The 'What have you just bought' Thread

[ButcherBill]

13 hours ago, Austeyr said:

I’ve intentionally bought two items from SixMM. I wonder if I’ll get two scented candles instead of what I ordered? Maybe it’ll never be delivered? Who knows?

Oi...

[The_Lord_Poncho]

14 hours ago, Austeyr said:

I’ve intentionally bought two items from SixMM. I wonder if I’ll get two scented candles instead of what I ordered? Maybe it’ll never be delivered? Who knows?

I've made a few orders (albeit not if i can help it!) - its all turned up eventually, but wow, does it take an age.

[Austeyr]

3 minutes ago, The_Lord_Poncho said:

I've made a few orders (albeit not if i can help it!) - its all turned up eventually, but wow, does it take an age.

 

They estimated a month however I suspect half of that time will be spent ai generating a "sorry we haven't fulfilled this order due to X and we can't refund you because it's been over the threshold time" email 😂

Edited Wednesday at 11:41 by Austeyr

[Johndaniel4863]

My latest purchase so now have an AK platform from SMG to LMG and definitely the last for a while although managed to find some reasonably priced magazines in Germany that are on their way so it will be skirmish ready unlike the Bizon as I cannot find any mag pouches for its 4 magazines yet

 

 

[Impulse]

On 26/08/2025 at 22:06, Austeyr said:

I’ve intentionally bought two items from SixMM. I wonder if I’ll get two scented candles instead of what I ordered? Maybe it’ll never be delivered? Who knows?

 

 

You and me both. I have my fingers firmly crossed that something actually shows up. Hopefully it'll even be the items I ordered!

[Austeyr]

21 minutes ago, Impulse said:

 

 

You and me both. I have my fingers firmly crossed that something actually shows up. Hopefully it'll even be the items I ordered!

 

Shockingly they dispatched my order already. That's unusual for them 😂

[Johndaniel4863]

Not a lot but bought a Type 56 style AK sling and trying to decide if it should stay on an AK74 or the PP19..although for 11 quid each on amazon may just buy one for each rifle I have..... Also bought a set of fully functioning Ratnik 6M2 active amplifier ear defenders from truemobster! 

 

[Austeyr]

13 minutes ago, Johndaniel4863 said:

Not a lot but bought a Type 56 style AK sling and trying to decide if it should stay on an AK74 or the PP19..although for 11 quid each on amazon may just buy one for each rifle I have..... Also bought a set of fully functioning Ratnik 6M2 active amplifier ear defenders from truemobster! 

 

 

£11 for a repro sling? 

 

https://www.dandbmilitaria.com/ak-akm-russian-sling-ur-2b £10 for legit slings that will last a lot longer!

[Johndaniel4863]

@Austeyr good spot... Never saw them ones!!!!! 

[Enid_Puceflange]

Had a successful game day last weekend with the OSW

It’d be remiss not to treat it to an upgrade and a little add on as a treat

The steel sling point fits beautifully, and feels way nicer than the Magpul one I had on previously as a place holder

 

I’m still dicking around with the hand stop to find an optimal position for it, I may flip it round and have it forward a touch

 

 

Edited 12 hours ago by Enid_Puceflange

[Rickwales]

Lidl find. £4 I think. 

 

No vents so I'm gonna take a Dremel to it later and make some holes. Fit nicely over my glasses. 

Not sure if of interest to anyone. 

 

Sorry for double pictures, crap with tech... 😆 

Edited 11 hours ago by Rickwales
2 photos.

[Austeyr]

20 minutes ago, Rickwales said:

Lidl find. £4 I think. 

 

No vents so I'm gonna take a Dremel to it later and make some holes. Fit nicely over my glasses. 

Not sure if of interest to anyone. 

 

Sorry for double pictures, crap with tech... 😆 

 

Make sure they're actually rated for airsoft and be careful with cutting into them, it could weaken the lenses and cause them to lose their strength

[Rickwales]

My plan was a few 4 or 5mm holes on the top and bottom of the frame, not to touch the lenses themselves. Would that be ok? I think I'll shoot them a few times before I rely on them. Id like a better quality set for sure. I also wear glasses which I assume adds an extra layer of safety?

But I really know bugger all about airsoft and would never argue with the experts... 

The leaflet 

[Austeyr]

17 minutes ago, Rickwales said:

My plan was a few 4 or 5mm holes on the top and bottom of the frame, not to touch the lenses themselves. Would that be ok? I think I'll shoot them a few times before I rely on them. Id like a better quality set for sure. I also wear glasses which I assume adds an extra layer of safety?

But I really know bugger all about airsoft and would never argue with the experts... 

