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  • djben9
    Haven’t been on for a while… work/family/time etc.

    whats new ?

    son is still needing his 2nd game as well??

    djben9
    got a 40th to go to in June, 1980s based.....was thinking easy options and use some clothing i have but only plain colours i seem to have is Black.....so SAS,.... no one will worry they are Helikons SFU trousers :lol:

    have a black ubacs but as its likely to be hot so im not sure.... any other 'cheap' ideas some of us mature members can think of from the 80s, i did think Platoon film, but no olive apart from shorts, A-Team but not enough bling :lol: :rolleyes:

    Rogerborg
    Rogerborg
    Technically, 1989.

    XzEuanBn


    djben9
    That feeling when you flick through the AI mag, see a site you like then find out it’s a bit of a drive ????‍♂️
     

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    Jedi_Master
    Jedi_Master
    Not as bad as going for a long drive to a site for the first time only to be disappointed at the end of the day.

    djben9
    djben9
    Good point!

    might take the family ?

    djben9
    Just wondering, has anyone donated any old equipment they don’t use to any of the online Ukrainian help sites?

    was thinking of dropping off some warrior chest rigs, spare pouches, torches etc. 

    Rogerborg
    Rogerborg
    Seen on Failbook, via Gun Jesus, from https://www.varusteleka.com/en, and presented without comment.


    Hey gang, sending gear to Ukraine?
     



    We’ve had numerous phone calls and emails asking us about our donation to Ukraine. Originally, the shipment was supposed to be sent already before the attack but it ran into some logistical issues. Now the kinks have been worked out and we’ve made sure that all the gear will find its way safely to those that need it. We’ve also noticed that some of you have already purchased some gear to be taken to Ukraine.
     



    We know you all want to help, but we also need to keep the realities in mind. “Infantry wins battles, logistics wins wars”, is the famous quote by General Pershing. Nowadays, when there is so much more gear than even just a hundred years ago, getting the right gear to the right place at the right time can be a nightmare. International post packages are not the way to go right now.
     



    If you want to help the people of Ukraine, the best way to do that is to donate money. There are various organizations collecting donations, for example the Red Cross, Unicef and the UN Crisis Relief. You can even donate straight to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Donating money makes sure that it reaches the people who actually need it, and will be used for those purposes that are most essential right now.
     



    Sometimes it feels better to purchase actual items, and of course these are also welcomed by the Ukrainians. Sending physical items always has its downsides though: will it arrive safely where it’s supposed to? In the midst of crises, all sorts of asshats come crawling out of their hiding places, supposedly gathering gear for a good purpose but ending up selling it to the highest bidder. There is no doubt that the Russian regime is also paying people to divert shipments away from Ukraine. So if you opt for sending gear rather than money, make sure that it will be sent where it’s supposed to.
     



    If you want to purchase smaller batches, you can just make an order online or come straight to our physical store. If you want to haul a van full of gear at once, please contact our customer service so we can work out the details.
     



    What do the Ukrainians need? We’re already almost out of ballistic helmets and bulletproof vests but we are trying to get more. Good undergarments and socks are always needed, combat boots in EU sizes 43 to 45, hats, gloves, combat vests, pouches, backpacks, first aid items and meal rations. Do not send Finnish M05 camo gear to an active warzone.



    Our own shipment contains combat gear, food and first aid items. We are also donating money.
     



    The situation of the world is vastly different now than it was 19 years ago when Varusteleka was founded mainly to provide gear for airsofters. During the last six years, we have been developing proper gear also suited for active soldiers during wartime that keep you safe from bullets and fragments. Now that the war in Ukraine is escalating, we are working even harder than before to ensure a steady flow of gear even if Finland would be under military threat. Bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets are damn expensive items that offer little money to us, but we’ve decided to keep at least a platoon’s worth of gear in stock at all times. Let’s hope that we won’t need them.

    djben9
    djben9
    Cheers @Rogerborg so many sites etc. out there  it’s hard to know what’s right or wrong ?

    Jedi_Master
    Jedi_Master
    P.S. please do not donate Viper and Condor kit, it is crap. Maybe Warrior Assault Systems...

    djben9
    Liking the look of the new ICS AEGs, I’m not upto date with other makes but some of the upgrades are kinda what I had to do, like deans connections!!! ??

    djben9
    Lucy9916 has been busy today ???

    C
    Crazy_Crystal
    That's an understatement.... Because who doesn't need assorted chemicals from a dubious source for playing airsoft... ?

