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A few pics of my past and present Gat paint/weather jobs for your perusal 😉

Due in early November, based on the Nov SSQ system, so if you're already into the platform then mag availability won't be an issue for you. 1J out of the box, can change quite easily using the various nozzles already on the market for the platform. Rifle and magazines available at https://www.raresoft.co.uk/product-page/viva-arms-ranch-boy-gbbr

Literally just a TM.

£120 for a TM springer! I want to know what they are smoking?

Love pistol & shotgun games, so rare to hear of them these days😕

MUH FAIRY DUST

My vfc m249 My mws and Glock 17.

Having previously asking for my UKARA number on non restricted items I just ask the retailer to put my UKARA number on anything Airsoft related. Since then no real issues but UPS is bloody slow processing anything.

The gunman Tuddenham halloween game last year and the year before were awesome! There was a great balance between it being larp/special in that they had a drone that blew stuff up, 7ft terminators that fired bbs due to motion sensors, marshalls doing "cut scenes", xenomorphs, predators, a strangely erotic Sarah Connor (was it a dude?) Skeletons hanging from trees (as per the predator movies!) then there was also games happening, with different (but similar) objectives and the game play was great. Normally, yes, most zombie games or Halloween games are meh - however extra special effort was done and it paid off - unfortunately a change in head marshall means I suspect it won't be as good.

Hey all I wanted to make a post here to give a shout-out to Henry at Airsoft Tailoring - https://airsofttailoring.co.uk/ He makes some handmade accessories for Airsoft, and I picked up pretty much all of them from his store. I messaged him as some of the colours I was looking for were out of stock, but he said to order them anyway, and he would make them for me. Let me say these accessories are absolutely great quality, probs better than some I have got from airsoft shops. I will run through some items below as a lot of these are very nice for P90 owners. P90 3D Printer Stand This thing is so simple yet awesome all the same. IT allows me to safely display my P90 without worrying about marks from a gun rail or it falling over. It looks great on the side and shows off the look of the P90(I know it's like Marmite, but as a Stargate Fan, I love it) P90 Quick Release Sling and Strap combo I looked for a good strap for a while. I wanted one that sat nicely on the chest so I could rest the P90 there to pull a sidearm if needed. Most mounts like this are full harnesses. I already run a harness for my belt under a PC, so I didn't want another like that. This strap gave me that option with a quick-release Cobra buckle,too! Very Solid and I feel safe letting go of the RIF P90 Stock Extender A 3D-printed stock extender makes it a little bit nicer to shoulder the SMG if you are a bit taller, but also provides much-needed battery space. Slots on nicely and feels solid. My only minor gripe here is that the extender is grey and doesn't match the rest of the gun, but I may get a rubber butt stock cover anyway, so that doesn't really matter. Barrel Bag A small accessory, sure, but still needed at most sites. Very durable material and has a nice, long elastic too. All in all, If you have a P90 or just want to check out Henry's items, check out his store here: https://airsofttailoring.co.uk/. He has some cool items for P90s, but also some other bits too.

I’d be tempted to get a pair of needle nosed pliers onto the holes, or two Allen keys that would fit in, crossed over

Put a 1913 adaptor on the 74u to make the Moscow mac 10

I remember a few very good halloween games, including one where a fully costumed Xenomorph crept up behind me and ripped my head off!, in a LARP kind of way of course! 😆

A nice find. A brand new KSC SIG P230

I wonder how they do this- partnership with Noveritsch, or go straight to the OEM of the SSQ (presumably KJW) and manage to sidestep any licencing issues at the same time Either way, the pricing seems good in comparison to the base cost of the SSQ. There is the double bell AEG version apparently on the way....

That's why I like running GBBs so much. Limited ammo forces me to pick my shots, and reloading under fire feels incredible when you nail it.

Hopefully they'll do a 5.56 variant.

What you need is a pin spanner: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Tool-SPA-2-Cluster-Spanner/dp/B001B6LNRQ

You could also use circlip pliers, they'd be more than up to the job.

