lokkers

I'd avoid SWAT like the plague. We ordered two VTGs in 2018 and never received them, nor a refund despite calling and emailing. Luckily I could claim back the money via Barclaycard, but my friend lost his money.

Sprayed an old vaseline tin black, and glued some cotton wool inside to the top and bottom

Eagle6 were doing MP5 compatible batteries with the MR30 connector. I did ask them if they'd also supply a conversion cable back to Deans (for charging), but they never replied.

I'd personally avoid Earmors like the plague - as a group, we've had maybe 6 pairs between us over the last 2-3 years, and all but one pair (mine) have given up. If you're looking for a cheapish setup, I recommended the following to a friend and he's really chuffed with how well they work: Retevis first mic (Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N5A2NHH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00) Howard Leight ear pro (Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honeywell-Howard-Leight-Foldable-Defender/dp/B001T7QJ9O?th=1) Then you just need a 3.5mm male-male cable to connect the two together. The cost of the Howard Leights' have gone up a bit since he bought them - I guess the conflict in Ukraine - but it's still a good setup for around £80.

Impulse101 have them, although you'll almost certainly have to pay import duty on it.

Yeah Wiitech repro parts on a TM AK-102. It's a little beast

Invicta Battlefield last Sunday

Quick question to the AFUK Hive Mind - those of you that have fitted the Magpul foregrip into their MP5s, what bits on the grip did you need to remove in order to get it to fit? I've just got one and it's too tight to slide over the receiver, so before I get the Dremel out I thought I'd get a steer on what needs to get thinned out.

I’d definitely avoid the Dynamic Precision nozzles. The BB feed ramp broke on mine after half a mag 🙄

Thanks chaps! Yeah I figured the 9.3" is the one for the 10.5", but wanted to double check. Here's my Flannel Daddy inspired 14" URGI. Want to swap the DBAL for an NGAL at some point

Unrelated to the OP, but what URGI rail is that? I've built a 14" URGI with the 13" HAO rail, which is lovely, and have managed to grab a spare upper receiver and I'm tempted to put a short URGI rail on it. Looking at HAO they do two lengths - 9.3 and 10.5 and I'm wondering what length to pair with a 10.5" barrel.

Worst: GHK MK18. Externally it's absolutely gorgeous, but Jesus wept the magazines are a nightmare. Initially they were so tight in the mag well I had to strip the gun and hammer down through the mag well to get them out. After significant sanding they're a better fit, but loading them with more than 15-20 BBs seems impossible. Hoping the aluminium feedlips will finally sort the gun out. Also had to replace the hop unit almost immediately as it would unwind after 10-15 shots. This is not what you expect after dropping the better part of a grand on a gun and mags. Favourite: The night and day difference from the GHK is the TM MWS. This is the gun I should have bought initially instead. Fun and accurate. It's now a 14" URGI based on Flannel Daddy's URGI recce build. Planning to get another upper if I can find one so I can do a CQB build too. Best: The gun that's always in the gun bag is a TM 416 Delta Custom. Solid and reliable. If I lost all my guns in a freak meteor strike, the Delta would be my first repurchase.

Depends on the weather and the site. In the cold, I tend to run AEGs (although the MWS is still pretty reliable). On warm days with little wind then GBBs, but if it's windy (I'm looking at you, Imperium), then I'll take an AEG too because they simply provide more firepower. GBBs are more fun for me personally, so they're my default option, but I've always got an AEG backup in the bag.

Oooh that's very nice. Repro or real steel parts? How hard were they to fit?

Hi folks. I've recently added a TM AK-102 to the collection and am looking for build inspiration! Especially interested in stocks, as I'm not overly keen on the metal skeletal one

Had to replace my TM nozzle the other week, as the front gas port plastic bit was bending back. This is the Dynamic Precision nozzle after approx 30 rounds yesterday, mid-game I'm not impressed. Got a Guns Modify one to try. What are peoples recommendations at the moment, as TM ones seem non-existent?

We enjoyed both Citadel events, but then we're local to it so was minimal effort to get to. From what I'm reading on the tan FB page this weekend, I'm glad we missed this one. Doing a 500 mile round trip, paying £100 for the game plus hotels & food for the weekend is a lot for what sounds like a shitshow.

Just treated myself to a HAO MK16 rail for the TM MWS. Really pleased with the quality - feels very solid.

I know. However I resent having to buy an upper receiver (plus postage) because a 50p piece of sheet metal wasn't properly attached in the first place. I'm going to ask around and see if someone can scan and 3D print the missing bit instead.

No, it's the catch on the receiver that's come off

They do - need to grab some bits from them, but they don't appear to do this part as normally it's pressed to the upper receiver.

WE L85A2. All stock internals at the moment, other than an LFS disc. Externally, replaced the polymer (plastic) foregrip with the Daniel Defence rail (Madbull, I think), and added the top picatinni rail. It's great fun to skirmish! Annoyingly, the dust cover catch has departed the upper receiver, so it's always open now. I need to see if someone can 3D print the part, as you can't get them aftermarket 🙄

First one in 2017 - friends hidden to protect the innocent 😂 Using a Specna Arms M4 Repro Ciras plate carrier (christ that thing was hot) British Army surplus DPM trousers and an MTP UBAC. Second one earlier this year at the AI500 Citadel event TM MWS (L119A1 work in progress). Crye JPC 2.0 3M Peltors FRV shooters belt Real steel pouches Safariland holster with a TM Glock 19 Repro UBAC and trousers PTS Flux helmet. Needless to say it's a bit of a change, and I spend way too much on this hobby 😂

I never heard back from LC Engineering, so my CQBR to L119A1 project is now on hold. Decided to build an URGI upper instead, so I've ordered a 13" rail and barrel nut from HAO. I'm assuming I don't strictly need the low profile gas block and profiled barrel to start with (although I'll definitely get them later for completeness)? Can anyone recommend a good MK16 charging handle in bronze/FDE?

I found ASG Ultra to be about 10-15 FPS higher than Nuprol Green.