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Dr Airsoft has some more videos from Shot Show:

More Shot Show 2012 videos have been posted by Airsoft Medicine.  There are more videos showing Eye Pro from Smith and Wiley X, gun cases from Bulldog Cases, an interview with John Lu, and interviews from ECHO 1 just before the NSSF shut them down.

(Dr Airsoft)

AirsoftFix have sent over a video interview from Shot Show:

Andrew from AirsoftFix and Mechbox.com got a chance to chat with Ben and Steve from Polarstar Airsoft at SHOT Show 2012 in Las Vegas. Ben shared some information on new products and updates coming from Polarstar this year, including the Version 3 Fusion Engine, a new upgraded, programmable FCU, and a possible blowback and recoil system for the Fusion Engine platform.

Check out our YouTube video:

We will have our interview with Steve up soon, where he talks about Polarstar’s development and manufacturing process.

[Update: it’s now online - Arnie]

Also, follow AirsoftFix on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for the latest updates from SHOT Show 2012.

While you’re in a following mood, also keep an eye on Mechbox.com as we gear up for new content coming out at the end of the month! Mechbox.com is on Facebook and YouTube.

(AirsoftFix)

Here is Airsoft Megastore’s report from day 2 at Shot Show:

Day 2 at Shot Show 2012 was just as exciting, if not even more exciting than the first. We got a chance to go to the larger companies. Highlights of the day include Umarex and KWA. You really don’t want to miss this episode because we introduce new and never before seen products at Umarex and KWA. We also do a comprehensive run down of all the new products they offer. If you haven’t seen the coverage from day 1 then you’re missing out! Be sure to check that out here. Be sure to stay tuned on our Facebook page and Youtube channel for up to the minute exclusive updates, giveaways and much, much more.

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The rest of our coverage day 1 and day 2: http://airsoftmegastoretv.com/?s=shot+show+2012&submit=Go

(Airsoft Megastore)

Thumpy has sent this breaking news from Shot Show:

LAS VEGAS, NV: 19 January 2012

Thumpy’s 3D House of Airsoft has learned that SHOT Show officials are closing down the JAG Precision/ECHO 1 USA booth on the show floor, and are escorting company personnel from the site of the 2012 show over a temporary restraining order from CYBERGUN S.A. and FN Herstal. 

The shutdown is allegedly resulting from not one but TWO lawsuits filed against JAG, first in Texas on January 10, and the second filed here in Nevada on the opening day of SHOT Show, January 17.  Online records from those filings allege Patent Infringment by the popular California-based airsoft business from the largest holder of airsoft licensing agreements in the world.

SHOT Show media representatives are working on a statement, but did confirm that the vendor was being closed down after General Counsel for the NSSF, presenters of the SHOT Show, were made aware of a temporary restraining order from CYBERGUN representatives on Friday morning. 

At midday, the JAG Precision and ECHO 1 USA booth was screened off by curtains, as company personnel including wildly-popular American YouTuber Brian Holt, were tearing down their displays.  Security personnel would not allow accredited media representatives to ask questions of JAG officials inside the display, and referred all questions to the SHOT Show media office, where we have place a query for an official response from the NSSF General Counsel’s office.

(Thumpy’s 3-D House of Airsoft)

While we’re on the topic of news from ActionSportGames (see previous post) of the ASG CZ Scorpion Here are my own photos of the prototype from their booth.

I’d like to thank the guys from ActionSportGames for taking the time to go through the product so thoroughly with me and answering all my questions.

Bear in mind that whilst this is the final working product the tooling for full scale production has not been started so certain details such as cost and the final package may change before launch; for example the hop adjustment has yet to be finalised.

To sum up the results of our conversation with ASG: this is a totally new AEG which will be built in Europe by ASG and is fully licensed. This is their design and their own in-house work. It’s an electric rifle with a proprietary gearbox and standard parts, there’s no fuse as it runs an intelligent programmable circuit (IC) that not only protects the internals from failure but controls the burst system. I’m told you can short the motor out and the IC will simply cut the power, reconnect it correctly and it’ll fire again. I’m also told that the IC will detect jams and barrel issues (such as obstructions) and cut the firing system to protect the internals. The unit is intended to be driven from a stick battery which runs along the inside of the CZ above the gearbox.

There’s a single, burst and full auto feature. It will come with standard magazines, hi-cap magazines may appear but not at initial release. UPDATE: I almost forgot, it also locks back on the last shot.

The CZ is built from a low number of parts and can easily be stripped down. The main spring can be removed from the rear stock area without having to disassemble the rifle. You simply fold the stock forward, rotate the spring follower (seen above) 90 degrees and withdraw the spring. Whilst it’ll be shipping at around 1J the gearbox is currently anticipated to be able to take springs that are vastly in excess of that. From our chat it seems that 1.7J would be an upper safe upgrade limit out the box. Whilst that power level may not be suitable for most sites and environments it gives you an idea of the build quality and the anticipated strength of the internals.

Cost is expected to be in the vicinity of around 350USD but this is certainly not confirmed.

I can’t wait to see the production versions myself, whilst this was a prototype printed polymer, and therefore fragile by it’s very nature, the CZ was still pretty firm and of a good balance/weight. That said the front grip and folding stock are from the final design moulds. I’m personally excited to see an AEG that can (on paper) can tick all the boxes to be taken down to my local CQB site,  which can be easily tuned for power with a reliable burst system.

