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Im thinking about buying a cheap PAYG Android based smartphone to run Battletac and a few other things. There seems to be a few phones in the £40-60 price range with a 3 or 4" screen. The reviews for phones are not very consistent on sellers sites. Can anybody recommend anything suitable ?

Some Neoprene gloves,8€ in Aldi,don't worry,I'll be heading back to Cavan soon*. Hey,I'm a 15 year old desperately trying to save money for a new gun,Don't bluddy judge me.The inner geardo in me is screaming ''Why u no buy soviet leather glooooove'' but I can't resist dem modern textiles yo. Took them out for a test,more or less waterproof except for the section which allow your thumb and index finger to be open,pretty damn warm too. I like this purchase *It's an Irish Joke thing that county Cavan is full of cheapskates. EG: A Monaghan Footballer ,a meath Footballer and a Cavan Footballer were out fishing on Lough Sheelin one day when Jesus walked across the water and joined them in their boat. The boys were gob-smacked! "Jaysus" was all they could say in dumb harmony! The monaghan man said humbly "Jesus, me back's been at me ever since I played U16 football against Meath many moons ago. Can you do anything for me? Jesus touched his back and he was relieved of the pain for the first time in 44 years. The Meath man, sporting a pair of thick black rimmed glasses with milk-bottle-end lens, "I haven't seen the stout in front of me since I got a hit in the 1965 under-21 championship match against Dublin. What can you do for me." Jesus gently removed the antique glasses and flung them into the lake and immediately the Meath man could see as far as the Tower of Lloyd in Kells. Jesus then turned to the Cavan man who leapt to the back of the boat and cried "Don't put a finger on me - I'm on a disability pension!" Thought AF UK would benefit from an Injection of Cancer Irish humor.

Just gave that a quick google and it does appear to be a Strobe pouch, cheers mate! Rap4UK have the Seal 2000 armour for £84 http://www.rap4uk.com/SEAL-2000-Body-Armor-p/263.htm Do you think a Flyye PACA in black would ruin the look? Any recognisable differences RE the bottom half would be covered with a chest rig. Also, does anyone know what the black armour the Rangers are seen in is then? It doesn't look like the Seal armour, nor can I find anything about RBA or PAGST being produced in black.

True that. Very true! I haven't got anything for now, except the usual TaiwanGun.com for prices that must make the likes of fire-support's eyes water

Sadly I'm too sneaky for people to normally catch me 'in the act' during a game (nothing to do with Skirmish Exeter not having anyone taking photos, honest!), so I'm posing in front of some blue doors instead, there's a seriously operational bathroom behind one, and a huge cupboard full of gear and guns behind the other. Giving AOR2 a go for a bit, the shirt and trousers faded a bit in the wash which is a shame, will have to pick up some more when funds allow. Kitlist is as follows: Head: Olive baseball cap MSA Sordin Supreme IV (single comm version) Eyepro (if I were wearing it) would be ESS Crossbow Suppressor glasses with clear lenses Olive Shemagh Clothing: Allwin AOR2 Crye gen2 style combat uniform. Gloves are Oakley SI pilot gloves in tan. Belt is a Viking Tactics rigger belt with cobra buckle, it has a Flyye personal retention lanyard in case I ever need to jump into the back of a little bird quickly. Boots (not wearing them) are issue goretex assault boots, very comfy! LBE is an A-Two tactical LBT1961G replica, again in AOR2. Gadgets include an Adventurelights VIP(IR) strobe on my right shoulder, a Garmin Foretrex 301 GPS on my left wrist and a Gerber recon flashlight stuffed into one of the pistol pouches. Stuff I need/want to add are belt pouches; I'll probably get a molle dive belt adapter platform to weave a couple of 40mm pouches on for impact grenades and maybe a smoke grenade pouch too. I'm doing this one without a dump pouch as the cargo pockets on the Allwin trousers are HUGE. I'd quite like to get a US tactical sewing AOR2 sling, but I may just get a BFG VCAS instead, the MS2 I'm using at the moment isn't all that great as a 2 point for a whole day's play. Stuff that's on order: AOR2 MAP / MBSS backpack + smoke grenade pouch to go on the side. AOR2 baseball cap, I already have a boonie, but wearing a boonie with sordins is impossible. AOR2 double pistol pouch for my belt, will probably move the flashlight down to these and fill the other one with a multitool, leaving the pistol pouches on the chest rig free for magazines. The look I'm going for here is sort of 'inspired by' NSW / DEVGRU rather than a hard impression (since I don't have anything like the money for that shit, the comms setup alone would set me back a grand!), any glaring errors/omissions that would make it look more super elite navy seal, let me know!