Another SRC USP, this time the Tactical because I didn't learn from the one on top (broken slide stop and trigger)

Not sure if I'll make any more Airsoft EM-2's - the pic. is of the prototype I've made - its cnc Aluminium and Walnut and took a lot of time/effort/money to create, and I don't think there's a lot of demand out there that would make it worthwhile. But I learnt a lot making it, and it did gain me the very real privillege of meeting with Jonathan Ferguson and getting to handle (cuddle?😁) several examples of the real thing. Worth it just for that!

Got a Romeo 2 off here and fitted it to the sand viper tonight along with a flamingo rubber. Decided to go with the full length shroud and waterproof extension now the weather's taking a turn for the worse.

So, just to add. I've since had a few new pieces join the collection. The L130A1 This is the 7.62mm variant of the FN minimi. This system was only ever in use with UKSF/SFSG, and has been used for some time. These are usually seen with a TA01 with RMR, LA5 peq and a green LBT box mag. There are a few differences between the UK version and US version (MK48). GAS BLOCK/REG The US version uses the 7.62 type, while the UK version uses the older Minimi type, with even a MK1 type gas regulator knob. BIPOD US version uses the new improved style, while UK uses older type. RAILED HANDGUARD There are 2 US types. The improved tri rail or the older MK46 style over barrel rail. The UK version is similar to the KAC type tri rail. BOX MAG MOUNT Now I'm not entirely sure what this plate is there for. But the US version has a 2 holed plate, that sits underneath the feed tray. This is not present on the UK version. MARKINGS The US version has MK48 markings on the right sight, just before the stock. The UK version just has the standard minimi type markings, but marked for 7.62. My version is a Lambda defence version. Has a few things that need addressing A few holes left in the receiver from manufacturer. Clean up some of the rusty parts. Spray the receiver a satin black as issued. Try and source a green box mag, or try dying the one I have potentially. And to source a TA01 acog. Next up. M79 Some people don't realise, this particular weapon has been used by the British since the 70s in Northern Ireland, and one or two pictured during the falklands. These were later replace by the HK69 launchers. The British version came with a fibre glass stock. Not the wooden one issued to US forces. Most were seen using SLR slings too. Lastly. The L109A1. It's a SIG P230. This was sigs answer to the Walther PP/PPK & P5. This was issued to SAS as a concealed carry both on covert ops and for personal protection when in plain clothes. Other than that, not alot is known about this little pistol. There were also rumours this was issued to helicopter crews along with the Walther P5's. But the guys I know, who were in the RAF, only ever saw the walther P5's issued at the time. Mine is the old KSC P230JP version. Only down side, is that it's plastic bodied. But for a small pistol, is extremely comfortable. I'm really not sure what to do with this, other than leave it stock. As haven't seen any pics of issued ones to getting it looking authentic.

If you have a UKARA, it's worth asking the seller to slap it on the box somewhere nice and obvious anyway, But yeah the only things you'll really get pulled up on importing are real firearms parts that are pressure bearing, (barrels, gas blocks, bolt carriers, etc). Those ones will get you a nice visit from the police. Furniture and optics are fine.

I thought a photo would be of use to those interested. A bit more awkward to adjust than the normal hop unit however.

Visited Finmere Airsoft for the first time this weekend to take part in one of their Chaos and Control days, a long objective lead day rather than your usual skirmish. Milsim-lite I guess you could call it. First notable point before the day of the event even came around was the great communication with the organisers. I posted a quick question via their ‘Contact Us’ link but got a swift answer and then welcome into their larger WhatsApp group to discuss game day specifics or ask for technical help. Even got sent a PDF with the game objectives and rules, site map and walkthrough video in advance of the day so everyone should know what they are doing. Really well organised and not something I’ve seen before. Arrived at the site an a rainy Sunday morning. The site itself is a fairly typical woodland affair with a long central access road bisecting it into two distinct halves. Safe zone is right in the centre, they have a mix of seating and tables, most undercover from the worst of the elements. Small tuck shop, supplies and a lone portaloo which was remarkably clean. Game area features some nice set pieces like a prop submarine, crashed airplane and some other abstract structures that could really be anything. Gameplay for the day were two 2-hour long domination rounds with five control points spread around the map for capture and control. Capture involved the usual flag raising plus starting your team’s stopwatch at the control point to start accumulating points. Each team’s spawn had an area map that you could mark POIs on and a radio. The radio allowed you to get in contact with the ‘drone operator’ to get intel and/or call in airstrikes or chemical weapons on certain positions. I’m guessing this isn’t anything new but it was the first time I’ve played anything like this and I had a great time playing Battlefield Commander with my rifle propped up in the corner of spawn and picking places on the map to drop imaginary ordinance. Another new one for me was their dead rule. You get 3 lives with the first 2 hits requiring you to be revived, but whilst injured you are allowed (and expected) to call out info to your team. Creates an interesting dynamic where a downed man can sometimes be the pivotal part of a firefight as he calls out enemy movements to the survivors. On your 3rd hit you are fully dead, then it’s the usual silent walk back to spawn. Other notable points of the day were zero moaning or bitching about hit calling, randoms happy to and actively looking to team up to do objectives, everyone generally very laid back and some guy brought a bag full of apples from his garden. All in all a great addition to our roster of local sites so will be going there again soon.

