Duff Beer

I like Ultrair as it’s a ‘dry’ gas (https://actionsportgames.com/en-gb/productcatalog/ultrair-power-propellent-gas-without-silicone-570-ml).   It’s decent in the winter, and not too daft in the summer.  The lack of lube means the hop stays pretty consistent 

I’ve had a pair of Earmor’s now for about two years and they’re superb.  I particularly enjoy that when they knock out the bangs it doesn’t cut all the sound so you can still hear what’s going on
 
Sound quality-wise they’re a smidge ‘tinny’, and I’d definitely recommend switching to the silicone ear cups
 
They are very good for directional sound so you can hear where you’re being snuck up from, and battery life is very good too with a new set of AAA’s being needed ever fifteen game days or so
 

Just a quick tip for anyone that has one of the above, mine was sometimes misfiring by either being super gassy on shots or doing a full auto burst.
 
I thought it might be one of the mags being a bit sticky, and made a note of which ones it was misbehaving with, but there didn’t seem to be a pattern.  As the mags were all relatively new I resigned myself to just rolling the dice when I pulled the pistol.
 
However, because I’m a tart I found a Crusader steel extractor whilst browsing around and thought I’d pimp the pistol a little bit.  It turns out that the stock extractor, which acts as the nozzle return spring guide, had broken and was jamming the spring intermittently.  

So, for all of you out there with a VFC/Umarex USP/P8A1 check your extractors, and consider proactively changing the extractor out.

Consistency is key Tackle 😂

Just a quick tip for anyone that has one of the above, mine was sometimes misfiring by either being super gassy on shots or doing a full auto burst.
 
I thought it might be one of the mags being a bit sticky, and made a note of which ones it was misbehaving with, but there didn’t seem to be a pattern.  As the mags were all relatively new I resigned myself to just rolling the dice when I pulled the pistol.
 
However, because I’m a tart I found a Crusader steel extractor whilst browsing around and thought I’d pimp the pistol a little bit.  It turns out that the stock extractor, which acts as the nozzle return spring guide, had broken and was jamming the spring intermittently.  

So, for all of you out there with a VFC/Umarex USP/P8A1 check your extractors, and consider proactively changing the extractor out.

Just a quick tip for anyone that has one of the above, mine was sometimes misfiring by either being super gassy on shots or doing a full auto burst.
 
I thought it might be one of the mags being a bit sticky, and made a note of which ones it was misbehaving with, but there didn’t seem to be a pattern.  As the mags were all relatively new I resigned myself to just rolling the dice when I pulled the pistol.
 
However, because I’m a tart I found a Crusader steel extractor whilst browsing around and thought I’d pimp the pistol a little bit.  It turns out that the stock extractor, which acts as the nozzle return spring guide, had broken and was jamming the spring intermittently.  

So, for all of you out there with a VFC/Umarex USP/P8A1 check your extractors, and consider proactively changing the extractor out.

I’ve had a pair of Earmor’s now for about two years and they’re superb.  I particularly enjoy that when they knock out the bangs it doesn’t cut all the sound so you can still hear what’s going on
 
Sound quality-wise they’re a smidge ‘tinny’, and I’d definitely recommend switching to the silicone ear cups
 
They are very good for directional sound so you can hear where you’re being snuck up from, and battery life is very good too with a new set of AAA’s being needed ever fifteen game days or so
 

HK Master Race, amirite? 

Similar to the TT mav but half the price (but better imho) is the bulle mle, I own 2,plus numerous other rigs but always find myself gravitating back to the mle, super comfortable & lightweight, can't recommend it enough. 
https://www.flecktarn.co.uk/odtmb2nx.html

I did some testing with my primary gat for Sunday's game, gave me a chance to experiment with my slingster. 
I haven't got a proper spare sling attachment on stock end of the gun at the moment, but I threaded it through a built-in loop on my PTS stock, and had it sitting on the outside.  And then I tried the 'proper' method, and damn, yes, the gun hangs much tighter to the body (especially when it's basically vertical), it's much easier to get it tucked under the left arm to completely free up the pistol hand too... I'll definitely train myself to stick to it now.  
(And I'll order a QD sling attachment for my stock)

Wear it in whatever way feels most comfortable to you.
 