All those brands TacMaster listed are going to shrug off pretty much anything you'll throw at them airsoft wise. BULLE would be the best quality to cash-money ratio of the ones mentioned (IMO) but Warrior is more 'real world' use. If you can stretch as far as Tac Tailor you're getting in to pretty gucci territory, the fight-lite plate carrier is definitely in the pro leagues.

argh, for some reason no matter how many times i edit my post it keeps deleting my last few lines It should say: Or if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of brightness, you can get this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161150182883?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT with a pressure switch (£2) for only £6 all together, and tbh i cant think of anything else id rather spend £6 on

For that price would it not be worth a bottle of Dylon? I have a "warrior assault systems" search active on ebay for myself (hoping for a set of straps for my 901) so I'll shout you if anything pops up.

I recently bought a belt as I'm getting tired of pouches making my chest bulky. The idea is to keep mags only on my chest with spare ammo, drop pouch and anything else really on the belt. As it was a spur of the moment idea I didn't want to splash out on the belt only to find I didn't like the idea so I picked one up for £10. The size I got was medium but it's massive and mis-shaped. I'm hoping the shape of it will loosen up as it gets more used. As for the size I've managed to stick on some buckles and I strapped the back to vest so I don't have to struggle to clip it in every time I put it on. What'd you think, stupid idea?

Probably. I bought the mask, modified it to fit better, found out the lenses weren't secure enough so reinforced them and when I tried skirmishing in it it worked better than anything I have tried so far to solve the glasses misting issue. I'm confident that upgrading the fan will be the final step needed to make this the perfect face protection. If I had known all the issues beforehand, it would be a different story.

as hearing protection I can't recommend the z-tactical sordins, dunno about their comtac replicas but the sordin model is just a moulded PVC earpiece shape with a (really quite uncomfortble) pad round the edge and a couple of circuit boards inside. They do certainly dull your hearing when you wear them but since there's no actual insulation I'd say they're a no go for anything other than looks. That and the sound reproduction from the in built microphones isn't very good. Saying that though, for real shooting I don't wear real sordins either (who needs comms on a range?), I tend to wear yellow foam ear plugs and a set of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peltor-H64FB-Shotgunner-Ear-Defenders-BNIB-Army-Issue-/350928524757?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item51b4f855d5 If you're looking to really protect your hearing that is absolutely the way forward. Unfortunately it does make you quite deaf which will effect your situational awareness while playing.

I work in an engineering stores so safety glasses are easy to come by. I've read the safety specs on them and they've been tested on with metal BBs, so no chance of breaking The only problem I'm having with the torch now is that is has become very temperamental. It works fine then for some reason won't turn on. The batteries are fully charged. Give it a few minutes when it's faulty and it's as if it corrects itself because it starts working fine again. Anyone experienced this? It doesn't feel hot so it isn't overheating or anything.

That's pretty much all I and some other guys do. In a free for all game mode, a few of the guys I squad up with and me completely smashed them, to the point that they were accusing us of cheating despite there being a marshal stationed directly behind us. All we were doing was occupying a couple of the huts in this 'village' area of the site, but they didn't have the brains or balls to do anything to counter it and there was only 4 of us and 9 of them!

Also I am starting to realise that there are many different types of airsofters. Airsoft ticks a number of boxes for different people but the Airsoft gun is what binds them together. For example, there is a group of airsofters who don't really see it as anything to do with war or the military. Its just a game like playing tag. They know nothing about the guns they carry and they are looked upon as a fashion accessory. Others like to dress in authentic BDU, others like tactics and so on. There is nothing wrong with these different variants, but they can be quite different. These groups overlap in places but not totally, so you get splinter groups who want different things. I guess what happens is that this evolves so people gravitate to the site that gives them what they want. The problem starts when people want to have a serious tactical game but you have people, often kids, running round with orange guns charging everything down. This is often used by the serious regulars as target practice. Does it matter providing everybody enjoys themselves and nobody gets hurt ?

Couple of kids at my local site with bright orange Tommy guns who shoot at anything no matter the range because 'if you don't try you'll always miss' the bastardisation of gretzkys quote aside I always walk in the opposite direction to them because you can guarantee they give away your position.

Tan anything will go with MC. Even some olive drab stuff.

