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I really enjoy creating custom builds based on real-steel counterparts, and take a lot of inspiration from what other airsofters have built. I can't seem to find any dedicated pistol threads here; so I'm starting a thread where we can share some customized pistols. Curious to see all of your cool custom pistol builds, so feel free to show off some of your one-of-a-kind handguns! ---------------------------------------- I'll kick it off with a recently finished build. Based it off a "bowling pin" 1911 that's used in competitive shooting circles. -> https://www.thearmorylife.com/bowling-with-a-pistol-a-guide-to-pin-shooting/ These types of handguns are usually older, base model 1911's retrofitted with all the modern upgrades such as adjustable sights, and ridiculous compensators. Did some research and found that this was a style of 1911 popularized in the 70's~90's by people like Bill Wilson (Wilson Combat). Think of it as what resto-modding older cars are, just for guns. Started off as a basic MEU with a guarder slide and frame, but now complete with a commander-style hammer, tung oil finished wood grips with custom cutouts, and compensator. I've also upgraded all the internals such as the BBU and sears/disconnectors. Pretty much done at this point but I might throw on a ridiculously long inner barrel to match the length of the comp. Otherwise, looks as massive as it does in the pics and shoots like a dream Tried reverse-crowning the barrel while waiting for the comp to arrive. A gunsmithing technique where the barrel is cut inwards at an angle, used to increase accuracy. Pretty sure doesn't work on airsoft outer barrels but still, looks cool as hell Real steel pin-shooting 1911:

Next project , twin mounted Maxim guns with a Red dot ! Alla the Russian invasion of the Ukraine .😳😆😆

It was like this:

Totally changed design of some retention bungees I made a year or so ago. These can be used for cables, slings etc. Have a bit of adjustability too. I know you can use rubber bands, ranger bands etc. But since when do us Airsofters go with the simplest or cheapest solution? Haha

Faint ‘Benny Hill’ theme tune begins too play…

After a couple of glasses of Shiraz, I had to get my stuff on to try out for size. Using the 870 for the first time this weekend , can’t wait

This sounds like "I want an ssg10 but I don't want to openly admit to it".

Hey all, I am relatively new to airsoft and will be at the ‘depot’ in Port Glasgow tomorrow, Looking forward to my first CQB skirmishing there and looking for any recommends or advice for gear, load out etc, I was at ‘Red Alert’ Newbury last Sunday which was open field and have been to ‘players of war’ in Falkirk, however I’m anticipating a different beast all together being that it will be close quarter pew. bonus: the depot is it’s in my home town, and literally a 2 minute walk away

Had a fun pistols-only event today at LAC in my new rig...

The sharp edges from the thumb and grip safety on my TRP was chewing up the webbing on my supple medium sized hands, so I made a quick weekend project out of blending the grip safety into the frame. -------------------------------------------------- The guarder thumb safety for the V10 model has the correct design for a springfield style safety, but has a 90 degree edge which really digs in to the web of your hand. You can see the RS safety comes with a rather steep bevel to prevent this. I had initially ground this out a bit, but still wasn't enough for my sensitive hands. Similar issues with fitting a hi-capa grip safety to a 1911 frame. The Nova grip safety is really good quality but just doesn't fit correctly with the Guarder frame. Was originally going to mark the grip safety blue to make sure I didn't alter the shape of it too much. Unfortunately I got the wrong marking fluid, should have gotten dykem blue layout fluid but got the non-drying kind instead. Ended up smearing the blue everywhere Blended the grip & thumb safety, both in the engaged position. Initial grind with half-round file Removed file marks with sandpaper. Remnants of the blue smurf paste seen in the background Finished results. Might clean up the uneven angles on the thumb safety a bit more, but pretty pleased how it turned out as it is. Now the grip safety portion feels like grabbing on to a stick of butter. Now I just need to decide a cerakote color to refinish... What do you think? Should I go with the original bushed/bead-blasted two tone (left) or a overall satin stainless color (right)? I don't think springfield offers this two-tone brushed finish on their TRP's, and only does this on their "loaded" models. P.S. Tutorial for you handymen to try it out if you'd like

Don't forget those pics 😜

VALHALLLLLAAA!!!! awaits

Very short bit of footage edited to commemorate a special day of Airsoft

Brilliant idea if you ask me, it would class as a charity game as I reckon at least half of the players haven't seen a real life nipple since their mom stopped breastfeeding them. Also what a great diversionary tactic, you could send her out on a run and pick off the opposition as they stand there like slack jawed zombies while figuring what sort out white stuff they should be shooting at her. If this became a thing it would grow the game as there would never be a half empty game again. Right up until some fucked up fat incel charges one down on a I can't get laid without paying for it red mist moment.