That said, I use a Slingster 😉

If you’ve ever looked at a post and wondered if they’re a low key flannel-daddy fan go ahead an click that like button
 
He’s where I first saw that tip

Ran one on my C8 last weekend, and genuinely there was a point where I was kneeling there trying to clip the damn thing back together thinking "why did I not just put the slingster on it.."
 
Slingster ftw 👍🏼

I’ve used pretty much all of the different sling types around, and easily the best across every size of gun I have is the adjustable two point sling.
 
Back in the day I used to like a three point, but the flexibility it gives has been matched by the adjustable sling without any of the faff.  For those who like the flexibility of a single point sling an adjustable sling can be loosened to let the gun move around a lot in awkward or tight environments, but if dropped doesn’t turn into the Nut Puncher 3000 like a single point does.  Equally, if you want to tighten it up for more stability (or being restrained uncomfortably is your vibe) you can do really easily and quickly.
 
I use the Ferro Concepts slingster, but anything that gets close to the design is a good shout.

Good times 😁
A buddy of mine (Chris/LaLa😉), & I, cleared the chapel in about a minute one day, more than 30 enemy at a guess, him leading from the front door & me leadind down the stairs, we literally ran through the rooms like a couple of tornadoes & almost shot each other 🤣. 
I think we were put on pedestals & worshipped as Airsoft gods that day
 

Moved to where I am 23 years ago next week, started playing about a year later, & ft Amherst (where I soon met the SD's) was only the second site I played after Elektrowerkz, so it's more like 21+ years mate, we got old lol👨‍🦯👨‍🦽
& I'm still using one of my early guns, tm m4s am bestest 👍

Bloody hell that sounds familiar. I started off at electrowerkz in 2004 for a couple of years before playing at Ft Amherst till CAGE stopped running games there. 
 
Anyway, back on topic. I've been eyeing up a MP7 for a while but sods law keeps getting in the way and something else comes up when one becomes available. Hopefully I can pick one up in the new year as I've started doing more cqb in the past 12 months

Thanks mate, I’m still on the fun side of old so there’s a few more summers in me yet.  I’ll just keep it until I can’t play anymore (or pintle mount it to my zimmer frame)
 
I did the maths recently, it’s nearly 20 years since we started!

LOL, I still see you as the relatively young guy when we first started playing together, I forget it's not just me that's got old & fooked🤣

We’ve spoken about my thoughts on the VFC MP7 ad nauseum, but I think it’s a couple of things.  As winter comes along the GBB’s get stashed away, but it’s also possibly that life’s a bit more cash at the moment.  If you have multiple guns, but things are a bit tight do you sell the AEG which can be used all year around, or the GBB which isn’t as effective for 1/3 year.  
 
You’ll prise my MP7 from my old arthritic hands before I sell it though!

We’ve spoken about my thoughts on the VFC MP7 ad nauseum, but I think it’s a couple of things.  As winter comes along the GBB’s get stashed away, but it’s also possibly that life’s a bit more cash at the moment.  If you have multiple guns, but things are a bit tight do you sell the AEG which can be used all year around, or the GBB which isn’t as effective for 1/3 year.  
 
You’ll prise my MP7 from my old arthritic hands before I sell it though!

My M32’s reduce the sound to a ‘pop’ rather than kill the sound, and that’s playing in some very tight CQB environments.
 
They also give different levels of hearing.  I have them set one setting above normal as that gives me a bit of an edge without being too overwhelming.  They’re a bit ‘tinny’
when cranked up all the way, and there’s a bit of background hiss, but they’re excellent and I’ll buy another pair as/when these die

Now with the RDS on the Elcan, and proper Grip Pod System grip.  C’est fin!

The grub screw is a tiny head as well.  I thought mine was a pin at one point.