mightyjebus

finished the work on the MP5. Also managed to get the RIS off the front of my TM 417 and replaced it with a 9 inch VFC one. Need to get a 1.5 inch barrel extension to finish it off. And lastly got around to sorting out this VFC HK416 to be more "SEAL" like. Just got to decide if I want to spray and stencil it.

The LSW uses the same calibre as the Minimi and could shoot accurately out to 600 meters due to the longer barrel. It's biggest failing, as found in Afghan and Iraq, was the magazine only held 30 rounds. For a support weapon this was found to be useless. The original idea was to stop the infantryman fielding a LSW from using too much ammunition. Turns out, funnily enough, that when you need to use a support weapon you need lots of ammunition. The LSW could fire very accurate small bursts, just like its predecessor the LMG [bren], but both suffered from small magazines. Both were never meant to be used as a full time support weapon and would be supported by the GPMY but it was realised in the Falklands then Iraq and Afghanistan that something with a bigger ammunition capacity and lighter that the GPMY was needed. It took nearly 40 years for the military to buy, off the shelf, the minimi. I wouldn't be surprised to see the minimi replaced eventually with the 7.62 version if NATO decides to stick with the 5.56 calibre (there's a possibility that a new 6 or 6.8mm round could be used in the future). It was used as an stop gap DMR but the 5.56 calibre isn't a very good round for DMR use plus the Susat is bollocks for that type of work. Like the Sig226 the L129 was bought as an urgent operationally requirement and I think it will probably be replaced at some point in the future to something British made (god help us). As for the original OP then consider a Gates WarFET if you decide to build a DMR. It's a programmable MOSFET that has the pre-cocking feature. I have one here and it's very good. The pre-cocking isn't that good on full auto but since you want a DMR then fitting one of these would be a good idea. If you are unsure of pre-cocking then I'll explain. When you use pre-cocking the mosfet primes the cylinder ready to fire. it pulls the piston back and as soon as you touch the trigger it fires and resets the piston in the back position ready to fire again. The benefit of this is instant shots, like a bolt action sniper rifle.

alright dave...best ongoing joke ever

I think he means my MP5. The only original parts are the inner barrel, hop and gearbox.

Project MP5A2. This isn't complete yet as it still needs a new stock, cocking handle and thread protector for the flash hider. It started life as a TM MP5 and has had a A2/A3 style hand guard and lower receiver fitted. The upper receiver has been replaced with a metal version. Internally it will have a mosfet installed and a few other tweaks. The magazine is a 3D printed version that I made.

The Russian loadouts are becoming more popular nowadays. a few years ago you might spot 1 guy rocking some soviet gear but a good example was CS last week where there was 5 guys all done up in some good Russian loadouts

I been collecting/skirmishing for a long time and pick stuff up all over the place. I quite like the asian sites for some of the gear (Kryptek copies) but occasionally I buy the real stuff (Crye) and Russian stuff. The Russian stuff is actually quite cheap to be honest and is very hard wearing especially the Gorka stuff. For example you can buy Gorka 3 for about 50 quid on ebay whereas a pair of Crye Gen 2 trousers will set you back over 100 quid. Here's some sites to check out and I have had no issues with the stuff arriving: ebairsoft.com asiaairsoft.com http://airsoft.tiger111hk.com/index.html for AEG's etc then I'd suggest: combatsouth.co.uk fire-support.co.uk I'm biased as I'm part of the Wasps team from Combat South (oldest airsoft team in the UK and possibly globally - and I mean that both ways {age and time together}) but the reason I started going to CS was it was and is the best site in the UK and the guys at the shop can pretty much get anything and make everything you might fancy. If you can make it to the site then try it but remember to book in advance if it's a themed game (vietnam, Xmas etc) as it fills up quickly because it's such a good site.

yup

safe zone and mag in with permission from marshalls.

if you have a CYMA AK and the replacement stock is a CYMA then yes. Same for most other makes VFC ETC. If you try to fit a VFC to a CYMA or other brand stocks to another brand AK you may run into problems

Russian loadout from today.

EBR is front heavy. After a few hours carrying it you will wish you had bought something else. Tavor - if you get the cheap plastic version (can't remember the make) you will be disappointed. Bullpups - SA80 all makes seem to be good out the box. Famas - Best gun ever! (honestly it creaks, doesn't take M4 mags without modding, it's pretty much all plastic and getting a new motor can be a pain but the gearbox is the best out there but it's still in my top ten AEG's to buy). Here's my top five £300 pound budget AEG's: TM M14 - best range from a gun firing 300FPS out the box TM MP5A4 - takes a big battery in the stock and adding a 1J spring will make it almost perfect. VFC AK74 - just an awesome AEG out the box - if you have change from 300 buy a madbull inner barrel to make it even better TM Famas - best gun ever TM Type 89 - not very popular on most sites which is a shame as it's a pretty good AEG with a mechanical 3 round burst.

I'd like to say yes but it's a bugger to get the gas cans. I need to knock up something to make it easier.

It's a GBB from a long time ago. It works off a small bottle of compressed gas that connects via a hose to a connector at the rear of the smg.

some obscure airsoft weapons not seen very often on the skirmish field.

