GeorgePlaysAirsoft

Had a fun weekend at Stirling this weekend. First Stirling in a few years and good fun. I was running solo but was lucky to be attached to 1 troop although the takings really were the same as any other callsign. Lots of patroling and recce to build up a target package before conducting strikes into the village.
 
It was really hard work as the tempo was high for a 36hr event and opfor fought incredibly hard with everywhere outside of the fob feeling like a hostile environment. If you have your admin on point and are comfortable being aggressive in a firefight then it really is worth giving it a try as they're really special events.
 
Run TF if you're into sprinting into battle and opfor if you're looking for a more relaxed attitude to the game. Either way you'll be looked after.

It's something we're lacking here in the south east, so when a visit to the private range I use the owner asked me what was something that's missing down this way and I jokingly said 
 
"Build a killhouse" 
 
And he said OK 😂
 
So now K42 is getting it's own killhouse which I can't complain about even if we are doing all the work, this site isn't going to be a walk on public typical skirmish place but once it's done it will be an invite only to other teams we want to run with
 
Here's some progress photos from the first 5 hours between two of us on day one 

The solution for converting a DCS to take placards is very slick. And the spiritus etc placards are proven. The issue for me is the inserts. No offence to any one but not only is only being able to carry 4 mags is sub optimal (compare to Impulse's six on the same foot print) and also, and i suppose this is a me issue, just looks crap.  I was looking at getting an MP5 a little while a go now but decided against as i couldn't find a set up I liked. I would personally go with:
 
https://unobtainiumgear.com/products/smg-sleds-placard
 
The GMR universal insert also looks good but a picture showing it with 6x rather than 5x mp5 banana mags is conspicuous by it's absence https://www.gmrgear.com/parasight/universal-kydex-insert
 

The solution for converting a DCS to take placards is very slick. And the spiritus etc placards are proven. The issue for me is the inserts. No offence to any one but not only is only being able to carry 4 mags is sub optimal (compare to Impulse's six on the same foot print) and also, and i suppose this is a me issue, just looks crap.  I was looking at getting an MP5 a little while a go now but decided against as i couldn't find a set up I liked. I would personally go with:
 
https://unobtainiumgear.com/products/smg-sleds-placard
 
The GMR universal insert also looks good but a picture showing it with 6x rather than 5x mp5 banana mags is conspicuous by it's absence https://www.gmrgear.com/parasight/universal-kydex-insert
 

A mix of real & repro kit that has been accrued over the years.
 
FMA Maritime Helmet
S&S Battery Pouch 
FMA Manta Strobe 
FMA Red V-Lights x2 
Repro Helmet Cover 
3m Peltor Comtac III ACH Dual Comms with Arc Adaptors 
Contour Roam II 
Argus 1431 Green Phos Dual Tube NVG's with Argus Battery pack
Grec X NVG Recorder
 
 
Second Line:
Crye JPC 1
Semapo Crye Style 5.56 magazine pouches 
EG Tac EI M249 100rn ammo pouch
EG Tac Crye style MBITR wing pouches 
EG Tac EI Frag Pouch
Semapo Crye Style Turtle Pack Panel
Sord Industries Dump pouch
Baofeng UV-152 with fist mic & whip antenna x2 
 
First Line: 
Unknown knock off Ronin belt
Double Pistol and Single rifle Kiwi pouch 
LBT Expanding med pouch
Unknown dump pouch 
EG Tac EI Frag Pouch
 
Other items 
Semapo EI Yote 
Mystery Ranch 2 DAP 
Casio G-Shock Watch
Garmin Fortrex 301 GPS system
iPhone 12 Pro with ATAK 
Oakley M. Frame 2.0 with gasket
Merrell Moab 2's (Gortex)
 
Rifle - Rebuilt Specna Arms MK18 Mod 1 with E&C Colt receiver and Stapler Armouries internals (built to run .32's)
HW S1 Exps (for shooting during the day & under tubes)
PEQ 15 replica 
Surefire M300 Replica with IR Cap
Redi-Mag system
Magpul CTR stock & AFG
Replica SF 5.56 Socom Can
 
