snorkelman Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I'm posting for no real specific reason really, but on last nights UK showing of Battlestar Galactica, members of a human resistance team used various standard weaponary along which an SA80 was in clear sight! Hopefully it will raise the SA80's profile a bit like Stargate's P90/Mp5/M249 Paras etc. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> probably an episode immediately before the one where member of the human resistance suffers a weapon jam and gets eaten by an alien (course having never watched BSG Im wondering if people eating is one of the alien attributes) stevie Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkesy Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I didn't think there were aliens in BSG? only CYLONS>>>>>>>>>>>ooooooooooo lol Link to post Share on other sites
sadigh Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 cylons? what, those chrome-plated knights who are fans of 'nightrider'? Gotta get some scrrenshots of the resistance force with the sa80 Link to post Share on other sites
Elias Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I'm posting for no real specific reason really, but on last nights UK showing of Battlestar Galactica, members of a human resistance team used various standard weaponary along which an SA80 was in clear sight! Hopefully it will raise the SA80's profile a bit like Stargate's P90/Mp5/M249 Paras etc. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its a darn shame that most Battle Star Galactica fans are confinded to their rooms and computer screens of their own free will. Link to post Share on other sites
onizuka-gto Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Its a darn shame that most Battle Star Galactica fans are confinded to their rooms and computer screens of their own free will. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> why is that a shame? Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I know this is drifting a bit off topic so sorry in advance, I saw it to. There was such an array of weaponry, there was a couple of Scorpions (used by Starbuck) an Uzi and at least one UMP and various other guns and since the resistance were clad in whatever passed for cammo they could get there hands on, the first thing I though was that they looked like a bunch of first time airsofters! and that they don't stand a chance against the Cylons! Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I've just come into a bit of cash, so despite what I've said earlier in this thread I'm going to have one of the rifles. One quick question tho; can anyone confirm that they'll take ICS M16/M4 mags? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 With the new Blow Back Action Conversion Kit For Star L85 Series coming soon from STAR, does that sway anyone to buy one now? Does anyone have any concerns about fitting one? Battery drain or internal gearbox problems etc? You can download the video of it being tested here: VIDEO (4.5Mb MPEG) Link to post Share on other sites
Diemaco Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 I just noticed this. The gun is still electric though so I reclon that the BBA kit is a bit of a gimmick. Still if i had the money I would have one of these. Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 I just noticed this. The gun is still electric though so I reclon that the BBA kit is a bit of a gimmick.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Although its a clearly a gimmick, would it be enough to persuade anyone now buy one even at £420 plus the cost of the BBA kit? I know few did open their L85 to get the cocking handle to extend back, now its seems this kit will do just that and add the BB action in the process. Seems quite flash and cool to me....of course if my concerns above arent realised Im going to upgrade mine! Link to post Share on other sites
dcentity2000 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I'm gonna get this come what may. It may be very little in terms of effect, but it's better than nothing! One thing though - if this kit ties in with the internals to be pushed and pulled back, surely you won't get access to the hop without playing silly burgers with the gun internals? Rich:: Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I'm gonna get this come what may. It may be very little in terms of effect, but it's better than nothing! One thing though - if this kit ties in with the internals to be pushed and pulled back, surely you won't get access to the hop without playing silly burgers with the gun internals? Rich:: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As far as I can tell it still allows full access to the HOP. Until STAR posts some more information on teh BBA kit, I'm not too sure how it fits onto/into the existing gun. The real swine is, that I really want a L86 with a BBA kit aswell now! Its all dressing I know, but this is quite an interesting development in terms of Airsoft mechanics. If only my M4 and MP5 did the same! Also have you seen this? Why anyone woudl want to make their SA80 an A1 version?!!! But its nice to see STAR giving SA80 owners lots of options. Also While I'm at it, here's the NEW 130 Rounds Magazine For L85 / M16 Series - C Type Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf Raptor Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 hiya guys, i know its lazy...but i dont have the time to go through the other 60ish pages in this topic! I want one of the L85's, i live in Uk, so whats the best way to buy? Japanese Online store, US online store...or a UK one? Whats the cheapest method? Cheers guys Link to post Share on other sites
Kipper Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Why anyone woudl want to make their SA80 an A1 version? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because some people prefer the look of the older cocking handle (myself included) Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 With the new Blow Back Action Conversion Kit For Star L85 Series coming soon from STAR, does that sway anyone to buy one now? Does anyone have any concerns about fitting one? Battery drain or internal gearbox problems etc? You can download the video of it being tested here: VIDEO (4.5Mb MPEG) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow! Who WOULDN'T want one!!!! That really IS very cool! Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 hiya guys, i know its lazy...but i dont have the time to go through the other 60ish pages in this topic! I want one of the L85's, i live in Uk, so whats the best way to buy? Japanese Online store, US online store...or a UK one? Whats the cheapest method? We all have had to good try to get the best price via HK, US, Japan etc, but after you add customs VAT and duty etc plus teh rate of exchange has dropped from 1.9 to 1.7 its made the price slightly worse from an import point of view. IF your in the UK, best to keep to Zero One. Best price and far less hassle. Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Because some people prefer the look of the older cocking handle (myself included) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think its great that STAR are catering for all SA80 fans, although I prefer the look and tehe more comfortable A2 cocking handle, its nice to see optional upgrade (or shoudl that be downgrade? lol) parts coming through for the series. I say well done to STAR! Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf Raptor Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 cheers mate think i will try Z1, it comes downgraded to? so i dont have to worry about all that? what FPS does it shoot (or meant to shoot) after downgrading? Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Wow! Who WOULDN'T want one!!!! That really IS very cool! Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My thoughts exactly when I saw it! I am definately upgrading my L85 with a BBA kit! Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 cheers mate think i will try Z1, it comes downgraded to? so i dont have to worry about all that? what FPS does it shoot (or meant to shoot) after downgrading? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Straight out the box, its fps is more than it should be! So to be legal, you need to downgrade it to a SYSTEMA M100 1J spring. If your not going to skirmish with it, and just plink a few cans at the end of ya garden, then the downgrade isnt really necessary. Needless to say, the gun without a downgrade is illegal. Pay the extra £20 or whatever it is and then you dont have to worry about it. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I take it you mean it's not permitted on skirmish sites, rather than illegal? Otherwise, Z1 shouldn't be selling it undowngraded, surely? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
SafetyCatch Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Any news on a price for this upgrade - I'm considering it. STAR has kinda ###### me off, because I went out and bought some M16 mags to fit in the SA80 A2, but it seems they brought out the actual mag for the SA80... On that note, anyone want to buy 5 M16 mags? Link to post Share on other sites
Kipper Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I say well done to STAR! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are star paying you to make it sound like the sun shines out of their arses? Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Are star paying you to make it sound like the sun shines out of their arses? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, yes they are! In fact I'm applying the vasleline right now and bending over and inserting my STAR SA80 as I type! Your only jealous! you WISH you had a STAR SA80! Link to post Share on other sites
Ad_Enuff Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Any news on a price for this upgrade - I'm considering it.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> No hint on price yet. To be honest how much can that be? Doesnt look anything too expensive in terms of bits etc. I assume it attaches to the gearbox....how? no idea! Link to post Share on other sites
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