Rogerborg

You can ask. As I noted, there are a couple of retailers who don't actually give a stuff about defences (although I'm sure they'd get all huffy and high-horsey if it was put to them in those terms), and even the good ones can make their own judgement calls on a case-by-case basis, as they have to do with the valid non-UKARA defences anyway.

CYMA CM.123 AEP. I mean... it works, as advertised. BBs come out at a very consistent 0.37J or so, but it's thiccer than a Brazilian bum implant convention, more front heavy than the Boob Job Con next door, and the trigger feels about as rubbery as the off-cuts left in the shared dumpsters afterwards. I was going somewhere with this, but I got kind of lost in the analogy.

And to be crystal clear, yes, it really is membership that matters. That's the condition in the Home Office circular that actually defines airsoft as a "permitted activity" VCRA defence. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-violent-crime-reduction-act-2006-commencement-no-3-order-2007-firearms-measures I've never had a membership card, mind, although one site did capture my soul on camera while starting the clock running on membership. Note the curious condition on the central database entry (UKARA or similar) expiring: if it's unused (for purchasing) for 12 months, not if the player hasn't renewed membership. That's not how it's played out in practice, and it's clear that all of this is merely suggestive - what matters is a "genuine skirmishing club or site", i.e. one with third party liability insurance for airsoft activities (also as per this circular). tl;dr version - ask your ex-sites.

Love custard?

I find him about as funny as unanesthetised dental work. But it's great that we don't all enjoy the same things, that's what actual human diversity is about. Oh, a reminder that this is the internets, not a pub, and there's a very easy way to deal with people that you don't want to hear from.

It's a tricky one. Every culture cracks jokes about how funny the other chap sounds / looks / acts, without meaning anything malicious about it. It's just in-group banter and doesn't necessarily mean that the other fellow is viewed as inferior, just different. It's really a way of celebrating that the local culture, mores and speech are - of course - correct and exceptional, which is something that all strong, stable cultures inculcate. A culture that doesn't do that, which tell itself "You know, maybe those Huns and Visigoths at the gates have some good points, let's invite them in and see.", is on the way out. [Sinister foreshadowing intensifies] I've visited and worked in many places, and while the local professionals have always been polite and courteous, there's never been any doubt that I was the kuffar, gaijin or mat salleh. I have no doubt at all that they were laughing about my hilariously awful pronunciation and clumsy, childish table manners the moment I was out of earshot. It's not something to take any offence over, because after all, I know that speaking the Queen's English around a mouthful of deep fried haggis being eaten with a knife and fork is the zenith of human civilisation, right?

I thought it was generally considered to be snot, rather than earwax? That's why I'm not too fussed about what I use on the gears and am happy with a thin smear of grease, or thick oil. Somewhere in between the two might be ideal, I know Luke at Negative uses some unholy secret blend of 11 greases, oils, herbs and spices.

Agreed (mostly). Silicone grease on anything involving plastic. Metal to metal, eh, whatever's closest to hand in the garage, e.g. lithium bearing grease, or even a drop of thick chainsaw or gearbox oil. Just not a thin oil as you don't want it flinging.

Earplugs, and a sleep mask. You haven't mentioned water supply. Unless it's nearby and copious, I'd avoid any diuretics like caffeinated covfefe. Hmm, did I leave A.R.A.B.s or get kicked out? Can't seem to recall, I'm sure it would have been ranting about the rants either way.

UKARA is really just a way of recording site membership, so I'd agree with talking to your site(s) and seeing what they're prepared to do. I'd 100% agree with not trying to import a RIF without a defence at the moment. But within the UK, it is not, and never has been, an offence to buy or attempt to buy a RIF. So: buy privately from someone who wants to sell. It's entirely up to them. And truth to tell, there are some retailers who will sell to anyone, which is dropping a huge turd in our punchbowl. However, if you have a history of playing or membership, you can always ask retailers if they're willing to sell to you - they are in the business of doing that. Given the stocking issue at the moment, your first challenge is to find something for sale.

Yup, what they said. Consider that it typically costs about £20 extra per day to rent, but that includes BBs. So really you're looking at a total of £30-40 extra for gun and face protection rental over the magic 3 games. Unless you really, really want your own IF right away, it does make sense to rent first so that you've got more idea what you want when you come to purchase. Of course, I didn't, and just bought a £75 CYMA M4, which I've never regretted. I wouldn't recommend getting anything more expensive in two-tone though, as above, it'll be harder to shift on. I prefer Indoor CQB as it's more intense with faster respawns and turnarounds, less walking, funnier and friendlier, with less of an issue of folk not wanting to feel hits after 15 minutes of creeping through the bushes. I agree that outdoor can have more teamwork and tactics compared to a basic linear indoor site. However, I have a lot more memorable moments indoors. Both are great though, just get stuck in with a rental package and see how you get on.

That, really. There are enough cameras out there that it won't attract much attention now. I filmed a few games, but the thrill of scraping through hours of footage to find the few seconds of actual interest quickly wore thin. The other cardinal sin is posting "OMG CHEETAR!" videos, unless you've already provided the footage to the site and given them time to respond. Oh, and you will need a lens protector. BBs always seek out an unprotected lens, no matter how small it is.

Paracord wrap adds £200, easy.

Why start with a TM if you're going to replace the TM parts?

Instructions unclear, where do I insert monies in return for awesome?

There's no might about it. I won't pretend to be into Paris Hilton, or whatever the kids are raving about these days.

Don't care. Don't care. Cool story, bro. Don't care. Great to hear that it sorted itself, cool story, and so on, and so forth.

Hopefully one of the massive here will give this bruv 50 sovs for his shoota.

AlL CuLtUrEs aRe eQuAl aNd bOrDeRs aRe fAsCiSm.

Ask her to give you exactly what you want, explicitly, without any euphemisms or cryptic hints. 30 years of experience here, you can thank me in... I'm guessing 25 years.

I simply won't reply unless I know what rank of Nigerian nobility they are. Real talk, I do just block anyone who comes across as a Joey. Life's too short to not plonk.

Was the battery also lying around for years unused? If so then sight unseen I'd guess it wasn't capable of pulling the spring past compression, the motor stalled and the fuse threw itself on its sword. Unless there's a particular reason you want to stick with nimh then I'd agree with going 7.4V lipo, and I'd also lube the gearbox. At a minimum, get some silicone oil in there via the nozzle and the cut out slot, then blow it out the nozzle before putting the hop/barrel back.

That's a bit peculiar. Is the M105 the same diameter as the Specna springs? I'm wondering if it's either sticking to the spring guide, or has too much free play.

It's like you've never even met a Scotchman.