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  1. Impulse

    Wrote a new piece about my latest project, because what's better than two high performance airsoft sniper rifles? Three high performance airsoft sniper rifles! Once this is finished I'll have spring, HPA/CO2 and electric sniper systems.

     

    Just went into the base upgrades for now. Only bit left is the Wolverine Bolt, but it's also more expensive than everything else put together. Although, with what's gone in so far, this would definitely be a skirmishable build and would perform pretty decently even at this point.

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/project-r700-building-the-ultimate-airsoft-bolt-action-sniper-rifle-part-1-the-base-upgrades

  2. Impulse

    Dug out my all metal, upgraded Bell 1911 today and I forgot the difference in weight between it and my TM 1911. It was my first pistol I ever got and it feels amazing, but it's just not that good performance-wise and the TM mega outperforms it all year round.

     

    However, I'll never get rid of it, no matter how useless in a skirmish it is now (though it does work well in summer...)

  3. Impulse
    And 2nd parcel arrive now. Because what's better than having 1 sidearm? Having 2! The 1911 works in winter, but due to its tiny gas reservoir it can struggle. This should have no such issues. Also, the real steel version is nice. Love the working de-cocking lever >:D
  4. Impulse
    Because what's better than having a VSR? Having two VSRs, that's what! New project. Going to HPA this one, but can't afford the HPA parts yet. Maybe in a month or two, but got all the other parts ready (I already have a scope and barrel spacers) Multiple MR hops for varying power. Sometimes you gotta run 2.3J, but sometimes you just gotta have no MED and run 1.1J.
  5. Impulse
    I play woodland and I play sniper, but I wanted one... Cyma CM.351M Will come in handy for a backup gun or in special events. Only cost me about £60 all in.
  6. Impulse
    Probably my only fully complete loadout. Well... I'd probably use my ghillie with it from time to time, where needed. However, that isn't quite complete yet! It's not as much of a core piece as my bolt action sniper, so I'll still post this as a "complete" loadout. It's pretty much all Warrior Assault Systems (seriously, that holster is the best holster I've ever owned...), though the m14 pouches are Condor (I think. Bought them years ago) and the backpack + canteen pouch are Viper.
  7. Impulse

    As I am unable to airsoft, I might as well scratch that itch by writing even more. This time I go into whether you should go for budget or premium for a few things: eye protection, RIFs and tactical gear.

     

    Spoiler alert: I like premium... *looks at all the TM RIFs and Warrior Assault Systems gear...*

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/budget-vs-premium-my-opinions-on-brands-in-airsoft

    1. Skara

      Skara

      After The Geardo Crow's article on clones, I've reconsidered my position on WAS.

      Yes for the price you get decent quality but all they did was copying.

       

      I do agree with you on "buy once cry once". Although in some cases getting the real deal just isn't economically feasible (take Italy for example, everything RS costs a fortune just because ReEl OpOr8UrRrSsS Uze DeM), for example my latest purchase, a TMC copy of the Safariland 579.

      Bought it for two reasons:

      The real one is impossible to find here, and before dropping €100+ on a holster I wanted to make sure it would fit me in terms of placement and drawing method (has a weird middle finger activated retention that takes a minute to get used to). If I like it, I'll buy the real deal.

       

      Other than that, genuine kit holds its value really well, as you can see from the price tags 2nd hand Crye stuff has.

       

      A nice article btw, in line with what I expect from an airsoft blog :)

      Keep up the good work mate ;)

  8. Impulse

    As I can't play airsoft right now, I might as well write about it... This time I share my thoughts on load bearing gear in airsoft, as I see people asking if they should use a chest rig or plate carrier all the time.

     

    I think load bearing equipment is very important, both from a practicality perspective and an aesthetic one. After all, airsoft is also very much about the dress up!

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/plate-carrier-vs-chest-rig-my-thoughts-on-load-bearing-gear

    1. Adolf Hamster

      Adolf Hamster

      See the problem there is none of those are a smersh, smersh is king of the rigs.

    2. Impulse

      Impulse

      Filthy communist gear 🤮

  9. Impulse

    Project m21 is now complete, now that all parts have been installed, internal and external. All that is left to do is test it, though that will have to wait until my local site re-opens. In theory, it should shoot really well...

