the PDR-C before it goes off for paint.

Quite like how slim and blocky it is. Should fit the top of the PDR nicely.

 

[Asomodai]

ASG Red dot from Action Hobbies' boneyard. £12. 



Been on the lookout for something retro-futuristic for the PDR-C before it goes off for paint.

Quite like how slim and blocky it is. Should fit the top of the PDR nicely.

I was looking for something like that for my PDR-C. The Russian style We-Con just doesnt quite suit. 

Maybe i'll just get one of those cheapy Kral Aria Wide RDS's which are only a fiver. Bit worried it will be too low on the rail though. 

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[L3wisD]

I'll take some photos of the ASG on the PDR-C later when I get home, see what you think.

 

[Tackle]

Or they are just repeating crap they have also learnt from other varying sources and not found out for themselves....

Serving people would obviously get bad knees from the weight, were talking airsoft here where people are hard pushed to wear the gear they own for any longer than 6 or so hours (even milsims I would say the same as people slope off for food, drink etc). Me personally, I have a set and I also have quite bad sciatic pain (again this is me personally) since getting a set and running them in my plate carrier its helped with the issues as my PC actually sits where its supposed to and is more evenly balanced after having a long hard look at where and how I had set up the externals, pouches etc. Yes, training plates aren't for everyone but as @BibbsOnTour mentioned they come in varying weights from 1.6kg upwards (and judging by majority of airsofters who carry way to much unnecessary shit anyway people can hardly talk about carrying to much weight). People actually thinking about their kit and setting things up right would barley notice any difference. hell I had a guy this weekend adamant he was taking three guns out to each game, two of which... guess what... stayed by the spawn the whole time.

This ^

Instead of bashing the people that do have them or want to run them in whatever weight they choose why not be productive and ask questions about them and what benefits they have found from using them, again yes armed forces wear plates. They also do a lot of other things that airsofters don't do, like tab for insane amounts of hours in blistering heat not only carrying plates but ammo, weapons systems (that are a lot heavier than airsoft guns in most instances), water, radios, food, med kits.... the list is pretty long, so while I appreciate the weight of plates is adding weight to you i would hazard a pretty fucking big guess its not just the plates that would account for knee issues within the military... happy to be proven wrong if plates are the sole reason for bad knees.

Thing is, there are so many variables that could inevitably end in joint issues etc, for starters have a look around the average safezone & you'll see every body shape, from stick thin to morbidly obese, & it could be argued that most will load up with more kit than they need (or are used to), & when the whistle blows charge off across rough unknown terrain, every step inviting potential life changing injuries, & who's better to run the risk, the stick thin teen with still developing but very limited muscle mass, or the obese porker who while he's unfit, at least his body is attuned to carrying extra mass.

its a minefield, so to speak.

im not bashing the training plates as such, after all they're only a weight & at least being worn close to the body their prob less detrimental than a loaded backpack that may swing around if not loaded & worn properly.

but any weighted training aid needs to be worked up to, your exercise routine needs to have peaked & is maintainable at your current level before you add to it, for many airsofters putting on a pc & loading it with mags & water etc may already far exceed what their used to, especially if the don't have a regular exercise regime,  & adding weighted plated because the may have read it's "the thing" at the moment isn't gonna turn them in to athletes overnight.

im going the other way with my load-outs, a number of rigs according to what's needed, but for the average skirmish I'm going light as possible, enough water & mags for an hour, top up back in the safe zone, I've nothing to prove & am already carrying enough timber lol.

 

[Mad Rag]

 

just arrived today, AA R17

 

[Musica]

ASG Red dot from Action Hobbies' boneyard. £12. 



Been on the lookout for something retro-futuristic for the PDR-C before it goes off for paint.

Quite like how slim and blocky it is. Should fit the top of the PDR nicely.

That looks  really nice very futuristic.

 

[Druid799]

I was looking for something like that for my PDR-C. The Russian style We-Con just doesnt quite suit. 

Maybe i'll just get one of those cheapy Kral Aria Wide RDS's which are only a fiver. Bit worried it will be too low on the rail though. 

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I’ve got one of these and actually it’s not too bad considering it was only a fiver ! red dot does fade out in bright sun light but it was a fiver ! ????

 

[Asomodai]

Another order from @ak2m4. Part one of two eventual orders to fix various issues with existing and incoming RIFs. 

2 x Acetech Mosfets to replace my Pico Gate AB ones in the SL8 and XM8. I cant trigger spam with the gate without locking up. 

1 x 5 inch outer barrel extension for my XM8 DMR plan. 

1 x Maple Leaf 60 degree VSR bucking. Replacing a 70 degree one to see if I can lift .48s on my troublesome bolty. 

