Dentonboy

Wanted one for ages...sold a load of unused bits to fund it, but, well...
 

Wanted one for ages...sold a load of unused bits to fund it, but, well...
 

Wanted one for ages...sold a load of unused bits to fund it, but, well...
 

If you know, you know.
 

Airsofter convenience break loadout grid:
 
 

Went unicorn hunting and snared a big one:
 
Crye Precision Range Vest, M, in good condition.
 

Went unicorn hunting and snared a big one:
 
Crye Precision Range Vest, M, in good condition.
 

Airsofter convenience break loadout grid:
 
 

If I can get a Twix in Poundland for 50p which would cost 90p in Waitrose...I'm buying it from Poundland.
 
I would have a problem buying branded goods from such a retailer if it is cheaper than more traditional vendors.

Airsofter convenience break loadout grid:
 
 

Airsofter convenience break loadout grid:
 
 

Airsofter convenience break loadout grid:
 
 

The VFC HK416a5 RAL8000 is a looker. She is a sturdy, beautiful rifle, with a magnificent build quality and an up to date set of controls. Her fit and function impressed me and most people who see her. But let’s be honest. Airsoft rifles are about gaming. About running about on the field and being used. So it was with a little trepidation mixed with excitement that I took the VFC out for its first game on Saturday. And although it was a normal Skirmish, I went full GBBR, and only took that and my GHK M18 with me and leaving the AEGs at home. Brave call?
 
Well, after chrono I was down to the VFC on its own. As expected the GHK was too hot. 
 
I ran the VFC with 7 mags, all of which lived on my belt and plate carrier and so were exposed to the elements. This is my normal AEG load out but with mid caps rather than 30 round real caps.
 
I sorted the hop to lift the .28s a nice reasonable distance and set in for the game, but ended up tinkering with it in game to get the best range. This was really easy to do as the hop adjustment is at the front end by the gas block. No need to strip the gun down and a massive plus. And then it was on to the game.
 
A wise man once said, gaming with a GBBR is all about game style. Well my game style didn’t differ a great deal to be honest. I enjoy more tactical games. Creeping about, looking for weak spots and generally run my guns on semi auto anyway, so there wasn’t too much difference.
 
I did spend the first few games expecting the gun to implode, or BBs to dribble out of its barrel, because the inter web is replete with tales of VFCs being un-game-able. Of their internals being weak and useless. But after the first game, and that constant satisfying thud the instant I pulled the trigger, the mechanical clunk as the VFC fired, I realised that I had made the right decision. Ok, if I spammed the trigger and she suddenly went empty, she wouldn’t always lock back. But in general when I fired a normal semi auto rate she locked back. And good god is she fun to shoot. Fun to manipulate. Fun to take down. Fun to clean. Yeah, my Krytac probably has a better range, and is likely more consistently accurate. But I can’t remember when I last enjoyed a game as much as Saturdays. And for me that’s why I decided to get a GBBR.
 
Holding back floods of players with single shots. Going empty and doing a breach check to see the BCG locked back. Changing mags in a panic and hitting the bolt catch. Feeling the clunk of it all going home and being up and back in the game. This is why I love Airsoft. 
 
So, is the VFC useable in the winter. Yes, but with some caveats. Don’t expect to go full auto much, if at all. It works for a bit but isn’t consistent and sounds on the cusp of dying. The mags get cold, quick and I doubt you’d get more than one mag out of a gas fill, so I topped my mags up with gas every time I reloaded BBS. I was using Abbey Brut Sniper gas. Seemed to work ok. 
 
So all in I’m happy with the VFC. She did me proud.
 
 
CBH
 
 

FOR THE, ER, HUSKIER SIZED MEMBERS:
 
This seller is selling some Propper kit in larger sizes for peanuts.
 
One example below:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392680837037

"I see you...come on in..."

The lower half of my Crye collection, wasn't sure if I'd put it here but it seemed to raise a stir on facebook.
 

"I see you...come on in..."

"I see you...come on in..."

Backstreet HK market cheapo rubbish...

A few recent pics of my kit:

Mrs Dentonboy...it is usually Cath Kidston...*sigh*.
 
If she spots that this has been on it...blimey.

My go-to ATM:
 
TM 416C with TM AAC suppressor and PTS foregrip.
Inforce WML.
Eotech 556 and Eotech magnifier.
S&S Precision sling.
Magpul sling mount.
 
 

Mrs Dentonboy...it is usually Cath Kidston...*sigh*.
 
If she spots that this has been on it...blimey.

Mrs Dentonboy...it is usually Cath Kidston...*sigh*.
 
If she spots that this has been on it...blimey.

My go-to ATM:
 
TM 416C with TM AAC suppressor and PTS foregrip.
Inforce WML.
Eotech 556 and Eotech magnifier.
S&S Precision sling.
Magpul sling mount.