Airsoft_Mr B

What handguard is that Kiwi? Cheers

I watched Iain's unboxing / review / first impressions of the Firehawk but I can't remember where the battery goes. If it's in the buffer tube that battery most likely won't fit. Charger however is brilliant. Try Component Shop for batteries or Land Warrior Airsoft sell WE batteries including PEQ box and buffer tube ones.

Probably a good CPU if it's an i7. RAM is fine and that's more than enough storage. I have 8GB DDR3 RAM and a 1 TB HDD myself in my desktop. Not sure about how good the graphics are, but seems like a very nice gaming laptop.

I'm assuming this is the one you have? http://www.airsoftworld.net/two-tone-mossberg-870-full-stock-airsoft-shotgun-springer.html Unfortunately, I doubt it. I've never seen any. Cheap guns don't have extra magazine or spare parts. A lot of them aren't cross compatible and the target market is small, so there aren't any third party manufacturers making things for them. I see you're new to the forums as well, so welcome by the way

I had a TRF patch on my DPM BDU shirt and a couple guys told me to take it off. I don't see much of a problem with them, unless the person is actually making out they are in the military when they're not. If you went to the trouble of accurately replicating a specific loadout of one guy or something then yeah I could see what is wrong with that but one or two regimental things is not a big deal IMO.

Came across this company and their prices seem really good. (I know it will be a bit more once shipping is added on) Looks like a genuine company but it would be good to hear some other opinions. http://store.specwarfare.com/en/flyye-fast-attack-plate-carrier-large-fapc-gen-i-olive-drab http://store.specwarfare.com/en/search?q=BLS+Belt http://store.specwarfare.com/en/flyye-mbss-hydration-backpack-olive-drab Has anybody used them before and what did you think? Cheers, J

Never heard of them before so cheers Baz.

Welcome to the forums mate! The Sandpit is an awesome site. I'm not lucky enough to have played there but I've heard how good it is. What make is your MP5? I really want a G&G MP5 because I'm disappointed in my first two guns I bought when I was a noob.

M90 means 90 M/S, so ~ 295 FPS. An M100 = ~328 FPS. As Lozart said though there can a big difference in actual velocity. You could alternatively cut down your existing spring to reduce power.

Not sure what to suggest for an optic, but it comes down to personal preference really. Always best to try one out if possible. Magnified scopes aren't much use in airsoft unless you're a marksman / sniper, so a good sight would be a Reflex red dot sort of thing or Aimpoint replica. You can Chinese ones on Ali Express for only £14-£22. I don't know how long they last but I'd imagine they're good enough. After all, I've heard the UK retailers buy from Ali Express themselves and so they sell the same thing for £30-£40. Shotgun Only shotgun worth getting in my opinion is a DE tri shot. It's a different name on here but UTG / DE / EE / ASG are all the same. http://www.taiwangun.com/en/shotgun-m56a-ee?from=related&campaign-id=6 http://www.taiwangun.com/en/shotgun-m56b-short-ee?from=related&campaign-id=6 TaiwanGun are a Polish company despite their name so you won't need to pay tax / import duty on anything. You just need to make sure your UKARA number is clearly on the box. So write it in the Company line in the address so it's seen. I think there's also an 'order commentary' section so you can ask them to write it on the box in there as well. I know once for somebody they didn't when he asked (it still got through okay though) so it's a good idea to put it in both the order details and the comment box. If you want to buy it in the UK I know they sell this one at Patrol Base: http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-shotguns-and-grenade-launchers/asg-franchi-sas-12.htm#.U9VoGvldXWg Hope this helps! Glock GBB I'd recommend any WE Gen 4 Glock. Their dimensions are a little off the real steel pistol so for example the Glock 17 actually has a wider frame like a .45 Glock and not one chambered for 9mm. If you have a bit more to spend, go for a Tokyo Marui instead. You can't beat them.

On Land Warrior the G&G MP5A4 is £123. 200 Rnd magazine Weights 2.1kg http://www.landwarriorairsoft.com/airsoft-weapons-c38/electric-rifles-c45/mp5-a4-with-blowback-p1505 On Airsoft World the G&G MP5A4 is £140. 50 Rnd magazine Weighs 3kg http://www.airsoftworld.net/gandg-pm5-a4-blowback-airsoft-rifle-nylon-fibre.html Considering buying one of these in the future, and was wondering if there are any other differences between the two. Are they actually the same and the differences are an error on LWAs / AWs part? If so, which set of info is correct? Finally, has anybody actually bought one from them? (either retailer) Cheers!

Thanks very much for the replies guys!! The guide says I need to start in safe mode, how important do you think it is that I do that? As aforementioned it was really difficult and time consuming to do it, and then it wouldn't work IIRC. Going to try it soon and hopefully can finally sort this problem out.