     

    Also, 1911 is complete too, but that literally took me about 10 mins to do total. Put suppressors on everything!

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/project-m21-building-the-ultimate-airsoft-dmr-part-3-the-externals-barrel-and-hop-up

     

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  10. Impulse

    I decided to write this out. I know that this might be an unpopular stance, but I'm not going to change my opinions just because it's unpopular. Airsoft sniping has definitely become more widespread and accessible since I started the hobby, that's for sure, but I'm not sure if I like that or not.

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/my-opinions-on-airsoft-sniping

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    2. Hedzshot

      Hedzshot

      I’m going to dissect this into 2 bite sized chunks.

      The first, regarding minimum engagement  distance; this is not unique to new players, it is unique to idiots, and yes, yes you can bring the site into the mix.

      The second chunk relates to how you have had change and development stick in your throat like a fish bone. As the sport has developed it has brought technical advancement, quality advancement and more accessibility and that means a wider audience. Without growth the sport stays the same,  a niche hobby.

      If you were just starting the sport, are you telling me you’d buy a base platform and bit by bit slowly upgrade and tailor your wep..? Leaf by leaf craft your ghillie..? Nah I don’t think so dude.

       

      Ending on a note of motivational ideas; lend your expertise to the noobs, not just with tech knowledge but conduct. Help shape the sport into something better.


       

       

    3. Skara

      Skara

      I would, because it's what I did.

      I didn't go full ham on the most expensive stuff and "pre upgraded" guns, as when I started there weren't many, if any at all, and the few people who were selling upgraded stuff were fucking thieves.

      Learned the hard way, on both tactics, guns and gear, as everyone else.

      This gave me the chance to learn how to tech, which parts are important and which ones weren't, what gear is worth buying and what is only eye candy.

       

      I see how these pre upgraded guns are working out. Go check Nov's owner groups on Facebook, full of retarded cunts that bought <insert SS-number here> and it turned out to be shit. Yeah. 10/10 development right there.

       

      Go check the "wat am best gnu" threads, all the sensible people recommend cheap guns. So that new players can learn stuff, not being spoon fed.

       

      It is a niche sport and it should stay a niche sport.

      It's bad enough that we are seen as bloodthirsty warmongers, I don't want a bunch of retards destroying what the community has built.

    4. Hedzshot

      Hedzshot

      Take away statement from your post is;

       

      ‘I would, because it's what I did.

      I didn't go full ham on the most expensive stuff and "pre upgraded" guns, as when I started there weren't many, if any at all, 

       

      I’m as green as they come to this hobby, but I scrutinised the kit I wanted, I went and looked and tried kit, read this forum front and back, watched YouTube, talked to shops, players, planned how I wanted to play and bought a fuckin monster gun. A platform that I both wanted and knew was top quality and would last me. A gun that out of the box is mental BUT has the upgrade options as well.
      I didn’t once consider cheap Chinese crap, nor was I swayed by idiot youtubers who’s kit was just another turd with a bow on it. 
      Case in point; my mate bought a TM VSR Gspec fully upgraded. I didn’t. His imho is a plasticy piece of shit, shoots nice, is almost silent but looks and feels like if I growl at it, it will break in half. BUT I get why he went the upgraded route - because he ‘could’. He wanted kit that wasn’t going to let him down in terms of performance and work on ‘his’ game.

      I can fuckin assure you mine is made like a fuckin tank AND shoots the chuff off a gnat at 100m. I’m upgrading it myself whilst I work on my game. 
      Don’t try and tell me you’d go down the vanilla stock VSR route if you were starting out now as a result of the factors you mentioned above...bollox.

      You ‘did’ when you started (I’m guessing yyeeeaarrs ago ) as your choice, as you say,  was limited, the hobby was new and hyper niche.

      The MAJOR factor in people’s choice is budget and availability, and also that most of the players they will see at their site have upgraded or high spec guns.

       

      *mic drop*
       

       

       

  11. Impulse

    I forgot to document this part. Maybe intentionally, maybe I didn't want to relive this fresh hell. Maybe I'm traumatised.

     

    I never want to work on a V7 gearbox again. I've done it now, I can hold my head up high that I did it and it all works, so I managed to avoid being a hypocrite. Every airsoft sniper should upgrade their own rifles.