Clothes etc.
Semapo Crye G3 style Sand & Multicam Uniforms 
Sitka Gear Kelvin in Subalpine Optifade
Arctyrex LEAF Gen 1 Wolf Grey or Gen2 Croc Bally
Mechanix Original Wear Leather gloves
Merrell Moab 2's (Gortex)
 
 


 
 
 
 
 

 

From last month:
 
FMA exfil + scrim + counterweight pouch PGD suspension system + pads Norotos TATM FLIR BNVD-40 gen 2 Underarmour heatgear bala + nb tactical "venom" cut down and taped up to be even smaller + bloc tactical lynx glasses petzl taktikka (think i've had this for about 15 years??) Arktis rainshield Pew tactical SS mk5 placard with a tmc kydex insert mounted on a thing 2 replica with a platatac chicom harness  + pew tactical small GP + platatac canteen pouch and a pew tactical ccs pouch and a aliexpress little dump pouch Alongside mags and water and the usual BS  I have a retevis rt3s with an extended antenna and an anytone 878 connected to an invisio x50 + x5 headset tmc fanny pack mechanix fast fit gloves fjallraven vidda pro trousers vivo barefoot tracker forest esc  
my gun is a specna mk18 "edge" upgraded from combat south with a vortex red dot sight and g&p dbal mounted on a replica KAC "skyscraper" mount turned backwards. on the front i have a "nightstick tactical" weapon light which isn't the brightest thing ever but then again nor am i (banter)

From last month:
 
FMA exfil + scrim + counterweight pouch PGD suspension system + pads Norotos TATM FLIR BNVD-40 gen 2 Underarmour heatgear bala + nb tactical "venom" cut down and taped up to be even smaller + bloc tactical lynx glasses petzl taktikka (think i've had this for about 15 years??) Arktis rainshield Pew tactical SS mk5 placard with a tmc kydex insert mounted on a thing 2 replica with a platatac chicom harness  + pew tactical small GP + platatac canteen pouch and a pew tactical ccs pouch and a aliexpress little dump pouch Alongside mags and water and the usual BS  I have a retevis rt3s with an extended antenna and an anytone 878 connected to an invisio x50 + x5 headset tmc fanny pack mechanix fast fit gloves fjallraven vidda pro trousers vivo barefoot tracker forest esc  
my gun is a specna mk18 "edge" upgraded from combat south with a vortex red dot sight and g&p dbal mounted on a replica KAC "skyscraper" mount turned backwards. on the front i have a "nightstick tactical" weapon light which isn't the brightest thing ever but then again nor am i (banter)

From last month:
 
FMA exfil + scrim + counterweight pouch PGD suspension system + pads Norotos TATM FLIR BNVD-40 gen 2 Underarmour heatgear bala + nb tactical "venom" cut down and taped up to be even smaller + bloc tactical lynx glasses petzl taktikka (think i've had this for about 15 years??) Arktis rainshield Pew tactical SS mk5 placard with a tmc kydex insert mounted on a thing 2 replica with a platatac chicom harness  + pew tactical small GP + platatac canteen pouch and a pew tactical ccs pouch and a aliexpress little dump pouch Alongside mags and water and the usual BS  I have a retevis rt3s with an extended antenna and an anytone 878 connected to an invisio x50 + x5 headset tmc fanny pack mechanix fast fit gloves fjallraven vidda pro trousers vivo barefoot tracker forest esc  
my gun is a specna mk18 "edge" upgraded from combat south with a vortex red dot sight and g&p dbal mounted on a replica KAC "skyscraper" mount turned backwards. on the front i have a "nightstick tactical" weapon light which isn't the brightest thing ever but then again nor am i (banter)

From last month:
 
FMA exfil + scrim + counterweight pouch PGD suspension system + pads Norotos TATM FLIR BNVD-40 gen 2 Underarmour heatgear bala + nb tactical "venom" cut down and taped up to be even smaller + bloc tactical lynx glasses petzl taktikka (think i've had this for about 15 years??) Arktis rainshield Pew tactical SS mk5 placard with a tmc kydex insert mounted on a thing 2 replica with a platatac chicom harness  + pew tactical small GP + platatac canteen pouch and a pew tactical ccs pouch and a aliexpress little dump pouch Alongside mags and water and the usual BS  I have a retevis rt3s with an extended antenna and an anytone 878 connected to an invisio x50 + x5 headset tmc fanny pack mechanix fast fit gloves fjallraven vidda pro trousers vivo barefoot tracker forest esc  
my gun is a specna mk18 "edge" upgraded from combat south with a vortex red dot sight and g&p dbal mounted on a replica KAC "skyscraper" mount turned backwards. on the front i have a "nightstick tactical" weapon light which isn't the brightest thing ever but then again nor am i (banter)

Just a 75mm barrel exension a guy can be proud of, I now have a wee pokey out thing where there used to be a chasm.

