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A Flatline Fibre Mini Dump Pouch.  It attaches under a molle pouch so you can save space on the belt.

Cheers mate, I'll probably do that then. Shame about the mags. 

G36C rails fit the sides of the A1. Not had any issues with mine, it's a great little gun. Use it as a primary at the local woodland site on occasion.

Fair enough!  It was too good to be true

Funny you should post that, my latest purchace was a WE P99. I did have one of the Maruzen NBB ones years ago but I hated the mushy trigger so sold it. I know what you're getting at though, half the reason I got one was to be different from all the Glock and Hi Cappas out there
 
Me too. Christ I feel old now
 
For me I'd say the golden age was probably around the late 2000's. The ACM guns were relatively cheap but effective and social media wasn't a big thing so there was less of the egotistical bellends spouting nonsense (well there were some, but they usually ended up being put in their place). Also I was nice to not have every other player wearing multiple cameras and thinking they're the next Steven Spielburg while pushing their crappy goontube channel

I was always (and still am) an Arnies user.  I remember when Zeroone was a warehouse only, and Airsoft World was Airsoft Scotland.  
 
I was contrary and ran 0.23g Excel’s.  I’ve still got about 4000 rounds of Super Grand Master 0.29g as well which I use up the L96.  
 
I’m pleased you stuck with it!

For me the golden age for a lot of things was the early to mid 2000’s.  There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that the quality of the guns, gear, and tactics is significantly better now than it was then, but the sport’s a little bit too ‘pro’ now.
 
I started playing in 2004, and back then it was a bit more ‘underground’ a bit more amateur (in a positive way).  Information was gained through forums, and there was a real sense of community.  Everyone knew everyone at the sites on first name terms, and there was a lot more trust about chronoing and general play.  People who has worked on their guns since the last game were keen to show off their work (usually a “look it does 16RPS now instead of 12!) and that was when they got chrono’d.  Hit taking wasn’t an issue (not that I find it is too much these days anyway, but that could be because of the sites I go to), and deliberate headshots were frowned upon.
 
There was more variation of kit and camo in the safezone too.  It was a time before Multicam was a true thing, so you’d have almost everything represented.  At Dover we had DPM, Fleckmuster, Australian, Cypriot, Flecktarn, US Woodland, UCP, M84, CADPAT, and civvies.  Guns were just as varied with an AR platform being at max a third of the players.  When was the last time you saw a P90 with a box mag in the field?  Pistols were just as varied as camo patterns with people running all sorts.  Has anyone seen an FN57 recently?  What about a P99?  There was a time when USPC’s and P226’s were all the rage, but Glock users were the minority (though you’d always get someone dual wielding G18C’s). 
 
Fully auto in CQB was also a thing.  I suspect the combination of 1J max, low rates of fire, and 0.25g being the heaviest ammo people would run being a factor.  You didn’t have HPA or DSG builds lobbing 30-40RPS down range to worry about.  Yeah you’d always have the couple of guys that took it a bit too seriously when room clearing, but a 12 gauge dynatech (over arm!) usually calmed them down.
 
As YouTube wasn’t a thing the tactical knowledge and general skill base of players was a bit more polarised.  There were the regular players/teams who usually had someone ex-military or armed plod who would teach them a few bits, but the rest was down to people reading and researching.  The better players used to take rentals/newbies under their wing and show them a few things during the games, and that’s something I don’t see anymore at the sites.  Little stuff like waiting a bit longer for the opposition to get closer before engaging, or standing back a bit off cover to give yourself room to peek out with the weapon up was shown in the first round.  There seemed to be more team play too.  I guess it’s easier to huddle a group of 30 players before a round then 75.
 
All of that being said, I suspect a lot of it is rose tinted mesh masks.  Scraping together the money to buy more ammunition because I was a poor student, and only getting new gear when birthday’s or Christmas came around was tough.  Tappet plate failures could mean financial ruin, and getting to games was dependent on the goodwill of teammates and the promise to buy them a hotdog at lunch.  It was a fun time though, and I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything.
 
“What am bestest Famas?”
 

If you’re looking for a holster I can thoroughly recommend HW Holsters.  If you do want to run it with a torch they’ll do a custom one for you

My first pistol:

 
Thought I can’t go wrong with a TM. I’m still fairly new to airsoft so not one for tinkering/upgrading yet (only additional purchase was a couple of extra mags, I fancy a small torch for the lower rail at some point in the future). Hopefully the USP is as reliable as it needs to be! First outing will be next weekend. 

Sorry, my autocorrect was working but wasn’t helpful.  It’s a Flatline Fibre found here 
 
https://flatlinefiberco.com/product/the-mini-dump-pouch/

Hi, my google-fu isnt working, have you got a link please ? 😊

A Flatline Fibre Mini Dump Pouch.  It attaches under a molle pouch so you can save space on the belt.