VFC Noveske N4

Alternatively, you can buy it from a retailer and get some peace of mind with a warranty while paying £100 less for the privilege https://www.defconairsoft.co.uk/product/tokyo-marui-biohazard-albert-w-model-01p/

Forget all that, i shipped something similar to the Lebanon, & back then size was going to hit me just as hard on the price as weight. So in folded it up as small as it would comfortably go, then put it in to a vacuum bag, kind you put winter jumpers & quilts etc in, when the air was sucked out it was less than half its original size, I then stuck the whole thing in to one of those HD mailing bags, making sure it was a snug fit so that if the vacuum bag leaked, the whole thing wouldn't blow up like a liferaft in the airfreighters cargo hold 🤣

Yeah like I said, they're very cheap. Your TV costs 5-10x that and they don't have repair shops you can take them to either. Most manufacturers exchange like for like and maybe have one service center for the whole EU that performs board level replacement. It's part of why people have been banging on about Right To Repair for years now. If you paid me a fair rate to spend an hour inspecting and repairing it, plus shipping there and back, it'd already be getting close to the cost of buying one new. So people just do anyway.

Wrap it in tonnes of bubble wrap then put it in one of those thick parcel bags clothes get delivered in.

Oh, it may be quite hard to repair. There's not really a dedicated service for that kind of thing, as they tend to be quite cheap. You may have some luck if you have a pal who has electronic tech skills, but usually the parts are tricky to procure. It sounds like a fault in the power line if both modes are flickering.

A pistol and shotgun were my go to combo for cqb for a while till I picked up my MP7

That's why I love GBBR too. Plus the realism to their operation and strip down. Gives me some nostalgia to my time in the Forces, still remember the whole weapons drills for the l85 off by heart haha.

Same for most of mine, and I can’t add the one that didn’t get renewed as it says I reached my maximum number of adverts, even though I deleted most of mine. It’s a shambles unfortunately.

There’s a CQB site attached to the back of Extreme Airsoft near Leicester who have pistol only events and occasionally have special buy a pistol and a couple of mags and get a free game where everyone plays with that pistol and 2 mags. It’s an interesting game, very strategic where you have to choose your shots and make time to reload rather than just running in with a 250 BB midcap in a silent M4.

always wanted A TEAM mini m14 looking RIF. Thank God I didnt do a custom build myself.

I always dread seeing UPS. So I try to stay away from overseas RiF purchases.. but if they are getting a shoutout and others say no issues had.. I may have a quick Look!

Bought a few things from them, including a RIF - all fast and hassle free.

I have to say, I've only done a couple; both by the lightfighter crew back in the day and really enjoyed the Halloween events! Pistol & shotgun only, which made things much more interesting, some cracking design and thought put into them and overall just great fun! Can't speak for any these days though; last one was about 2008/9

I bought my P90 from them, and it has been one of the most hassle-free overseas purchases I've ever made. When I saw UPS on the courier thing I panicked a bit, but they handled all the paperwork and it was absolutely fine!

