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General Airsoft Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps
« on: February 01, 2012, 04:44:14 AM »
BF3 is convincing people that hoorah is meant to be pronounced whilst consuming sausage. I can't fault them.
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Misc. Weapons / Re: are m203's worth it?
« on: February 01, 2012, 04:43:31 AM »
Extremely situational - have the base gun figured out and set up before spending money on something that's only handy part of the time, and needs expensive shells.
WHen they're good, they're amazing. The rest of the time, they're a bigger money sponge than the AEG they're attached to, and unless the field has rules that can favor them (e.g. an M203 shot into a room clears it, or bounces from BBs count), they may not be as worth it as a good secondary.
WHen they're good, they're amazing. The rest of the time, they're a bigger money sponge than the AEG they're attached to, and unless the field has rules that can favor them (e.g. an M203 shot into a room clears it, or bounces from BBs count), they may not be as worth it as a good secondary.
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Spring Discussion / Re: Super 9, can it really be that bad?
« on: December 24, 2011, 01:50:25 AM »
Fun to own, but absolutely terrible for games - I mean unusable inaccuracy, and horrible compared to the VSR10 clones.
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Gas Discussion / Re: High end GBBRs - M4A1-RIS2 and Mk18Mod1
« on: December 09, 2011, 07:56:17 AM »
Funny that they'd ditch a pile of lowers for a blemish found very often on contract M16A4's... but airsofters and civilian AR buyers are picky about the wrong things.
Last dumb question - will the WE M4/SCAR magazines listed only as 'GBB' not 'Open Bolt' work in either? I can't for the life of me see a difference, and even if I lose the ability to run those spare mags in 'empty mode', I'm alright with that - or are they actually incompatible? Same price everywhere I look, but the open bolt flavors are out of stock usually.
Last dumb question - will the WE M4/SCAR magazines listed only as 'GBB' not 'Open Bolt' work in either? I can't for the life of me see a difference, and even if I lose the ability to run those spare mags in 'empty mode', I'm alright with that - or are they actually incompatible? Same price everywhere I look, but the open bolt flavors are out of stock usually.
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Gun Modifications/Parts/Accessories / Re: Dr. Drake's Magpul Shotgun Build
« on: December 07, 2011, 09:29:46 AM »
Replace the UBR with an STR.
PROFIT
PROFIT
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Gas Discussion / Re: High end GBBRs - M4A1-RIS2 and Mk18Mod1
« on: December 07, 2011, 09:27:41 AM »
Drop in it is... I couldn't care less if the gas tube is in there right, but I suppose I'll get all retentive like and make sure it's pretty anyway. Or I'll just hacksaw away at the existing FSB, like I've seen on some fugly looking real ones.
I don't need RS compatibility - I have enough AS parts to make it a sufficiently exact clone, so the scale isn't that huge. The most I'd be swapping back and forth would be a weaponlight (on a QD mount) and sling (QD Swivels), so what I'm after is reliability and availability of parts.
Right now I'm leaning towards WE over the Inokatsu or KJW just because it's the closest to RS internal components, and I think I'll have better luck finding those spare magazines and bolt/carrier components that are AS peculiar. Vipertech looks good, but again, if I'm money ahead having another throwaway gun that I can use as a parts cow, I'll just do that.
I don't need RS compatibility - I have enough AS parts to make it a sufficiently exact clone, so the scale isn't that huge. The most I'd be swapping back and forth would be a weaponlight (on a QD mount) and sling (QD Swivels), so what I'm after is reliability and availability of parts.
Right now I'm leaning towards WE over the Inokatsu or KJW just because it's the closest to RS internal components, and I think I'll have better luck finding those spare magazines and bolt/carrier components that are AS peculiar. Vipertech looks good, but again, if I'm money ahead having another throwaway gun that I can use as a parts cow, I'll just do that.
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The NCO Club / Re: Crazy meals and you...
« on: December 07, 2011, 09:21:10 AM »
Going to the food place by the E-Club and ordering a dozen eggs. Fried.
Then coming back ten minutes later after eating them to order more food.
Then coming back ten minutes later after eating them to order more food.
