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If it's non-functional you'd want to list it here in the boneyard section (irrelevant of worth, if it doesn't work, it's a boneyard). If it's still functional but requiring parts then here while being as honest as you possibly can about what is required. Worth noting that you should expect to loose a fair amount on the sale for no other reason than bolt actions just depreciate in value more than pretty much anything else. There is a large difference between 'putting aftermarket parts into a rif' and 'upgrading a rif', the biggest example of that being on bolties. Usual rate for a fully functioning replica is 60-70% of RRP, bolt actions tend to be 50-60%, bolt actions with known issues... I imagine you can see where I'm going with this. Just set your expectations reasonably.

I always take a back up, what's powering it is largely irrelevant unless you're finding something (generally speaking cold weather performance) an issue that would be less so for an AEG than it would for a GBBR. Only real advice would be not to 'over invest' in something you're picking up with the intent of it being a 'back up'. I've certainly fallen into the trap of a spending a fair whack on something that by the nature of buying it to be a back up should, and hopefully will, rarely see use. Obviously that budget is a sliding scale based on your personal financial standing, generally speaking cheap and expensive are subjective terms. Just ask yourself before a purchase, "Am I ok spending this on the asssumption I hope to never use this thing?".

I'd argue it's the kind of thing that looks dumb as fuck and the only thing remotely passable, but entirely in theme with how meme-y it is, is the fact it's in MCB.

You're certainly not alone there, usually between waiting on things to arrive to finish a 'project' and a larger gap than normal in playing. Especially if that hiatus was, be it conciously or subconsciously, brought on by the last game you went to being a bit wank. Fortunately know myself well enough at this point to know I overall enjoy it more than I don't even if it's just a good, expensive, way of spending time with friends than I'd struggle to otherwise. Perspective and all that.

At the risk of presenting an answer you don't particularly want, if lack of 'soul' has been an issue with previous NGRS offerings then I strong suspect that unless you can 'cope' your way out of it then whatever you pick will wind up for sale not long after you purchase it. In terms of choosing from whats out there, your criteria only real leaves an FDE TM 416... which leads me to land on you know what you want, you're just not convinced you actually want it.

By my understanding Agilite are based in Israel, but have hubs they ship out of to different territories. One for Europe seemingly being in Slovakia, don't believe this was the case when I ordered from them a year or so ago as I'm fairly certain that came straight from Israel. If I've got the wrong end of the stick and you were purely asking about which courier, it was DHL.

Two new arrivals today, one expected and one not. A Ridgeline DrOP, which is something I've been waiting on for a while. Fixes a 'problem' that's annoyed me for a while, first solution I've seen that's not a bodge (not to say it's the first to exist mind you). Essentially does the same as a holster mid ride but for your mag carrier(s). Stops jackets snagging, slight angle on it stops cummerbunds and the like getting in the way and overall just a comfier draw. Initial playing around with it says it's a great purchase, wouldn't be shocked if these sorts of things become 'a hot item' this year. Photo shows old setup versus new, and then how it sits on the belt. And a new Agilite helmet cover to go with the new lid, crazy turn around speed. From Slovakia to here in less than 24 hours. AMPs also throw on there, next on the list is 4D pads.

Biggest upgrade my kit has had in a while, very impressed thus far.

At the risk of derailing my own thread, don't suppose you'd happen to have a link to a guide/tutorial of how to do it? It'd certainly make selling them an easier decision if there is an alternative way to run some pmags should I wind up with another NGRS down the line!

Ta for the appraisal, will note that having tried it converting real pmag shells is a massive pain and is done (by my knowledge) with standard Marui mag internals rather than EPM ones. I'd tried it before acquiring these and ultimately landed on 'this isn't worth the hassle'... or cost ?.

