Monty

Oh and a scorpion evo from patrol base should turn up tomorrow

Sorry for the huge picture!
 

It didn't stay looking like above for long at all!
 

 

Sorry for the huge picture!
 

My GHK
 

It wont be staying like this for long!
 

Got a few bits from PB and overseas.
The 40mm grenade going to be fun
 

WAS Recon carrier.
 

Geoffs 0.4 and 0.36g BBs. Thought I'd see if the lighter ammo makes a difference when you're stuck with a 400fps limit for DMRs and BASRs, and to compare them with the ASG 0.4g I've been using up to now.
A One Tigris folding mesh/fabric mask. Comfier than the full mesh and it also covers the gap left between my old mask and my eye protection at the bridge of my nose that seemed to be a magnet for flying BBs!

Well, my S&T Stirling has survived it's first paint-job! Very basic but I much prefer green to the original black. Just wish it was a little darker, but oh well. I'm sure I'll have to redo it after a few months anyway
 

Stuff that's shown up in the last 6 months (minus review items), there's a couple of parcels still in transit right now but they probably won't show until after christmas leave so I had to have a certain cut-off. 99% probability this will be the largest amount I ever post in one go, short of winning the lottery. Camo shiz makes for the most volume per £ spent as it were and I'm switching to buying different sorts of gear next year (no more hanging rail space).
 

 
Top row:
Patches Crye(/Drifire) G3 Combat shirts x 6 - AOR1, AOR2, Multicam, MC Tropic Crye AC Combat shirt - Flecktarn Rasputin Item Combat shirt - Pencott Sandstorm Arc'teryx Recce shirt AR - Multicam Arc'teryx Assault shirt AR - Ranger Green Patagonia L9 Combat shirt - AOR1 Vertx Combat shirt - Typhon Plat-A-Tac CUT Shirt - Nomad Claw Gear Mk3 Combat shirt - Coyote brown Beyond Clothing Krios pullover fleece, Brokk softshell shirt, Alpha jacket LBT 6094A x 2 Tyr Tac shirt Bottom row:
Crye(/Drifire) G3 Combat trousers x 3 Crye UK Custom Combats - Multicam Crye G3 Fields - Ranger Green Arc'teryx Sphinx softshell trousers - Some bullshit made-up colour name Patagonia old gen L9s - AOR1 Plat-A-Tac Tac Dax Mk2 - Nomad Hard Yakka Aus issue combats Leo Kohler Defender 2.0s - Pencott Greenzone, Explorer trousers - ATACS iX More crye stuff in bags 'cause it's just gonna get sold FirstSpear helmet hut Ops-Core FAST Carbon Wilcox L4G24 mount Wilcox J Arm PVS-14 LIF Filter Butler Creek flip caps and ballistic protective lenses front and back Tyr Tactical Zip-on hydro back panel, Gunfighter belt, Combat adjustable mag pouches x 2 HSGI TACO LT - Wolf Magpul M-LOK Cover panels, Types 1 and 2 Griffin Armament M-LOK Covers/hand stop PTS Battle Arms Development AEG ambi selectors - Black and Tan Crye G3 Combat knee pad sets x 5, AC Combat knee pads sets x 3, AC Combat elbow pads CAT and RATS Tourniquets 3M Peltor ARC Adapters UR-Tac helmet cover - Sandstorm Not pictured:
Crye AC Combat knee pads x 2 TMC 'PDW' Mesh mask (really sweet option for helmet mounting if anyone's not seen it) TMC Patagonia knee pad clones Tyr tac stiffended velcro inner belt 7.4v 950mah lil' brick LiPo Gunfire.pl calendar Probably missed something, but that'll do...

Krytac MK2 PDW
NP Point RDS
Swiss Arms Sight Protector
PTS EPM 150rd Mag x3
ARES Keymod Handstop
Nuprol NX600 flashlight
Vulcan Defence Bungee Sling
7.4v LiPo Battery x2
 
 
 
 
(Thank you again PT247 for the suggestion. Very very nice gun.)

