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Interesting post with some very well written out information. This sort of post is always useful for getting people to think about what they’re doing when approaching a certain situation. It’s not always obvious. Its yet another demonstration of how unaware and uneducated security agencies can be when it comes to airsoft. I don’t think I’ll ever be in a situation where I need to be carrying anything gun or replica related through security of any kind but when I do travel the golden rule regarding where I pack any shit I’m not sure of is ‘if there is any doubt then there’s no doubt’ and in that hold luggage it goes. Again you just don’t know who you’re going to get manning that scanner belt, especially it seems in the UK, where at least half of the staff on the security line seem to be mouth breathing automaton fools. You do get good people sometimes but that ain’t a guarantee. The discussions I’ve had with people about things as innocent as a camera would make you break a rib laughing. Heed the advice given by the OP and err on the side of caution….

Active brake on its own is supposed to prevent overspin, which could be thought of like a natural pre-cock, but can often have the unintended effect of stopping the box too soon giving trigger lockups as the cutoff timing does take into account a little bit of overspin. Typically i tend to reccommend using ab and precocking together or not at all, although it could be argued a precock setting without ab probably wont harm anything. Ofc none of that has anything to do with the energy output, but i see you've got to the bottom of that mystery.

@Johnboy Sorry i'm late to the party here...i have some spare Cyma m14 parts laying around, i'll have a look when i get home from work to see if i have anything. If its a hop unit you need, i know 6mm had them in stock as i had to get one for my boneyard special but that was late last year.

I'd be interested in a further explanation of why you didn't put them in your checked/hold bag? I'm not a frequent flyer or anything, probably only done about 20 return trips in my adult life, but I've brought alllll sorts back from the US in my hold bag, zero issue or fuss. Little bottle openers that look like rounds, bladed tools, all sorts of little gun/tactical paraphernalia that's obviously legal in both countries and legal to put on the plane, just with a high potential of raising eyebrows at airports. But on the flip side I've forgotten to empty my water bottle that was in my carry-on backpack or take out a tablet (electronic) a couple of times over the years and been swiftly pulled aside and had to go back around to the start of the queue going through security.

If you're anything like everyone else here you'll be looking at more guns alot sooner than in a couple of years 😁

A couple of years ago, they had a survey with what products do you want us to do, and the m320 and BHP were on it. I'm sure i didn't dream this as well, but cant seem to find anything about it online.

The whole rifle. It's polymer but it's super heavy, threads are inverted (as said above), the receiver is proprietary so you cannot fit aftermarket gearbox shells (and in no time you wish you had bought a different gun). Pistol grip fucks the motor angle. God forbid you want to install some "octarms" parts, wildly off spec even for Ares stuff.. Internals are abysmal, zero air seal to begin with, gearbox is proprietary and poorly made (very thin at the front, where it usually cracks), bushings are made of aluminium (yes, aluminium, they last very little), compression set is bad, especially the piston, it loves to crack at the rear, gears aren't good and due to how the etu controls the cycle (via a magnet) you have very limited options for upgrades, ETU is trash tier, proprietary to the gearbox and has the tendency to fry itself plus if you set battery protection to 11.1v it won't recognise 7.4v batteries anymore, nozzle and tappet plate are bad, plate will probably snap the fin within 2 months of use. Hop rubber is paper thin, doesn't lift anything past a 0.2 and it will most likely rip apart within 3 mags. Sauce: i had two Ares M4s. Edit: I'm sorry, but it had to be done, probably if you asked before buying we could have warned you.