Watch this space for more news from ASG, they are pushing hard into the US market now and their licensing opens up the doors to a wealth of previously unseen airsoft replicas.

ActionSportGames have sent over details of their CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 which they have unveiled at Shot Show:

Hi Guys, Another ASG newsflash from ShotShow 2012 – This time with a World premiere!!! 

ActionSportGames ® (ASG) is very proud to present the  CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 official licensee by CZ Cêská Zbrojovka at Shot Show 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the ASG booth 2643.

Already the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 have generated allot of attention at ShotShow – here is a clip from the guys at AirsoftPacific stopping by the ASG booth and taking a closer look at the prototype:

Make sure you check out our news-sections on actionsportgames.com for more ShotShow goodies.

(ActionSportGames)

Greatwatermelon of www.kwacentral.com has sent over some images of the new KWA AKG-74SU GBBR:

In midst of the KWA Kriss Vector receiving much press, I wanted to also share some pictures of KWA’s upcoming AKG-74SU GBBR! As it looks very much completed inside and out.

Just like we did for the Kriss Vector by KWA, we will be adding more pictures and sneak peak videos for the other KWA products revealed at Shot Show, next week, to our fan-news website www.kwacentral.com. So Stay Tuned!

Greatwatermelon (www.kwacentral.com)

Airsoft Megastore have sent over a recap of their first day at Shot Show:

The AMS TV crew visits Shot Show 2012 at The Sands in Las Vegas. Highlights of day one include Nc STAR, ASG & Spartan Imports. We hope you will enjoy the journey as much as we are! Check out our Facbook page for Shot Show 2012 related contests and an entire photo album dedicated to all the cool, crazy, weird stuff from the Airsoft Megastore Perspective!

Shot Show 2012 Day 1 recap:

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(Airsoft Megastore)

Tom Harris has sent over a video of the new KWA Magpul PTS ERGs being shown off at Shot Show:

Hi News Fairy, Here’s a vid of the newly announced Magpul PTS ERGs from KWA.  For those unfamiliar, this is their line of upcoming electric blowback rifles which were previously scheduled to be simply branded as KWA LM4s.  Now , in addition to their Magpul PTS GBBR, they will also have the ERGs licensed as such. 

More updates coming to the Airsoft Squared (www.facebook.com/airsoftsquared) and Airsoft Squadron (www.facebook.com/airsoftsquadron) Facebook pages. 

Thanks, Tom Harris (Pyramyd Airsoft Blog)

I’ve ben over to ICS (USA) and wanted to share some of my findings and photos with you guys. On their booth they have various prototypes including new rail from ends for the M4 series, new lamp grip for their version of the (it’s not a) MP5.

Also on the shelf is their relatively new grease gun, hicap magazine (complete with adapters), XP-16.

The ICS Garand prototype made an appearance in 3D printed form. The working version is expected to be electric, 8mm and with a capacity of around 8 BBs.

Gregor at AATV has sent over two new videos from Shot Show:

Hi, I uploaded two videos from the Shot Show 2012.

One shows the working prototype of the Magpul PDR:

The other one shows the new airsoft guns from KWA, the KRISS, Makarov and Magpul LM4 and RM4:

thx, Gregor (AATV)

Here is Airsoft Megastore’s day one at Shot Show report:

As Shot Show 2012 day 1 ended the Airsoft Megastore team was able to get quality photo and video content just for YOU. We mingled with all the top industry names and even met some celebs, By the time the day ended we gathered a total of 168 photos and a day 1 video recap video. In this post we will be sharing the 168 behind the scenes exclusive photos from day. Stay tuned throughout the day for exciting Facebook updates and easy to win contests along with our Youtube video uploads which you don’t want to miss! We’ve been hard at work, working non-stop around the clock to bring you quality coverage that you can only get from us!

Coverage here: http://airsoftmegastoretv.com/2012/01/shot-show-2012-day-1/

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Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/airsoftmegastorecom

(Airsoft Megastore)

Dr Airsoft has been busy at Shot Show:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6E2E1D39271A31E&feature=view_all

Wow! Airsoft Medicine uploaded 14 videos from Shot Show 2012 on the first day.

Keep checking their YouTube playlist for Shot Show 2012 to see upcoming videos which will include products from ICS, Elite Force, Magpul, and ESS.

(Dr Airsoft)

I was lucky enough to see the KWA KRISS in the flesh. The final versions of the KWA KRISS on display at the KWA booth are now becoming somewhat polished and well handled, and with good reason.

On the other side of the walkway from the real firearm the KWA replica can be seen in the flesh and stripped bare in a glass cabinet. It’s so good that even field stripped you’d be hard pushed to tell the difference between the copy and the functional firearm.

Here are a few photos I took showing off the close up details:

Thanks to Jim for chatting to me and putting up with my accent for a few minutes and letting me have a play with the release version.

ActionSportGames have sent over details of a new product they are introducing at Shot Show this week:

Official licensee ActionSportGames® A/S (ASG) in collaboration with Vega Force Company (VFC) will debut the new ASG Ashbury ASW338LM Sniper Airsoft Rifle at Shot Show 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the ASG booth 2643.

One of the first to pick up this news about the ASG Ashbury ASW338LM was Rangemaster Larry and Dr. Airsoft of Airsoft medicine – They made an interview with Morris Peterson from Ashbury Precision Ordnance on the new sniper rifle:

Ashbury Precision Ordnance has also updated their blog with a new article:

ASG APO ASW338LM Sniper Airsoft Rifle

(ActionSportGames)