Sitting Duck

wait until it is all up n running and handguard sorted - see what room ya got tbh - cheap ris or something might be a consideration as ak2m4 charges very modest shipping but that might entail rewiring to rear or a peq box etc..... see how you go, get her functioning ok, and by then you may have a good idea on what your next step might be

Big Dragon - cheapy china parts most is semi-crap to ok-ish, m160 motors are the bollox though the handguard is a clone of pts magpul only thing is getting the exact length right or it won't fit/clip together without some modding of guard or front ring in fact be prepared for little modding up towards the top front where sight might be you will need to fit a front sight on the outer barrel there are ones that bolt on or small front sight rail rather than the pins running through other types of barrel on fleabay have about 4 sections so you can make a number of outer length options just be prepared for a little modding if changing classic m4 carbine handguard to magpul type might get lucky but the APROX 7" really can vary a LOT your best bet is to post a pic of ya gun + some info n stuff others can give you an honest opinion of what's what some guns/receivers can be a ball ache to change front ends think Mr B had a cyma that didn't like some threads and a couple of others have had to "persuade" some stuff to fit so there comes a time when you weigh up where ya start/stop especially if a cosmetic look is gonna be a bollock-ache and offer little improvement in actual real term use if you know what I mean... sod what it looks like - you could get another gun along the lines of what you wish and keep that funny ol' thing as a backup/spare

mid caps don't need winding Well there are some smaller mags that are still a wind-up type but in general terms think mid caps holding up to say 120-140 are non-wind type (I call the others small capacity high caps) low caps - non wind-up with 30bb's for real mil sims mid caps - think they start at about 80 and go up to 120-140 (cyma do make a 190rd metal M4 mid cap but not stocked everywhere) the above are filled with speed-loaders in use - you should get all or nearly all bb's feeding nigh on no problem - but shorter supply so make shots count plus learn to count of course.... Hi caps - usually 300 to 450-ish can start as low as 190-ish and suppose you could go nutz up to 1k or even 5k box mag they need winding up by hand after say 15 shots aprox - varies on how good mag is silly box mag have the options of electric winding blah blah blah if mag doesn't have enough tension the bb's don't feed so you dry fire jack $hit (or if you try to insert an M4 in completely upside down and wonder why you ain't hitting anything) depends on you and the actual game you are playing 2 x 300 mags actually means about 500 or a bit less coz they never feed last 50 or so in mag but if you got pouches then 5 x 120 midcaps will probably be same if not better higher speed guns need very very good hi caps - most are not great at silly speeds or most half decent midcaps feed very well in silly speed guns - obviously not for spray n pray players plus the maraca effect on shakey shakey hi cap mags when running tbh - it don't matter unless the serious mil-sim site states low/mid caps only messing about use either suppose the mid cap offers ease of use to the more experienced player making their shots count but wtf - use what works for you - most have both types/spares that floats their own boats

Ya gun is front wired so you gotta go with that for now Maybe it could be rewired to rear but tbh any mega upgrades save for another gun.

Guns guns guns guns - where to begin....... main choices - there are more but the main choices and MY pro's con's M4 easy to use, ergonomic, mags and other bits easy to get 300 to 450 hi caps but blow me not another M4 especially with white CM that G&G put on their Combat Machines G36c - good little all rounder, ambidextrous selector switch (lefties & peeking left etc) higher mags 470 can't comment on cons coz not used mine as a tad hot until I tweak/break it AK's often the airsoft version can kick many a similar M4's ar$e, higher mags 500 world's most famous gun but damn it - I just can't seem to love the fire select - I just fumble my way - think undoing a bra one handed is easier (not that I wear them that much) MP5's - hmmmm me personally not a great fan but only got mp5k's (cheap nasty ones at that) its the mags that put me off but many on here love them other odd/special/unique guns/less common guns - L85, Tar, ARX160, G3 etc... always check out mags, parts & reviews first before buying often a fair amount of people stick with more common guns the novelty may wear off, they think nah I like my old ak/m4 etc..... G&G are the Fords of airsoft M4's - bloomin' everybody has got one luckily they do a very extensive range but still common as muck still they sell $hitloads of them so they can't be complete piles of $hit They ain't perfect but a very good starter gun - not an unwise purchase at all G&G's starter range is the Combat Machine - with white CM on side of the polymer receiver - good polymer receiver imho 30th edition is metal/partly metal and has a subtle 30th on receiver avoid a blow-back model - just more $hit to go wrong imho, normal G&G M4 starter will do ya M4 Carbine 357mm or 300mm comando/lite version Raider - long 357mm or short 233mm GC16 - 330mm barrel CM18 - 275MM (i think) oh sod it - look here for the range http://guay2.com/web/airsoft_gc.php?lang=en#aeg_banner ICS are also very very nice - see firesupport.co.uk for ICS guns JG & Cyma do great starters too mainly JG for G36 & Cyma for AK's

ok for cqb backup - but little power/range AEP's hit 200fps at best - gas about 300-ish if it gets to somebody further away they may not feel it easily electric works even in very cold weather can be lipo'd but if they break they can be fiddly to fix most use gas guns - if you are on a very very low budget...... read this http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/22839-first-gun-help-pistol/