It had to be you....😂😂

Tbh I doubt any sites gonna let you play completely starkers, well definitely not in a public game, exposes (npi) them & you to lots of legal public decency issues. I private game might be a possibility, but you'd have to get all your obviously pervy male friends to play to make up the numbers. Alternatively, set a compromise & just wear something skimpy but legal, plenty of guys have run around in mankini's for a giggle with no objections from sites. & yes it will hurt. & without pictures it didn't happen 😏

Honestly can't tell if this is spam or not. The text sounds too well structured for a spammer/bot, but the addition of the photo just seems phishy af... Honestly can't tell if this is spam or not. The text sounds too well structured for a spammer/bot, but the addition of the photo just seems phishy af... Edit: profile says phishy af for thirsty nerds 🤣🤣🤣

Hi, ALL! 👋 Site 14! 😁 Ran into tech issues, but managed to salvage some footage! 😤 Also how many can relate to this scenario, when playing…. Nothing bad! 🤔 💷GAMBLE💷

Needed to knock up a couple more goggle fan units and a simplified goggle-strap clip to mount a Poundland £1 powerbank. Total all-in cost, including the powerbanks ~£4 each. The earlier prototypes seem to work pretty well, but I need to stress-test over the summer when it's really hot and sweaty. Thinking of a dual-fan version with airflow guide vanes to direct the air over a wider area

Going for the used look 😂

Not really about what I bought, but WHERE I bought it. I ordered two 40mm, 72 round Moscarts from actionhobbies.co.uk Never ordered from them before, but ran through trustpilot and they have good reviews. This morning I got a phone call from them, apologising. The Moscarts are out of stock in that size. I can wait for them to come back in stock OR they can send me the next size up, at no extra charge, which I will receive in time for this weekend's game. Great customer service! Shout out to Paul at action hobiies.

Hello everyone, I'm Cocha and I'm an new player. I'm based in Italy, but I've chosen to join this community because I generally prefer to confront myself with international points of view as Italian forums tend to be a bit close-minded. I hope being from outside UK won't be a problem for the community. As for myself I just started, I already have bought my first gun (an old and used Tokyo Marui MC51) but I'm a sucker for P90's and looking for a good one, preferably used. Cheers!

Sorry to hear that. This is how this parasite flourishes, by operating just under the threshold where the State takes an interest, or his victims make the trip to smash his teeth down his throat. We all hope that someone else will do it. I hope someday that someone does.

This is also relevant to my interests, but I've seen the horror stories about the cylinder / cocking lever pins giving up the struggle on day one. Yes, these are very expensive toys, but they shouldn't need rebuilding out of the box.

I wouldn't dismiss the idea of a second hand one either tbh.

My mws in its current form. G&P npas Summer buffer spring Pts buffer G&P buffer tube Daves nub That's it for internals, I've tried so many others and it's all crap, just leave it as close to stock as possible. AG v2 11inch URGI rail. steel outer barrel, cant remember the make. geiselle gas block. b5 systems bravo stock. b5 systems grip( pictured with a bcm). g&p steel forward assist, mag release etc. AG b2 maritime bolt release AG mini socom and 4 prong flash. Bcm handstop. Surefire, ngal, unity mount and eotech to finish. Ferro concepts sling and swivels and probably other crap I've forgotten. Running on propane or mapp gas depending on temps.

Worth a ticket to Glasgow?? Lol

Thanks all who replied, I am currently waiting on word back from the Depot in port Glasgow. The mankini thing is also a great shout. Will probably pick one up 🙄

I needed a couple of new batteries, the Titan Li-Io 3,000 mAh are my current faves but out of stock everywhere in the UK at a fair price, then I randomly came across these... https://imgur.com/gpMC2Vw.jpg ... at such a good price! Fingers crossed they behave identically.