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Gas Discussion / Re: High end GBBRs - M4A1-RIS2 and Mk18Mod1
« on: December 05, 2011, 11:16:44 PM »
I started my search where my AEG collection left off - for maximum external realism G&P was really the only logical option. Anymore, I'm not as impressed with the aftermarket support for the WA operating systems (SCW2 parts are gone, and I've had to resort to kludging away at my 1911 with RS parts to keep it running, so I can make stuff like that work if necessary, but I'd rather pay more money and not).
Given that the VFC/SocomGear; KJW; and G&P are all listed as different systems, do they take the same magazines? The only firsthand exposure I've had with GBBR's has been the early WA's and I've been deployed nonstop since then.
Would buying the madbull convo kits myself and buying a trio of WA rifles work, for the money? I'm specifically looking for a total of 6 magazines and three rifles, with that overall cost. I have plenty of MOE furniture floating around, so I'm good on that.
Is the consensus that if I'm willing to go through the hassle of installing a convo kit to get the handguard/barrel configuration I want, but reliability past 20,000 rounds is required, that I may be stuck going with WE over the G&P/WA or the KSC/VFG/SocomGear systems?
Given that the VFC/SocomGear; KJW; and G&P are all listed as different systems, do they take the same magazines? The only firsthand exposure I've had with GBBR's has been the early WA's and I've been deployed nonstop since then.
Would buying the madbull convo kits myself and buying a trio of WA rifles work, for the money? I'm specifically looking for a total of 6 magazines and three rifles, with that overall cost. I have plenty of MOE furniture floating around, so I'm good on that.
Is the consensus that if I'm willing to go through the hassle of installing a convo kit to get the handguard/barrel configuration I want, but reliability past 20,000 rounds is required, that I may be stuck going with WE over the G&P/WA or the KSC/VFG/SocomGear systems?
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Gas Discussion / High end GBBRs - M4A1-RIS2 and Mk18Mod1
« on: December 05, 2011, 01:23:48 AM »
I've got $1500 to spend on three GBBR's, the difficult two are going to be clones of my RIS-2 M4 and RIS-2 Mk18 rifles, as well as deciding which operating system and magazine setup to settle on.
Right now, I'm looking at the G&P DDV5 M4, and the VFC Mk18Mod1, with a KSC M4A1 MOE as the third rifle, and just getting a few G&P magazines to round out what I need.
Would I be better off with different base guns and installing my own MadBull conversions (I am set on the licensed version of those two rails), or having a custom shop build all those?
Also, I intend to run these pretty hard in terms of round count, but not so much as far as required FPS or accuracy. I can run tons of duster gas, but would prefer propane for the added kick - these are going to be foremost training guns for when I can't make it to the range, and going to see some pretty huge round counts, so long term durability is also a factor, I'm buying these with the intention of wearing them out, so I'm willing to pay more up front.
Right now, I'm looking at the G&P DDV5 M4, and the VFC Mk18Mod1, with a KSC M4A1 MOE as the third rifle, and just getting a few G&P magazines to round out what I need.
Would I be better off with different base guns and installing my own MadBull conversions (I am set on the licensed version of those two rails), or having a custom shop build all those?
Also, I intend to run these pretty hard in terms of round count, but not so much as far as required FPS or accuracy. I can run tons of duster gas, but would prefer propane for the added kick - these are going to be foremost training guns for when I can't make it to the range, and going to see some pretty huge round counts, so long term durability is also a factor, I'm buying these with the intention of wearing them out, so I'm willing to pay more up front.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: looking to start another kit. suggestions?
« on: December 02, 2011, 04:41:50 AM »
You want the actual Marine average loadout (it has 6 mags, btw).
Eagle Plate Carrier (SPC specifically, but doesn't matter).
3 Double mag pouches on the front
Optional addons:
Admin pouch right above that (for savvy Marines, this is what we use). Get one with a pistol mag pouch and you're good.
Carabiner on the chest area. Used for attaching all sorts of things, often the helmet when not in use.
And nothing else.
This is the average load, and with only minor changes from some uniformer officers, some random useless pouches will get added, but that's all you need. 90% of the forward deployed Marines have some variation on this simple theme.
Among more of the go-fast units, they tend to have completely different armor (though a fair number of the Recon guys I work with still run SPC's, as described above when they're not doing any aquatic insertion), and many will run more items off a warbelt, or use chest rigs layered, or use more magazines spread around the sides, but minor differences at most.
