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It's inconceivable that TM won't do an SD version at some point. Whether or not you'll be able to get a kit before then depends on how modular the front end is I suppose. As yet I haven't seen any videos indicating if existing (or real steel) stocks will fit, which would also be handy to know.

I have no idea what MachSakai is saying, but he has the expression of someone who is thoroughly loving magdumping that MP5. Which bodes well. You're right about the other guy though. Having watched some more videos, including this one, it looks like the handguard attachment method is different, which is a shame. I guess they've done it to make sure there's enough battery space. Maybe you could get creative with the cutting, but it's a shame that it's proprietary. If you've got a flashlight or railed handguard already it won't fit, regardless of if it's an old MP5 version or a real steel. Expect more accessories further down the line...

No, that's when you use a knife. Everyone knows you run faster with a knife...

No, it's a weird one. Generally I only run Geoff's, but I have occasionally picked up a bottle of some generic Blasters or similar if I've run out on the day. Honestly no idea how long that's been in there. Although now I look at it I'm wondering if the bb at the bottom of the loader is a bit oversized too... I guess the answer to this is to shoot more ammo so it's not sitting around as long? Airsoft solutions to Airsoft problems.

Yes, I have no idea how, or how long it's been in there. Reasons not to use Bios I guess...

I learnt why my speed loader stopped working...

I'm assuming it'll be possible to get alternate stocks/foregrips as well. Possibly even real steel versions, which opens up a lot of possibilities.

Well, these look interesting. They've been on the cards a while, but looks like they're finally coming out. Both the A2 (solid stock) and A3 (sliding stock) will be out and I think they're doing a standard and an EBB version. I've always had a soft spot for the HK53, so hopefully these will be as well built as their G3/HK33, but without quite as much weight up front. No idea on prices, but my guess would be £400 to £500 depending on version. No word on the MP5 yet, sadly, but they might have missed the bidding on that anyway now that Marui's recoil version is due out.

Have you looked at the Silverback Tac 41? Might tick a lot of your boxes and cheaper than the SRS. Ambi convertible as standard I believe.

Definite questions on it being worth it, given that you'll probably want to try and source a metal body, etc. but given that you do, PDI do a internal barrel reinforcement that helps reduce the flex up front a lot.

Cobham, not Chobham. Other than that, yeah. I've played there but it was a Saturday so hard to judge numbers and got the impression they'd just taken over so I cut some slack in terms of small paintball playing arenas. Feedback seemed well received, but not sure if this has been acted on based on subsequent reports.

Auto-translate now available on this, so I watched it again although it was a lot harder to follow this time. As best I can tell - Handguard mounts the same way as the real one. Will work with standard nimh batteries (looks like 8.4v mini). Marui are releasing their own Lipo, which will work with this but won't be available for another 6 months or so. There's some sort of proprietary connector in place that the lipo will plug into (but the MP5 comes with a converter as standard so you can use NIMH now and then the lipo later). Looks like the idea of the proprietary connector is safety so presumably it'll be directly monitoring cell voltage or something through the connector. The price we already knew - 59,800, which is exactly the same as the SCAR L (which seem to be around £430 - £460 over here depending on model/colour)

I dunno, we're still talking about hideous damage to people's eyes, so...

Interesting. Price seems to be 59,800 - £388, but then I guess there's all the usual fees, etc. Basing that on this video at 36 min. No auto translate yet so I didn't get a lot else, but there was a lot of talk about the battery.

Well, since he hasn't grasped the difference between slander and libel, I think you'll be okay.

Another vote for OPs Tactical here. I don't have anything in multicam, but I've had various other patterns and items from them in the past (shorts, shirts, direct action trousers, helmet covers) and it's all been really well put together and is still going strong.

The feed system is the only way to have the magazine in the "correct" place. The other way is to use a feed blade like on the TM L96, but you risk jams/scratching the bb's I guess. This one you have to preload those 19 and then use the pressure from the remaining ones to feed through. Pros and cons I guess. If you need as compact as possible you're just going to have to suck it up and save the cash for the SRS. I have that and the VSR and the SRS sees all the action because it's just so convenient to be able to stick in a normal gun case (as well as the manoeuvrability in the field).