     

    But I'm hiring a tech if it breaks later down the line or needs maintenance. I did not enjoy this and I want to enjoy my hobbies. Just for V7s. Gas guns, springers and other gearbox types I'll happily do myself, but not V7s.

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/project-m21-building-the-ultimate-airsoft-dmr-part-2-the-gearbox

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    2. Impulse

      Impulse

      Seems up to me. Huh...

       

      And yeah, can't help that. Been going under this name on the internet since Half Life 1 and I ain't changing! (impulse101 was a cheat code that gave you everything)

       

      Also yeah, the V7 has all the springs and tiny screws on the outside. They all have to be removed to get into the gearbox itself. It's horrendously time consuming and stressful when you don't have much space to do your work :P

  12. Impulse
    Had the m14 chrono'd today...
     
    1.4J on .25s. With joule creep (for when I use .4s) and better airseal with the new hop up and barrel setup when it arrives from the US, I think it'll be firing incredibly nicely.
     
    Now Evike, get my stuff in stock and send it to me!
  13. Impulse

    Ok, But seriously, V7 gearboxes can go to hell

     

    Took me 7 hours taking the m14 apart and installing all the new shiny pieces and I'm paranoid I've done it wrong because the last few BBs in the magazine don't appear to feed properly (but the rest do? Will need to chrono on Sunday)

     

    I hate AEGs. Springers and gas are way better 😭

    1. Cromulon1994

      Cromulon1994

      I agree, but try a version 5 for a barrel of laughs (TM Uzi) 

  14. Impulse
    Been working on converting my TM m14 into an m21 and all the externals are now in and installed (though I will likely put a suppressor on instead of the flash hider because I like suppressors). Still need to fit the internals to upgrade the power and accuracy to DMR levels and I am no tech, so we'll see how that goes. Also, stock cyma m14 with imitation wood stock below, for Vietnam games (and because it was cheaper and easier than getting a replacement stock for the TM). Will have to remove the magpuls though for that
  15. Impulse
    Lightweight Viper backpack to carry extra stuff if needed. Also, new sidearm to go with my 1911 (might run some games with just two pistols. DUAL WIELD!) And yes, I've put in a crazy jet tightbore, maple leaf autobot 50 degree bucking and hadron H plate. Mags are STTI so I can run green gas without the mags being all leaky, plus they're cheaper. Planning on running .4s in this.
  16. Impulse
    Not a RIF, but I just ordered a set of BULLE US woodland and woodland marpat (trousers, shirt and boonie), as well as a molle drop leg platform. Also a chicom chest rig for an upcoming Vietnam game, because why would I want to play as the Americans when VC sounds like so much more fun. It's my first ever Vietnam game
  17. Impulse

    Putting together a super DMR / semi-auto sniper.

     

    https://www.impulse101.co.uk/post/project-m21-building-the-ultimate-airsoft-dmr-part-1-planning

    1. Rogerborg

      Rogerborg

      "In addition, I don't think that I will lose much range, as range and accuracy is often dictated more by the hop up and barrel than the power of the spring"

       

      Accuracy, yes, effective range, yes, but the BB doesn't care about our feelings. Once it's out of the barrel, it only knows its linear and angular velocities, and 2.3J is twice as Jouley as 1.1J.

       

      Physics says ~40% more range from twice the kinetic energy.

       

      Change my mind. ;) 

    2. Impulse

      Impulse

      I can only go up to 1.6J for a semi-auto, but I get you on this. Plus, the higher power of the spring will allow me to use heavier ammo, which will also increase the effective range as heavier BBs lose momentum slower.

       

      Basically, I am tossing up between having a higher performing rifle or the flexibility of no MED. At the moment I'm leaning towards going for more power and just relying on my pistol a bit more.

    3. AK47frizzle

      AK47frizzle

      The ultimate dmr is an mk23 with a carbine kit.

  18. Impulse
    Not cheap, but very worth it! (Don't mind my awful photography) TM416 Delta recoil shock with some PTS mags
  19. Impulse
    Recently started karate and jujitsu and I'm loving it. Along with airsoft it makes me feel like a badass 😎 For longer term hobbies I'm a big tabletop RPG player and GM and I tend to write fiction, mostly sci-fi or cyberpunk. Ties into airsoft somewhat as I am always having to consider how firefights would go down, the correct positioning, target priorities etc, but it's a loose tie in at best.
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