Force and Amphib have a pretty significant amount of gear that's in MC and issued, so patterns are used pretty interchangeably. I haven't worried too much about details of exactly which packs, but updated ALICE frames are the norm for rucks, the majority of the 2nd line nylon is still in Khaki and Coyote.
Eagle Plate Carrier (SPC specifically, but doesn't matter).
3 Double mag pouches on the front
Optional addons:
Admin pouch right above that (for savvy Marines, this is what we use). Get one with a pistol mag pouch and you're good.
Carabiner on the chest area. Used for attaching all sorts of things, often the helmet when not in use.
And nothing else.
This is the average load, and with only minor changes from some uniformer officers, some random useless pouches will get added, but that's all you need. 90% of the forward deployed Marines have some variation on this simple theme.
Among more of the go-fast units, they tend to have completely different armor (though a fair number of the Recon guys I work with still run SPC's, as described above when they're not doing any aquatic insertion), and many will run more items off a warbelt, or use chest rigs layered, or use more magazines spread around the sides, but minor differences at most.
Force and Amphib have a pretty significant amount of gear that's in MC and issued, so patterns are used pretty interchangeably. I haven't worried too much about details of exactly which packs, but updated ALICE frames are the norm for rucks, the majority of the 2nd line nylon is still in Khaki and Coyote.
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AEG Discussion / Re: how many midcaps do you carry at an opp?
« on: November 29, 2011, 02:43:35 AM »
Full R-Tard? I'll carry 13 M4 Mags. They all work, but not because I've only bought 13.
RS has taught me to throw away bad magazines, and not think twice about it. Scavenge usable parts, but I no longer hesitate to trash bad ones.
RS has taught me to throw away bad magazines, and not think twice about it. Scavenge usable parts, but I no longer hesitate to trash bad ones.
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General Airsoft Discussion / Re: So what's happened in the last 3 years?
« on: November 28, 2011, 05:33:22 AM »
Yeah, I'm actually sitting here debating pulling the trigger on buying a pair of GBBRs. In the budget I had planned, but I'm just balking at the long term support.
My WA MARSOC is basically worn out, and I'm basically unable to fix it without starting to machining my own acetal and aluminum components for it, so after years of noble service and abuse, it's reduced to an awesome looking wall hanger, and now I can't find a single pistol that includes a Dawson Rail (sadly, this phenomenon is in 45ACP as well as 6x6mm), and now I have $500 worth of high end holsters for DP/SF Weaponlight Configurations.
Well, back to trying to decide if dropping $1k in one night for a pair of BlockII SOCOM carbines is worth it. Stupid $50 magazines...
[ETA] - gave up. I know the G&P RIS-II M4's are going to be gone next time I look, and same with the VFC Mk18's, but I can't justify spending that much. The high end market is basically shot to crap right now - it's either maximum gucci stuff, or low end.
My WA MARSOC is basically worn out, and I'm basically unable to fix it without starting to machining my own acetal and aluminum components for it, so after years of noble service and abuse, it's reduced to an awesome looking wall hanger, and now I can't find a single pistol that includes a Dawson Rail (sadly, this phenomenon is in 45ACP as well as 6x6mm), and now I have $500 worth of high end holsters for DP/SF Weaponlight Configurations.
Well, back to trying to decide if dropping $1k in one night for a pair of BlockII SOCOM carbines is worth it. Stupid $50 magazines...
[ETA] - gave up. I know the G&P RIS-II M4's are going to be gone next time I look, and same with the VFC Mk18's, but I can't justify spending that much. The high end market is basically shot to crap right now - it's either maximum gucci stuff, or low end.
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General Airsoft Discussion / Re: So what's happened in the last 3 years?
« on: November 26, 2011, 10:53:56 PM »
The mid-end market just fell out when the chinese copies were making clones of the high end models that ran. Not as well, but like most hobbies, good enough to play once in a blue moon is all most people are really after anyway.
The GBBR and AEBBG thing is improving a lot - low cost GBBRs can make great training copies, but with the same mag cost issues.
In all, since every chinese gun can run out of the box at 400fps (or more) the upgrade parts market has shrunk somewhat, and since the base cost of most guns has dipped below the magical $100 point, it's becoming simpler to just trash older guns and move on to the next shiny model.
