Monkman

A bridge to Far

For a starter lid, I would probably recommend that lid (Or any other)...with holes in the top as well, will certainly aid in cooling as wearing full cover, you will sweat like mad.e For another airsoft brand, FMA are of decent quality. Had a FMA Martiime lid for quite a while and it was very comfy. (Had to get a l/xl size as I have a large melon..plus still had to modify the padding) Ebay is probably a good place to start looking as some good finds there..but also maybe look at 2nd hand 'Real Steel' lids too..can find some cheap 2nd hand ones.

I was thinking the same thing...all these partnerships..but nothing to buy! Wouldn't mind a E&L AK at some point. :)

I run the same goggles and mask...I find it to be very comfortable. Like LOZART says, just adjust the bridge of the mask so it sits outside of the goggles, it's metal so you can bend/reshape it. Combined with Revision anti-fog wipes..I never mist up!! and I'm a big, sweaty bloke..

If you go for a TM HK45 and buy a holster for it. (Reel steel polymer holsters will be a bit tight as the real gun is slimmer than the airsoft version..so if you want a quality real steel holster and the gun won't fit..just put the holster in a pan of boiling water for a couple of mins, to soften the polymer, then put your gun in the holster and it will mould itself to your TM..)

Friend of mine brought one to the game today...nice looking gun, but I did point out to him noticeable wobble between the upper & lower receiver. Maybe just one off as another one I looked at in a shop felt solid.

Some of their stuff can be expensive..but I really like the shop and know all the staff there. Plus sometimes it's good for the soul to just hang out in a gun & gear shop and they do have a lot of variety..which is nice. (There is something about getting your hands on a gun and trying it, rather than ordering one from the internet and hope it's ok..)

I picked my Rhino mount & J-Arm up from a chap on this facebook page...people always selling NOD stuff. (Paid around £80 at the time) Tactical Kit and Accessories Sales UK (Real Steel Only!) https://www.facebook.com/groups/649752695074092/

NOD's are the way...dogging is so much easier for me now.

I bought a Nuprol one..and it's a cheap piece of crap..handle broke within a few weeks. I still use it as I superglue'd a large toothpaste cap into where the handle goes..still works, but when it dies I will invest in a genuine Odin.

I spent over a year trying different types of eyepro..but settled on 'real steel' military issue gear. I use both Revision goggles & ballistic glasses. (MOD issue) and swear by Revision wipes. You can get all these from EBAY... (Do not buy wipes from tac websites as you'll get ripped off...you can buy bulk off ebay for much better value)

At ACEAIRSOFT last weekend...weather was shitty, but was still an awesome day with some fun scenarios. Since starting airsoft back in Sep'17 and throwing myself into my favourite hobby (Used as coping mechanism after losing my old man) My health has improved tenfold and I've lost 5stone in weight and still heading in the right direction. I love Airsoft......

What amazed me what when you look down the sight..all you really see is the magnified (slightly) glass..the housing is very minimal and adds to an excellent sight picture..your view is not blocked by a large metal dials or housing..I was very impressed, hence I bought the sucker.

Vortex Spitfire AR... Bought it the other week at the Shooting Show at the NEC...ran it on Sunday and was very impressed for such a small scope..love it to bits.