1 x ZCI 363mm 6.02 inner barrel. My newer XM8 is mechanically sound and shooting at a healthy 330 FPS, this should take me closer to 350 and tighten up the grouping. 

 

[FreeFrag.UK]

@Asomodai How are the motors from AK2M4? I realise they're a lot cheaper but how are they compared to the ASG Ultimate Infinity series of motors?

 

[Asomodai]

@Asomodai How are the motors from AK2M4? I realise they're a lot cheaper but how are they compared to the ASG Ultimate Infinity series of motors?

I'll be honest, I haven't much experience of motors outside of stock ones or the Rocket Green 16/22TPA and the SLD 22TPA.

The SLD is good for builds where you are going to short stroke or DMR, it's a bit slow for an aftermarket motor if using with a standard gearset, but it has all the torque you need to pull a heavy spring for short stroking etc. For best performance use with a 9.9v life or 11.1v lipo. The screw down tabs are quite long and I had to dremel out part of a V6 gearbox to be able to set the motor height. It's also a little noisy, so I wouldn't use it for quiet builds. 

The Rocket green TPA is my favourite motor, it's relatively cheap, very fast and relatively quiet has a good amount of torque for a 16TPA. Cant fault it and it's quite good for both short stroking and standard gear sets. 

The 22TPA version is incredibly powerful whilst still being fast and should only be used in DMRs and shortstroked builds, even when used on a 7.4 lipo it was over spinning my standard gear set F2000 double shot on semi. 

My favourite stock motors are the SRC Neo Magnatar series which has a surprising amount of torque and whatever S&T put in their ARX160s (Has the same can as the SLD but less Torque more speed) not sure if its Neo but is a good ferrite if not. 

One motor that completely surprised me was when I swapped out a Standard JG ferrite in my MP5 is the TM EG1000 ferrite and it goes like absolute stink on a standard gearset and 7.4 lipo, it needs to be heard to be believed. Goes to show that the EG1000 is still a very viable motor for standard builds. 

So my opinion is to spend a little extra over the tempting SLD and go for the Rocket Green. It's incredible value and according to Sam of KOA fame it's almost as good as an Action Army 40k. 

 

[Asomodai]

For my birthday the missus has purchased me another AirsoftPro G36 Hop unit, making it my 4th one and its going in my new XM8

 

[Rogerborg]

For my birthday the missus has purchased me another AirsoftPro G36 Hop unit, making it my 4th one and its going in my new XM8

Sound like a keeper.  I mean, the missus probably.

Self, inspired by the summer medic water thread:

And for an upcoming Namsim:

GI will get medal after he is dead.

 

[Chris-the-Jock]

Was in the market for a new pistol so thought I'd try the Army Armament R17. Seen some recommendations for it and for the price it looks like it could be good value. Went fot the black and tan tan and black version.

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[Mad Rag]

Was in the market for a new pistol so thought I'd try the Army Armament R17. Seen some recommendations for it and for the price it looks like it could be good value. Went fot the black and tan tan and black version.

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i just got this extract one yesterday from  and keep quiet about this (bbguns4less). and so far my impressions are really good. i was 65 ish for the r17 a can of gas and they chucked in a free bottle of 2000 beebs also fully compatible with TM.

 

[Musica]

Self, inspired by the summer medic water thread:

 Hmm I might be able to intergrate that with my chest rig save me getting one of the below + a H harness to molle it to.  Long as it doesn't leak pretty nice bit of kit.

https://www.weapon762.com/assault-packs/384-tmc-lightweight-defender-3-film-pack-multicam-black.html

https://www.weapon762.com/assault-packs/722-tmc-mini-assault-backpack.html

 

[MagpieTactical]

Some fast mag pouches (dirt cheap I  grey, now resprayed).

Dont know why I never got some sooner. Nice quick and easy to use, perhaps fast even.  No need for a dump pouch, and no more dumping my mag on the ground instead of fannying around trying to get it back in the osprey pouch.

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[L3wisD]

I'm a fast mag convert too. Had mine about 18 months now.

Underestimated how good they would be at holding the mags, and like you say, super fast to draw and stow.

 

[Asomodai]

I'm a fast mag convert too. Had mine about 18 months now.

Underestimated how good they would be at holding the mags, and like you say, super fast to draw and stow.

I am such a clutz and force my way through so much hedge on the average skirmish that I cant help that think everything will fall out. 

 

[Adolf Hamster]

I am such a clutz and force my way through so much hedge on the average skirmish that I cant help that think everything will fall out. 

in my experience they do, can't beat a velcro flap for knowing your mag's gonna be there when you need it.

 

[Nick G]

Valken ASL , polymer M4 based jobbie. actually it's officially for my birthday next week. Cheep polymer AEG which will go out in the rain and generally be abused........it also has ambi fire selectors which 'may' find their way onto ma L119 A2 build !