From what I can tell, only a few HK retailers run enough volume to really cater to high end users anymore, and even at that those that carry stuff like G&P WOC lines, Inokatsu, Systema and the like aren't able to move much volume.
If you have older guns, odds are those are going to be the best you have, and the resale on them is going to be absolute shiite anyway (the average buyer will see the profile of a three year old top of the line AEG and only see the cheap knockoff that came out last year). Upgrade parts are the same way - I don't see as much talk about high end upgrade parts (towards full custom conversion kits, tightbores, and complete gearbox rebuilds) simple because the quality of cheap guns has improved so much that you literally would get better effective performance out of duck taping four of them together for the same cost.
I'm a bit disappointed that the GBBR thing didn't catch on more than it has. I realize it's definitely an added hassle for some, but on the milsim purist end, as well as the 'this is cool to use' end, I was expecting more takers once JG and a few others released their own version.
I'm finding myself in basically the same position, only that I still have all my old stuff, but a burning desire (and scorching hot bottom of a wallet pocket) to get some GBBRs.
The GBBR and AEBBG thing is improving a lot - low cost GBBRs can make great training copies, but with the same mag cost issues.
In all, since every chinese gun can run out of the box at 400fps (or more) the upgrade parts market has shrunk somewhat, and since the base cost of most guns has dipped below the magical $100 point, it's becoming simpler to just trash older guns and move on to the next shiny model.
From what I can tell, only a few HK retailers run enough volume to really cater to high end users anymore, and even at that those that carry stuff like G&P WOC lines, Inokatsu, Systema and the like aren't able to move much volume.
If you have older guns, odds are those are going to be the best you have, and the resale on them is going to be absolute shiite anyway (the average buyer will see the profile of a three year old top of the line AEG and only see the cheap knockoff that came out last year). Upgrade parts are the same way - I don't see as much talk about high end upgrade parts (towards full custom conversion kits, tightbores, and complete gearbox rebuilds) simple because the quality of cheap guns has improved so much that you literally would get better effective performance out of duck taping four of them together for the same cost.
I'm a bit disappointed that the GBBR thing didn't catch on more than it has. I realize it's definitely an added hassle for some, but on the milsim purist end, as well as the 'this is cool to use' end, I was expecting more takers once JG and a few others released their own version.
I'm finding myself in basically the same position, only that I still have all my old stuff, but a burning desire (and scorching hot bottom of a wallet pocket) to get some GBBRs.
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Problem Solving / Re: AEG not firing even with a full battery
« on: November 26, 2011, 10:38:14 PM »
An electrical short - wires connecting the positive and negative directly instead of passing them through a load (i.e. the motor), allowing too much current through. The fuse blows because it's cheap, and designed to be a sacrificial part so that more expensive parts of that circuit aren't damaged or catch fire.
Finding is the first step, then fixing is usually as simple as insulating it or removing the suspect part entirely. Start with the wiring and connectors, see if anything is amiss.
Finding is the first step, then fixing is usually as simple as insulating it or removing the suspect part entirely. Start with the wiring and connectors, see if anything is amiss.
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The NCO Club / Re: How memes are born
« on: November 25, 2011, 11:09:05 AM »
Well great.. now I want to photoshop together a Skyrim one where he's wielding a fireball on one side, and mace on the other
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Misc. Weapons / Re: trivia time, what is this and why does it belong in this section
« on: November 17, 2011, 09:57:57 AM »
Well, energy per area. Silly physics.
It needs a smiley face. Anybody concur?
It needs a smiley face. Anybody concur?
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Basic Training <--- YOUR FIRST POSTS HERE / Re: Intro - chick who likes airsoft and painting guns...
« on: November 17, 2011, 09:53:14 AM »Yes sir, I can paint any pattern on any gun (or hard gear, optics, etc). My website is: http://www.mutinouscreations.com, you can find pricing info there.
Keep practicing on airsoft guns - that ATACS works really well, the ATACS-Forest pattern will probably look even better with your style and slight changes to color palette.
People will pay a lot more for work like that on firearms if/when you choose to do that in a few years. Very nice.