I'd like to start off this thread by saying that the pistols, rifles and shotguns that I recommend are, and always will be, from my own experience of using them and by popular opinion from regular users on here, other forums and other reputable sources. This thread will also be updated over time.
 
The amount of threads I keep seeing about this subject literally popping up every other week is getting a tad bit annoying, so, I figured I'd create this thread to save people from repeating themselves.
 
So, you're a new player looking for a decent gun hmm? You have a set budget for a gun that will be suitable for skirmishing and won't break anytime soon.
 
If you have a budget of £20 - £60, these guns will do just fine. Primarily gas and spring.
 
- Any Double Eagle/AGM single-shot shotgun: These things have good range with .25g BB's and don't shoot above site limits, for around £30 you can't go wrong. Bison shotguns are a good option if you prefer a different look.
 
- Any Double Eagle tri-shot shotgun: Like the single-shot shotguns, these also have good range but cost slightly more (around £50.) Do not purchase the Marui tri-shots new because, personally, the quality is on par with the Double Eagle tri-shots, not worth above £100. Cyma make metal tri-shot shotguns with folding stocks, full stocks, stockless and all metal or polymer for under or a bit over £100 depending on the model. G&P shotguns are outdated and overpriced, avoid.
 
- ASG, KJWorks, HFC MK23: Absolutely the best gas pistol for under £70, very efficient, accurate and cheap to buy. The included 'silencer' will increase the FPS, try to find the Marui silencer to make it deadly silent.
 
- Cyma AEP's: Like the MK23, these AEPs are excellent for the money, reliable gearboxes, some upgrade options out there on sites such as Eagle6 and Firesupport, magazines are very cheap, LiPo kits are also available and are a worthy upgrade.
 
- HFC gas pistols: These are OK for around £30, average accuracy and gas efficiency, plastics used aren't great BUT the pistols are rugged enough for skirmishing, but they won't stand up to long-term use, consider saving up for the MK23.
 
If you have a budget of £60 - £100, this is an ok budget for a gun.
 
- KJWorks P226, Glocks, M9s and 1911s: These guns are absolutely solid, will last a long time if taken care of. Good kick, average gas efficiency due to metal construction, fully Marui compatible. These are capable of using Co2, but is strongly advised due to inconsistent FPS. Magazines are poor quality and WILL leak during your ownership, replacing them with Marui magazines is advised. The paint that is used is very easily chipped.
 
- WE Glocks, P226, M9s, XDMs and PX4's: Like KJWorks pistols, these pistols are very solid performers and are reliable, average gas efficiency and good range. Avoid purchasing second hand, these pistols are usually very well used in their lifetime, check the condition of the pistol before considering purchasing. The Glocks are slightly fatter than the real thing, so as such, they do not fit most plasic holsters, either trim the holster or purchase an adjustable cloth holster. The paint on the pistols is slightly better than the KJWorks, but will still easily be scratched off.
 
- ASG Dan Wesson revolvers: These guns are reliable, but have no hop up, so they lack range. Only capable of holding 6 rounds, these are not suitable for skirmishing due to the lack of range and the inconsistent FPS. Good, realistic backyard plinkers for collectors.
 
- JG Skorpion, Mac 10: These are very reliable and rugged AEP's, clones of the Marui so plenty of upgrade options and magazines online from sites such as Eagle6. You will be outgunned by regular AEG's such as Combat Machines however due to the small gearbox and weak motor. Will make a decent side arm if using a high-capacity magazine.
 
- Well R4 & R2: Decent AEP's, on par with JG. Clones of the Marui, so upgrade options are available. The plastic Well use for the AEPs are very poor, and will shatter under heavy use. The R4's magazine release will snap if used a lot, so take care. Please consider the JG over the Well if possible.
 
If you have a set budget from £100 - £200, the options are essentially endless. This is the budget you need for a good reliable gun. Spring guns aren't included on this list as you'll end up spending more than you'll realise when you end up upgrading them.
 