You could just wait and take a look at Silverback's new TAC-41. If it's built anything like the SRS it should be good and I think the RRP is looking at about $350..

Just rewatching the Youtube video and there are translations available now, which is worth a look if you're interested in that sort of thing. Here's my interpretation of YouTube's autotranslate. Original TM MP5 released in 1992 NGRS weighs 3.1kg, close to real weight (standard 1.9kg) Not sure on the frame, maybe die cast with some aluminium (trying to avoid front heavy) Furniture is all FRP Talks more technically about the paintwork, Magazine construction - how the hicaps are welded differently to lowcaps and will be cheaper. Mags are proprietary Fact that this is based on a 90's build MP5 rather than current Doesn't have 14mm threads, but a 3 lug adapter with a 14mm ccw thread is included so you can then mount whatever to it. New fire select system - magnetic with mosfet & FCU fitted. Voltage regulation and jam detection. Active braking based on sector gear detection. Auto-sleep to avoid battery drain. 300g recoil weight. Marui man loves the HK slap. 2 position stock, with very little wobble. Hop unit is behind ejection port (which reciprocates during firing) Method of attaching handguard is the same as the real MP5! (so no wobble and maybe opens options to use real parts) Release in summer, price still undecided.

A Top Dead Centre mod is where you have the pressure on the hop nub applied directly from above to avoid any misapplication of pressure (which can sometimes be caused with systems that use a side system to set hop, such as the VSR or the MK23). In most cases the hop nub is designed to be applied from the top, but changing the way this is done can give improvements. For example, on M4 hops or on AK style hops the recoil of the gearbox is on the same plane as the adjustment arm, which can lead to self-adjusting hop. This is why rotary systems like those found on the G3 can be more likely to keep their setting. In some cases you can just use a shim/washer to allow you to tighten things down a bit more, but changing it to a TDC application (using a grub screw or similar) can also help. Some guns are easier to do this to than others. With the MP5, the hop adjustment lever is exposed on the side of the gun as well as being on the same plane as the recoil, so it's not the greatest design. This can be mitigated to an extent by cutting the adjustment lever down and shimming. Both of these are easy to do and just require removal of the front handguard. A TDC mod on the MP5 would be technically challenging (unless you have crafting/3D printing skills or don't mind messing with the externals) Everything else on the MP5 is a pain to do because you have to disassemble the entire gun every time (including things like changing the hop rubber, etc). It also may depend on the specific brand - I think the Classic Army B&T models may have used rotary hop.

"Longer barrels are always faster"? Surely the cylinder is a factor here? If you're running an optimally volumed cylinder for your barrel, sticking a longer one on isn't going to magically make it faster. (Although, yes, if you're not it can). If you're moving to a barrel that short I'd expect you'd need to swap from a 3/4 cylinder to a 1/2 ported cylinder, depending on what you had in there before, what weight of ammo you're using, etc.

There are different versions I believe, which confuses matters. For example the AT2000 takes 4x AA's, but the AT2000R takes a single rechargeable battery and charges off a USB port. And then you have different outer shells for them just to further add to it. My 2000R is about 66mm which is about half the internal length of the suppressor.

Can't see why it wouldn't. I've got the version that uses the KAC style suppressor and the tracer sits in the front with a big spring behind it holding it in place.

So, anyone getting more details from this? From observation/listening all I got was Custom recoil gearbox with "M system" trigger (mosfet & fire control) - Safe, semi, 3rd burst, full auto fire group Not sure on magazine compatibility but there is a new mag - there was a fair amount of talk on this section so maybe it's backwards compatible but doesn't support all the features or maybe adapter needed. Upper receiver? Aluminium? Need to use the cocking handle/HK slap to reload on empty mags Hop unit probably under ejection port (couldn't see if it was rotary or not) Front handguard not all creaky (not sure if compatible with RS parts) Ejection port reciprocates during firing. Almost certainly to be followed later with other variants...