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Basic Training <--- YOUR FIRST POSTS HERE / Re: Looking to get a 1911
« on: November 14, 2011, 03:25:04 AM »
The non-Marui units are going to be a LOT more enjoyable for the first six months or so - more features, run a little sharper with propane, and have cheaper magazines.
After that point, they've beaten themselves to pieces, while a Marui will still just be chugging along.
After that point, they've beaten themselves to pieces, while a Marui will still just be chugging along.
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Clothing/Gear / Re: Practicality of airsoft shotgun Scabbard?
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:20:40 PM »
A small stretch of elastic cordage (can get from a camping store) might help with that - run it over the pistol grip, but restowing it is likely to be a pain once again.
Mine worked very well for my uses - after careful evaluation I decided it looked awesome, and I wasn't using the stupid shotgun at all anyway. Still got shelved.
Made me want a shorter shotgun, at largest one of the breaching ones and just let it hang on a 1pt with a weapons catch on teh belt or cummerbund of a PC.
Mine worked very well for my uses - after careful evaluation I decided it looked awesome, and I wasn't using the stupid shotgun at all anyway. Still got shelved.
Made me want a shorter shotgun, at largest one of the breaching ones and just let it hang on a 1pt with a weapons catch on teh belt or cummerbund of a PC.
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Gun Modifications/Parts/Accessories / Re: Dr. Drake's Magpul Shotgun Build
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:05:31 PM »
The receiver is the key part, followed by the barrel. You're good on the legal end.
I've had to bodge my WA ICQB together with Wilson parts for a while now.
For the cost, you could have the real deal... but that is awesome.
I've had to bodge my WA ICQB together with Wilson parts for a while now.
For the cost, you could have the real deal... but that is awesome.
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Basic Training <--- YOUR FIRST POSTS HERE / Re: Ergonomics : SR-16 vs. Masada
« on: November 09, 2011, 08:13:16 PM »
They're both spot on to their real counterparts (SR15 and ACR) - the odd part being that for airsoft the ergonomics are more important than the function. I'm keeping my RS SR15's, and airsoft moving the Masada.
If you have the budget to replace the entire mechbox, just run the stock one into the ground and work from there. I usually buy V2 mechbox guns with the intention of replacing tons of stuff, but most of the time performance isn't bad enough to warrant it, so I keep them pretty stock.
If you have the budget to replace the entire mechbox, just run the stock one into the ground and work from there. I usually buy V2 mechbox guns with the intention of replacing tons of stuff, but most of the time performance isn't bad enough to warrant it, so I keep them pretty stock.
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The Arcade / Re: Battlefield 3
« on: November 09, 2011, 08:10:15 PM »
I'm not a fan of how overly effective the tactical lights are (I love the mechanic, but the whited-out area of the screen is too large, and there needs to be a brightest point in there so it's possible to at least aim at the light source).
Another issue is with the 64 player maps - a team can be predominately campers and if they hold half the objectives or so, just bog down the game. Harder with the 32 player maps, where a squad can actually clear, take, and hold a single objective with a bit of combined arms help.
The spotting system isn't quite where I'd like it either - I keep firing my rifle when I'm just trying to spot certain items in a hurry (terrible from a good sniping locale).
I'm waiting on cyber monday to buy a computer that will let me run this at 1440p on ultra - it's been that enjoyable playing it so far.
Another issue is with the 64 player maps - a team can be predominately campers and if they hold half the objectives or so, just bog down the game. Harder with the 32 player maps, where a squad can actually clear, take, and hold a single objective with a bit of combined arms help.
The spotting system isn't quite where I'd like it either - I keep firing my rifle when I'm just trying to spot certain items in a hurry (terrible from a good sniping locale).
I'm waiting on cyber monday to buy a computer that will let me run this at 1440p on ultra - it's been that enjoyable playing it so far.
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Airsoft News / Re: RedWolf exclusive visit to G&P's back of house
« on: June 04, 2011, 11:02:38 PM »
I feel suddenly justified in owning more G&P stuff than I do of the KAC stuff I have to copy it... nice!
Odd how backwards it is, but the quality of the Autumn Star stuff I own reflects that of the real deal they replicate, impressively. I hope they continue to do so.
Odd how backwards it is, but the quality of the Autumn Star stuff I own reflects that of the real deal they replicate, impressively. I hope they continue to do so.