My solution. End of a spare aeg box mag shell cut off and fitted to the VFC . Uses 3 self tappers to hold it on. CO2 unit fits fine, will need to check if it'll take 2 x 88g ones or not. 
 
Basic, functional and not too messy.

So it's getting there. 
Just need to find a way to replicate the correct paint type. And alter the bolt. 

It's Raresoft time

Aliexpress. I'll never buy earmors or baofang radios outside of Aliexpress now because it's so much cheaper
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005576530912.html
 
And I'll take a look at that. I'd like to be able to run these with comms, but in the meantime I'll probably get a separate earpiece as I just can't get along with headsets with the boonie

and finished* 
 
*(just waiting on a federal concept buffer thingy)

Where did you hear that? Everything I can find from the band says it's about the mosh pit. Either way, I'd still rather not listen to it as I'm not a whining emo kid trying to be edgy
 
For me it's probably Yakety Sax (the Benny Hill theme tune) as I'm often running around like a headless chicken with no clue as to what's going on

To add to the others....go to the events you want to do and chat to people. Find people you get on with that are interested in similar events and stick with them. 
 
Trying to drag skirmishers to milsims, training or night games just isn't worth the hassle of the effort. The easiest way to find people who are motivated to do the things you like are by meeting them at the events you like/want to do and having a good attitude.
 
In fact, I'd encourage you to be more wary of a team proactively recruiting....they try to hard, over commit and if they're so keen they'll consider anyone, it'll be filled with anyone....not vetted people. 

Had a Colt Commando sitting on the shelf feeling a little unloved & not really period correct as it has an A3 flat top, only realised the other day that it's closer to being a Mk18 Mod0, swopped a RAS rail from an M4A1 & a spare stock and Fanny's your Aunt.
 
I fancy doing a GarandThumb style Mk18 & this M910a (ish) grip arrived today, will order a PEQ2, Knights style suppressor, different RDS & a CQBS next week.

This is the best idea. Never miss an opportunity to have fun because someone on the internet said something negative. Worst case you spent some time and money on learning what you like and dislike about what airsoft has to offer. Best case you meet some nice people who want to get out of airsoft the same sorts of things you do, you get home and immediately start looking to see what the next event you can do is. If you can find a local site doing a 24h(+) game* then it can't hurt to check that out even if just for the sake of your sleeping kit. But broadly I recommend going to games which are put on my organisers who focus on hosting these types of games. Logistically speaking a game at an urban venue is a gentler introduction than one in the woods, but then again don't let that hold you back either. 
 
*I don't think the term "milsim" is a good one but that's something for another time.

This is the best idea. Never miss an opportunity to have fun because someone on the internet said something negative. Worst case you spent some time and money on learning what you like and dislike about what airsoft has to offer. Best case you meet some nice people who want to get out of airsoft the same sorts of things you do, you get home and immediately start looking to see what the next event you can do is. If you can find a local site doing a 24h(+) game* then it can't hurt to check that out even if just for the sake of your sleeping kit. But broadly I recommend going to games which are put on my organisers who focus on hosting these types of games. Logistically speaking a game at an urban venue is a gentler introduction than one in the woods, but then again don't let that hold you back either. 
 
*I don't think the term "milsim" is a good one but that's something for another time.

Let’s start a thread that will make purists cry.
this one is mine.

Might have treated myself to a razor 

Very Happy I bought the K1 Max. Waiting on trigger, hop unit and mag springs. hopping to have it up and running for some CQB in 2 weeks time. Also going to try and Get a M6C based on a aap-01 printed as well. 

I do like myself an EBR kit. 
It's one of those guns I don't think ever seems to go out of fashion. 
Some modern British 7.62 sexyness.....