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Admittedly there are various bits I'm looking at ordering (a full new set of magazines being one) but given all the Brexit issues I guess I'll be waiting for it all to settle down a bit more. Fingers crossed people get their stuff ASAP.

Admittedly it has crossed my mind. Perhaps if I replace my ICS with a WE Apache then I can mess up the ICS to reflect a post-apoc setting/feel although I also appreciate arguments where people have suggested that if you had any knowledge you'd do everything you could to protect and preserve the condition to ensure reliability... decisions...

I keep toying with the idea of putting together a rifle with post apocalyptic styling (or cyberpunk perhaps) but unfortunately the only L1A1/FN FAL I'm aware of is the abomination from Ares. Admittedly I'd probably be better off with something significantly shorter but I was trying to consider weapons which might be found in armouries in the UK. I suppose this logic would lead to the argument of an L85 but I quite fancy something from the Cold War era, perhaps early 90's at a push. Excellent work on the outfit to say the least and the gun certainly looks the part.

@rocketdogbert - His and hers shocktrooper helmets?

I think this one is the winner from what I've seen:

Not the most exciting thing but Dump Pouch arrived today. It's a little larger than I expected but it feels very robust I'm considering either a WAS Universal Holster or a specific one for my CZ-75. I'm a little conflicted at the moment on which route to go.

Unfortunately LCT have slipped over the past couple of years in terms of QC and by failing to look at what their competitors are doing (magwell spacer inclusion by E&L). Admittedly LCT are starting to roll out their QC gearboxes. For me the biggest draw to LCT over E&L is that they are far better when it comes to aftermarket parts compatibility. @Sniper780 - Whenever I look at pricing I'll try and stick with the same product in order to assess it fairly. If you start heading down a route of "well x is the nearest competitor" then it opens the door to a slippery slope, at least in my opinion. When it comes to the GP-25, I was attempting to treat it fairly as they still seem to hold a lot of appeal to many (I'm assuming because of how iconic it is). Admittedly given the choice between the GP-25 and GP-30 I'd opt for the GP-30 on every occasion. My reason for this would be, as @Sniper780 rightly pointed out, based on the fact it'll accept standard 40mm rounds.

I'm of the inclination to say that this is worthy of a mention here. The LCT AK-74M can readily be found for £299 brand new (possibly a bit less with some shopping around). The LCT magwell spacer is typically £19 (still say these should come standard but it's a futile argument with LCT) and genuine LCT mag's are readily available for approximately £11 a piece. CYMA magazines tend to be similar in the UK but can be found far cheaper elsewhere. Overall I estimate the gun to be worth around: £265.00 all in (calculated at about 65% retail using UK prices). I'll have to give some concession to the launcher although I will say these used to sell for around £85 brand new in the UK. Despite the owner insisting they're discontinued, they're not but they are very hard to find. For the sake easiest comparison and easiest to find I'll compare it to the King Arms GP-30 which can be found for around £130.00. I'd be of the inclination to estimate the value of the GP-25 in this area given its rarity. Thoughts? I'd say the 6SH117 Ratnik Vest isn't too far off the going rate for it from a retailer by the time you're done with all your import fees and postage. I suspect it can probably be found a bit cheaper with some perseverance. To sell it all as a bundle I suspect it would probably need to come down to around £550.00 but I could be wrong and there's every chance I'm being a little harsh in my valuation for the AK-74M and the launcher.

I've picked up a Karrimor SF dump pouch to replace my old one as my old one was incompatible with molle. I've been contemplating ordering a few bits and pieces but it's hard to justify when I'm just not getting the play time due to trying to reduce my risk of exposure to ze plague.

Site list - This is by no means inclusive of every site but it does contain many UK based sites. Site reviews and feedback. - There are a significant number of topics here covering various sites from up and down the UK. Again, this is by no means a conclusive list of sites but there's certainly useful information in many of these topics. While others may have specific answers and/or recommendations for your local area, it might be worth considering posting your own introduction thread in the New Players and Arrivals sections. I'd recommend introducing yourself and it may also be worth including the fact that you're looking for sites within x amount of miles of Warrington. If you can provide us with a rough distance you're able and willing to travel then this will potentially improve any feedback. Finally, I'd strongly advise familiarising yourself with the various stickied topics across the forum which are relevant to yourself such as the New Player Guides and Info.

Whelp, I've taken my first step and put in stock notifications for when the real wood Kar98K springer becomes available again. I figure I'll set it up for ~350fps/1.14j and build a 352nd Infaterie Division inspired kit around it. I realise the power range puts me at a disadvantage as the ranges close but I figure it keeps it CQB friendly should it ever get used indoors or descend to CQB ranges. @MSSW Rune - Excellent photos and brilliant kit.

@ak2m4 Ordered a few bits and bobs off you previously and had nothing but great experiences. I was wondering if you had any word on when you were expecting a restock of inner barrels? Specifically the Zci 247mm.

Apologies if this is laziness but out of curiosity is there a decent quality wooden springer Kar98k on the market? @B.S - Great kit, excellent job. How are you finding the Sten?

@B.S - I can't help but think your kit is missing a Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife Great kit, absolutely fantastic. Admittedly I think I'll probably put together a WW2 kit once a Lee Enfield becomes available although I have considered an MP40.

I could be mistaken but I think this one deserves a welcome to the thread:

Given they claim it's "brand new" I'm of the inclination to agree with you. They've not listed any upgrades/changes to the internals so I'd suspect the FPS is much closer to whatever the stock figures are.

Mind sending over the details for the event organiser etc? I'll definitely have a look to see if it will be viable.

@EvilMonkee - Any recommendations for retailers for Soviet/Russian kit?

Neither do I to be honest but I felt it worth raising here. From the description I think he would have been better off listing it as a trade. As much as I like the Type 89 it's definitely a very niche gun.

This one can easily be found for around the £479.99 mark brand new from a retailer and all that that entails. I'm fairly certain I could find this from a retailer for less than £479.99 with some digging.

@rocketdogbert - Much like Speedbird, definitely wouldn't say no to a link to the source

@Daver - This thread exists to generate awareness within the AF-UK community regarding the price attached to certain adverts. On the whole AF-UK tends to have a lot of banter and at times it can have a very dry sense of humour, however, if an advert ends up in this thread usually it is warranted and how you choose to respond is up to you. At the moment your initial response was fairly reasonable, if somewhat final, which is perfectly fine but the follow up is typical of many responses we see from those who are either new to the forum or who take offence at the mere mention of the name here. A significant number of people who are mentioned in this thread fail to engage with it and that is entirely up to them. The two other types of people who tend to respond typically respond in one of two ways. The first way is to become defensive and, usually, abusive to some degree. The second type will either qualify their asking price (which you're by no means required to do) and/or seek feedback as to why their advert ended up being highlighted. One thing to bear in mind is that Hitman was not offensive towards you nor did he direct any criticism towards you beyond viewing your advert as "a little on the high side" which is perfectly understandable when you consider the asking price. This isn't to say that the asking price isn't justified, especially taking into consideration the Plano case costing around £140 by itself in the UK, but bear in mind that the general rule for airsoft guns and accessories tends to be 60% - 70% of retail, typically based on cheapest reputable retailer. Availability being the obvious caveat as a further consideration point. Finally, I'd recommend removing the batteries from the bundle and making them an optional extra. I'd also suggest doing the same for the optic and pouch. You may also want to fill in some details such as the manufacturer and model of the scope along with the manufacturer of the pouch.

@mightyjebus What do you think of the Arcturus AK-12? Have you had chance to field it yet?