Hi folks, Have 6 of these potentially available, initially all black (#01 is painted green and black). All in great condition and feed flawlessly. Have original packaging far all 6, including top clips, base plates and would include a genuine ranger plate for each. As far as I can tell these are like hens teeth nowadays but I'm getting out of the NGRS 'platform' so these are likely to be surplus to requirement. I may well keep them just ont he off chance I wind up with another NGRS int he future because I doubt I'm likely to find any again should that happen. No idea what I'd be looking for, for them... and where that lands would ultimately be the decider in keep versus sell. Cheers, Alex

TLDR the pricing is fuck all to do with TM, they don't export outside of Japan so anything sold outside of Japan is grey import with the prices set by the retailers that buy them from whoever decided to import them. At least that'#s as I've understood it for as long as I can remember, could be one fo those 'things airsofters say but isn't actually the case' but I feel like it's reguritated enough by folks I'd consider a reliable source of information to at least hold some degree of truth. I think the AR NGRS that I have/have had have all been decent externally but I tend to agree that the cost versus benefit is probably a touch out of ahnd for most at this point. I've hit a point with the system where I actively dislike the 'recoil' because the sound is irritating, having used systems with it for so long I imagine I'd struggle to play without some sort of 'bolt stop'.

Main issue for me is Silverbacks ever dwindling reputation for good QC, or in some instances, any QC. They came out swinging but the overall quality and accuracy of tolerances seems to diminish with each new release, I certainly wouldn't be at the front of the queue for the first batch. They have shown some willingness to correct recurring issues with subsequent manufacturing runs so I'd be inclined to wait until the guinea pigs have had their run at it before considering picking one up. Not to be overtly down on the release, I like seeing any degree of innovation... but innovation without support just winds up with an increased potential of buyers remorse for me.

Took advantage of the rare opportunity of discounts on TK and picked up some bits for the second PTW upper. Purely copy paste parts from my other builds, if it ain’t broke…

Happens from time to time, for the most part I'll only bite if its something that's hard to get hold of in this country (be that because it's no longer produced full stop, or just something you have to order from overseas). I have a list of stuff that I'm after and if it isn't on the list it doesn't get bought, unless I'm confident I could sell it on for what I paid should buyers remorse kick in. In the past I've definitely fallen into the 'that's a really good deal, and I don't want someone else to have it' trap. Very much the FOMO brand of shit willpower. Over time I've realised that the moment I'm consciously trying to justify a purchase to just leave it.

I'd argue the first thing to ensure is that you're holding your RIF straight. Not intended to sound condescending at all, just genuinely worth checking. Everything else listed are potential candidates, but it could be as simple as your RIF isn't being held plumb. I've seen it more times than I can count, and I've absolutely been guilty of it myself. Especially on a RIF I'm not familiar with/have put a different stock on to usual.

It was decent, first longer form event I’ve been to for a fair while and it landed at the tail end of a hectic work week so I was shattered throughout. That aside it was well run and the attitude of players was in-keeping with what I’d be led to expect at GC events. As with anything airsoft I tend to land on the group of players attending is what will make or break it, fortunately this landed on the ‘make it’ side of the fence. Assuming I head to more I’ll definitely be booking the day before and day after off, lesson learned ?.

I ended up not being a huge fan of the red dot/magnifier combo, but I used one of these as the mag and had zero issues with the product itself. I had my red dot on a Unity Riser, so the mag was mounted in a Unity mag mount (the flip to centre was a big deal for me, albeit at a very high cost). Obviously mounts will end up being specific to what you like, but hopefully this is useful information nevertheless.

Can confirm having done it, a combination of expensive and/or long wait times for work to be undertaken. Worth it mind... probably ?‍♂️.

A few bits ready for GC, y’know that moment you buy something knowing you’ll never use again. Yeah, that. ?

Finally got this puppy back from having a touch of maintenance.

Surely it's easier to just sling some additonal blocks under the 'feet' of it? ?

Very similar photos from entirely different games, kit is identical if memory serves correctly outside of the RMR moving slightly (it’s now completely gone, we’ll call that a failed experiment). Since adding the Trex arms dump pouch to my belt (have not been a fan of previous belt mounted options, but the addition of the thigh strap has been a big win) the TED on the plate carrier has fallen out of favour. Likely be swapping that back over the trusty mini dangler for the next few games having been getting a lot of mileage out of the one on my chest rig every time I use it. Also the first time I’ve worn a UBACS in about 8 years for no other reason than I’ve been too self conscious, suffice to say they’re very good at what they’re supposed to be good at.