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Marshmallow launcher. And he actually killed someone with it.

Not being funny, but there's loads of things to lean your gun against whether it be CQB or outdoors, for example, trees and walls. But, if I see that they're genuinely struggling with whatever it is they're faffing around with, it's a matter of "eh, sure". Like others have said, however, I'm more enthusiastic to do so if it's not another bloody rental gun for a change.

http://www.ebairsoft.com/maritime-helmet-tb815-p-7424.html This would be a very wise choice as a starting helmet - obviously a FAST-styled one so relatively simple and doesn't require much money putting into unlike my TMC AirFrame in which I've had to invest money on a real-deal retention system due to comfort issues. Also, looks (and probably feels, due to being FMA) pretty damn close to the real Ops-Core for the price.

This exactly. The dimensions of a majority of airsoft G17s on the market are similar to that of RS G21s and so if you're looking for a direct fit without having to modify, get yourself a G21 holster. BlackHawk! offers a range of plastic holsters for either side of your body. I personally would recommend the CQC Concealment style, had a couple of them in the past and have a G21 styled one for my TM G17 now. They're bloody fantastic, so easy to draw and holster your pistol and you hardly notice it sitting on your hip.

Honestly, I'd say go with your idea of a TM G17. Being a bit simpler to operate and handle, it may be better suited to your son as you've pointed out his issue with 'unwieldlyness'. Regardless, as others have said, you can't go wrong with any TM, really.

May be a teeny bit over your budget, but maybe consider the TM MP7 AEP?

Hold up... is that a 'MURPH' patch I see?

Not sure if it's 100% PMC, but you should consider checking out JPCs. All sorts of low-budget brands like Emerson, TMC and MODI make them and they're pretty easy to pick up off eBay if I remember correctly? They come in a pretty wide variety of colours so you should be able to find one you like the look of. I personally have a Emerson JPC in MultiCam and despite lacking quality areas in high-stress areas that you'd expect, it's perfectly ample for airsoft. If you need something a bit more low-profile, perhaps have a quick look at what Condor offers?

FMA L4G24 (the aluminium one) DE FMA Wilcox 3-Hole Shroud DE Element Manta Strobe (red light version) replica DE Night Evolution Charge MPLS replica DE Mesh skull mask thingy All off eBay. Very nearly finished my AirFrame build! All that's needed now is Crye rails, Ops-Core H-Nape and a Contour Camera!

Ian liked this? But... But there are rails and stuff on that AK!

Woah, wasn't expecting that haha! You have the camo to match though, I just throw mine on with a PMC loadout! Nice rifle though, actually haven't been using mine as much recently because I've been playing indoors and its a bit long for there!

The ICS M4 as it stands. Currently not functional, due to a buggered hop unit but from what I can see, not too difficult to get a replacement. Standard flash hider, some Madbull Troy / Viking Tactics Battlerail, 13 inches I think. Replica T1, mounted so far forward due to the kinda dodgy rail on the upper receiver. PTS hi-cap. Standard ICS pistol grip, would change if the lower receiver wasn't so picky about what other brands to accept. Chinese replica CTR, couldn't be bothered splashing out on a PTS so got the next best thing. I used to run Chinese replica MBUS sights, but they sort of got in the way of how I like to grip the gun, and since they're too low to be used with the T1 on when it runs out of battery, they came off. You may have also noticed the mini tamiya connector on the outside, and that's because I have to run a PEQ box since I can't be bothered rewiring it to the rear, and when I'm using it, it looks a bit shyte, so I took that off for the time being. I know what some of you may be thinking - "Haz, that's awfully customised for an ICS, supposedly one of the worst manufacturers for making guns that only accept proprietary parts" - and you'd be right. I took a bit of a gamble getting this gun, knowing that I was going to slap the new rail system and stock on it right away, but there was literally nothing else in stock that I liked at the time, and hey-ho - here we are today. The nut supplied with the rail for the rail itself went straight on the gun, no wobble at all, so made up about that. The stock, being a Chinese replica, was designed to fit a large variety of manufacturer's guns, so there's obviously a little wobble, but nothing major at all. Maybe only a couple of degrees to the left and right, and I've only just learnt that from now when I've literally picked up the gun to check it, so pretty negligible in my honest opinion. However, the Chinese replica Magpul pistol grip that I bought just wasn't having it with the gun, and since I'm not experienced by any means whatsoever with modifying these sorts of things to fit, I threw in the towel. There is a different ICS one that's obviously going to fly onto it, but it looks mingin' in all honesty. Never mind, maybe if I have the sufficient funds I'll do a Block II build on it, knowing that it accepts Madbull rails. The only thing I can think of adding to it in the near future externally is something that allows me a better grip on the front of the rail, but I'm guessing that the simple remedy to this will just be rail covers for the top rail. Anyway, I think that about does it - let me know what you think lads!