Added the Guarder G23 slide and frame to my KJ Works G23 2 x Makarov (WE and KSC NBB)

glock, glock, glock, glock, glock glock and glock something big something small

ahh the old waterproof microphone for those karaoke moments in the shower.

Normally every weekend I get to game it's either them or one of my own team mates.

1. Is there a reputable shop in the area that can carry out servicing? Do a quick google search for airsoft gloucester. It brings up a few places but I've never used them so can't vouch for any of them. 2. How often should the gun and mags be serviced? - after every day out make sure you fire the AEG, with any BB's in the chamber, to release the pressure on the spring. Sometimes when the AEG fires the spring can be partly compressed so it's always a good habit to get into after a day out. It's also worth cleaning the inner barrel after every day out as they attract dirt. It's a bit easier than the SA80 as all you need to do it use the cleaning rod that came with the AEG and put a little bit of cloth in the end. give it a quick spray with silicon oil and run it through the barrel a couple of times. Don't worry about the oil being on the hop rubber as after a few BB's it will function as normal. Mag's have a tendency to attract soil, fur, leaves, dead bugs etc if you play woodland sites. If you've had a day of crawling around it's worth stripping the mag, re-oiling and putting back together. 3. Having no technical knowledge and never owned one before but am in the military so have a basic understanding of weapons can i service this myself. and if so how do i do it, and what do i need. - see above or check out the youtube videos on basic maintenance. 4. Currently has a v2 gerarbox and an 8.4 1200ma battery - can i upgrade these and if so where and for what ? and for what sort of cost, and is it necessary or is the gun fine as it is? Ok this is where the hobby becomes expensive. The AEG right now will perform pretty good. You will be hitting targets at 40 meters without too many problems. but.... you can get a few more meters by changing the inner barrel to a tightbore, maybe adding another type of hop rubber adding a slightly stronger spring with increase the FPS and if you combine this with a tightbore and better hop rubber you might be pushing 45-50 meters. Next it trigger response..Mosfet will sort that out as will changing to a LIPO battery. You can have reinforced gears, bearing spring guides, chc'd hop units and a whole host of addons which leaves you without any money and a AEG that can shoot 10 meters further, slightly faster. The other option is to get a bit closer to the guy you are trying to shoot and save yourself a fortune. 5. Best ammo to put through it? I've just bought some competition 0.20g bb's and it came with diamond precision 0.12gs Start with 0.2g and see how you get on. You can get 0.2. 0.23, 025 and at a push 0.28 anything heavier isn't that good in an AEG unless you have modded it to death. remember that the heavier you go the slower the BB will travel to the target. Everyone has their own opinion of the brands but over the years I've never heard anyone have major problems with Excel. The come in most sizes and are high quality. 6. Can anyone recommend a relatively close skirmish site? How much roughly would a days activity cost for my son? - again do a google search and expect to pay around £20 for a walk on (you have all your own gear, gun, mags, battery, face protection). if you are looking to hire the cost will be about 15 quid more. 7. Optics- I've purchased a reflex sight and behind it will be a side flip mount 3 x power mag scope, also fitting a fore grip with bipod extension. Any thoughts on any other add ons gratefully appreciated. Optics in airsoft are a bit useless since everyone is about 50 meters away but they do look cool. either pick something you like the look of or find a weapon in use and match the accessories to the picture (think Seals, UKSF, Spetznas, etc). The only really good accessory is a torch especially if you try out a CQB site. Don't waste money on the real thing as it's a bit gutting when the lense gets smashed by a stray BB. There are loads of cheap chinese copies that work very well in airsoft and don't break the back. If you are going for the first time here's my top tips: have your own AEG if possible as hire guns can be temperamental because of the amount of use they get. have a least 2 hicap magazines - you can switch to midcaps or realcaps once you get the feel for it and want to try them out. Spend your money on good eye protection before going. glasses will fog up whereas Mesh doesn't but there is a slight safety risk with mess as a BB could shatter and damage the eye. In 20 odd years playing I haven't seen it but there's always a first time. have a spare battery good footwear with ankle support is recommended. if it's CQB then gloves are a good idea as a BB on our knuckle from 5 meters away will cause you to swear. wear what you want but since your serving then use your MTP or if you have been in a while dig out your DPM. and lastly it's supposed to be fun so have fun, if your not sure you have been hit then take it as a hit. Don't get upset if you spend thousands of pounds on kit and find that everytime you go out a 13 year old kid with a chicken on his head keeps on shooting you.

Like the look of that. If it was mine I'd get one of the longer fluted barrels as I think that stock would look better with a longer outer barrel. Just my opinion and I'm in 2 minds to make it.

watch "Kevin and Perry go large" then adapt that attitude until they say yes. If you are too young to watch Kevin and Perry then start wearing your mums cloths when your parents are about and your dad will poop bricks and probably buy you an AEG and possibly make you get a tattoo. If all this fails convince your dad to have a father/son day at your local site and then be amazed how quickly your house fills up with AEG's and surplus army gear.

a few of mine UKSF Kryptek Typhoon Kryptek Mandrake Insurgent - playing in Spain

try one of these: LINK1 LINK2 it replaces the rear sight on any AK

I'll like to say in a large heap on the floor that I sleep on top of..but it's a bit more structured than that. I'll try to dig out some photos.