Would it be possible for an SVD mag to fit one? I think that's look cool but have no idea about AKs or anything lol. Bloody nice gun though

Age Limits The minimum age to play is 16, unless both the following conditions are met. 1) You are accompanied by a playing adult (over 18). and a parental consent form is to be filled in and signed by their legal guardian. 2) Your accompanying guardian has signed the insurance disclaimer on your behalf, Game rules Cheating will not be tolerated. Notify a marshal immediately and they will deal with it. NOT a couple of hours later, as the issue will have passed and this makes any resolution hard to deal with. The BANG rule is not enforced in game; it’s more of a polite way of saying your hit than blatting away at someone from point blank range due to the density of the some parts of the site, so expect to be hit at from close contacts. However at close range we do expect common sense from all players. Random Chronoing will be in operation at all events during game play. Any weapons found to be over the limit will be labelled and held in the admin vehicles until end of play Sunday to ensure the hot weapon won’t be used again. All players are asked to ensure that your weapons are under the MAX FPS limits for our site. Chrono will be available on site for players to check. See a Member of the admin at the safe zone at startex. Medic & Regen Rules Each player will carry 2 white bandages in their kit. Please supply your own when possible although we will have plenty to issue. When hit you will call out hit & LIE DOWN where you are with one hand in the air. Any team member can medic you back on your first hit. They will apply the bandage you will be carrying by tying it around your arm. Note: (This doesn’t mean you have the bandage out in your hand or already half way on). You are then immediately back in the fight. Note: If you have been shot and medic’ed back in by a team member the first hit lasts 30 mins before the bandage is removed. Then its back to the start of the medic rule. When hit for a second time (within 30 mins of the first), you will call out hit & LIE DOWN where you are with your hand in the air, you MUST BE attended to by a team medic, (To be sorted within your own sections at STARTEX), They will apply the bandage you will be carrying by tying it around your arm. You are immediately back in the fight. A third hit within 30 mins of the second hit you will call the hit but this time make sure you notify the opposing force that you are dead man walking and make your way back to your TAC location for a 5 min wait & re-spawn, this can also be used as chance to bomb up. If you aren't tagged/medic'ed within 15mins of either the first or second hit you bleed out - make sure you notify the opposing force that you are dead man walking and make your way back to your TAC location for a 5 min wait & re-spawn back into the game area. If any re-spawn points are overrun or in the middle of a heavy contact make your way to the nearest other re-spawn. Section Commanders to advise your troops of re-spawn points at all times. Remember……dead men don’t talk Hit taking Airsoft relies on honesty - unlike paintball there are no marks left by airsoft bb’s. Nothing ruins an airsoft game faster than players not taking hits. Please help us to provide top quality airsoft game by being an honest player. Definite ricochets do not count as hits. When you are hit, shout 'Hit' and raise your hand and play down on the floor. When you are hit, do not talk to active players. "Dead men don't talk”. Capturing the enemy. If you wish to capture the enemy you firstly have to search them for hidden weapons and ied’s etc. However should you miss anything during your search then they are game on and the detainee can use his own initiative. No need to remove weapons as long as the player is happy to have them removed this also goes for Pyro. Any weapons not removed from the detainee should be made safe. You must medic him with a bandage and then he is alive for you to take back and keep for up to 20 minutes. Unless he is happy to stay longer?. Wet’s and nutty usually do the trick and under no circumstances should there be any type of torture techniques be used. Escape from your capturer. The only time a player can escape is if he is left unattended and is able to sneak away ! No Exceptions. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS. Unless stated otherwise, all of our events will run straight through the 24 hour period, normally with a 4 hour period in the middle of the early hours to down tools and give to everybody for some shut eye before endex. The need for enforced rest will be catered for in a realistic manner throughout. Therefore a safe zone will be put into place to allow people who have travelled from afar to get some shut eye if they should require it. This will usually be in the vicinity of the car park. Players will be deployed out into the field and will operate from their Bergen’s rucksacks etc, from Lay up Positions (LUP), TACHQ, and Observation Positions etc. It is down to individual teams OC’s to create a rotation system where possible to achieve this. We do understand that the scenario on the day may not allow for this so OC’s need to be aware of all members attached under there guidance. Personal kit You are responsible for your own kit and TFBK cannot be held responsible for kit lost, stolen or damaged. Arrival times Time on site is 11.00hrs Saturday to allow for time to get people moved across site for various reasons & equipment divvied up & loaded onto wagons unless otherwise advertised. Note. (This only applies to weekend events, Single day events will be posted accordingly) With ALL TFBK events, please try to make sure you are as ready as you can be with regard to kit & weapons prep. As soon as you arrive on site, or if your really good the night before. Once on site. Complete site admin if required & sign in. This will then be followed by the Site Safety briefing and event overview.

