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Trigger Happy M240 - Spartan Imports Info

Spartan Imports has released more info on the soon to be available Trigger Happy M240.  This will be a complete AEG, not a kit.  The TGS M240 recently made an appearance at Operation Irene thanks to Spartan.

240candid1 Arriving within 1-2 weeks is the TGS M240!

The FIRST authentic premium quality airsoft medium machine gun.  Perfect for vehicle mounting, platoon machine gunner role playing, bunker defense, or display.  The M240 machine gun is every infantryman’s best friend!

Features:

  • Precision CNC aluminum body
  • Has sturdy rotating and locking carry handle
  • Adjustable CNC rear and front sights
  • Movable (but non-functioning) charging handle
  • Front hinged railed metal feed tray cover for optics mounting
  • Quick change barrel that functions similarly to that on a real M240
  • Sturdy sling mount points (front steel sling stud and sling mount on high impact plastic buttstock)
  • Bipod swivels, folds, and can be stowed away in a secured lock position. Can also be removed completely for vehicle mounting
  • Gun comes with CD based instructions
  • Single pin lower receiver removal
  • Adjustable CNC aluminum hopup unit
  • Comes with motorized box magazine
  • VFC Mk43 gearbox and feed mechanism

Forum link here: http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=126602

Yuji Gun Factory Benelli M4 GBB Semi-Auto Custom

Owners of the Craft Apple Work’s  Benelli M1014 beware that  this is not just the spring powered CAW Benelli, but with Yuji Gun Factory’s modified Maruzen M1100 semi-auto gas cartridge blowback model.

Boasting G&P’s Benelli folding stock on a full-size M4 custom (CAW 1014), this is every shotgun user’s dream. With the help of the gas cartridge ejecting system found on Maruzen’s M1100 series, you too can enjoy the realism of loading the cartridges (7+1) and firing on semi-auto leaving the field nothing but spent cartridges on the floor. The operation of this gun is exactly like the Maruzen M110 shotgun, in which gas is loaded into the grip, shells are inserted, and the bolt is charged prior to firing. The gun fires on semi-auto so there is no pump-action on this model. Yuji Gun Factory has been always known for his high-end customs of most Marui-based shotguns like the M3 and SPAS12 with pump shell ejection) and blowback systems and other highly rare customs not available anywhere.

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A video of Yuji’s impressive Benelli M4 blowback can be viewed at his site or by clicking on this link: Benelli M4 Blowback Demonstration WMV File .

You may view his website at the following link for more information (Disclaimer website is in Japanese) : Yuji’s Gun Factory Home page 

Price for this custom gun is  ¥89800. Folk’s in Japan I highly recommend you see his guns.

In depth review of the A&K M249 Para

Well the time has come for me to publish another review and this time I have pulled all the stops to bring you all the most in depth and conclusive review of the A&K M249 Para. There has been a huge amount of interest in this replica and many have posted their desire for just such a review!

Not only is there over 7000 words and a huge amount of high quality pictures packed in to this review but I have taken some video to show off some of the awesome features of this weapon, so head on in to the Review section to read more!

What with more and more replicas coming out of Chinese factories time has come for them to replicate something that many of us have been waiting for. Finally A&K has replicated the Classic Army M249 Mk.I, Mk.II and Para version of the famous Fabrique Nationale (FN) Minimi or Mini-Machine gun.
Now having been stung once before by an A&K replica I was a little wary of the M249, but what with this gun pretty much being in the Number 1 spot on my wish list for as long as I can remember I was both eager to open the package up to see what was inside and slightly apprehensive at the prospect of another lemon!

‘Propper’ authentic Crye Multicam in stock at OnPatrol

Dave over at OnPatrol has asked us to let everyone know about the new line of ‘Propper’ ACU style Multicam they have just received. Here’s the word from Dave;

We have a wide range of sizes in stock from Small, Reg to XXL Long and also have a selection of Patrol caps and Small Boonie hats.
The Uniforms are made by Propper using licensed 65/35 Poly/Cotton Crye Multicam , so the build quality is second to none and the material is VAT dyed and treated for fade, shrink and wrinkle resistance.
You’ll also find our price very attractive, £32.50 each for the trousers and jacket and we are also selling these at £30 each in our six or more special offers section.

Here are some links to the uniforms!

Authentic ‘Propper’ Multicam Uniforms

OnPatrol.co.uk Special Offers

(OnPatrol.co.uk)

So, for those having difficulty finding Multicam in the Europe, or who are seeking that “Gucci” look, head on over to http://www.onpatrol.co.uk and see what’s on offer.

www.HMVFTV.com launches

logoAirsoft? No. Related? Yes! The Historic Military Forum have launched their own YouTube style forums specifically for military vehicles. Choc’d full of vids form places like Beltring this is a handy place for collectors:

Dear all.

Ok, ok, so here it is, a brand new military vehicle website from HMVF - but with a twist. 

Let me introduce you to the www.HMVFTV.com, the first of its kind - a YouTube for military vehicles! 

We have all uploaded videos to YouTube only for them to be lost amongst the many millions of videos on there.  HMVF TV is a video site specifically for military vehicles and that includes anything from a bicycle to an aircraft carrier, from any country or any era.  It is for the military vehicle movement to share video footage from events around the world or simply individuals driving or maintaining their own vehicles.

We encourage you to be inventive with your videos otherwise clip after clip of convoys will soon bore people. We would like to see people using their imagination. I have many friends in the Gulf who have some interesting MV footage from there so would be pleased to see material like that. 

One unique element(and maybe the first of its kind on the mv scene) we want to encourage is people uploading ‘how to’ videos - essentially a video workshop manual. An example being how to change a wheel, or UJ; or how to change the oil on a Land Rover, GMC, Ferret, Jeep and pretty much anything else you can think of that helps to exchange knowledge and experience and helps to keep history alive.

We will have a section called ‘a buyers video guide’ where those with experience can upload a video on the good and bad points to look for when buying any military vehicle - this is a feature that is designed to help safeguard and inform those of us who haven’t a huge amount of experience with military vehicles.

Above all else the site is to help people to ‘keep them rolling’ and to have fun and to inspire.

Rules of engagement.

All videos will be approved by the team to safeguard everyone from porn and unwanted ‘junk’. No modern ‘action’ footage from current conflicts will be allowed - we have no interest in glorifying war or diminishing the reputation of British or foreign armed forces. These factors will be built into the approval process used by the team.  Any unwanted footage will be deleted immediately and so too will anything else that isn’t relevant - this will be a safe and responsible site.

We want your feedback. Please let us know what you think and suggestions to improve our service. Please send the link out to all your address books and above all else - enjoy!

HMVF TV - www.hmvftv.com

Warm regards.

Jack and the HMVF Team.

Jack Beckett. www.hmvf.co.uk www.hmvftv.com

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ASUK website re-launch

logo Luke and Ben from Airsoft Supplier UK have been in touch to tell everyone about their website’s redeisgn, store re-opening and a few price cuts on gear to boot:

molle_plate_carrier_package_od1We at Airsoft Supplier UK are very pleased to be announcing we are now open for business again as usual.  We have a completely new website, packed with new features on the shop front and also for customers once logged in. The site now has a cleaner feel, with a new product picture array, handy hints, an enhanced search function and recommended products display, to name but a few of the new features. While you can still pay via PayPal if you wish we now accept credit and debit cards directly on the website which some customers may find a lot more convenient.

cqb_vest_pkg_wd1 Prices on Proud items have been slashed, with reductions on all previous vests and chest rigs stocked, plus most pouches have been reduced by a worthy amount too. More package deals have been introduced, with even greater potential for saving money and gaining the ideal load out for yourself.

 We have introduced a few new products, based around our classic suppliers. We have started to stock the DyTac range of official Multicam print accessories, including grips, m4 magazines and the IBH helmet. There are some more spring upgrades available for your pistols and some new magazines introduced such as the G&P illuminated AK magazine. We also plan to stock greater range of King Arms magazines in the future.

DSCF0034 G&P multibuy magazine deals are still available, providing the best value mid-capacity magazines available. These are now available via new options on the new website with new options such as colour and finish selectable on some magazines.

We hope that you enjoy the new website and encourage you to go check it out now. Feel free to let us know what you think!

Luke & Ben (Airsoft Supplier UK)

Airsoft Surgeon’s new gas cart for rifle - coming soon

Posted over at RedWolf Airsoft is news of one of Clarence’s new projects, a gas powered sheel system for an M700 style Airsoft rifle.

Sadly this isn’t something that is advisable to import into the UK because of the laws relating to self contained gas cartridges. I look forward to seeing how well it performs and what sort of consistency it achieves:

Hot News!!! Airsoft Surgeon’s NEW Gas Cartridge for Sniper Rifle system - coming soon! (2007-10-18)

Hot News! Clarence Lai is currently developing a Gas Cartridge for use with a Sniper Rifle system. The Sniper Rifle picture below is modified by Clarence, so that it functions with the up-and-coming Airsoft Surgeon Gas Cartridges. Each cartridge holds one BB and a gas charge, once fired, you pull the bolt handle back and the shell is ejected just like with the real thing - a detail which proves very pleasing when put to practice. The entire charge of gas devoted to powering one BB also spells huge potential for accuracy and range that cannot be delivered by tank-based gas charged systems. The Airsoft Surgeon system is planned for red gas and other higher pressure gases as well. The Gas Cartridge is still currently under development, although it is a functioning state, Clarence is putting the final touches to it.

The release date has yet to be confirmed, so check back for more News, Pictures & Videos at Redwolf!

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Airsoft Surgeon gas cartridge, used in a modified Sniper Rifle, is just like the real thing! - The Airsoft Surgeon Gas Cartridge holds a gas charge within.

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This is what the Cartridge looks like when loaded with a BB and Clarence Lai with his Gas Cartridge - coming soon @ Redwolf! (RedWolf Airsoft)

oktobefest3 Oh and if you’re in Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Ukraine or the Czech Republic then you’re in luck as RedWolf Airsoft are having an Oktoberfest Sale with 10% off everything!

Hi guys,

Just to let you know that we will are currently running a Oktoberfest Sale – ALL orders from Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Poland & Czech Republic will receive 10% OFF. We will be running the promotion until the 31st October.

I’ve included a pic of the promotion ad and also the HTML code below (which includes the link for our homepage).

Best regards, Kai Wong, (RedWolf Airsoft)

Forum news roundup

Okay time for a quick roundup of the latest news posted in the forum news section:

  • GBB MP40 - Marushin’s 8mm GBB monster is coming! Posted by Snowman, details of Marushin’s MP40 GBB replica.
  • ICS plastic bodies - ICS are planning on plastic AEG bodies for their AEGs (cross posted by Pariah_WP).
  • New urban site in Manchester - opens the 4th November, sounds like a lot of fun!
  • Tanio Koba C8(M4-Canadian) - Samples were seen at the Japanese airsoft show (posted by aerodrew in the forums)

…obviously there’s more but just drop in the news section to see the latest being discussed.

Site news/updates.. yes it’s boring

I know, I know site updates and news about what’s going on behind the scenes is not thrilling nor sexy and not really that interesting, but it does help to let people know what is going on in the wonderful world of servers and software.

First up, a big thanks go to our resident white hatter. Enough said there :) Cheers bud.

Secondly the complete rebuild of all data in the forums is taking place tonight. This is to rework all data in the forums so that it follows the new software format. Things currently work, but some custom BB code might not. Anyway it’s happening right now, so the site might be a bit slow while this happens.

Next up, I’ve enabled the blogging system for all users with a post count above 100 posts. This means that after 100 posts you get your own gallery space, and blog. The new profile feature of the forums allows you to run your own mini site within the forums for your own team, store or possibly a commercial entity. Combined with the gallery you should have all you need for your own online airsoft identity, club or team.

..er there have also been more updates that I can’t quite remember at this time, but things progress. Hopefully you’ll find the forums faster and easier to use.

As a final note I’d like to welcome Levett to the news editing crew.

We’ll slowly be expanding the news role and adding plenty more trusted editors and it’s good to great to have some old and new faces joining up.

New TM gear listed at RedWolf

Armourpiercing posted it in the forums and I thought a bit of replication here wouldn’t hurt.

Obviously the new releases have been known about ffor a bit and have been seen operating on YouTube, but here’s the details from RedWolf:

MAC 10 AEP with suppressor & hand strap: Coming soon from Marui, is the Mac 10; it’s due to come out as a complete gun, suppressor & hand strap package. The length is the same as on the real one, measuring 295mm/548mm (with stock extended), the weight is 1480g. Magazine capacity is 65 rounds, and seems to be based on Marui’s tried & trusted AEP system.

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Desert Eagle Stainless 10″ Leon Custom: Marui carry on their tradition of “game guns” with this Biohazard Limited Edition Desert Eagle. Coming under the moniker of “Leon Custom”, based on the in-game character’s gun. It features the Chrome Stainless finish as seen on the P226 and has a Racoon Police emblem on the grip. Weight: 1277g, length: 370mm, capacity: 27+1.

Hi-Capa Dual tone: There are a lot of fans of the Hi-Capa out there, and for a very good reason too - they’re solid, accurate, reliable guns, and even though there is no real steel equivilent as such, they are great airsoft guns. Marui will be bringing out a Dual Stainless version of their 4.3 Hi-Capa, which gives it a nice two-tone finish.

(RedWolf Airsoft)