AEGS:
 
- Any: G&G Combat Machines/GC16, Cyma AK's/Mp5's/M14's, JG G36/AUG/AK's/G3s, ICS M4's/Mp5's(Sportline)/AK's/G33/Sigs/Mx5's, Classic Army Mp5's/M4's/AK's/P90, SRC G36's, ASG Sten-gun/MP40/MP44/AUGs(JG)/M14(Cyma), APS AK's, King Arms P90 and D-Boys KAC/AK's.
 
Pistols:
 
- Any: Tokyo Marui gbb pistols! Their Hi-capas, Glocks, M9's and 1911's have the most after market parts. KWA/KSC pistols are also very good, the Glocks are extremely robust apart from the full auto versions due to their weak fire selector. Marui pistols will work fine on propane/green gas, though I wouldn't recommend using propane/green gas in them on warm days, stick to HFC gas instead. KWA/KSC gbb's have inferior hop up designs, as the 'nub' that is used to apply pressure is just a tiny ball bearing, whereas in the Marui pistols, they use VSR buckings and regular nubs.
 
"Why aren't sniper rifles/DMR's included?" . Spring guns aren't included on this list as you'll end up spending more than you realise when you start upgrading them to 'outperform everyone on the field'. DMR's are just AEG's; put an oversized scope on an unweildy rifle and you've got a DMR.
 
If you have a set budget above £200 to £300, any AEG will do. Consider Krytac AEG's as they're very well shimmed and have excellent air compression. If you like realism, try gas blowback rifles such as WE/GHK/KJWorks, the WE's will definitely require upgrading for long-term use, also consider HPA use for consistency (or Tippman M4's). If you don't like the idea of buying gas but still want the realism, consider the Marui recoil shock series or CTW's.
 
Hope this helps!

Well, after quickly comparing this combo, and a Prometheus Delta-strike barrel, out the two; there was little to no noticeable difference (performance-wise) compared to a standard brass barrel. However, I'll be trying them both out again with .28's tomorrow / day after to better analyse the differences. Comparing them up against a G&G Green bucking + H-nub combo.

Quick pre-bed foray onto Airsoft World last night...spot a TM M4 MWS with 7 magazines...am now £450 poorer.

Prometheus 6.03
Purple bucking / flat-nub
Lonex rotary Hop up unit, curious to see how it goes against a ProWin.

I had a bit of a nightmare with that site yesterday. Casually browsing for toys and I spotted a WE mp5 for a cheap price in the list of guns. When I clicked on the item to open up it's none existent description page, the price had shot up by about £70. Phoned them up and they said they'd sort it. An hour later they had, but in that hour I'd also found a WE svd for a real cheap price, but the same problem. So again I phone up so I could get that issue fixed and order both. 3 hours later it's been 'fixed' and the price had shot back up. Needless to say, I didn't buy it. Dunno how difficult it is to sort a website out, but airsoft retailers seem to be incapable. JD airsoft did it to me a couple of weeks ago.

Just bought from Taiwan gun:
 
CYMA CM701B VSR clone
CYMA CM028 AK47
WELL g194 1911 style pistol
Lots of other holsters and gear!
 
CANT WAIT!!!!

New stuff today, thanks to CKinnerley for the heads up on the Platatac Black Friday sale

Welp, I feel you should know that the TM G18C is more than capable of running black gas if you reinforce that front post with epoxy or buy the Guarder Nylon frame with the brass insert (around £25-30). You shouldn't have bought a steel outer - it will eat away at your slide too much.
 
I know hindsight is 20/20, but the TM Glock series have an inordinate number of upgrades available so if you end up sending your KWA/KSC (fyi, KWA is just the westernised arm of the KSC company) one back then look into a Guarder slide (the 7075 aluminium ones), an aluminium outer barrel (Guarder are good but there are plenty out there) and then a new recoil spring and guide along with that frame. All in all it's around £180 worth of parts - which is a lot but you won't get a Glock that looks nicer and still shoots like a TM.
 
Here's a good guide: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=140496

My always evolving rifle.