Looks like the pitchforks and torches could have been used earlier lads... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiRbtOaRWE

Cheers for the info, Ian. Maybe it's time to start researching how to do a weathered paintjob then, though thinking about it, the wood kit does sound very tempting indeed. So yeah, sounds like it's time to start looking around for ICS bits

Cheers mate! Maybe black replacement parts for the red bits when allowed may improve them though!

I actually semi - like it. From what I've seen an EoTech, a suppressor and the 30 round PMAGs can make it look sort of space-agey. I've also been thinking a lot about getting a bullpup recently, especially the TAR - 21 thingy. But the two stage trigger thing is a definite put - off. Same reason I wouldn't buy an AUG. I'd imagine that semi only fields would be reluctant to let someone use it and I think that in an intense firefight it would be difficult to focus on ammo conservation if need be, since you have to focus on how hard you squeeze the trigger whilst needing to fire fast.

The ICS AK-74M and TM Glock 17 as they stand. Yep - both stock and yep - both two-tone, but both decent performers - they will certainly suffice until I can get my UKARA! Thought there may be no point in uploading these since both are so standard, but it feels wrong that I've been on these forums for this amount of time without uploading a single picture and hey, some people might be interested?! Still think that the AK is damn fine despite the red paintjob on both guns (which is luckily a bit darker in real life due to the lighting of this picture - ta, Firesupport) - although the Glocks current unmodified appearance does take away from the pair's sexyness. Anyway, what do you think? Fine choices - yay or nay?

That thing it bloody nice! Seriously though, get that mag sorted! The T1 just completes that gun, nice work fella!

Z1 messed me around on a gun that I ordered that wasn't actually in stock and took ages to resolve. Have still bought a few bits from them in the past. My personal favourite it fire-support, loads of guns usually for pretty competitive prices. If not then another good one is ProAirsoftSupplies - visited the shop in London and they're all brilliant fellows, very knowledgable too. Potentially decades of experience with the blokes in there combined. AirsoftWorld are certainly a good choice, too.

Alright, cheers fella. It's just that I've heard very mixed things about WE's QC (despite knowing that they have mostly got their act together recently) and wanted to properly know before splashing out.

I have been looking at picking up a EoTech 553 replica for my M4 recently and have noticed that WE are now offering a range of sights. Anyone have any experience with them? I was originally set on getting a G&P but would it be worth saving the extra money and getting a WE?

That looks way too heavy to lift.. Jokes - I really fancy something like that myself. The thought of your main role being to provide suppressing fire makes me moist... The thing itself looks a beast, too. Very nice purchase right there fella!

Oosh - fair enough then. Can't say I've seen that one. Obviously, if you're going to be spending that kind of money on a jacket, you'll want to be doing some serious research into loads of brands. Probably should have suggested a few more..

Well, that's me told. Like I said, I know very little, if anything at all, about mesh, probably to the point where I shouldn't be making such comments. Considering I haven't tried mesh, the fact I've followed a blatant urban myth and the depth of your explanation, I can't wrong you. So, in reply to the OP: Mesh Good goggles (seriously consider fan models) Glasses with bloody good protection (they leave little space to the point where it's impossible for a BB to fit though, but still be prepared to expect the worst).