Welcome!

Hard to suggest what you want to look for because of course it really depends on personal preference. Take a look on Google, search AR-15 and see which ones you like the look of. I would consider what is practical and rather than just what looks cool though so that the set up works well for you. Personally I really like the Noveske NSR keymod handguards. Will be buying one for my future RM4 or GBBR. Here's a few from my gun pr0n folder: Spike's Tactical AR w/ Magpul MOE stock and MOE-K grip. BCM flashhider. Looks like a Daniel Defense Omega X Rail 7" or 9" but there are longer versions available as well. Not sure about the parts on this, and the angle doesn't help. I know it's a Magpul CTR Stock and the it's hydro-dipped in Kryptek Typhon. Front end reminds me of both a Noveske Free FIoat rail and a keymod handguard. I think it looks very tacti-cool. BCM AR. Has an ACOG which you might get, and a crane stock you already have. I think that is a Stark vertical foregrip. There are Madbull and ACM clones of it. Some kind of keymod handguard but you could use the Madbull Noveske ones. The flashlight is a HSP Inforce WML and muzzle attachment is a Rainier Arms Mini XT Compensator. Last one. Troy TRX BattleRail (13" here by the looks of it) and a Troy BattleAx CQB Stock. Unfortunately, the Madbull airsoft versions are around £80+ and £100 respectively. Not sure what kind of budget you have.

Considering how many people swear by em if say they're definitely worth it. Performance is very good AFAIK because of TM's hop units (range and accuracy) Should be very reliable because it's TM. You don't need to upgrade a TM Recoil. I wouldn't tamper with it and I'd leave it alone.

At the moment I have ESS Ice glasses and ASG Strike Systems goggles. The ASGs have thermal lenses like a PB mask so they don't fog up easily. My dad and I also have a couple mesh masks and one or two mesh goggles, but I want to replace these soon! I also bought a Proto Switch EL (PB) mask for £11 but the seller didn't mention a black mark on the visor / lens. The manual says you should replace the lens if it has a black mark on and the thing doesn't want to rub off. I'm a bit put off using it. Currently in the process of modding my mesh lower face mask so my ASG goggles will fit. I find the mask uncomfortable and I don't like wearing it but you need full face pro under 18. Much rather would just use my shemagh. Anyway, never go cheap on eye pro. Last thing you want enjoying a hobby is getting injured, especially if it means losing your eyesight. Full seal goggles are a good idea, because I have read a guy was really unlucky and had a BB go through the gap between his lower face mask and glasses. Temporarily lost his sight IIRC and was in shock so he blacked out for a bit but fortunately he was okay! I'd recommend you take a look on Tactical Kit. They have a wide range of tactical / ballistic glasses and goggles. It's good quality military spec stuff by well known companies (such as ESS) I am also looking at Bolle because they are cheap. IIRC, their glasses are not ballistic rated so aren't safe for airsoft, but the goggles are. I've also heard the ones for sale on eBay / Amazon could be fakes. If you're unsure, I'd order them from a reputable retailer (such as Tactical Kit for example) so you know they are genuine ones. If you do buy from Amazon or eBay instead, test them out first before you wear them to a skirmish and shoot them a few times. Finally, if you don't want your goggles to steam up, another option would be Heroshark stuff. He makes his mesh masks and glasses himself, but to a higher standard in comparison to the cheap Chinese mesh. I'm not sure if it completely eliminates the risks associated with mesh though! Nevertheless, they are known for their quality and some people seem to swear by them. Again, quite expensive, but worth it.

A box mag is the standard (don't know how to put it really) magazine (e.g. STANAG / G36 / MP5 etc 30Rnd) I know what you mean though.

Ant-Supplies sells Flyye LMG slings. Seems that most guys just have it over their shoulders and don't bother with one.

Try cleaning the rubber maybe? Soak it in a bowl of warm water with washing up liquid in it. Fairy liquid is supposed to work especially well. I found out you're not actually supposed to put silicone oil in your mags because you don't want to get it on your hop rubber.

'I'M DUM... SHOULD NOT BE ALOUD' Umm...don't you get it?

The only spring shotguns worth buying are those Double Eagle shotguns. They're cheap (£30-£50) but aren't quiet.

AFAIK since it's just a part -as opposed to a whole RIF- you shouldn't need to put your UKARA number on. That said, if you do have a defence I would say put it on anyway just to be safe and maybe it could speed up the delay if it gets stuck in customs?

Just a new spring will do it. You could increase it other ways by upgrading your internals but you shouldn't need to (and like you said, you don't want to spend too much at the moment) A M100 spring will give you ~ 328 FPS. (M100 = 100 M/S)