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Well here are my first two rifs. Got a game booked for 10th April, can’t wait to try them out. Also have a ASG mk23 but that’s still with the mail man, hopefully getting delivered tomorrow.
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5 hours ago, FreeFrag.UK said:
Admittedly there are various bits I'm looking at ordering (a full new set of magazines being one) but given all the Brexit issues I guess I'll be waiting for it all to settle down a bit more.
Fingers crossed people get their stuff ASAP.
I just went for UK for my stuff, ordered it this morning for click and collect, picked it up this afternoon after work. Yes I may have spent a bit more on what I was going to get but I don’t have the hassle of UPS and customs -
10 hours ago, Piman said:
At the moment they are not shipping anything to the UK because UPS can not handle it. You won't be able to select any shipping option so cannot complete the checkout. Even when they do they will only accept orders over £135. This is because below that value they need to register for VAT with the UK and process it directly rather than letting you pay on import.
Thanks, I will just buy from the UK instead. -
I’m looking to do an small order from Taiwan Guns, just magazines and some other bits, total value just over £140. Will it get processed or shall I not bother.
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Is the Nuprol 1.0 same as 144a?
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28 minutes ago, Impulse said:
All of this is my opinion, so bear that in mind. I come from the "buy once, cry once" camp of thought which typically means I prefer shelling out a bit more for good quality kit that I know will last me for years and years and years and years. I know others definitely prefer getting cheaper kit and see great success with it, so my opinions below are coming from the perpsective of someone who typically buys less kit, but buys premium kit.
I've heard poor things about the WE Hi-Capa Dragons. As in, I've heard they don't shoot well and typically shoot hot at like 1.6J, but I don't have any direct experience with them, so take that with a pinch of salt as it's very much second hand information. Get a TM Hi-Capa 5.1 instead; they're fantastic pistols and only about £120. Really can't go wrong with one.
As for the other questions...
What type of BB should I use?
0.25g or 0.28g, in both the rifle and sidearm. I prefer Geoffs or BLS BBs as quality ones.
Which green gas?
Ummmm... I use WE green gas and it works great. However, I think it depends on your pistol. If you get a Tokyo Marui pistol (do it, they're the best on the market) then you'll only need green gas and using red/black gas is a great way to have your sidearm destroy itself. Heck, with a TM pistol you can also get away with 144a for most of the year too. However, any GBB pistol will struggle in the coldest months of the year.
Which lipo and how many?
I don't know much about lipos, but you wanted my opinion so here it is. I hate lipos. I way prefer Li-Ion batteries instead, because they're way more user friendly than lipos which require a far greater deal of care to avoid ruining your batteries. However, I'll always advocate for getting a good charger, regardless of the batteries you get.
Also what do you recommend to get as extras for either RIF?
I'll do this in stages as I don't know your budget, starting from most important to least important (in my opinion)
- At first? Good eyepro and some decent boots. Revision Sawfly glasses are fantastic eye protection and you can get inserts for them if you're a speccy like me who doesn't want contact lenses. Boots, just make sure you get some that fit and are comfortable. Local army surplus shop will be your friend here as surplus boots are usually decent enough quality and not too expensive. If you want to be extra safe, pick up a mesh lower face mask too, as getting shot in the face will happen and the mesh face mask could be the thing that stops a tooth getting knocked out. That being said, I rarely use lower face protection and I still have all my teeth 14 years later, but I also do the whole ghillie suit sniping thing, meaning I'm typically doing my job wrong if I'm getting shot at. Lower face isn't a requirement, but it's recommended.
- Some camos, if you don't have them already. Again, surplus stuff is more than adequate and won't break the bank. Also, get a boonie or a cap when you're picking up some BDUs, as taking
- Next, a way to carry your guns. Get a good sling for your rifle and a holster for your pistol. I wouldn't advise skimping on these, as a crap sling will give out, potentially causing your rifle to fall and break, and a crap holster will either not hold your pistol or press on the mag release when you run, jettisoning your pistol magazine which you'll only realise about 10 mins later. For slings, I recommend Magpul MS3 (or MS4 if you've got QD sling mounts), as this sling can be switched between 2-point and 1-point with ease and it's fantastic quality. For holsters, I'd recommend IMI style holsters on the cheaper end, and a custom kydex holster at the slightly pricier end.
- After that, I'd advise a few extra mags and a way to carry them. Cheaper end for mags might be a spare pistol mag and one or two spare hi-caps for the rifle, while the more expensive end would be going for two spare pistol mags and half a dozen midcaps to help eliminate battle-rattle! I way prefer midcaps as they don't rattle and don't need winding, but you will have to reload mid-firefight. However, having to reload is a positive for me because immersion (and pulling off a sweet reload mid-firefight feels great). For ways to carry them, you could get a set of PLCE webbing and/or a surplus assault vest from your army surplus store; that's how I started out and I still have my PLCE webbing because it's great kit. At the more expensive end, I prefer going for real-steel equipment over airsoft clone stuff, so Warrior Assault Systems load bearing gear has been my go-to for over a decade now. It's fantastic quality and is really built to last, but you do pay a premium for it and it's on the cheaper end of real-steel stuff. Crye gear will literally make you cry with their prices, but it's great if you want multicam stuff.
- Anything else is purely on preference. Could get a moscart launcher, a red dot/holographic/telescopic optic, a light or PEQ etc. The reason airsoft is so expensive is because of just how many combinations of stuff we can do as a loadout there are. At the start of the year I was thinking "ah, I'm mostly done on what I want..." but now my kit / RIF project list is massive again, filled with all manner of wonderful ideas my mind has cooked up.
Thank you so much for this in depth reply. I have read and taken onboard all the relevant information, so much so I have just purchased a TM hi-capa 5.1 DOR as I have been told by a few people that WE just don’t fire right in this country. Would Nuprol 2.0 be ok for the gas?
As for gear to play in I’m an Army Reservist so have the camo and boots all sorted, I too wear glasses so will look into the Sawfly brand.
Again thank you for taking your time to reply.
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22 hours ago, BigStew said:
No experience with the specna. WE hi capas are garbage don't bother with it also Metal slides are detrimental to performance in the UK. You don't really need a pistol but if you want s reliable hi capa fire support have Tokyo marui hi capas from like £120.00
Extras wise carry case for Rif is essential get a good balance charger (don't cheap out) couple of spare mags, sling, if you get a pistol you need a holster don't get a we or neuprol they fall apart ( I have spent far too much time as a Marshall helping some one ook for their brand new gun that fell out of a duff holster) couple of spare pistol mags( good pouch preferably with a flap)
Thanks for your reply. I already have a high end charger for lipos as I have a few RC cars that use them so have that well covered. Regarding the holster which one would you recommend for a Hi-Capa? -
Hey everyone,
Im getting the Specna Arms Rock River Arms SA-E07 EDGE 2.0 as my main with a WE Europe Hi-Capa Dragon 5.1 A Series as a side arm.
What are you experiences with these RIFs?
What type of BB should I use?
Which green gas?
Which lipo and how many?
Also what do you recommend to get as extras for either RIF?
Will leave it there for the questions for now.
Thanks in advance
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Thanks.
Im in Darlington
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Taiwangun Shipping Disruption (Brexit Related Content)
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I've just got mine, not been anywhere with it but in the garden its seem really good. Ive put around 3000 bbs through it so far and all has been well. Im out with it on the 10th so can let you know more once it has been skirmished.