Crazy_Crystal

Yeah they are, although most retailers get them straight from HK for the most part (patrol base excepted I think.) As for whether the ASG is OEMd by DE... I guess we'll have to wait and see. I couldn't tell you either way. Just the thought of two apc556s licenced at the same time is a bit unusual. Last time we had that was the WE & VFC G3s...

I believe that ASG will be importing them soon... or at least they are importing some form of APC556 based on their recent press release. This is from their Facebook page.

The best option I've found for repro's are the holy warrior Airsoft XPS or 553 Alternatively take a look at the holosun or vortex optics for cheaper real steel warranty with NV capabilities. (Having a dedicated NV mode is a must or you may damage the tube. Some tubes have a better autogating system than others.)

Yep, I own and play with the VFC Mk11 Mod0. They're really nice rifles, solidly built and operate pretty nicely... Very loud with a huge kick too. With an upgraded hop rubber and inner barrel the range is actually very impressive and consistency is pretty good too certainly one of their better designs and quite usable as a marksman's rifle although it's not as Lazer like as a highly tuned AEG or bolt sniper rifle but then that's not why you're playing with one. As to other gbbr brands, sadly it's unlikely to happen. It's also worth noting that I have the original limited edition run that had the forged reciever and internals which may or may not make a difference. It's hard to say for certain.

They fit really nicely... It's much closer to real dimensions than my old we G17 gen4. It also fits the SF x300 much better than the TMC repro and the cordura outer skin is much better stuck down but that's just my opinion and I'll need a year or two of further use to back that up. One thing is that you do have to remove half of the barrel locator pin inside the safariland due to having an inner barrel. But that's a 1 minute job with a hacksaw/sharp Stanley knife and really easy to do.

Probably more a case of its normal to take photos on your phone and post from there... Just a guess anyway. In other news finally got my first TM pistol... A G19 Gen4 which arrived today

Spoken like a true airsoft connoisseur, in fairness that MI scope mount is definitely driving me towards a cyma SVD whenever a real wood one comes in stock in the UK again.

Yeah that sounds about right, along with the chinese military exercises that have been disrupting shipping in the area which probably don't help either.

I wonder what's causing the small batch sizes? Component shortages, or underestimating the initial popularity? definitely a shame either way though.

I'm sorry it came to that. Sadly it seems to be the way with him at the moment, but hopefully H2R4K will get some in soon.

There is also the Midwest industries mount which may work. You can get one for cheap off AliExpress and they're pretty well made.

My Standard ASAP Sling plate did with no modification so I suspect this will doo too. Although at worst case it may require some light fettling.

pretty much exactly a year ago, not dealt with him since unfortunately.

Yep that's similar to my experience. they only shipped them out when i kicked up a stink on a large facebook airsoft group, raising a dispute is probably required too at this point. They are still making them though and unfortunately they are the best plates available.... so definitely a catch 22. Just as an FYI I believe the HR4K ones @GeorgePlaysAirsoft linked are possibly made by travail but i could be wrong. definitely look like they have the same profile anyway.

I know the feeling... I was hoping for some DPM C222 but they didn't have my size either 😥

Arktis have a good sale on for black Friday if you want some more obscure camos like Swedish M90 or even high-speed modern DPM kit. https://store.arktis.co.uk/collections/sale-clearance

I ended up going real for mine, unfortunately metal prices have been going up recently so they're not as cheap as they were. Alternatively you can get a repro and add your own lead weights. https://www.odintactical.co.uk/ops-core-helmet-counterweight

Btw another alternative to these is sprinter custom ghillie... They're top quality although they cost a lot more but if you want something off the shelf that's your best bet. You can pick them up from longbow Airsoft. Edit: I should add this is just a promotional Photo from the SCG website, just as an explanation so the OP can see the difference.

Mountain warehouse currently have 50% off everything if anyone needs camping kit, or even good quality clothing etc. https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ Plus COMEBACK15 gives you 15% off their explorer hiking socks(yes they come in green.)

An IR Illuminator is definitely useful in very very lowlight conditions such as heavily overcast or in dense woodland, indoors etc. however I'm not sure if I'd use any of the dbal's just for illumination as they don't throw the light very far. however that is compared to a dedicated weapon light. in fact i recently picked up a cheap Ali IR x300 on my MP7 that is really very good if you're not able/willing to get a real surefire or Inforce light. (I also use an Inforce WMLx for reference.) Another thing to be aware of is that IR Lasers can be banned at events as they can be very dangerous (Ironically because you can't see it, so you dont know if its pointed in your eyes and therefore you don't blink. Having said that the G&P DBAL is often considered one of the better IR lasers out there as it will hold it's zero under recoil.

While i'm assuming it's for an international customer that is a really dumb thing to post on their youtube page... i can't even understand why they thought that was a good idea to advertise that they're willing to produce something that's actually illegal.

tbf they keep saying this is the last run and then do another one. its a bit like the M81 ferro slingsters... "it's the last time guys, we know we have said this for the last 5 years but we mean it this time" So you may get another chance yet, i think this was their 2nd or 3rd run of them.