knuckle up mofos - my loadout

[Black Death]

Wee update on the under armour top I got for the loadout 'a le rock' lol. Thought Id better give it a run before skirmishing it so wore it to the gym. Breathes very very well and fits nice but I am worried it may break easily. I have been assured by another fellow airsofter that they are stronger than they look despite having the appearance at times of tights so I will take his word for it for now. If they do rip it may actually enhance the look. I once had a motorcycle accident (at 80mph) and when I hit the floor and rolled (about 30m) the friction ripped my tee and arms to shreads. Still wear it though lololololol.

Have got some selfies to post of it. You can see the UA sign and how its only subtle in the second pic but on the back I cant stand how the rectangular tag can be seen through the material below the neck line. Looks like a bloomin space to put batteries in an action man figure. Not cool.

 

[SheriffHD]

Well, i've come across a few people who just put a gum shield in when they play. Cant talk all that well, but it works. As it stands I have a scarf on that i bury my face down into most of the time.

as for the whole tactical / Tacticool I deem tacticool as a player who wears all the gear to simulate a army/swat loadout, the only thing you need is space to hold batteries/mags thats about it, everything else is just there to look cool.

So the minimal loadout is by far more tactical than a plate carrier equipped to the brim with pouches.

I know how you feel with the overheating thing too. I did have warrior plate carrier a year or so ago, but the thing was a damn nightmare. looked cool as hell but it just wasnt practical.

 

[Black Death]

and on another wee update....Was my birthday on Tuesday so went shopping. Turns out TM scar Heavy's are about as hard to come across as black men in tanning shops or honest politicians! Had a real nightmare ringing around and stuff till the helpful guys at pro airsoft supplies stepped in a helped a man in need! Ordered scar and pistol but due to coming from abroad Im looking at probably over a month to arrive....

Cant wait to cuddle this gun and stroke it whilst listening to marvin gaye music!

Oh and I decided to skip the TM d'eagle and wanted something slightly more intimidating. After trawling the interweb and watching films on youtube I came up with this small treat...

Marushin Raging Bull or as I like to call it Raging Boner!

What sold me about this gun is the sheer size and the fact its black ad red (as is my entire loadout). It also takes 8mm larger BBs which is a nice touch also. Also my Scar H will have a holo sight and EGLM so overall quite a modern look but this is nice to contrast that with a bit of an old skool look being a revolver. This may take much longer than the scar to arrive from the states but it should be worth it. Finding a holster for it is a bitch but still working on it so if anyone knows of anything/anyone place let me know. As it stands I will probably wear my right leg outside my trousers and place the raging bull in the trouser leg instead lol. When this arrives I think I may be found in a quiet corner of my house whispering absolute filth to it

I think I may nickname the scar 'jugde' and the bull 'jury'

Oh and Im booked in at AWA Herts on Sunday so say hello if your there and we bump into one another (shoot first say hello second lol)

 

[SheriffHD]

My boy, you have impeccable taste in weaponry.

as for a holster, im not sure if blackhawk make a holster for the raging bull, but the leg platform is pretty decent and it look cool too. so would fit you load out well if they made one(all else fails look at getting one imported from USA, any holster you can think of those yanks will have.

 

[Ian_Gere]

Not to douse anyone's ardour (because yeah that pistol does it for me) but you'd best check the muzzle energy. We always talk about FPS limits, but that is just because it's easy short hand - the FPS is measured with a 0.2g BB. An 8mm BB will be a lot heavier, so your FPS will have to be much lower for the combination to be under site limits.

Good times indeed. I've got to say it - strap that to your sore ass!

 

[SheriffHD]

Well, I can only find 3 weights of 8mm bb, they are .27 .34 .48 (I guess there is many more, I just cant seem to find em)

So, they will need to chrono at the following to be legal (under 1j)

.27 @ 280FPS = 0.98J

.34 @ 245FPS = 0.99J

.48 @ 210FPS = 0.98J

Hope this helps.

EDIT: Thought id also throw in the links for the BBs mentioned above.

Click here for .27 BBs

Click here for .34 BBs

Click here for .48 BBs

Edit:.....Again.

Just noticed on the Redwold website for the pistol, they list it as shooting at 250fps. So he should be just fine

 

[Nutster]

That and most sites don't allow the use of 8mm bb's

Other than that some smart choices for a first loadout

 

[Black Death]

I have seen some sites list the bull at 220 and 250fps for a .28 so should be ok (as long as 8mm allowed on site)

I ha e heard though the 8mm bbs hurt a lot more..... (Brilliant lol)

 

[SheriffHD]

It depends on what the weight of the BBs were that they tested. one site may of tested with .35, while the other company tested with .45 there isnt really a universal standard test for the 8mm like there is s with 6mm (standard tests for 6mm are .2g bbs)

the 8mm bbs wil fire slower and will hit with the same force, although over a larger area. (2mm larger) so shouldnt be too bad.

 

[Ian_Gere]

He said .28's da_rif...

0.8-odd J

 

[AirsoftTed]

cuts and scrapes? I really do not mean to sound sarcastic or a knob end as such but scrapes I always thought scrapes and cuts were half the fun. I actually chuckled when I read this lololololololol. Dude, Im 32. If I was an anorexic anemic 13 year old I could understand but really...???... lol. (no offence was meant to any anemic anorexic 13 years olds....I swear lol). I told my mrs bout this post and she said the trees and walls would be better off wearing the pads to protect them from me lol. Yes im not as solid as a brick wall, but No, Im sure no one has ever had an arm fall off whilst enjoying airsoft (otherwise it would be called airhard lol)

Used cuts and scraps quite generally there. Although, I did have in mind my local CQB site which is a crumbling derelict compound with rebar sticking out of places lol. There have been some accidents people have had playing airsoft, broken ankles and wrists for example; it's better safe than sorry in my opinion, if you enjoy a game great, if you prevent any unneccesary damage to your joints in such a high impact game, even better.