The leaflet 

EN 166 B is the lowest rating for airsoft, these look to be EN 166 F which would be not airsoft safe

 

If like me you need glasses to be able to see, I've been using these with inserts for the past 7 years: https://www.bztactical.co.uk/nuprol-battle-pro-eye-protection-with-insert-grey-frame-smoke-lens and have taken many a shot to the lenses with them and survived. I would recommend something full seal though honestly. Bloc are highly rated and I am tempted to jump over to them myself however the pricing is a bit off putting - However you can't really replace an eye should it get damaged so 🤷‍♂️ My Dad uses a Dye mask over his glasses (Which are quite a large frame) too which is another good option!

[Rickwales]

Great reply and suggestions, thanks. 

I have been using the full face masks at the site I shoot at, although I did buy my son his own mask.

I think I will get a full face mask as suggested. 

 

We both wear cheapish goggles when target shooting in the garage with paintball and now airsoft as there's no one shooting back at us. That's really what I brought these for.

Cheers. 

 

Rick. 

[Lyndication]

Your eyes are worth more than £4 innit

[Tommikka]

Your original photo does not work for me, but from the specification sheet and reference to Lidls it looks like they could be these :

 

 

https://youtu.be/WcFNrOIzpYs

 

The impact level is very basic at EN166F which is just for general workshop / workplace use - to protect from things thrown up, not from things being shot.  They are not even rated for ricochet 

 

It’s better than nothing, but the inclusion of your son sends the wrong message 

 

Don’t drill them - not just because you don’t know the effect that it has on what you drill into, but you don’t need any (extra) antifog ventilation as you should not be doing any activity to cause fogging in them 

(I say ‘extra’ because the video references a small element of ventilation, which if that is the right goggle then it indicates that they are designed just for workshops etc and are for just keeping the dust & cuttings etc kicked up away from eyes 

 

Assuming you have a safe and legal

environment, for home target shooting get some airsoft shooting glasses with EN166B rating, and ideally a strap, even if it is just a surfer’s glasses strap to hold them in place 

(There’s no point in glasses having impact ratings if they bounce off your head on impact)

[Rickwales]

Great reply and suggestions, thanks. 

I have been using the full face masks at the site I shoot at, although I did buy my son his own mask.

I think I will get a full face mask as suggested. 

 

We both wear cheapish goggles when target shooting in the garage with paintball and now airsoft as there's no one shooting back at us. That's really what I brought these for.

Cheers. 

 

Rick. 

1 hour ago, Tommikka said:

Your original photo does not work for me, but from the specification sheet and reference to Lidls it looks like they could be these :

 

 

https://youtu.be/WcFNrOIzpYs

 

The impact level is very basic at EN166F which is just for general workshop / workplace use - to protect from things thrown up, not from things being shot.  They are not even rated for ricochet 

 

It’s better than nothing, but the inclusion of your son sends the wrong message 

 

Don’t drill them - not just because you don’t know the effect that it has on what you drill into, but you don’t need any (extra) antifog ventilation as you should not be doing any activity to cause fogging in them 

(I say ‘extra’ because the video references a small element of ventilation, which if that is the right goggle then it indicates that they are designed just for workshops etc and are for just keeping the dust & cuttings etc kicked up away from eyes 

 

Assuming you have a safe and legal

environment, for home target shooting get some airsoft shooting glasses with EN166B rating, and ideally a strap, even if it is just a surfer’s glasses strap to hold them in place 

(There’s no point in glasses having impact ratings if they bounce off your head on impact)

I appreciate the advice mate, thank you. 

Yep, the garage is safe and I have a padded and secure backstop to reduce ricochets. I do shoot sub 12 ftlb airguns in there without issues. I usually wear a set of Stihl chainsaw goggles over my glasses. (Found em in garage when we moved in.)

As I mentioned he has a budget brand, (but the same as my local site hands out) full mask as I quite like the little shit.... 

But lesson learned thanks guys. I don't want either of us to get hurt. 

Thanks for the replies. 

[Tommikka]

22 minutes ago, Rickwales said:

 

As I mentioned he has a budget brand, (but the same as my local site hands out) full mask as I quite like the little shit.... 

Theres nothing wrong with budget brands (provided they are up to standard)

My first goggles were the entry level, and I kept them for many years (with lens changes),  a couple of paint jobs and they were in my lending collection.

Even when going on to ‘premium ranges’ I also bought a rental type, because I wanted that colour scheme and they fitted my head (I still have that set in the box)

 

 

 

[Rickwales]

I'm a little intimidated by the prices of the quality face masks, but I know if we going to do this regularly and safely I need to invest. 

Thanks again. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Rickwales

[Austeyr]

25 minutes ago, Rickwales said:

I'm a little intimidated by the prices of the quality face masks, but I know if we going to do this regularly and safely I need to invest. 

Thanks again. 

Would you rather:

a) Pay out for a face mask and eye protection that will last and be as safe as possible

or

b) Lose teeth and eyes and potentially put a site at risk of closure

 

Safety should always be paramount in my opinion, even if it means forking out £100

Edited 1 hour ago by Austeyr