Lone_Bullet Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I was wondering if you guys could get me started with gasmasks. I'm not aware of any models or even brands, but I 'm looking for a gasmask. Gasmasks with preferably a wide field of view with ANSI rated BBproof glass ( or can be easily modded, I have no good acces to tools ) and if possible the possibility for a righthanded cheekweld. Left handed tubing of filters I like. Drinkingstraw for my camelbak, also nice. I'd prefer a real one btw, not the gutted repro with ventilations and flexible plastic. Google does share a LOT of pictures, but no real info on them. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
M4_Fanatic Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have seen numerous British S10 respirators modified for BB rated plexi lenses. From what I remember you just pop off an O ring and pop the old lenses out to replace it.The canister is on the left hand side so it'll be 'alright' for a RHS shooting (but you'll suffer from a proper cheek weld with all face wellies on regardless...).Regarding the camelbaks, I know you can get special adaptors to make them work with the respirator, but it is definitely not cheap!The good news is,a real surplus S10 shouldn't be too expensive as there's a massive amount of surplus ones floating around! Link to post Share on other sites
TheEgo Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 MCU 2p MCU 2ap Doesn't fog. Canister can be mounted on either cheek. Excellent field of view. Has a drinking straw, and you can get a camelbak adapter for it. Comes with 2 outer shields. Clear/tinted. Not sure if they are ansi rated. But I have tested it with 500+ FPS point blank hits. Additionally it has an inner layer. And I can't believe anything on the field would go through both layers. Should be able to pick one up for £50 from eBay. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 You can select which side the filter goes on S10s, but the part it attaches to is still kinda bulky. An alternative to that would be a Russian PMK. There are 3 versions (1-3) but only the first one has a dedicated left side filter so a right handed cheek weld can come up very close. 2 and 3 are similar to S10s. The lenses are extra wide compared to the older GP-7, but they are curved making it slightly harder to replace the lenses. Some come with ballistic outserts, but personally I get better peace of mind replacing the whole lens with polycarbonate than leaving the old glass ones in. Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions! As for why gas masks don't come with ANSI rated lenses I think I've found 2 reasons: - Practically any ANSI rated kind of plastic, poly-stuff, degrades rapidly when in contact with harmful and weaponised gasses, making the lenses very brittle. So they have no use, really. It's why they use glass. - When shrapnel flies in your face protecting your eyes is one thing, it renders the gas mask useless since gas will penetrate the torn rubber anyway. Making own inserts it is, thanks ! Link to post Share on other sites
bobthebuilder Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions! As for why gas masks don't come with ANSI rated lenses I think I've found 2 reasons: - Practically any ANSI rated kind of plastic, poly-stuff, degrades rapidly when in contact with harmful and weaponised gasses, making the lenses very brittle. So they have no use, really. It's why they use glass. - When shrapnel flies in your face protecting your eyes is one thing, it renders the gas mask useless since gas will penetrate the torn rubber anyway. Making own inserts it is, thanks ! It does surprise me there's nothing in the line of commercial respirators sold for industrial use, or use in other civilian settings. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 If you want an S10, I've got one you can have for the cost of postage PM me if you do! Link to post Share on other sites
tquilha Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Remember this: If you use any kind of respirator in an airsoft game, even without filters, you'll find it very stuffy and hot. Run a couple of times with it on, and it'll be coming off your face in no time at all... Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 MCU 2p MCU 2ap Doesn't fog. Canister can be mounted on either cheek. Excellent field of view. Has a drinking straw, and you can get a camelbak adapter for it. Comes with 2 outer shields. Clear/tinted. Not sure if they are ansi rated. But I have tested it with 500+ FPS point blank hits. Additionally it has an inner layer. And I can't believe anything on the field would go through both layers. Should be able to pick one up for £50 from eBay. Any links to ones that will ship outside of the US? Because I can't find any. Link to post Share on other sites
TheEgo Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 When I posted I had a quick look and couldn't seen much on eBay. I had a game where I used it a few months ago and someone asked me about it then, I looked at eBay then and there were quiet a few for a reasonable price. I think it's just a timing thing and worth checking every now again Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Okay, I figured out that that any kind of game in a gasmask is neigh on impossible if you're not trained. Darn it, I was looking forward to it, being a bit of protection as well in CQB. A extra layer of rubber, you know? Looks like some sort of closed loop helmet would be better, if ventilated well enough, but then you'd get no cheek weld. I'm simply looking for trouble now, am I not? Link to post Share on other sites
TheEgo Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I've used them all day in CQB environments. I'd agree with Tquilha in that they can be very hot and uncomfortable. But it's a compromise between protection and comfort. I'll use the gas mask in very close sites with very intense gameplay. In more fibua sites which are less intense I use shooting glasses and sometimes a mini lower mesh mask in a lower half balaclava/neck tube thingy. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Playing with one is uncomfortable. Playing with one with a filter on needs training (particularly with your respiratory system). Just use it without a filter or a filter that's been gutted and suck up the icky sticky feeling. Best part is that a properly functioning gas mask will almost never fog even in tropical environments. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Any links to ones that will ship outside of the US? Because I can't find any. I have a size small with a scott flashbang cover if ya want it. A mate of mine has a medium with just the standard clear cover. Neither of us want them. Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I have a massive face. And I'm poor. But thanks for the offer. Link to post Share on other sites
tquilha Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 If you really want to play with a gas mask, there is a little bit of diy that can help a lot. Get a mask that takes NATO 40mm filters, and an expired filter. Cut off the top of the filter carefully, remove ALL the inner parts of the filter and clean the metal case thorougly. Replace the inner bits of the filter with a small fan and a battery and replace the top. It's a very simple circuit and will provide you with constant fresh air. Note: you may have to take out the inlet valve on the mask, which will basically destroy it's function. It will be good for airsoft only. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Destroying/removing the one way valves on a gas mask will mean having it fog up without a fan. Link to post Share on other sites
tquilha Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 With the setup I'm talking about, you have a fan inside the filter case, pushing air into the mask. Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonfodder80 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I've heard good things about the GSR replicas sold by airsoft world. You can swap between mesh or polycarb lenses and the dummy filters have fans in them to stop fogging Edit: the link might help http://www.airsoftworld.net/world-exclusive-gsr-gas-mask-replica.html Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 How do you even aim with that on? Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore1-6 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I too have an S10 you can have for postage.Has two unopened (very out of date) cannisters and the DPM haversack. Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore1-6 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 How do you even aim with that on? The right cheek canister comes off, allowing you to get a cheeky weld - albeit a poor one. Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonfodder80 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Both cans can be removed Link to post Share on other sites
Siavash Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I too have an S10 you can have for postage. Has two unopened (very out of date) cannisters and the DPM haversack. Actually the design is in a way that when you want to line the gun up with your cheak, even with both canisters on the gun stock will fall between the gap of the canister and the visor, if it makes sense. I have used them plenty of times during training, just hard to remember you have big chunky thing on your side that you cant see.. Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Those gsr replicas are awful . Link to post Share on other sites
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