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This is what you have to do. I managed to get to many different sites by public transport plus up to an hour of walking. 

This is what you have to do. I managed to get to many different sites by public transport plus up to an hour of walking. 

Gop Tac for more than double the new price? You can still get the Hoodies for £44 from Airsoft Zone. 
 
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And Mordor Tac's quality is really crap. 

Gop Tac for more than double the new price? You can still get the Hoodies for £44 from Airsoft Zone. 
 
Search Results - Airsoft Zone UK

And Mordor Tac's quality is really crap. 

Gop Tac for more than double the new price? You can still get the Hoodies for £44 from Airsoft Zone. 
 
Search Results - Airsoft Zone UK

And Mordor Tac's quality is really crap. 

Gop Tac for more than double the new price? You can still get the Hoodies for £44 from Airsoft Zone. 
 
Search Results - Airsoft Zone UK

And Mordor Tac's quality is really crap. 

Gop Tac for more than double the new price? You can still get the Hoodies for £44 from Airsoft Zone. 
 
Search Results - Airsoft Zone UK

And Mordor Tac's quality is really crap. 

Hey Lozart. This is of the old Dragon's Lair site. The new one is further East and next to a grand hotel. So this is no longer valid! ?

Rarity doesnt automatically mean worth more, though a "unique" rifle like a T97 or PDRC does. This is just a G36. A G36 is not rare. The fact that it's rare to get an Ares G36X I would say might factor the price down more considering how badly Ares are considered to be these days. 
 
The upgrades will hardly affect the value as well. I would say a 1/3rd of what you paid for them and you cant pass on the labour cost either. Paintjob is usually detrimental unless it's freshly done and protected/cerakoted in which case it would neither be negative or positive, but you would have to find a buyer who actually wanted that exact paintjob.
 
Considering the pissed scope, the paintjob, brand and damage you have shown, I would say you would be very lucky to get £200.

 

Rarity doesnt automatically mean worth more, though a "unique" rifle like a T97 or PDRC does. This is just a G36. A G36 is not rare. The fact that it's rare to get an Ares G36X I would say might factor the price down more considering how badly Ares are considered to be these days. 
 
The upgrades will hardly affect the value as well. I would say a 1/3rd of what you paid for them and you cant pass on the labour cost either. Paintjob is usually detrimental unless it's freshly done and protected/cerakoted in which case it would neither be negative or positive, but you would have to find a buyer who actually wanted that exact paintjob.
 
Considering the pissed scope, the paintjob, brand and damage you have shown, I would say you would be very lucky to get £200.

 

Rarity doesnt automatically mean worth more, though a "unique" rifle like a T97 or PDRC does. This is just a G36. A G36 is not rare. The fact that it's rare to get an Ares G36X I would say might factor the price down more considering how badly Ares are considered to be these days. 
 
The upgrades will hardly affect the value as well. I would say a 1/3rd of what you paid for them and you cant pass on the labour cost either. Paintjob is usually detrimental unless it's freshly done and protected/cerakoted in which case it would neither be negative or positive, but you would have to find a buyer who actually wanted that exact paintjob.
 
Considering the pissed scope, the paintjob, brand and damage you have shown, I would say you would be very lucky to get £200.

 

Are the guns you are wanting to purchase popular ones? MWS, AAP etc? I would say no. It's not beneficial for them to sell stuff at a discount which will probably walk out the door at standard price. 
 
If it's oddball stuff than you have a much better shot. 

Honestly, though I cant speak for anyone else, I would never touch a 2nd hand battery, especially if they have started becoming puffy. Chuck the puffy ones and try and sell the two that arent. 
 
 

The quality control on AK rear and front sight alignment is just awful. I have bought at least 6 AKs from LCT in past and I had to return 2 of them because the trunnion pin holes themselves were so  badly drilled that the rear sight could never be aligned correctly with the path of the BB.
 
Even when the trunnion is drilled in the right place, the front sight still needs a hammer to adjust it in the right place because the front sight pin holes are not drilled/pressed in the right place.
 
Are there any plans to make this process more accurate? I have never had this problem with E&L AKs.
 
 
 
I would love to see the AKM-63 back in the UK 

I would no get one if only for the old school TM style Hop unit adjustment. It's incredibly easy for it to adjust itself after full autoing. The only MP5 style I will get is one with the sliding style hop unit. 

Honestly, though I cant speak for anyone else, I would never touch a 2nd hand battery, especially if they have started becoming puffy. Chuck the puffy ones and try and sell the two that arent. 
 
 

Honestly, though I cant speak for anyone else, I would never touch a 2nd hand battery, especially if they have started becoming puffy. Chuck the puffy ones and try and sell the two that arent. 
 
 

Honestly, though I cant speak for anyone else, I would never touch a 2nd hand battery, especially if they have started becoming puffy. Chuck the puffy ones and try and sell the two that arent. 
 
 

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. 
 
Background:

I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain.
Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers.
I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues.
 
Previous Experience:

On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter.

Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage.
 
This Time:

I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on:
2 gearboxes
2 motor cages
2 spring guides
1 cylinder
1 cylinder head
LCT AK magwell spacers
 
Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components.
 
I also brought:
 
Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English.
My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!)
 
What Happened:
After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely.  
I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal!
 
Key Point:

Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on.

Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law.
 
Final Thoughts:

I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed.
But it could have easily gone the other way.
 
TL;DR:

Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy.
Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines.
Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning.
Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything.
Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky.
If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!