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No sidearm needed. You will have enough trouble learning your aeg. While sidearms look great, most airsofters only use it to fill it at the start of the day and empty the mags posing ubercool and at the end of the day. You need to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your main weapon and yourself. This takes one or two years at least. Then you will be able to effectively use the sidearm in a situation where the main weapon is weaker.

try running an 18 + 15 + 8yr old = very expensive you have such "fun" ahead of you and yes its true it does get worse soz for derailing thread as per usual.... a couple of crappy guns and some neodym motors to break them with this week (big spares order will be needed soon no doubt)

My eldest is five and airsoft is new to me. Therefore my budget won't take a nose dive, it's always been meager!

See i have just bought a pistol as ahandy back up. My last game i was in a situation where i was supressing 4 players and my mag ran out in my m4. They where trying to get in thriugh a crawl space so i had a massive advantage till i was out of ammo. The speed of the mag swap cost me and i got hit as they pressed through. With a pistol i could of carried on poping off shots while i one handed mag swaped the m4 (its on a sling im obv not a ninja) so now pistol purchased as a back up! Im happy to spend the money and even if it only saves my bacon now and then its worth it. I play cqb and im sure ill find i use it plenty. Better to have a pistol and not use it than need a pistol and not have it!

I personally love using a pistol, in really CQB and FIBUA situations they are awesome, no rags ratteling about no unwieldy rifle and once you get used to it, if it's s good one accurate too. But if you don't have lots of cash stick the extra you would spend on the side arm on a better rifle.

The good thing about this forums is no matter what you ask you will get a good response. I have always found other forums especially zero in to be very clicky and people being very ignorant and mods being mini hitlers. Everyones very friendly on here and seems like a big family.

Basically every beginner and intermediate question has been asked on here before. If not, try Zero In. If you need something specialist like HPA, GBBRs, very in-detail sniping etc. then there are forums devoted to each of those. If you're using an AEG or your average GBB then you can bet your bottom dollar it's been asked here or Zero In though. The problem is the search functionality (although better than vBulletins) is lacking with IPB so it's hard to get the information you need. Hell, I try to look up threads just from a month ago to reference in posts I'm making and can't find any reference to them anywhere, even with very generic word searches. Can be frustrating, and I can see why many people just ask a new question when they can't find the answer themselves.

http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/26291-uk-airsoft-forum-resources/

I'm just about to buy more, they'll be packaged up with some other stuff I'm importing and sent in a few weeks. Don't wanna keep spamming about it in this thread but if you're interested feel free to keep an eye on my FB page or IG.

Just bought an N.P.A.S. ...... FPS adjustment tool. And a new Chrono.

Google says the tag says not to wash them. I'd simply wash them by hand. Soapy water, put them on like normal and then act like you're washing your hands.

As someone who's sat in front of a camera and filmed things like this in one take, it's pretty hard to not make any slips. You often don't notice at the time either because you're in a flow as if you were talking to someone and without them shooting questions at you in person, you just have to sort of imagine them and factor them in as you go. Which can cause contradictions and slip ups as you sort of talk with yourself in your head, whilst talking. It's hard. I don't think this is actually that bad, the mechanism is well presented and explained and the visuals make up for a lot of the slip ups. The whiteboard style is pretty good I think.

For skirmishes, they aren't useful. But for longer games they are great to keep the map and a pen in it. Easy to access even in gloves. New midcaps need time to reach their full capacity. Don't force it, just use it.

neither - stick to ya main aeg you don't HAVE to have a pistol - in fact I got numerous ones and still I hardly bother with one..... if you get into it then yeah maybe, but that means getting a GOOD holster for it - or two you think you may want it at hip/leg/chest - left/right side but a GOOD holster is nigh on as important as the pistol itself times you see pistol's and/or mags flying about on the field when owner is sprinting about (yup lost one of glock mags never to be found again) if push comes to shove GG105 or something maybe but you really don't HAVE to have a sidearm (i'd rather just carry another aeg mag or something but that is just my take on it all) or sod it get a tri-shot shotgun