GAT air pistols - cor blimey that brings back memories echo one's GAT - hmmm not drawn to it myself - make sure you can get mags for it or the spectre mofo's http://www.airsoftworld.net/echo-1-gat-full-metal-general-assault-tool-aeg-airsoft-gun-jp-103.html

tbh - the green looks like puke green or zombie green the worst colour is vivid orange - that really sticks out if ya like camo then get a base tan/cyote/dark earth/olive gun add ya own touches here n there but in general tan/brown blends better than black but tbh consider the gun itself rather than the colour/2-tone scheme (its ya first gun - get one that will do ya proud rather than colour - girls/sheila's do that ultra colour crap) everybody has their favourites opinions are like ar$eholes - everybody has one no I ain't saying get this or that but a few considerations.... http://www.airsoftworld.net/g-g-gc16-30th-anniversary-limited-edition-aeg-airsoft-rifle-black.html http://www.airsoftworld.net/g-g-gc16-30th-anniversary-limited-edition-aeg-airsoft-rifle-dark-earth.html the 2-tone snake-skin looks different - unsure if it fully ticks the 51% coverage but they sell it it has been mentioned the effect can ahem "wear" off easily..... the tan looks horrible but if it wore off after a few months it could be ok to add ya own scheme maybe pistol - cheap starter one: http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/22839-first-gun-help-pistol/ but you don't HAVE to have a pistol ffs.... you may be a little different if you have some experience but many newcomers - that still includes me... have enough trouble getting to grips with an AEG and pistol/rubber knife/bfg's and $hitloads more stuff just confuses them more most newbie hire peeps don't walk out on field kitted out to f*ck they just got an old aeg that been used more than an old whore tatty but safe full face mask, overalls that might have seen a wash last year maybe a bag/bottle of bb's so they sound like their shaking maracas playing samba de amigo and that is it..... chill a little - have a look around, don't rush to buy anything yet definately not a sniper and maybe wait for ukara for pistol - then get a nice RIF one when ya ready

general stuff - flogg to anybody anything that fires bb's though: 2-tone - buyer must be 18+ RIF - buyer MUST hold a valid defense eg: reg on ukara database (and 18+ as you have to be 18+ anyway to be entered on ukara database) just in case a spotty 12yr old gives you the old flannel he is ukara# SWAT1234567890 it can be checked by them informing you of their ukara details + postcode where they live/lived when obtaining defense http://www.loissoftware.co.uk/ukara/selfcheck/index.asp it isn't perfect the self check but YOU need to carry out some checks or to avoid any comebacks not gonna start a ukara war but it is what we & the sport abide by to protect it a little from looney regulators/politicians seeking to ban it if it sounds bollox see: http://news.sky.com/story/1613520/cleveland-cops-cleared-in-tamir-rice-shooting still a lot of kickback buzzing around RIF's - Realistic Imitation Firearm especially should be sold responsibly we haven't had a shooting in UK - YET but with heighten security more armed police and possible shoot to kill carry out a some checks please or if you are not sure ask a question on here or pm a mod 2-tone, payment via paypal and a note stating 18+ is usually what most request yes a kid can get hold of daddy's card but a 2-tone poses less lethal risk imho than a RIF but still seek something to state a 2-tone is sold to a 18+, just to cover ya ar$e hence why we are protective over our sport please ensure any airsoft guns are sold to responsible adults with valid defense (this also includes trades/swapping airsoft guns) if it is lame ar$e Just BB Gun 2-tone plinker half broken - you won't get much anyway for it (best off smashing it up and taking it down the dump) phew - hope this answers ya questions can't flogg airsoft guns on fleabay - some do but it is forbidden all other stuff can be flogged on there - just not guns officially

yeah but they buy them from ak2m4 - kidding might get a set in new year in case I get a FFR/SR for birthday near Easter

ouch on G&G dis but agree with ya last bit.... lol - ya right it does right, I'm off to Asda to get some more accessories in their year end sale 3for2 etc...

not got the SR or FFR new range of G&G's the SR and perhaps the FFR is metal keymod so presume it would be nice if a small single metal rail could/should be provided The GC16 30th edition comes with a few small mini rails to mount onto the front wired handguard so I would of thought what with the cheapo cm515 coming with cheapo rails pre-fitted I thought some makes including G&G SR Range would of just chucked one in but obviously I was wrong to assume that

The holes/slots "seem" to be spaced about 20mm I think when I did a quick measure all the same - they "could" chuck in 1 rail as a sweetener - hey its xmas

I just don't get this with some companies...... NB: I AM NOT SAYING GET THIS CHEAPO OVER A G&G !!!! (it is still a really cheap M4 starter way behind the SR range as said previously) But WTF don't companies put ONE rail in there FFS !!!! C'mon - a friggin rail to get ya going, drop the small pack of bb's or something ??? the £70 crappy cheapo brittle as f*ck cm515 comes with 3 plastic brittle as f*ck rails (2 x short & 1 slightly longer one underneath) so why can't others just put in one friggin' rail to get ya going plus you would have a keymod rail to measure/compare against clever marketing tactic - modify rail so that others need modding to fit Oh better buy the G&G mounts then as they fit perfectly..... pic of $hitty cm515 - any G&G peeps out there take note....