A Flatline Fibre Mini Dump Pouch.  It attaches under a molle pouch so you can save space on the belt.

I used to use a three point sling back in the day, but when I came back to the sport I thought I’d be tacti-cool and go for the ol’ nutcrusher 3000 (aka the single point sling).  After jeopardising the possibilities of continuing the family line twice whilst trying to climb through a window I opted for an adjustable two-point.
 
I went for a Ferro Concepts Slingster because:
 
A - I’m a bit of a kit tart
B - It won’t fail and drop the gun
 
Adjustable two point slings are easily the best way to work.  Someone at your local site will probably have a Magpul, Blue Force Gear, or Ferro Concepts sling but if not the Viper version looks like a fairly decent version for not so much cash.  
 
A link to some wisdom:  
 

Sorry mate, you’ll have to speak up. I can’t hear a word you’re saying!
 
Nick and the ACU lot at Chatham with their 12G Dynatec’s probably didn’t do either of us much good.  I think the worst one I had was Solitaire‘s 9mm Dynatec going off next to my ear as I threw it.  I hadn’t held the spoon down hard enough and off it went!

I was at the Defcon 3 weekender, and the one the year before.  Somewhere along the road I lost both the patches.  I wish I could find copies so I could have them remade

I don’t think anyone’s suggested it but if you’re playing indoors or anywhere where pyro is frequently used I’d suggest some decent ear protection.  It doesn’t cost a hideous amount (a pair of Earmor M32’s is £75) but it will save your ears (and also protect them from being shot which stings like nothing else).  
 
Of all the kit I’ve bought over the years I wish I had access to active hearing protection back in the day.  I can’t believe we used to play in the chapel at CAGE with all the pyro going off like we did and not use any.  

Apart from that decent boots, decent eye protection, and a pair of decent gloves (Pig Deltas for dexterity, OR Ironsights for a bit more abrasion protection) and you’ll be sorted.
 
 

Sorry mate, you’ll have to speak up. I can’t hear a word you’re saying!
 
Nick and the ACU lot at Chatham with their 12G Dynatec’s probably didn’t do either of us much good.  I think the worst one I had was Solitaire‘s 9mm Dynatec going off next to my ear as I threw it.  I hadn’t held the spoon down hard enough and off it went!

Probably your fault why I can hear bells ringing 24/7, poxy tinnitus 🤫🎧🔔🛎️

For me the golden age for a lot of things was the early to mid 2000’s.  There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that the quality of the guns, gear, and tactics is significantly better now than it was then, but the sport’s a little bit too ‘pro’ now.
 
I started playing in 2004, and back then it was a bit more ‘underground’ a bit more amateur (in a positive way).  Information was gained through forums, and there was a real sense of community.  Everyone knew everyone at the sites on first name terms, and there was a lot more trust about chronoing and general play.  People who has worked on their guns since the last game were keen to show off their work (usually a “look it does 16RPS now instead of 12!) and that was when they got chrono’d.  Hit taking wasn’t an issue (not that I find it is too much these days anyway, but that could be because of the sites I go to), and deliberate headshots were frowned upon.
 
There was more variation of kit and camo in the safezone too.  It was a time before Multicam was a true thing, so you’d have almost everything represented.  At Dover we had DPM, Fleckmuster, Australian, Cypriot, Flecktarn, US Woodland, UCP, M84, CADPAT, and civvies.  Guns were just as varied with an AR platform being at max a third of the players.  When was the last time you saw a P90 with a box mag in the field?  Pistols were just as varied as camo patterns with people running all sorts.  Has anyone seen an FN57 recently?  What about a P99?  There was a time when USPC’s and P226’s were all the rage, but Glock users were the minority (though you’d always get someone dual wielding G18C’s). 
 
Fully auto in CQB was also a thing.  I suspect the combination of 1J max, low rates of fire, and 0.25g being the heaviest ammo people would run being a factor.  You didn’t have HPA or DSG builds lobbing 30-40RPS down range to worry about.  Yeah you’d always have the couple of guys that took it a bit too seriously when room clearing, but a 12 gauge dynatech (over arm!) usually calmed them down.
 
As YouTube wasn’t a thing the tactical knowledge and general skill base of players was a bit more polarised.  There were the regular players/teams who usually had someone ex-military or armed plod who would teach them a few bits, but the rest was down to people reading and researching.  The better players used to take rentals/newbies under their wing and show them a few things during the games, and that’s something I don’t see anymore at the sites.  Little stuff like waiting a bit longer for the opposition to get closer before engaging, or standing back a bit off cover to give yourself room to peek out with the weapon up was shown in the first round.  There seemed to be more team play too.  I guess it’s easier to huddle a group of 30 players before a round then 75.
 
All of that being said, I suspect a lot of it is rose tinted mesh masks.  Scraping together the money to buy more ammunition because I was a poor student, and only getting new gear when birthday’s or Christmas came around was tough.  Tappet plate failures could mean financial ruin, and getting to games was dependent on the goodwill of teammates and the promise to buy them a hotdog at lunch.  It was a fun time though, and I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything.
 