Welcome I haven't personally owned that particular rif but according to this thread the 2600 may be too big As for a charger many will recommend the Imax B6 charger (although there have been fakes sold on ebay so make sure you buy from a reputable company). Avoid the nuprol chargers like the plague unless you like house fires. With other accessories I'd recommend playing a few games with the gun to see what you actually need. It's all too easy to see loads of nice kit and think it's all essential only for it to be used once before being put away never to see the light of day again Sights: Vector are highly recommended as they're top quality and come with a lifetime guarantee which even covers the glass being shot out. However these are expensive so be prepared to pay a premium for them. I've used the cheaper red dots with no problems but the dot won't be as crisp and clear. I'd also recommend getting some kind of lens protector. Also make sure you zero your sights, its surprising how many people don't do this and then wonder why they can't hit a thing. Foregrip: these aren't load bearing in airsoft so get which ever one you like the look and feel of. I prefer the angled foregrips over vertical ones Traser: anything by acetech. There are cheaper ones available but in my experience they don't light the bbs up as well. When buying traser ammo remember that many trasers only work with green bbs. It's also worth noting that a traser will add length to the rif making it harder to manoeuvre in tight spaces and that trasers work both ways. Silencer: surpressors on AEGs generally do sod all and are usually used to cover a longer inner barrel. Sling: I'd go for a 2 point sling as imo it gives the best compromise between keeping the rif secure to your body and it not bouncing around when you're not holding it. You might also need to get a qd sling mount as I can't see a mounting ring on the buffer tube. Taclight: the nuprol nx600 offers a half decent taclight for a reasonable price. As with red dot sights its worth getting some sort of lens protector to stop it getting shot out as lights tend to attract fire. Unfortunately there is no one bit of kit that'll help turn you into an airsoft god. I recommend, if possible, practicing

FFS Yeah I'm definitely not selling anything via PM

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Just wanted to share my experience flying from Spain (Malaga) to the UK with internal airsoft parts in my carry-on luggage, in case it helps anyone considering the same. This could probably help in some other EU countries as well. Background: I only considered doing this because I had pre-purchased parts from Finland and Italy to arrive at my address in Spain. Nearly everything was RetroArms parts at significant discounts — hard to come by and expensive to replace. The only non-RetroArms item was the LCT AK magwell spacers. I was trying to avoid shipping them separately or risking them in checked baggage due to time and coordination issues. Previous Experience: On a past trip, I had tried to take an airsoft pistol magazine in carry-on. In hindsight I couldn't believe I even tried this, I should have known better. It was flagged immediately and security said I’d have to either check it in the hold (too late) or have it confiscated. I chose the latter. Lesson learned: magazines are a definite no in hand luggage. This Time: I packed the following internal-only parts in my carry-on: 2 gearboxes 2 motor cages 2 spring guides 1 cylinder 1 cylinder head LCT AK magwell spacers Nothing was externally gun-shaped or capable of functioning on its own. All were purely internal upgrade components. I also brought: Paperwork detailing what the items were, receipts and why I had them. In both Spanish and English. My best attempt at staying calm and cooperative despite being rushed (I woke up an hour before the flight and was rushing like hell to get to the airport, don't do that!) What Happened: After going through the scanner, my bag was immediately pulled aside. Security flagged the contents as “weapon-like in nature.” I explained and handed over the documentation. A police officer was called. Thankfully, he knew what airsoft was and confirmed the parts were internal-only and not part of a replica. He still went to check with his superior, since it was a fairly large quantity. The superior gave the green light, but warned me not to do it again, emphasizing that other officers could have refused it entirely. I ended up having to sprint through the airport and barely made my flight. It was a close call as I had 7 minutes to run from Security, through Passport control and to the gate at the furthest end of B Terminal! Key Point: Even if what you’re carrying is legal, that does not mean you have the right to bring it in carry-on. Airport security and airline staff have full discretion to confiscate or deny boarding over any item they find suspicious, even if it’s not prohibited by law. Final Thoughts: I got through this time because I had paperwork, remained polite, and the police officer was informed. But it could have easily gone the other way. TL;DR: Only tried this because I had pre-bought RetroArms parts at a discount, shipped to Spain from Finland and Italy. Packed all internal parts: no replica externals, no magazines. Bag was pulled aside, police were called, and I was let through after a warning. Legal doesn’t mean allowed — security can refuse anything. Wouldn’t try it again — too stressful and risky. If you do intend to try this. Please make sure you heed the above!

well that G19 is going to be mental if the kick on the g17 is anything to go by. Oh and hasn't that 320 been in development for about 5 years? Not complaining, just amazed at TM's development times sometimes.