 

[Black Death]

I take your point on board fella

Still gonna play without pads. If or even when I get injured you can be the first to laugh at my stupidity lol.

 

[Ian_Gere]

A good thing about knee pads is that they allow you to kneel behind low cover and take aim straight away on surfaces that would make you shuffle for comfort - like loose BB's on a concrete floor for eg - absolutely knacker if you kneel on 'em. They also keep your trousers out of shallow puddles, which are often stagnant, stinking, primordial ooze which you wouldn't want introduced into even minor scrapes... the same is also true of elbow pads when it comes to taking cover prone behind very low cover.

 

[Black Death]

I have knee pads built into my trousers (crye style) because otherwise I'm sure they'd shred to peices in know time otherwise. Elbows I'm not as concerned about but if I have to learn the hard way I will lol

 

[Nutster]

You could always pick up a black 'crye' top, long sleeves for winter

 

[Black Death]

Not a bad shout mate

 

[Nutster]

Plus the added bonus of built in pads again

 

[geoffreym]

In regards to the pistol, I have a 10 inch revolver which quite easily fits into one of the normal adjustable drop leg holsters (Viper/Pantac), however, I am currently in the process of building an M4 pistol (got fed up with the inconsistency of gas) and am planning on getting this guy "http://forums.zeroin.co.uk/showthread.php?148416-Kydex-holster-making&highlight=kydex" (rubi-tong) to make me a holster, and I think if you based it on a blackhawk drop leg platform it would work very well with your load-out.

With face protection, I think you could pull this off "http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Skull-Jaw-Bone-Bandana-Head-Wrap-Face-Mask-Biker-Scarf-Uk-Seller-/380661162383?pt=UK_Helmets_Headwear_Balaclavas_Masks_Tubes&hash=item58a12c618f" without looking a t***, if you know anybody with fabric experience I would also consider attempting to dye it to your skin tone (while keeping the decal) to add a bit more effect (terror lol).

and can I highly recommend something to cover your abdomen and back, not for protection from BB's, but from the environment. Back when I used PLCE and DPM shirt, I did a belly slide over seriously wet mud, but a sharp rock ripped open the shirt and gouged my chest and belly really badly. Something like this "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l1m1qQeQ7qg/ThLdaQcM13I/AAAAAAAAAH8/FziG3hAQpxk/s1600/bulletproof.jpg" wouldn't spoil your effect.

 

[Black Death]

In regards to the pistol, I have a 10 inch revolver which quite easily fits into one of the normal adjustable drop leg holsters (Viper/Pantac), however, I am currently in the process of building an M4 pistol (got fed up with the inconsistency of gas) and am planning on getting this guy "http://forums.zeroin.co.uk/showthread.php?148416-Kydex-holster-making&highlight=kydex" (rubi-tong) to make me a holster, and I think if you based it on a blackhawk drop leg platform it would work very well with your load-out.

With face protection, I think you could pull this off "http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Skull-Jaw-Bone-Bandana-Head-Wrap-Face-Mask-Biker-Scarf-Uk-Seller-/380661162383?pt=UK_Helmets_Headwear_Balaclavas_Masks_Tubes&hash=item58a12c618f" without looking a t***, if you know anybody with fabric experience I would also consider attempting to dye it to your skin tone (while keeping the decal) to add a bit more effect (terror lol).

and can I highly recommend something to cover your abdomen and back, not for protection from BB's, but from the environment. Back when I used PLCE and DPM shirt, I did a belly slide over seriously wet mud, but a sharp rock ripped open the shirt and gouged my chest and belly really badly. Something like this "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l1m1qQeQ7qg/ThLdaQcM13I/AAAAAAAAAH8/FziG3hAQpxk/s1600/bulletproof.jpg" wouldn't spoil your effect.

Some quality ideas in there mate. Solid contribution. Your the sort of bloke I like that has good ideas but I then claim I thought of it myself and take the credit whilst the real genius stands by lol. That blue Peter holster link was brilliant! That chap has got real skills. A full length raging bull holster in that style would be perfect for me as the other ones I have looked at seem very boring even if they are indeed effective. Is that guy in this forum as well as I would like to contact him

Also that skull half face mask would be a nice quick fix for me for now. Wish you would have said it earlier so I could have ordered it in time for Sundays skirmish. This is not acceptable pal. Next time I need your good idea at least 2 weeks before I need it so fix up lololol

Did like the vest link you showed but my problem as mentioned before is massive overheating! Day to day I'm ok but once I'm involved in strenuous activities I overheat to the point I could actually collapse. If it were up to me I'd airsoft bare chest a la predator style but I'm pretty sure I would just look like I was at a gay rave up (not that there's anything wrong with a gay rave party... I don't mind gays but I hate raves gay or straight lololololollll). The only way I'm going to stay cool is with a dry fit top or mesh tee maybe.

Cheers again bro... Awill be looking out for your next good idea (to steal lol) as you very much understand the load out concept I am trying to achieve

 

[adam bussey]

try a viper under armour shirt they absorb sweat and keep you cool under vests and other kit.

http://www.viperkit.co.uk/site/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1520 they do it in black