Me personally I’d wait for the cyma to come back in to stock , they are a very well known and liked entity and on the whole the best ‘bang for ya buck’ when it comes to AK’s .

Welcome back to the mad house! As said above, the main change is the performance of the guns. You can get a lot better for a lot cheaper now, and I'm still amazed at the difference from when I started about 17 years ago; my Cyma m14 build probably cost me around £200ish and would outshoot a lovingly upgraded sniper rifle from back in the mid 2000s. From 7 years ago, the laws haven't changed. Still need to get a UKARA registration by playing 3 games in at least 2 months to buy guns. Hope you enjoy your return to the hobby!

Welcome. Don't worry about not being in the UK, as I think it's always good to hear how the game differs around the world. Good choice of gun, I've always liked the MC51

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Welcome 🖐 We appreciate all players wherever they are from. 👍 Being in another country obviously the rules discussed here will be different and it may be difficult to buy from the classifieds. Enjoy your time here...

Oh for fucks sake. The last thing this hobby needs is attention seeking thots

I have 'ahem' many CYMA AKs, all have standard hops and gears. I swap a BW 'fet between them. The barrels are not too bad tbh, but can be bettered, the rubbers are a bit crap and best replaced. You can nip the hop adjuster up when set and then forget it if you stick to one BB weight.

So AFUK patches are real...

Thanks! I presume it'll be posted in here when they're available..

It should be dropped as imo throwing a pyro after being hit is no different to someone who keeps shooting after being hit, it's cheating and cuntish. The argument that "I paid for it so I want a kill from it" is quite frankly rediculous. I pay for my bbs so by the same logic I should be able to ignore hits till I've got someone

nice 1, may see you there 👍

Speak for yourself🙂 I revert back to childhood when I get out there. Tantrums,wetting myself and sulking when I don't get my own way.🤭 Good to see you back. Been on holiday? Regards

Depends when they were hit. If they are in the process of winding up to release the pyro, then finish the throw, dead man's revenge. If they are hit while striking it drop it a safe distance from themselves and any player in the blast radius is dead if not behind hard cover. I personally don't bother with pyro any more I had a bad habit of hitting trees and self killing when the thing bounced back.

I will admit near all my guns are still in their original boxes , but that’s purely for storage and postage reasons no way do I think it adds to the value , BUT I am ever so slightly inclined to think if someone puts a gun up for sale and it’s still got the original box and the box looks like it’s in good condition that would lead me to ‘hope’ they’ve looked after it a bit better than your average nobber who’s just chucked it under their bed/in the wardrobe/corner of their room until the next game ? One can hope ? 😳

Love my TM Devgru and stock they're still awesome. I also run the PTS mags and never really thought about how long they were 😳 I normally use Esstac mid-length pouches for them, but also have a TMC Spiritus clone chest rig, and they fit in that just fine. One thing to think about spending a bit extra on is a decent sling; Blue Force VCAS, Ferro Slingster, Magpul etc. Don't trust keeping your £600 RIF safe on a £5 sling

Yeah, Red Alert is a good site 👍 Hahaha, brilliant patches 😄

To be honest, my heart did sink when I saw the dent and if it had been a U.K. or European store it would be going back. But it’s just way to much hassle to try sending it back to an Aliexpress store in China. So I’ve made my peace with it 😏 I’ve got a 416 with the Geissele rail for the Jason Hayes look, but I’ve been after a Clay 416 as well. I’ll get pictures posted when it arrives and it’s kitted up. In the mean time I’ve stuck it on my TM M4 URG-I.

Do you want to set up a shipping company? 😆

I thought they still weren’t delivering to the UK ? Well if you did start selling I’m sure you’d have plenty of customers due to the excellent rep you’ve got for your current customer service .

Camo stuff, innit.

Narp. GBP has been creeping up slightly against the Euro for the last year, but it's a small wibbles and wobbles either way. I'd assume it's just the long awaited price hikes coming down the chain. Most countries printed billions++ of $CURRENCIES over the past couple of years. This necessarily devalues the purchasing power of fiat, and everything is going up sharply. Food, energy, housing, transport, I reckon the headline 4.9% CPI is very optimistic.