I'm thinking of getting some of my crappy guns engraved Instead of KRYTAC - I'm looking into getting MY-CRAP engraved on them (mind you think the engraving would cost more than what my guns are worth) ((soz derailing thread once again))

jeez more ukara/vcra stuff lets be real - main thing is not to be a dick with ya gun so if you paint/tape or wtf you like with it it don't matter really before anybody starts quoting friggin paragraph 6 section 7 bollox.... when you leave the site then the gun "should" be transported in a bag/box etc..... so it ain't on show - so nobody is gonna know or care really unless you you gotta a firearms ban - whoooa wrong thread soz jeez & more jeez, it is really about how you conduct yourself with your toy gun tape/paint or friggin' 2-tone - above all don't wave it about in public whatever colour it is

You're right. VCRA only covers the selling and manufacturing of RIFs, not ownership. You still need a valid defence to remove the 2-tone, and so that's why tape should be replaced when leaving a site really. However, let's not forget that playing at that site is a valid defence in its own right, regardless of UKARA or site membership. Frankly, it's all a bit of a mess.

Your'e screwed m8 If you wanna go in for expensive luxuries like kids Your skirmish budget has take a major nose dive Next it will be: "Don't you think you need to act a bit more mature now you are a parent" Show me a bloke who is truely truthfully honest and mature and responsible.... Yeah - he's gay (No offense to anybody just being typical pratt as usual)

This weeks purchases. Torch with pressure pad Foregrip DPM Holdall UJ Morale patch Single point sling UTP Large Nuprol googles Lower face mesh And now I'm skint, the quicker my Mrs gets back to work post maternity leave the better. I need more kit!

Im aware of health and safety, i know heavier weight bb's dramatically reduce fps, which also means it wares the spring out quicker, resulting in a major drop in fps, which i dont want to happen, i would like to keep the fps at a decent level

I'd start with cleaning the barrel, I think you should probably polish it too. Silicone is commonly used but I've heard rubbing alcohol is preferable, except I don't know how to go about cleaning a barrel with the latter. Similarly you could also clean the existing hop bucking / rubber, with warm and soapy water (no silicone oil!) I also know snipers wash their BBs the same way, I guess you could do the same for a DM and again, that should help a bit towards accuracy. You could upgrade the barrel (prioritise quality over length & diameter) although buying a replacement hop unit and/or hop bucking will probably improve performance the most and may be cheaper than a new barrel as well. Look for quality manufacturers like Prometheus, G&G (Specifically the Green) and Tokyo Marui for the bucking. In terms of the former, ProWin CNC hop-ups are great.

Pffft, whatever mate. I just found it comical, don't take it to heart sweetness.

Dont waste your money

Hey everyone, I'm doing research towards choosing my first RIF and I can't seem to find comprehensive information about the differences between TMs standard guns and the high cycle versions. Links at the bottom are to the standard G3 SAS and the G3 SAS High Cycle as an example in case you didn't know what i meant. Though I'm more interested in the MP5 than the G3. The High cycles claim to be 25rps but I've struggled to find anywhere stating the rps of the standard version, I saw 13rps somewhere but it was posted many years ago. My other main question is is there any difference in the quality of the internal parts? Obviously the HC will use some different parts to achieve the higher RoF but are they any more durable? Or less durable? The G3s linked below have a £90 price difference and I don't know if this is because high speed parts cost more or if they are higher quality parts. Any comments of the range of these guns would also be appreciated, I understand that TM have a great reputation for their out of the box set ups and in particular their "magic" hop ups but I don't know if this applies to the high cycle SMGs. Thanks for your time http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/marui-g3-sas-airsoft-gun-aeg http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/marui-high-cycle-g3-sas-airsoft-gun-aeg

Thanks for the reply and I think your comments will help push forward making Cerakote gun available oversea. You have to forgive us that we don't get the player perspective from outside US very often so logically we form our policy based on what we know.

This thread is done, we don't know the crime committed and that's the end of that.

I tried searching for the thread I linked above, couldn't find it without using "my content". That said, the list of forums I posted, I got that from google, and there were numerous forums I dismissed as too small (I did mention my size specific criterion) or not using english as primary language. That said, why else do people compile lists but to save other people time.