    Skara
    Skara
    Fallout vibes

    proffrink
    proffrink
    We've banned them 9916 times already!

    djben9
    defo a spam week  :rolleyes:

    :lol:

    Rogerborg
    Rogerborg
    Spam fritters will be on my Christmas dinner plate.  I'm having a starvation day today to make room, because I'm worth it.

    djben9
    djben9
    Loads more today, 30+, takes a while on the mobile to clean up ?

    djben9
    Anyone see on the news (BBC in this case). The part where they showed a market stall selling ‘military’ items in Afghanistan, most shopping were Taliban fighters, hoping for Real Steel American parts, sadly they were Chinese clones…. Most I guess  similar to what we use at the weekends ????

    Sneaky
    Sneaky
    I saw that, made me chuckle.

    djben9
    curious, looking to finally get the TM Mk23 ,wonder if there was ever a decent aftermarket LAM unit produced as i assume the original is not that good?!!?

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    Jedi_Master
    Jedi_Master
    Not that I know of.  I purchased a rail from Fire Support that fits a small tac light under the barrel. Much better lumen than the LAM and fits into the Viper adjustable holster easier. I use a DTD holster as it is much better and secures the Mk23. 

    djben9
    djben9
    cheers guys....!

    now need to plan the order and delivery to coincide with wife out of the house! :lol:

    Jedi_Master
    Jedi_Master
    Yes, you can only "win" so many airsoft prizes before the Home General gets suspicious

    djben9
    Lego bricks.....a great way to make a battery size (give or take a few mm) so you know what will fit in the ICS torch grip...!  :lol:

    djben9
    anyone any ideas on Battery type that would fit an ICS Mp5 

    Torch grip as thats what's fitted

    have 2 in mind but just thought id ask!  :)

    djben9
    anyone know of any other torches with similar if not identical end caps to the old Surefire 6P?

    looking for one for my MP5 handguard (still need the MP5 :lol: !!) to use as my 6P is not LED so looks dull!

    The ICS handguard, the old 6P screws in, i tried a G2X and it didn't like the thread......

    Speedbird_666
    Speedbird_666
    The closest I found (that was decent quality) was the Solarforce L2 with a T6 LED drop-in. Sadly, these are now hard to find, my two will never leave my ownership.

    Can you not just get an LED drop-in for the old 6P?

    djben9
    Don’t you just love PayPal’s pay in 3 ....!

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    Steveocee
    Steveocee
    Nope. If I can't afford it now then the mastercard can.

    K
    kasaran
    is that easy to use?  always assumed it would be pressing to sign up for their credit card

    T
    Trixxeo
    nope.. don't have a credit rating as never had a debt or loan! can't afford it I don't have it! Don't you love saving!!

    djben9
    forgot how much stuff i have in the loft that has batteries in (123, AA, AAs etc)....now all removed from items after over a year since last used! :lol: :unsure:

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    Rogerborg
    Rogerborg
    It's on the top shelf in the bedroom cupboard next to the costumes and the riding crop and that's a bit too much information for a Wednesday.

    djben9
    djben9
    and there was me thinking you would all know i meant torches and PEQ boxes, tracer units.... :rolleyes:   :lol:

    Shamal
    Shamal
    Deactivate full auto on that thing for christ sake or it'll kill ya or at the very least you will be wrecked(tum)

    Oo!

    ??

    Regards 

    djben9
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    Adolf Hamster
    Adolf Hamster
    The effort is cute, but it's all lies....

    Rogerborg
    Rogerborg
    "The effort is cute, but it's all lies...."

    Well, this is the organisation that produced a Fact Check video sneering at people for believing the ridiculous notion that the WuFlu was "just floating around in the air", and then continued to run it for months and months after the Chi-Coms said way back in February that they believed it was fully aerosolised with a 3 hour linger time, and the US NIH and CDC confirmed that in March.  If I could find that out, why couldn't the BBC? </rant>

    ak2m4
    ak2m4
    I'm so close to just ditching my license now

    djben9
    been using my PEQ boxes as torches while out with walks with kids! (laser not in use, and they dont know it works!)....got to adapt to the situation! haha

    tactical hoovering the other days....

    (Lenser left, surefire right)

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    djben9
    Firesupport now showing the new ICS MX5 series (had an email from ICS to tell me!).....i just need to wait for the economy to go up and sites to open now!.....

    Steveocee
    Steveocee
    Or you buy now then you have some time to get it delivered, fettled and hit the ground running for when we can finally pew each other again.

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