“What am bestest Famas?”
 

I don’t think anyone’s suggested it but if you’re playing indoors or anywhere where pyro is frequently used I’d suggest some decent ear protection.  It doesn’t cost a hideous amount (a pair of Earmor M32’s is £75) but it will save your ears (and also protect them from being shot which stings like nothing else).  
 
Of all the kit I’ve bought over the years I wish I had access to active hearing protection back in the day.  I can’t believe we used to play in the chapel at CAGE with all the pyro going off like we did and not use any.  

Apart from that decent boots, decent eye protection, and a pair of decent gloves (Pig Deltas for dexterity, OR Ironsights for a bit more abrasion protection) and you’ll be sorted.
 
 

I don’t think anyone’s suggested it but if you’re playing indoors or anywhere where pyro is frequently used I’d suggest some decent ear protection.  It doesn’t cost a hideous amount (a pair of Earmor M32’s is £75) but it will save your ears (and also protect them from being shot which stings like nothing else).  
 
Of all the kit I’ve bought over the years I wish I had access to active hearing protection back in the day.  I can’t believe we used to play in the chapel at CAGE with all the pyro going off like we did and not use any.  

Apart from that decent boots, decent eye protection, and a pair of decent gloves (Pig Deltas for dexterity, OR Ironsights for a bit more abrasion protection) and you’ll be sorted.
 
 

I was always (and still am) an Arnies user.  I remember when Zeroone was a warehouse only, and Airsoft World was Airsoft Scotland.  
 
I was contrary and ran 0.23g Excel’s.  I’ve still got about 4000 rounds of Super Grand Master 0.29g as well which I use up the L96.  
 
I’m pleased you stuck with it!

For me the golden age for a lot of things was the early to mid 2000’s.  There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that the quality of the guns, gear, and tactics is significantly better now than it was then, but the sport’s a little bit too ‘pro’ now.
 
I started playing in 2004, and back then it was a bit more ‘underground’ a bit more amateur (in a positive way).  Information was gained through forums, and there was a real sense of community.  Everyone knew everyone at the sites on first name terms, and there was a lot more trust about chronoing and general play.  People who has worked on their guns since the last game were keen to show off their work (usually a “look it does 16RPS now instead of 12!) and that was when they got chrono’d.  Hit taking wasn’t an issue (not that I find it is too much these days anyway, but that could be because of the sites I go to), and deliberate headshots were frowned upon.
 
There was more variation of kit and camo in the safezone too.  It was a time before Multicam was a true thing, so you’d have almost everything represented.  At Dover we had DPM, Fleckmuster, Australian, Cypriot, Flecktarn, US Woodland, UCP, M84, CADPAT, and civvies.  Guns were just as varied with an AR platform being at max a third of the players.  When was the last time you saw a P90 with a box mag in the field?  Pistols were just as varied as camo patterns with people running all sorts.  Has anyone seen an FN57 recently?  What about a P99?  There was a time when USPC’s and P226’s were all the rage, but Glock users were the minority (though you’d always get someone dual wielding G18C’s). 
 
Fully auto in CQB was also a thing.  I suspect the combination of 1J max, low rates of fire, and 0.25g being the heaviest ammo people would run being a factor.  You didn’t have HPA or DSG builds lobbing 30-40RPS down range to worry about.  Yeah you’d always have the couple of guys that took it a bit too seriously when room clearing, but a 12 gauge dynatech (over arm!) usually calmed them down.
 
As YouTube wasn’t a thing the tactical knowledge and general skill base of players was a bit more polarised.  There were the regular players/teams who usually had someone ex-military or armed plod who would teach them a few bits, but the rest was down to people reading and researching.  The better players used to take rentals/newbies under their wing and show them a few things during the games, and that’s something I don’t see anymore at the sites.  Little stuff like waiting a bit longer for the opposition to get closer before engaging, or standing back a bit off cover to give yourself room to peek out with the weapon up was shown in the first round.  There seemed to be more team play too.  I guess it’s easier to huddle a group of 30 players before a round then 75.
 
All of that being said, I suspect a lot of it is rose tinted mesh masks.  Scraping together the money to buy more ammunition because I was a poor student, and only getting new gear when birthday’s or Christmas came around was tough.  Tappet plate failures could mean financial ruin, and getting to games was dependent on the goodwill of teammates and the promise to buy them a hotdog at lunch.  It was a fun time though, and I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything.
 
“What am bestest Famas?”
 

I was always (and still am) an Arnies user.  I remember when Zeroone was a warehouse only, and Airsoft World was Airsoft Scotland.  
 
I was contrary and ran 0.23g Excel’s.  I’ve still got about 4000 rounds of Super Grand Master 0.29g as well which I use up the L96.  
 
I’m pleased you stuck with it!