FarEast Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Just got price confirmation on the Army L85, Keith from RSOV has confirmed that the price of the L85 will be no more than 59.99 GBP and 41.00 GBP shipping. (The price might go down) He has set up a pre order system so act now because he has already had a huge response already. Link to post Share on other sites
CobaltSky Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Nice £101. Shame his site has gone down just now Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Shame his site has gone down just now <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably because the whole British airsoft community just hit his site to pre-order Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 heh, awesome! i jus want more news about the elusive army code SA80... Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just hope airsoft world gets them in as well. At that price these will sell like hot cakes. Link to post Share on other sites
samuel Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just hope airsoft world gets them in as well. At that price these will sell like hot cakes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Might have to find me some money! Link to post Share on other sites
greebo_Brat Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Just got price confirmation on the Army L85, Keith from RSOV has confirmed that the price of the L85 will be no more than 59.99 GBP and 41.00 GBP shipping. (The price might go down) He has set up a pre order system so act now because he has already had a huge response already. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now we just have to worry about the quality of the replica, 60 for a metal body L85 replica seems rather cheap (not that I *want* to spend more, just seems to cheap). Still, very very tempted (luckily for my bank account rsov's site is too slow). Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Considering that its a clone of the G&G I'm surprised anyone wants to order one, even at that price. I know I'll be waiting for a review. Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 well Guys, As i know this gun is eagerly anticipated I will do my best to get a review up as soon as I get it (Hopefully over the weekend) RSOV has been kind enough to send me one of thier samples that they got given by Army so this is going to be another Arnies Exclusive. Keith has seen the Army L85, and said the quality is extremly good, although I don't think he has seen the internals, and i hope Army has read all the grips about the original G&G and corrected these. As for the Army Code version this is going to be a prime peice of kit 1:1 to the original, I been given images of the prototype and it looks amazing although the Team at Army Code still aren't 100% happy with the barrel and have held back the release on this point. So expect an amazing peice of kit......but don't think for one moment that this will be sold at the current clone prices as the Army Code L85A2 isn't a clone. Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 As for the Army Code version this is going to be a prime peice of kit 1:1 to the original, I been given images of the prototype and it looks amazing although the Team at Army Code still aren't 100% happy with the barrel and have held back the release on this point. So expect an amazing peice of kit......but don't think for one moment that this will be sold at the current clone prices as the Army Code L85A2 isn't a clone. yeah, im expecting (and willing) to pay ~$500 for it! Link to post Share on other sites
greebo_Brat Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 well Guys, As i know this gun is eagerly anticipated I will do my best to get a review up as soon as I get it (Hopefully over the weekend) RSOV has been kind enough to send me one of thier samples that they got given by Army so this is going to be another Arnies Exclusive. Sounds good Will you be downgrading the gun to UK limits if it is supplied as stock over 1J? As for the Army Code version this is going to be a prime peice of kit 1:1 to the original, I been given images of the prototype and it looks amazing although the Team at Army Code still aren't 100% happy with the barrel and have held back the release on this point. So expect an amazing peice of kit......but don't think for one moment that this will be sold at the current clone prices as the Army Code L85A2 isn't a clone. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Depends on timing and cost, are the costs expected to be equiv to ICS/CA all metal guns (eg approx 220 to 260) or closer to original G&G and star costs (325 to 375) ? Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Depends on timing and cost, are the costs expected to be equiv to ICS/CA all metal guns (eg approx 220 to 260) or closer to original G&G and star costs (325 to 375) ? as far east said that it would cost $500, then i imagine it would be closer to G&G and star costs, around £340 maybe ish? Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sounds good Will you be downgrading the gun to UK limits if it is supplied as stock over 1J? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im going to have to if i want to use it here in Japan, as the law is the same. 0.98Joules but I will chronograph the gun before doing so. Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 http://www.rsov.com/store/images/army_l85_640.jpg Muzzle velocity 80m/s = around 260fps Link to post Share on other sites
greebo_Brat Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 http://www.rsov.com/store/images/army_l85_640.jpg Muzzle velocity 80m/s = around 260fps <{POST_SNAPBACK}> G&G also quotes 80m/s on their box, though the replica does more than that in reality, as it's a G&G clone there's been a few questions whether Army have done the same, marked on the box as doing 80m/s when in reality the replica does higher (and causes issues if it's downgraded to UK limits). Does the G&G have a bolt hold open device ? Army-code does according to the video, just curious. Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just hope airsoft world gets them in as well. At that price these will sell like hot cakes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Given that they sell the G&G L85 of £300-odd, is it likely that they'll also stock this? [edit] Fareast: When you get the gun do the following immediately:- - Whip out the TMH pins - Pull off the upper receiver (after releasing the battery clip) - Pull out the little clevis pin that locks the upper gearbox to the lower (you'll need to whip out a tiny split pin with a spring attached to it) - Lift off the upper gearbox - Shove a thin screwdriver up the nozzle and push the piston back - Count the piston teeth If the answer is 16 open a bottle of champaign. If the answer is 18 put it back in the box and, whatever you do, don't fire it. Link to post Share on other sites
DazJW Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Airsoft World sells "proper" versions of most of the clone guns... Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Airsoft World sells "proper" versions of most of the clone guns... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But most of the "proper" guns are seen as more reliable than the clones. Link to post Share on other sites
JediFalco Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sorry to sound like a n00b stealth, but why the hell ever not? Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sorry to sound like a n00b stealth, but why the hell ever not? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just that, basically, the G&G L85 costs £300 and has a poor rep. Would you buy it or the £80 clone? With other guns (The M14 for example) you have the choice of a superb TM gun for £200-odd or a potentially dodgy clone for £80. I doubt any retailer who stocks the G&G gun would ever shift another one if they also sold the clone alongside it. No biggie, mind you. Just thinking out loud. Link to post Share on other sites
GuzziHero Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I think Ill be letting someone else find the bugs first Link to post Share on other sites
greebo_Brat Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Given that they sell the G&G L85 of £300-odd, is it likely that they'll also stock this? Airsoft scotland (also airsoft world) have the Star A2 on their site, I don't see a G&G L85A1 ? airsoft warehouse has the G&G L85 though. Link to post Share on other sites
Pilko Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Next request: A clone L85 Grenade launcher Then my life would be complete. Oh yes, and an LSW conversion kit. Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Jackass Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Oh yes, and an LSW conversion kit. Good lad Did anyone ever bodge a STAR AG36 onto a G&G SA80 in the end? Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Fareast: When you get the gun do the following immediately:- - Whip out the TMH pins - Pull off the upper receiver (after releasing the battery clip) - Pull out the little clevis pin that locks the upper gearbox to the lower (you'll need to whip out a tiny split pin with a spring attached to it) - Lift off the upper gearbox - Shove a thin screwdriver up the nozzle and push the piston back - Count the piston teeth If the answer is 16 open a bottle of champaign. If the answer is 18 put it back in the box and, whatever you do, don't fire it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok will do, I might hide that info somewhere in the review so you have to read the whole thing first before finding out! Link to post Share on other sites
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