The 'What have you just bought' Thread
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Just rather unexpectedly got an Army Armament R85A2 a couple of weeks ago... Despite being not as top notch as the more expensive replicas I'm rather impressed with it really and it's by far the cheapest way of getting an L85 with a rail. And so long as I look after it I'm sure it'll be fine... famous last words.
My dad's got an ICS L85, or SA80 as he'd call it, and you can feel the difference in build quality between the two, but if you're not fussed about little things like some lack of bevelling on a few more intricate parts, and most glaringly some rather cheap plastic on the dust cover and bolt release (I'm sure you could probably replace these relatively easily and I may do so myself, the grip and butt are nice materials mind) then it's really a good deal, considering this was about £170 on sale from BBGuns4Less.co.uk (Sometimes a bit of a gamble with them but this payed off) and the ICS is about 300 and a bit pounds typically. Not to mention, although a tad temperamental, this comes with an optional Electric Blow Back system, which I'm a fan of. It makes me grin! It can just be turned off by locking back the bolt though, if you're running low on battery or just particularly boring. (P.S - Almost forgot, it does have an L85A1 bolt pull, which can also be easily replaced and I may also do so at a later date.)
You'll certainly see the box coming! I did have some issue with getting this thing delivered, but that was only because of a note in the order asking for the Non-two tone version which was listed as out of stock even though it hadn't been the day before my order; but as it turns out they were just waiting for a new shipment in. Not that they told us that to begin with of course.
After a bit of a rebuild to fix the slightly wobbly front rail - and tighten quite a few other bits as it seems all they did in the factory is put the screws in, turn them twice, and leave it, it felt a lot more solid. Bit of a nightmare to get the upper and lower receiver back together, but I've heard that's the case with all L85s, and I imagine perhaps even the real one. Put the ACOG off my CM18 on in place of the carry handle and iron sights, which I was surprised fit on the 19mm rail but then again the scope's off Amazon so perhaps it's not exactly 20mm. Looks bloody smexy though!
As I'd heard in reviews the feeding and magazines seem to be the biggest functional downfall of the Army Armament R85, and in direct comparison to the ICS the mag-well is indeed visually smaller. Although once you get the hang of it, it doesn't hamper you too much. I found it doesn't like hi-caps though, which is fine by me because I don't either, but my dad's ICS hi-caps which we tried for setting the hop caused the well documented issue of the gun jamming in repetition fire, needing to be changed to and fired in auto before it would fire again. While I can't say for sure, it seemed switching to my new Nuprol Mid/Real cap mags (which I love by the way) solved this as I had no feeding issues using them, but I didn't exactly fire off a billion rounds to test this so it might have just been pot luck. Still, as a collection piece this thing feels great, looks the part, and should, hopefully, fingers crossed, work in a game... If not though I'll have the trusty G&G CM18 to back me up.
Although I wasn't there to open them (or get a better picture of them), given I've just gone back to uni after getting the L85 on a break, my new lovely hand made wooden rifle rack and pistol stand arrived at home the other day... can't wait to go back and get my ever expanding collection on them! Even if my wallet is rapidly deflating... Why do I want all the things?
And finally, I got a little patch alongside the L85, that of the famous 7th Armoured Division 'Desert Rats', which is also the name my old War Thunder & Arma squadron operated under.
Now, to spend even more money on attachments!...
*Wallet cries*
P.S - Blimey that turned into a full review, that wasn't supposed to happen!
My dad's got an ICS L85, or SA80 as he'd call it, and you can feel the difference in build quality between the two, but if you're not fussed about little things like some lack of bevelling on a few more intricate parts, and most glaringly some rather cheap plastic on the dust cover and bolt release (I'm sure you could probably replace these relatively easily and I may do so myself, the grip and butt are nice materials mind) then it's really a good deal, considering this was about £170 on sale from BBGuns4Less.co.uk (Sometimes a bit of a gamble with them but this payed off) and the ICS is about 300 and a bit pounds typically. Not to mention, although a tad temperamental, this comes with an optional Electric Blow Back system, which I'm a fan of. It makes me grin! It can just be turned off by locking back the bolt though, if you're running low on battery or just particularly boring. (P.S - Almost forgot, it does have an L85A1 bolt pull, which can also be easily replaced and I may also do so at a later date.)
You'll certainly see the box coming! I did have some issue with getting this thing delivered, but that was only because of a note in the order asking for the Non-two tone version which was listed as out of stock even though it hadn't been the day before my order; but as it turns out they were just waiting for a new shipment in. Not that they told us that to begin with of course.