There is a level of legal implication. The instant you appropriate someone else's property after having been told not to touch it, you lose the Theft Act 1968 section 2 (1) (b) dishonesty defence to theft, and have to rely on intent. Of course, everyone who finds and appropriates property will claim that their intent was to throw it back, or put it somewhere safe, or hand it to a marshal, or ask around the safe zone, or ask on the Facebook group when they find it in their dump pouch later. Most people will even claim that honestly. But someone sticky-fingering a BFG or mag will claim it twice as vehemently if caught. This is why I'm wary about picking up anything on site, for any reason, as opposed to standing over it until the owner or a marshal shows up, or moving it carefully aside with a foot. I know I'm not going to steal your stuff, but there's no way that you can know that, any more than I can know that you weren't intending to steal mine. On a pragmatic note, well meaning people who pick up items from the floor and put them somewhere "visible": please, please don't. Nudge them to the side, sure, but I'm always going to be searching for them on the ground. I've lost count of the times that I've walked right past grenades that have been put up on a ledge or barrel.

Wait... has something gone straight over my head? Genuinely thought people used nonce as the most exaggerated, blasé, broad insult for anything that's remotely strange or aggravating regardless of it's actual meaning. Must just be a local or generational thing. Apologies if that's ruffled some feathers with the guys in here, not the intention.

Ignore the PTT for now Use the handset alone with no ancillaries fitted and test transmit / receive Check that the frequency is correctly programmed into the handset and that you are able to both transmit and receive before doing anything else

Anything over 200mmm should be fine for accuracy. Without knowing what type the cylinder is now it's hard to say if it will be fine for a 210mm barrel.

He must've realised all of us calling out his last sales posts means he won't sell anything so he's relisted them

Hello there, I am considering purchasing an MP5 (AEG) but I require some help with the components since I want to customize it to resemble the loadout I made in Delta Force. Can anyone help me find anything similar to the components in the screenshot? Thanks! If the screenshot below doesn't show enough, I can take more. !

Another excellent afternoon at Rift's Blackstone site. There were a few moans about 1 player but I didn't see anything personally so I can't comment either way. Numbers were low at only 6 or 7 a side so even with the small size of the site there were plenty of opportunities for some sneaky shenanigans. Also my new mp7 worked great and was alot of fun, it might just be a case of new pew syndrome but it's quickly become my favourite gun. The only problem I had that I didn't but more mags😁 All in all a great day

As others have posted, AEPs are generally a bit shit and not really worth it unless you just want filler for a holster, which at that point you might as well get a cheap springer. With many you'll have better range and accuracy throwing the pistol. Unless you're playing cqb or using a higher power gun with a MED then pistols aren't that useful and will spend 99% of the time in the holster. An extra mag or two for your primary would be more useful and not take up more space. If your situation is really that bad then stop looking at buying anything. Sure buying a new toy will give you that short term happiness from the dopamine hit, but it won't last and you'll be back where you started, just £60 worse off. Of core this comes with a massive dose of do as I say, not as I do.

Bolt actions generally aim for close to the site limit, which tends to be 2.3J (to keep well under the legal limit of 2.5J). That said, there is an argument to be made for a lighter pull and lower energy as you can only make effective use of the extra range if the gun is very consistent. Some people even have fun running bolt actions at regular rifle/pistol energy (1.13 - 1.2J, depending on site) so that they don't need to worry about minimum engagement distances. There's no wrong way to play, and given the cheap cost of springs compared to just about anything else in airsoft, I think it makes sense to try out a few to see what you prefer.