Ilendil's Airsoft Page updates: Ilendil's Page has been updated. Added today you'll find, a new quick reference card for TM AEG's, this attempts to quickly answer the frequently asked question: "Which airsoft AEG is best for me?".

Obviously there's no quick and easy answer, but the table found there should help your decision, as it quickly shows you the motor type, mechabox version, battery size/type, realism rating, power, and quality of each TM AEG with a quick comment on each.

The glossary page has been updated. If you are stuck on the meaning of an airsoft specific term, or are new to airsoft you could do worse than to go and have a look there. Go on, I bet you can't remember the correct meaning of the acronym "BDU".

Website updates around the world: There's been quite a few updates to webpages around the world today so I'll list them all starting with this:

Sci-Firearms M41a section updated: The new M41a PulseRifle section has been updated with new content including, the first 'How-To'. The new document by Tony Densley (a.k.a. Spellbinder99 from Replica Props) is a tutorial on how to accurately paint a M41-A Pulse Rifle.

The-Q-Project updates: The-Q-Project have recently been aquired by some venture capitalists, new orders were put on hold while the details we worked out. The basic changes are:

• 'Ultra Custom' work will be called Q Tech
• Q's administrative staff will be oversought by Pursuit Design LLC
• Single item accessories will not be available on the shopcart system
• Built-to-order packages will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Wargamer shop updates: WGC have added prices for the new TM Samurai Edge (listed at the bottom of this page), and they've added prices for the reworked Marushin M870 shotguns (again mentioned below). There are no release dates there yet, but I'd expect them by the end of the month. Prices are as follows:

• Maruzen M870 Grip Version USD179
• Maruzen M870GV Shorty USD170
• Marui SAMURAI EDGE Kai-C/S.E. USD200

Dentrinity Update: Just when I thought things were going slow today I notice new of a gas blow back MP5k in development from Maruzen, oh happy day! I also spotted over there:

• Tanaka Smith & Wesson M36 Chief Special available in April 2001
• IS Socom Silencer (foam inserted) with pouch in stock
• ACOG NSN scope back in stock

RedWolf Updates: RedWolf Airsoft have added an article comparing the new Western Arms Wilson Combat to the, now withdrawn, WA CQB.

To be fair to Western Arms, they are both based on the original 1911 frame, so they will look remarkably similar, but that's where the similarities stop. The internals of the two pistols seem to have some remarkable differences. It just goes to show that WA really are the kings of the 1911 replica world. Have a read of the RW article here.

Oh... I really hope that it doesn't have that 'pink' shade to it, that is shown in some of the RW photos. I honestly think it's simply because they used a green background.

Dolphin's Website updated! Finally, DolphiN#1 has had time to update our team's website. You'll find me listed there in the official DolphiN roster now (#21). Here's a complete list of what's been updated:

• Glock 26, Gas blow back pistol review added
• Roster Upgraded
• Tokyo BlowBack! an overview of the Tokyo Marui Range of GBB's
• Nerf SwitchShot review and upgrade. (Don't ask! - Arnie)
• The Boys are Back! Return to Sopley DoG style

Sci-Firearms M41A page: SciFirearms have added a page dedicated to the PulseRifle (aka the M41A). This should become an invaluable resource for anyone attempting to create the working airsoft replica. You can now find information there including, reference books and comics, and a complete reference section. A new contacts and links page has also been added that specifically refer to the PulseRifle.

"...The first Sci-Fi Firearm model-specific section, dedicated to the M41-A Pulse Rifle has started to go online. For now, few of the areas are working, but I will be making updates throughout the week, until all sections are functional. You can visit the M41-A Pulse Rifle Resource by clicking the Pulse Rifle button to the left, or by clicking here. The are is designed to be viewed at 1024x768 or larger in Internet Explorer 5.5 ..."

SV Infinity 3.9" review @ Airsoft Players: There's a new review of the SV 3.9" from Western Arms over at AirsoftPlayers written by El Mariachi.

