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Exactly that. Got mine from Bullseye Country Sport via Amazon for about a tenner. Actually - they're even cheaper from Ant Supplies http://ant-supplies.co.uk/Pages/HandguardRails.aspx

I use one for my SCAR. Not sure how much it weighs but it seems to hold position OK with the EGLM and tracer attached!

It's not Magpul - the real ones cost more like £55. I have one like yours though (ie a cheap copy). I like it, for a tenner you can do too badly really.

Cool, in that case the G&G TR16 Carbine JUST about meets your budget but has no rails (standard M4 plastic handguard http://www.proairsoftsupplies.co.uk/acatalog/tr_16_carbine_top_tech.html#SID=239 ) but you can either buy a rail to fit to the handguard or there are plenty of aftermarket railed guards that will fit. The GC16 carbine is the G&G intermediate range (still very good but lower cost www.proairsoftsupplies.co.uk/acatalog/gc_16_carbine.html#SID=239 ). Again no rails on the standard M4A1 version but it does leave a bit more meat on the bone for aftermarket parts. If you can push your budget up a bit then there are railed versions available like the TR4 range or if you are happy to move away from the M4A1 style (with the carry handle etc) then you could look at the GC16 Raider series (flat top and floating handguard). Alternatively yuo could also look at the Lonex M4s http://www.helmetworld.co.uk/m4-145-med-21423-p.asp which again cost a little more but still have the look you're after.

So which bit of "I'm looking at purchasing an M4" confused you? Also - £250 won't get you any gun from the G&G Top Tech range but it certainly gives you more choice. Also that budget isn't going to get you a G&P. Sorry. Depends on what style of M4 you're thinking of too. Do you want a standard-ish M4A1 with a RIS foregrip or a short barreled CQB beast? Do you have any pictures of what you have in mind?

Glad to see you're feeling well enough to post again

Awww, shucks

Yeah...being as they're made in 'merica that kinda goes with the territory.

Yeah it will! Put the t-bar up through the MOLLE loops on the shoulder and anchor it in one of the loops on your back. Bob's your mothers live in lover. Failing that you could try one like this: http://www.body-armour-protection.co.uk/Y-Sling-single-point-sling.html

Not that they ever seem to have anything in stock, but I think you mean like this: http://uktactical.com/p-5704-warrior-qrs-fastex-sling-multicam.aspx Intelligent armour do a similar one as well but they're the thick end of £30.

Ebay?

Just picked up a couple of bits from the chaps at Viking Armoury - ASG Ultimate V2 Tappet plate, ASG Ultimate V2 selector plate, WE EU PEQ box LiPo and more tracer BBs. It was as much as I could do to stop myself buying more guns though (CYMA AKS-74U, JG MP5K PDW, KWA M93R for starters.... )

Yes, the tan ones I have for sale in the Gear section. Tan is MUCH comfier than multicam. Everyone knows that.

Must be easy to play as Americans though - at least you don't have to pick your targets!

I did. Thank you

Be good if we can find out. The grip on my G&G is the one thing that annoys me!

What grip is that?

The general consensus seems to be that the VFC is nicer externally and the G&G is better internally. Depends how fussed you are on external detail I guess. I have the G&G SCAR-L and it's a great gun. Not perfect, granted but it looks close enough and works reliably and is pretty accuracte.

1. HK45 2. M9A1 3. 1911 MEU

If the gun has a cheapo plastic hop up (not all plastic hops are created equal) then consistency of shots can be a bit poor.

This is where I got mine, but everywhere seems to be out of stock http://www.socomtactical.net/product_info.php?cPath=73_123_149&products_id=721 As for holsters I have a Safariland 6004 lightbearing holster copy from Taiwangun.com http://www.taiwangun.com/en/sls-type-leg-holster-for-beretta-92-black-acm?from=listing&campaign-id=19 for £23 it's pretty bloody good!

Sorry, for some reason I thought it was your first! In that case, yes! But buy it from our very own Pete at AK2M4 http://www.ak2m4.co.uk/shs-full-set-m4-hop-up-chamber (bit more but at least it's supporting UK businesses, plus it'll get to you way quicker).

Nothing wrong with the TMC gear but personally I wouldn't buy it from ebairsoft. As you say at best they're uncommunicative!