Most mag pouches that use a lid will have velcro loop on the front of them, with the hook part on the lid. So if you tuck in the lids, you can put patches on the mag pouches. Not my preference personally, they'll get damaged when you're prone/crawling. An admin on the front/hydro on the back with loop and potentially loop on your arms as well as helmet (loadout dependant of course) is more than enough; those places make much more sense.

Ok so stupid question alert. I see some patches attached to mag pouches but how? Are there Velcro attachments I can look out for or are they specific pouches with the fluffy bits already on? I've got an admin pouch with a little Velcro but I'd like some more really.

Fabreze if you don't want to wash them. It's the velcro that will most likely suffer. I've washed my mechanix gloves loads of times and apart from the velcro coming unstuck they're fine. Use a gentle cycle though or maybe even just put them on and wash your hands with them on and a bit of washing powder.

I have a pair, I turned them inside out as best i could and put the through the wash at low temp, no destruction.

Sidearms aren't worth the money unless you're very happy with your primary(s) and gear. Until then, spend that £100 on other things.

Excellent, it's just I'm Ham fisted and break things is all. I do like Romford, many happy memories there.

In your own home with your own tools I've never sent a gun off to have work done and now I feel confident enough to have a go at fixing just about anything that could go wrong with my guns with a bit of research I understand that not everyone wants to get involved in the tech like that, but it never hurts to have a good understanding of how the gun works, so you can troubleshoot issues and diagnose problems

Unfortunately Cheap and Russian helmet do not go together. Replicas are 200-300,you can get them for 100 if you are luckt and real ones aren't even worth mentioning. Honestly I don't think you'd find a better priced one than the one lafta posted. Other option- Get some fiberglass,and make one on your own and try find the mask separate. Or make a simpler mask as found on some other soviet helmets with just a steel plate and a slit.

I use the WE P226, it is a very very well made and reliable pistol. It takes green gas so it's pretty cheap to run as you can get bottles for £15 which lasts quite a long time. It is full made of metal (apart from the grip) so it feels quite realistic and it also has a very satisfying kick to it. It is very accurate and each mag holds 24 BBs so you only need 2 mags which are £25 each so they arnt too expensive. Also it only costs £99 so if you've spent a lot on your rifle it's not damaging your wallet too much. http://www.wolfarmouries.co.uk/airsoft/bb/product.asp?page=product&id=GGB0364TM That's mine

You might if it's the legoland giant mars bar. The Lego cooperation are ruthless in their pursuit of "justice".

thank you Airsoft_Mr B, I'll have to try those out and see if they help

Shame you flogged all these already, bring back more next time!

Nobody does one cheap as far as I know http://grey-shop.ru/index.php?route=product/product&path=123_66&product_id=110

Don't google rent boys.

20 v 20 is pretty packed for a place that small with very short games and a steep price. The initial enthusiasm has left me. I might try it once but all in all it sounds like its actually worse than Bunker 51. That is quite special.

I think the site I will be going to (Billericay) do something similar. At least that way the Rookies will have strength in numbers

I've personally used blaster for donks and not had any issues

Looks great. Bit far to go for many UK airsofters, especially with difficulties in getting RIFs across borders, but you never know. We wish you well.

I'm liking the paint work and the UMP, very tasty

Received my name tag today for my tac vest, really pleased the way it came out so any guys play at the Mall in Reading and see me, please come say "hi"

I use one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Element-M600c-Scout-Flashlight-Tactical-Torch-Airsoft-Weapon-Light-Black-UK-/131273699398 Mounts to a rail and has a pressure pad and switch options. Seems sturdy enough and it's fairly bright, lighter than a full size torch and apparently the front cover won't smash if shot. It's a clone of the Surefire M600C, which whilst being much better quality is also getting on for £400

Brought a few of these in from the states.

Here is a full review of the LCKM-NV of LCT, with a lot of information, pictures and a video dissamble it.(use de translator at the top of the review tochoose the language) http://www.sat-airsoft-reviews.com/reviews/fusil-de-asalto/aeg/lckm-nv-lct/