[The VFC / Umarex HK416 Owners Thread]

On 25/03/2024 at 17:36, RostokMcSpoons said:

I changed the hop rubber, but I'm buggered if I can remember what to!  Hmm I'm thinking a green VSR-compatible thing, probably a Maple Leaf then.  It might get a mention earlier in this thread (but can't go looking right now, about to go off to be sporty).   
And I bought a spare VFC one because like you, I think it's probably fine.

I'd too would love to hear if a barrel swap makes any appreciable difference.  More accuracy would always be appreciated.

 

I had a plink in the garden just a couple of days ago.   Just to re-affirm my absolute love of shooting this gun (and probably most other GBB's too)

 

Up, because I'm wondering about the same thing, I've made a mess of my hop-up because I used a homemade bore snake. thinking of changing it but eyeing a precision barrel if there is such a thing.

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Just old school stuff.

A guccied up PLCE thanks to the addition of a BHI LBV.

Snow cam is a Bundeswehr lo-tech poncho.

FAMAS is 20 year old+

 

*Edit* Pictures by Daniel Wiltshire

 

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On 23/09/2024 at 13:53, The Waco Kid said:

 

WHAT Heresy incarnate is this you say brothers!!!!

 

 

Back when I was shooting at things and people for a living, I had the following setup:

- a Jayjay's MC belt kit

- a mesh vest with slanted MOLLE loops on the torso rather than the H-yoke.

I had picked that config for field work when we were not issued the Osprey, and before being issued Virtus.

And I had taken inspiration from former instructors who also had an airborne background and had attached a US woodland LBV-88 to their DPM PLCE belt kit.

I've come full circle now.

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14 minutes ago, TheFull9 said:

You've got me beat, couple of weeks back Luke did my CA M15 that's a mere, spritely 18 years old; comparatively a spring chicken.  The Spectre on top of the FAMAS here is a first to my eyes, guessing it sits quite high but pretty cool still haha.

Yeah,  I just took my optics from my HK and put them on the Famas, and you're absolutely right, it is too high and I had to compensate for it. I'm looking at a Chinese ACOG clone to use instead.

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Last game at Red Alert (Newbury), pictures by Dan Wiltshire. Great day, great game. 20+ year old Famas coming out of retirement after 15 years of being in a basement. Luke Dobson slapped it back into shape and it ran fiiiiine.

[Plate carrier advice for ladies]

This is an issue I tried to weigh in on when I was in the Forces. The fact is, decades after female personnel were allowed to serve, despite them seeing combat during the GWOT, and years after they were allowed into combat arms, the kit, including PPE, is still designed with the male body in mind. A prime example of unconscious bias that could literally cost lives. 

The only purpose made body armour for female I've ever seen was from a female friend whose father's girlfriend was a bodyguard, and she inherited it and was skirmishing with it in the early 2000s.

However. Soft inserts (foam yoga mats cutouts) in body armour covers/plate carriers will follow her body shape without too much restrictions. 

[This is Me in Uniform]

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5 hours ago, Skullchewer said:

AM I DOING AN AIRSOFT RIGHT?

KTW Flintlock pistol and musket.

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.

[The 'What have you just bought' Thread]

1 hour ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

Im using the exact same, quality is really good for the price

But wash in a cool wash, the black fades quite quickly sadly 

 

Noted for the wash temp.

 

Quality is great. The kneepads are better built (sturdiness) than my Arktis trousers'.

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Krydex G3 in Tigerstripe.

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

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

[What guns are needed?]

5 hours ago, Dan Robinson said:

far worse than you've got here especially if ex military types rock up

I resent that lol.

[The VFC / Umarex HK416 Owners Thread]

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.
 

[The 'What have you just bought' Thread]

On 20/02/2024 at 20:23, JinxDuh said:

Picked up a M16A4 from a 

All of this because I watched Generation Kill again. 

 

 

 

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

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2 hours ago, ParHunter said:

Love the green Barett. As an ex PzGren (mechanised infantry) we used to wear green Baretts and we were immensely proud of it (even though we were anything but an elite unit)

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

[The 'What have you just bought' Thread]

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.

[Advice for Tactical Helmet]

16 minutes ago, Tackle said:

Everyone is forgetting murphys/sods law, you wear a helmet, you get hit in the ear, you wear a mask, you get hit in the Adams apple, etc etc, the list goes on. 

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

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

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26 minutes ago, Emergencychimps said:

I miss the days of people doing impressions and even the most casual player dressing semi like a soldier...

 

 As always though, your opening comment says you're newish to Airsoft. Unless you've done a good 5+ games I'd advise holding off until you do. 

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.

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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. 

 

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P.S. Oh and I'm a medium size, I will however avoid one sized options. 

[Advice for Tactical Helmet]

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.

 

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[Gun picture thread]

On 08/02/2024 at 12:56, Enid_Puceflange said:

Thanks to @Mini airsoft for the deal on the bits 👍

Changed the front end and the stock from the classic polymers, now I’m torn 😩

 

 

I do like the pic hand rail, undecided decided on the stock, it might live in a box on the shelf 

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

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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