After a bit of a rebuild to fix the slightly wobbly front rail - and tighten quite a few other bits as it seems all they did in the factory is put the screws in, turn them twice, and leave it, it felt a lot more solid. Bit of a nightmare to get the upper and lower receiver back together, but I've heard that's the case with all L85s, and I imagine perhaps even the real one. Put the ACOG off my CM18 on in place of the carry handle and iron sights, which I was surprised fit on the 19mm rail but then again the scope's off Amazon so perhaps it's not exactly 20mm. Looks bloody smexy though!
As I'd heard in reviews the feeding and magazines seem to be the biggest functional downfall of the Army Armament R85, and in direct comparison to the ICS the mag-well is indeed visually smaller. Although once you get the hang of it, it doesn't hamper you too much. I found it doesn't like hi-caps though, which is fine by me because I don't either, but my dad's ICS hi-caps which we tried for setting the hop caused the well documented issue of the gun jamming in repetition fire, needing to be changed to and fired in auto before it would fire again. While I can't say for sure, it seemed switching to my new Nuprol Mid/Real cap mags (which I love by the way) solved this as I had no feeding issues using them, but I didn't exactly fire off a billion rounds to test this so it might have just been pot luck. Still, as a collection piece this thing feels great, looks the part, and should, hopefully, fingers crossed, work in a game... If not though I'll have the trusty G&G CM18 to back me up.
Although I wasn't there to open them (or get a better picture of them), given I've just gone back to uni after getting the L85 on a break, my new lovely hand made wooden rifle rack and pistol stand arrived at home the other day... can't wait to go back and get my ever expanding collection on them! Even if my wallet is rapidly deflating... Why do I want all the things?
And finally, I got a little patch alongside the L85, that of the famous 7th Armoured Division 'Desert Rats', which is also the name my old War Thunder & Arma squadron operated under.
Now, to spend even more money on attachments!...
*Wallet cries*
P.S - Blimey that turned into a full review, that wasn't supposed to happen!
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Crazy_Crystal
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so I've finally bought my first GBBR and joined the TM can club all in one shot... it's a TM mws CQBR ?
it also turns out that recoil on a rifle is quite entertaining, who knew ?
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it also turns out that recoil on a rifle is quite entertaining, who knew ?
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•Specna SA-C05.
•G&G BBs - 0.25g & 0.28g
Bought from our own SWAS airsoft.
This is going to be my backup/loaner rifle.
Really surprised by this to be fair, considering its Specna's entry level range, it's built very well. The metal rail really helps give it the heft you'd expect from an AEG these days.
Not a fan of the stock at all though, the plastic seems half as thick as normal stocks. And the plastic buffer tube has to go.
And finally, I'm going to paint it in a few weeks!
I've been wanting to paint my other Specna for years but didn't want to ruin it! This'll be good practice!
It's going to get a nice Green paint scheme with a lovely dirty/muddy effect, channeling in my Games Workshop painting skills as a 12 year old.
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Swampysteve
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Made a visit to Socom Tactical in Fleet and got myself an SHS High Torque motor & M140 spring. Installed on the DMR and firing sweet.
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Well, actually, I’m not a Star Wars fan really.
I’ve swapped this for the MTR, with a bit if cash my way. Then I’m swapping this with the guy who does all my ink (because he is a massive SW fan) for some tattoo time ?
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Ex-fog fan unit for my v12 advancers.
Just finished the setup too with the help of some velcro cable tidies and few other bits.
Full day testing tomorrow...
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Just finished the setup too with the help of some velcro cable tidies and few other bits.
Full day testing tomorrow...
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Druid799
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Can you feel the air blowing out of the pipe , can’t see any kind of diffuser on it so does it just come straight out ? If yes to the first part that would drive me demented !
So looking forward to your post game day report??
SgtTalbert
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Fair bit of weird kit this time.
Weirdly, enjoyed the build up story more than the final photo lol
Still, cracking kit. Very jealous
MagpieTactical
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A new dump pouch as my cheap eBay job shit the bed on it's first skirmish (luckily long enough for me to realise I want a dump pouch).
Some Proball Bbs from SocomTactical for next weekend
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Some Proball Bbs from SocomTactical for next weekend
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Well I only got off about 100 shots before the gears broke but here's the latest addition to my collection: LCT AKM
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TheFull9
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I don't see a lot of honest BTS stuff from the actual social media 'celebrities' that are out there. Usually it's 'gawd my life is so hard, just constant work *sips another margarita at 3 o/clock on a Wednesday afternoon*'.
SgtTalbert
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I know right, normally skip most stories but yours are always entertaining or sarcastic which is always a winner
emilianoksa
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Very attractive gun.
I would love one but only play cqb.
I've often thought of getting one anyway despite its size, but know I would regret it.
Send it to Fire Support if you have the money. They will fix it for you.
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