FPS Limits. Chronos will be carried by all site admin staff during game days and reserve the right to randomly chrono any RIF in game at any time. Failure to comply with the info below could mean you have an early drive home 370 fps maximum. With .2g BB's Please if possible only use .2g or .25 g bb's. (Please don’t turn up thinking you'll get away with being chronoed with a .38g bb running at 370 fps and then drop down to a .2g bb and be allowed in game. It won’t happen) and that’s not what we want. Sniper rifles. 500 fps maximum – minimum engagement distance 20m. With a .38g BB at most. Fixed support weapons. 400fps maximum with .2g BB’s But they should. Only be used as fixed support weapons, we don’t like Rambo moments on site. GAS RIFS. Please use your common sense when the weather and climate changes as we don't want to be pulling Airsofters out of the game for running HOT guns. Any Airsofters who would like to attend but don't comply with or don't like the above rulings then don't bother. (WE WILL FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE). TFBK encourages but does not insist on the use of LO-MID-cap mags. We do however; have an ammo limit of 800 rounds. Normally a 800 round limit for AEG’s will be in place. No loose ammo can be carried except in certain circumstances. Support gunners can carry one full magazine or load with the weapon, This accurately reflects the role of support weapon gun team. L86 or similar magazine fed support weapons a limit of 1200 rounds is allowed in magazines. This limit can be carried by the gunner & his No 2. Support weapons must be of a type used & recognised in the real world ie. GPMG, M249 Minimi, MG3 etc. Box or 'C' mags on M16's, AK47's are not support weapons & cannot be used as such. Pistol ammo is outside of the limits but is restricted to one magazine loaded in the weapon plus one spare. Sniper rifles are limited to the same 800 rounds. Be advised that if you do not have the total magazine capacity to give you the allowed maximum load then you will be able to carry any loose ammo WHICH BRINGS YOU UP TO THE 800 ROUND LIMIT. Pyro's Only TLSFX and Enola Gaye products are to be used on site. Anybody found to be using any other PYRO will be at the first point advised to remove it from the gaming area, If it is found again then the Admin team reserve the right to eject you from the property with no refund. Any explosive pyro thrown within 3m of a person not behind hard cover is classed as a kill. Hard cover is defined as: a wall, a large tree, (Not a few twigs or bushes) or in a ditch, (This would class as a large crater or trench like system )Not a pot hole. Smoke grenades are not classed as explosive pyro’s & have no effect on personnel other than producing a smoke screen for an advance to target or an exfil from a contact. To disable a vehicle using an explosive the pyro must be thrown within 15ft of the front of the vehicle, this is to allow the driver to brake in time. All occupants are considered dead & the driver & his vehicle are captured for a period of 15 mins should the OPFOR decide to use it. During the 15 mins the driver will obey the orders of the senior NCO/commander of the enemy team or by the senior commander at that time. Captured vehicles can be used for any purpose. (Apart from a run to Maccys) IED's & booby traps can & may well be used during this time so beware that the vehicle and or driver are searched correctly as the medic rule also applies to the driver. If anything is triggered within 6m of you & you are not behind hard cover as described above it is deemed a hit and the above actions should then be taken.

Yeah, I use topcashback. It's rarely anything more than a couple of quid, but it adds up. Every few months there's enough for something or other that I fancy from Amazon (for the extra few %), but one time a payment from buying a DVD player coincided with a tenner they gave me for someone signing up through my link and I was about to go beyond my agreed overdraft so I had the cashback sent directly to my acct and saved myself the bounce fees

Yeah i was on X-Fire on Friday - waiting for a shipping quote for a 127mm x 6.01mm PDI barrel & W Hold Bucking - for a Vz61 Scorpion. But i've just been told that the ASG is a rebrand on the Well R2 TM clone. Can't remember anything good written or said about Well guns...

TBH I wouldn't know megablocs from megabollox. In my day getting blocks with a 45deg flat face was amazing progress from the 3D pixelated universe our imaginations had to work with previously and blocks in colours that might make anything look even vaguely cool were the tiniest part of anyone's collection, kept in a separate container, hoarded against the depredation of siblings! Whatever it is though, I want to see the vid of you blowing it up!

Jammy bugger is all I'll say to that. I never thought to search eBay for that sort of thing, didn't expect it would come up with anything!

I have a thing about emails and response times. Email is a staunch part of modern businesses these days. People will readily answer a phone and take your money. If they cant be bothered to sit and write a reply to a sensible email, then it usually means they have the wrong kind of staff, they have too much business already, don't have time to attend to you or they are very disorganised. None of these things are good for the aspiring consumer. In Airsoft, many of those behind shops and sites are relatively young so they don't have the excuse of not being up on modern technology. Thats just my thoughts on the subject, but I like email as you get written transcripts of both sides of the conversation. Its easy to get it wrong with phone calls. Ive found that shoddy companies will answer the phone and tell you anything. The measure of them is how often they will return a voicemail message that you leave. There is a fine line between hobbyists and business people. The trick is spotting the ones that differentiate.