"...How does it shoot? The gun shoots with a hard kick for such a small package. It will fire as fast as you can pull the trigger. I have not had time to dial in the hop-up yet. The hop-up is adjusted by removing the slide and turning a small allen screw from underneath. Dialing it in is probably going to be a little time and gas consuming. The gun shoots at about 260fps or so with .2g bbs, using green gas..."

Excello Biodradable bb's a JOKE!: To those of you who haven't realised yet, the story about Excello's new line of bb's was a joke, constructed by myself, with support and help from OD, over at Squad-X-Airsoft. I'm sorry to say the the whole story was completely fabricated by myself. I am honored that so many people believed the story. I really thought that the quote from the CEO was going to far:

"We are pleased to announce the introduction of this remarkable product. Not only is it a remarkable chance discovery, but it brings to us new methods of high-velocity bird feeding." - CEO Excello

The very believable image to the left, of the bag of bb's, made from bird-seed, was actually constructed by myself in Adobe Photoshop, and was originally a picture of a bag of EXCEL bb's that I found over at Hatchet's Airsoft Page.

Travel in time over at Dentrinity!: Congratulations go out to Dentrinity who "last" updated their website on the 4th April 2001... Truly amazing (please note today's date). =) Now seriously, they've updated their website now to include several new items including:

• New Maruzen M870 Grip Version & M870GV Shorty available on 7th April 2001
• Tanaka Smith & Wesson M36 Chief Special available in April 2001
• Carrot ORCA stock for APS

Dear P90 lover,
More and more news:
-P90 will use a EG1000 motor
-P90 will be available in DEN shop on 17th April 2001
-Price: Special offer USD 240 with 8.4v mini battery included
-Stock: Very limited, only on a first come first serve basis, when the first production lot is out, it will be 3 to 5 weeks until the next lot become available ..

...Good luck Gentleman. We do hope people who want this gun will get it.

Regards,

DEN Trinity Shop

MicroUzi review @ Florida Airsoft: A review by 'GHOST' of the Maruzen Micro Uzi has gone up over at Florida Airsoft. Here's a quote:

"...I knew I had to have this gun the minute I saw it sitting on the shelf that Athens Paintball loans out to Wombat of Airsoft Atlanta as a showroom. After all, how could I resist a product that says "TRY THIS ROWDY MACHINE PISTOL" right on the cover of the box?"

"Cheap, and kind to the environment"

New bio-degradeable BB's: A new type of airsoft BB has come onto the market today - The new bb's have better biodegrading characteristics than the popular Excel make, and are cheaper to produce. The chance discovery was made by a member of an MSAT Airsoft Team in Portland in the United States. At a recent skirmish the team member accidentally mixed up some unmarked bags of ammo, with the contents of birdseed bag by Excello that he had bought for his feeder at home.

"..I accidentally mixed the bags up and spent the whole day firing the wrong pellets. I had no idea I had used the 'Excello' bags as ammo until I got home and filled my feeder with Excel. - Then I realised what I had done..."

The manufacturer realised what they had come across, when they were contacted last week by a member of the team. This brings to the airsoft world a cheap, and highly biodegradable ammunition, that is kind to the environment. Excello found that their product "Red Siberian Millet" is almost identical to the famed EXCEL ammo, both in weight and size. Not only is it much cheaper, but it is safe to use at up to 550fps in AEG's.

"We are pleased to announce the introduction of this remarkable product. Not only is it a remarkable chance discovery, but it brings to us new methods of high-velocity bird feeding." - CEO Excello

The bags of ammo are now being imported into the UK at £1.50 a bag (2200 rounds/0.2g). Expect to find it available at your local retailer shortly.

New "Samurai Edge" Beretta: I'm sure I mentioned it before on here, but it's worth a mention again, as the images on the TM site are so nice. Tokyo Marui have launched the "Barry Burton Model" Samurai Edge Beretta.

The new gas blow-back from TM comes in a lovely custom metal presentation box, in a similar fashion to their other custom and limited edition GBB's.

The Samurai Edge comes with with two magazines, a low capacity one, and a hi-capacity similar to those found with the KSC Beretta M93r. The pistol also features a "match" style suppressor, and an extended lower rail for fitting standard equipment, such as lamps and lasers.