Wow - PatrolBase got taken over by LWA bastids that sold my my first RIF - FireHawk ??? (blimey at least I didn't arrive there to do my nut but I was spewing down south) I'm a tart - I've forgiven them and shop there still now n then but don't think I have forgotten it (and in true woman style I was always keep throwing it up in ya face) None of them are flawless - that goes for retailers and women (but don't tell the wife I said that) some are usually better than others most of the time but now n then you realise somethings are not their strong point Mrs Duck's cooking is a very rare thing and housework ain't her strong point either..... but hey she puts up with me & the kids so she has very high tolerance levels Only really used z1 for G&G's as they usually are cheapest (especially with extra discounts) but postage is a little bit higher than most places woo hoo free skirmish voucher - that is not near me free 2-tone - hmm ok but got defense LWA & Airsoft World plus Pro Airsoft where my G&G's also came from FireSupport = ICS heaven heard JD Airsoft techy dept ain't that great either so instead I bodge n break n bodge my own stuff a number of times though we have seen Z1 descriptions or even prices being just a random lot of stuff pulled out of their ar$e ho hum - merry christmas n all that

Gimme a sec & I'll post my findings............... BOOOOOMMMMMM anyone for very crispy aromatic duck ????

Seems i'm learning more n more too Ion might be in a harder case so can in theory withstand a bit of abuse compared to softer lipo But ion may damage a bit more if overcharged than polymer.... As for dying if they lose charge, the device itself - mobile/laptop may shut down before the ion battery reaches dangerous levels... Ahh f*ck it, they the same 3.7v similar but maybe not quite the 101% same thing Plenty of horror stories about old mobiles exploding but nothing really to start $hitting bricks over Just keep an eye on any moody looking battery If ya that worried use a springer instead

next up - fire extinguisher ??? seriously.... if a different battery type it will need a different charger

phones use lithium-ion but some use the lithium polymer lithium polymer = li po - lipo but all batteries need to be shown respect ya mobile/laptop lithium-ion ain't quite as explosive but all the same I would rather go OTT with the safety issues rather than peeps just think yeah wtf - what's the worst that can happen...... edit - I was just typing that as you posted they are similar but not as dangerous exploding wise none the less - these batteries can become dangerous if they appear damaged the phone's "ion" do not take damage if the voltage drops lipo's or lithium polymer's can die if the voltage drops too low on each cell so you should never run a lipo battery dry there are lipo alarms that plug in but tbh I and probably most on here just use them carrying a spare and swap over lunchtime especially if the gun starts to perform slowly

blimey..... soz lipo'd out & to save me saying same old same old..... http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/28401-moving-to-lipos-whadda-i-need-to-know/?hl=%2Blipo+%2Bbatteries yes they can explode if you are a tw*t - hence the warnings a little bit puffy is ok but if well "blown" then replace them do not think for a split second oh I'll let some air out - like some bell-end did - moi = BOOOOMMMM ANY battery should not be left unchecked no you do not go to bed or out when charging them you do not charge them on ya carpet/bed you charge them in say garage or in a utility room on a worktop (maybe not on ya mum/wife's brand new show home kitchen surface but you get the idea) get a lipo charging bag that will limit the risk of damage to surrounding areas - a little but won't stop all if she explodes (battery - if ya mum/wife blows her top then get a much bigger bag) sounds like they are unstable - nope but all batteries need to be checked and monitored whilst charging Lipo's really do pack a lot of punch/energy so if that becomes more unstable than a teenage drama queen it will wanna kick off (both damaged lipo and drama queen) As long as you charge them, store them, inspect them and treat them with care they will be fine buy trusted good makes Vapex, Turnigy, Zippy etc...... abuse them and continue to use suspect batteries/chargers and.... well I have demonstrated and witnessed first hand what can happen They are fine - just use common sense oh and btw - ya mobile/laptop is getting warm fizz fizz spark spark (they also use lithium polymer)

More like 15yards, my in-laws are mega golf nuttersI mega suck at it, seriously $hit They tink whizzzz and it flies away All that I get airborne is lumps of fairway Diverts everywhere - blimey looks like that mole from caddy shack tee'd off

Small or mini tamiya is what nearly all aeg's come with.... As upgrades go, small tamiya can/do hold you back a bit Most tweaked guns will have these changed to the T or deans connectors As they allow much better solid connection with much less resistance Vids on YouTube demonstrate deans vs tamiya often showing A 1 to 1.5 increase in rof over stock mini tamiya It is not a must do now tweak but a cheap optional upgrade to consider at some point

patrolbase is an excellent place we have a number of good uk retailers and though you can save a few bob shopping around or importing it is nice to support UK places plus you can ring them for advice n stuff

lipo safety warnings: