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Kraut

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  1. My Protec Ace wakeboard helmet, as modeled by my gf:

    sashahelmet035.jpgsashahelmet037.jpg

     

    So far just a NVG mount plate and Rhino arm and cat's-eye band. Still needs velcro (for my IR patches), OPSCore 4 pt chin strap, MS2000 strobe, and goggle retention straps. All but the strap are in the mail.

    I used it at Bulldog IV last year, saved me from some bumps a couple times.

    http://www.oplionclaws.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=28884

     

    Also, just got my MICH 2000 in the mail yesterday. Got a few accy's coming in, so here's a "before" pic:

    mich002.jpg

    mich001.jpg

    Yes, it's real.

  2. uscmCorps, what make are the mag pouches? Could you throw up some pics of the ammo side? Thanks, nice belt kit! I've been wanting something similar. It get's too hot here in the summer.

     

    Angel, nice set up! How well does the belt set up work with the drop-legs attached directly to it?

  3. Yeah my Delta Ring has none of that it is either a TSD or Echo 1 Delta Ring.

     

    Oh yeah and I went to ACE today and took the plunge... it still needs a paint job but I like it.

     

    http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/RCagney21/0913.jpg

    http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/RCagney21/091309.jpg

    http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/RCagney21/091.jpg

     

    M933

    BUIS

    RIS

    BHI Gladius

    M203 9" custom mount

     

    All I need is a PEQ2\A and an optic.

     

     

    -Ryan

     

    :o

    What'd you do to my baby??

     

     

     

     

     

    Just kidding, looks real nice! Just need to clean up that custom mount and it would be awesome.

    I hated lugging that thing around lol

  4. TheFlash and I have been working on our own functional Blade Antennas for our team:

     

    Folded up:

    http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7408/bladeantenna02.jpg

     

    Extended:

    http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9495/bladeantenna03.jpg

     

    Basic Communications setup (switched the radio to the left side later on):

    http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9623/bladeantenna01.jpg

     

    Based on an initial design TheFlash came up with, he and I went through multiple prototypes before finally coming up with ones that worked, and worked well. Having a long antenna isn't the hard part. The hard part was making a blade antenna that could be repeatedly folded up as many times as needed and still be able to revert back to its extended state cleanly and consistently (and stayed relatively rigid so you can run around with it in that extended state). I think we went through three generations of R&D, a painful amount of trial and error, and a lot of wasted material before we finally came up with the finished prototype. The above pictures are the first pics we took a few weeks back of the first production model (although we did change the extension cable to a meatier MilSpec cable after these pics were taken). We then went onto make a dozen more for the team.

     

    More "In theater" pics to follow. :)

    So, since uscmCorps hasn't responded to any of my PMs in months about selling these, if anyone is able to replicate this antenna, please give me a shout. I have 5 to 10 buyers ready, waiting, and eager.

  5. Thanks for the replies.

     

    I'm looking to build an M14 similar to the one used in the Blackhawk Down movie. I had some pretty good success with my EOTech on my old CA SOCOM (before it was stolen :ranting2: ) so the reflex sight on an M14 appealed to me. I kind of liked the AP configuration in Blackhawk Down. We'll see, if I can get this damned M14 working again...

     

    I want to turn my G&G into an M21/DMR M14 type deal, but I'm not sure whether to keep the plastic stock, or go for wood and give the much sturdier G&G stock to the CA.

  6. The statement, Marines have man crushes on accuracy....

     

    I think our armed forces would be a hell of alot better off if everyone trained to the same marksmanship standards as the marines do. Just my ten cents.

    Probably not, considering the last time I held an M16 was basic 4 years ago. I don't even carry the M9 I'm trained on when I deploy. I sit in a jet and burn circles in the sky. The shooters who need to train on accuracy already do :huh:

    On the flip side, I'd love to see a Marine try to use the computer system on the AWACS.

     

     

    On Topic,

    Are DMR M14/21s primarily wood or composite stock? Most seem painted, so I couldn't really tell with my meager searching. Also, anyone ever mount an AP on a regular scope mount? Is it too high or what?

    Thanks.

  7. You have to cut out a bit of the foam around the left ear in order for it to fit properly. Otherwise it just sits cockeyed and it's very uncomfortable, with both helmet and headset digging into you. It's only a bit of foam, it's not like you're tearing it all out.

  8. I think he was talking about players attaching replica PEQs to their weapon for the express purpose of the look. Now, I can see using one as a battery box. I just don't see any reason to attach un-needed junk to your weapon if you don't need it.

    Airsoft is 99% about looks. All airsoft guns shoot 6/8mm plastic BBs. The only difference is what they look like on the outside. If we really preferred functionality over the military-style of airsoft, we'd be paintballers.

     

     

    To be fair, I certainly wouldn't like to suggest people should only buy things that they "need".

     

    My only point was more that people justify these purchases by talking about their practical benefits.

    The superior qualities of the MIAD or UBR are not in question. That, alone, doesn't explain why so many people choose to buy them in Dark Earth or Tan and end up with a gun that looks exactly like Chris Costa's.

    Costa is cool and all, but overall, I don't live on the Emerald Ilse. I live in dusty Oklahoma. FDE works better than black or OD here. Would be even more awesome if they came out with an "Oklahoma Red Dirt" color scheme :D

     

     

     

     

     

    Overall, who cares? People will buy what they want to buy, for whatever reason. Why does it bother you?

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