Get a reusable grenade - but understand their weaknesses. Over the years I have got through at least 6 boxes of the .209 primers (100 per box) and at least 2 boxes of 9mm blanks (50 per box). If I had done the same number of throws with £2.50 disposable pyro, I'd have spent over £1750 (if I could have got them at £2.50 each!). I now carry 2 on me all the time (used to carry 3!) and only use them per life - so once used I don't collect and re use, I only reload it when respawning. As it is, I have spent about £150 on grenades and about £75 more on blanks......I still have 2 ohshibooms I can sell on at probably £100 all in, so my true "cost" is around £125 vs a estimated £1750 it would have cost in disposable pyro and these are conservative estimates! I haven't had any problems with ohshibooms, but I (99.9% of the time) only use them on concrete inside buildings. The only issues I have had with them have been due to me not doing the base up enough. I had a trmr and really struggled to get it to work. I also had a dynatec time delayed one which was awesome as it could be skidded along floors etc. if you play woodland sites exclusively, I wouldn't bother. Using them outside is a nightmare - they're heavy so they seem to find the best hiding spaces, even moderately long grass can make you struggle to find it. They also seem to defy logic on where they go, get kicked etc so often aren't where you would expect. I have only had 1 case of where it went "missing" due to people and the reaction of the marshalls saved the day and it was found on a barrel, outside around 20 metres away from the building I had used it in. With the trmr I used both the original base and multi shot base and had problems with both - the main trouble was remembering if I had a live one in the chamber, there were several throws while a used blank was in the firing spot and you can't exactly retrieve it mid firefight. it was also bigger and heavier. The original base was frequently not screwed on enough, I don't know if this was me, coming lose while moving around, coming loose while arming it for throwing etc. but I found l preferred the simplicity of a pin, the simple 1 bang, 1 use, reload - if the pin is in, it's live and the fact the ohshiboom is lighter. IF I were buying new now, the Frag C would have my money.

I can't add anything much different. I've bought from one from JK Army and I gave my UKARA number and it came though customs without any hassle.

It'll be shite outdoors, that style of grenade always is. If you're playing indoors on hard surfaces, it should be fine.

Zombie themed Halloween games. In fact I'd go even further and say all holiday themed games. Inevitably they're always the same, just with some people in costume and the same cookie cutter games with bugger all thought gone into the actual game mechanics

I’m going to back up this guy who is filming, it’s minimal cringe up against anything else in airsoft - and particularly if he’s filming for personal use rather than running a YouTube channel he is not inflicting his footage on others Cameras are the lightest things that ever get put onto a gun. Try going back to head/gun cameras in the 90s, assuming that you don’t have rails taking weight with no attachments, nor light, laser, reactive / optical sights @Gunboat Diplomat If he is looking at hours of footage of shots dropping low, then he is seeing where his shots go and is using his footage to learn - unlike all those players who call out ‘cheats’ when their shots are falling away We are (mostly) grown up adults who like to go out and play games shooting each other Some like to dress up, some slap every gadget on their gear, some take a battered old gun dressed in t shirt and jeans For the multiple cameras, people generally start with a head mount (it’s actually the most stable mount as our body stabilises the head & brain) When you watch back head mounted footage you find two problems: A lot shows the tree or wall that you are peaking around, otherwise you discover how much you are moving your head around looking here and there (or you discover that you are blinkered staring ahead only and keep getting shot out by someone coming from one side) Next comes the barrel / rail mount (though some start with this) This shows what you are shooting at, but the rest of the footage is the sky and the ground A kicking mustang / YouTuber adds a barrel cam claiming that it gives close up footage, but they want the crosshairs & zoom to then edit on the hit effects For a third camera a reverse mount goes on the gun to show you as you aim - these get added by the YouTubers for edits, but may also be added because you’ve seen someone else do it Bodycams may get tried, but result in a blurry image of your gun blocking all views A occasional sighting back in the day was a third person view mounted on a pole coming out of the back of the players vest - these tended to be quite novel as if you were not dedicated to editing a third person story view then you would immediately discard it when you realise how inconvenient it is getting caught in branches, bushes, doors etc

Link - Here Got to love those long and very detailed descriptions when paying £750 for something. Going by the description, don't even know if you get the mags/box with it lol From the looks of it all that's added is a RDS and the Extended barrel thing that makes it look horrible imo. I cannot find one of these that's more than £300-400