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Same game as the Captain, pics by Daniel Wiltshire, going back to my og team's camo. Had a great day with great team mates. And those accusations of war crimes are ludicrous.

Noted for the wash temp. Quality is great. The kneepads are better built (sturdiness) than my Arktis trousers'.

Krydex G3 in Tigerstripe.

Last game at Red Alert (Newbury), pics courtesy of Dan

Good to read you here F. I'm overseas at the minute but hope to meet you again at RedAlert in April.

I resent that lol.

Question for the community, I'm toying with the idea of pimping the stock, I'm looking at Magpul and IMI Defense, but I don't know whether they're actually compatible. If anyone has any suggestions for body parts specifically intended for the VFC HK 416D 3rd gen, I'm a taker. P.S. *IMPORTANT* I'm looking exclusively for the stock in OD, not tan, not black, not cerakote P.P.S. And no, I don't want to paint.

Funny story but I was an extra on that show. Had a couple of beers with the actual Eric Kocher and met Fruitty Rudy.

Mine is my old unit's too. Long time ago.

Used the 416 for three games now. First time with GBBR, gas got colder as I played outside, muzzle velocity went from 349 fps to 140... Second time, warmed my mags against my body with a complex rotation system and used red gas, still quite underwhelming. Third time, used green gas but hand warmers in mag pouches, gleaming range but couldn't see fall of shot. Now I have a scope. Will do a bit of zeroing and hop-up fine tuning next game.

And you haven't read the bit where I state I don't care about protection.

Well I know what I want/need but I no longer know what's on the market so all your contributions are welcome.

I did namsoft back in the days but on the MACV-SOG/LRRP side of things. I even had a functional PRC-25/77. My current setup isn't a 'period' one. It's meant to be functional and a tribute to the heyday of my old unit. I'm sort of new. I'm coming back to Airsoft after a 15 year hiatus. But I used to play on a monthly basis from 1999 to 2004. I did one big milsim weekender in 2008 and I'm back since Oct last year. Only 4 games so far.

Thank you all for your wealth of experience and knowledge. I have enough information to make the choice that will suit my gameplay. Just to answer, and narrow down the range of, a few concerns : - I'm all up for comfort, but 13 years in two armies, including stints in Helmand, the Balkans, Kenya, Norway etc. have taught me to support way worse when it comes to sweating under a heavy helmet. - The why ? Purely fashion. I'm not after protection, I don't need it. I will however get accessories on it, including headset, I plan on getting NVDs, probably a strobe and/or counterweight. *EDIT* P.S. Oh and I'm a medium size, I will however avoid one sized options.

Hello, being new-ish to the game, I'm looking for a FAST type helmet, preferably good quality (looking as close as possible to the real deal), no accessories other than rails and padding. Solid, especially the straps. If you have any pointers (with links and pics), I'd be most grateful. *EDIT* Punctuation

I like everything about this save one change : the stock. The SIG stock is so iconic, and beautifully designed.

Pictures courtesy of Daniel D. Wiltshire at RedAlert's BattleSim Lite yesterday. Shirt & Trousers : Arktis Greek Lizard Chest : Arktis 2REP Crossrig Shooters belt : bits and bobs incl. IMIDefense holster, Arktis ammo pouches, UK Tactical dump pouch

It's the only upgrade I can think of for my 416D. I don't understand why VFC did away with it in that version... Any suggestions on that other than RA-Tech ?

This. Rotate your mags. One loaded in the RIF, one in a pocket close to your body (no insulating layer between). Upon changing your mag, get the warm one on the RIF, get one from your ammunition pouches to your body. And so on, so forth.

The camo looks a bit like the Finnish winter camo, which is increasingly available.

Wait... what ? I wasn't planning on buying guns for my mates. I mean, I'm a good mate, but not THAT good of a good mate. No, I briefly thought about them sending their RIFs to mine but it bears too much risk. Rentals it will be, they're fine with it.

Remind me to take a picture of my wife's face when I turn our living room into an armoury.

I started, and stopped, playing airsoft in the early 2000s in France. I have only started playing again recently in the UK where I have been living for more than 12 years now. I am trying to get my old teammates over the Channel for a couple of games, they are legitimately concerned with the legal hassle with getting their RIFs through the border. Has anyone got any experience over these matters ? Are airports to be avoided ? Will they need proof of purchase/ownership of their RIFs ?