Lance Jackass Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Cheers guys, i'll take a look. Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hmm... Since my camo stuff and vest are Soldier95, I'm plotting what sort of UK loadouts I could pull. I doubt I'd manage the UKSF look, but would 5'7" and 13 stone 3 pounds be odd in 'Redcap' look with the crimson beret? (Variation with light blue UN beret occurred to me when saw that UN loadout thread...) Armed with pistol and shotgun? Also, would I need some tricks if I wanted to look 'authentic' wearing S95 and carry the LSW? (Thinking of getting the Star...) Should I get the SUSAT or some scope for the LSW, since it'd be more likely to be long range support rifle as opposed to the actual LMG by '95 got adopted? Link to post Share on other sites
D-boy06 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Should I get the SUSAT or some scope for the LSW, since it'd be more likely to be long range support rifle as opposed to the actual LMG by '95 got adopted? The LSW is now used as a DMR (due to the built in 30 round stoppage it was fairly useless as an LSW.) Still get a SUSAT for it though. Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 You won't find LSWs in use without SUSATs on them... There's just no point putting iron sights on a weapon with so great an effective range. Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yea, that's what I thought, but then, STAR doesn't bundle their SUSAT with the LSW... On the other hand, wonder what LSW with, say, replica M3 scope would look like... Link to post Share on other sites
Pendra Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I'd like to create an authentic UK winter/snow loadout. The normal DPM is just way too green for a grey/brown/snow enviroment. I did search but I was unable to dig up any relevant pics and information about current issue winter camo clothing. Can anyone help me out with this? By the way, not exactly on topic, but does the British Army have ski troops? Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 There is only normal temperate DPM or white. There isnt any dedicated 'ski troops' but various units do arctic warefare training in norway Link to post Share on other sites
DazJW Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I've attached pics of what the RMC wear for doing the artic training in Norway. Link to post Share on other sites
Pendra Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Wow thank you! New backgroud picture time . I'm glad that I don't have to buy a whole new set of uniform, just a snow suit. The white L85 foregrip looks a bit weird thou. I think I will keep mine green. Link to post Share on other sites
PlateArmour Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I've got various bits for a british loud out but I'm missing the jacket. I was looking at the SAS smock(http://sasskit.co.uk/products/militaryclothing/ripstopsassmock.htm). But it says its cotton. Just wondering if anyone knew whether it was a wax cotton or just cotton? I mean with the good old british winter coming in fast I don't want to end up a drowned rat, since I won't just be wearing it for airsoft. Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 "All "Ripstop" 6% Synthetic 94% cotton gaberdine. Lightweight, fast-drying, difficult to tear" That is a pretty comprehensive description. I'm not sure what you dont understand? edit- If you mean 'is it waterproof?' then no, it isn't. Link to post Share on other sites
PlateArmour Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Ar thanks for the quick answer. Link to post Share on other sites
Kosac Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 These are 2 things i have learnt over the last few months with the TA. Under Armour or Helly Hanson is a must. I personnal perfer UA but Helly is more popular from what I have seen. (My WO2 called my UA s*itty American ######). Shemaghs are popular but the regular patern is quite easy to spot. Lowa boots are the way to go. Thats just what I have seen, and i dont pretend to be an expert. Link to post Share on other sites
Warhog Driver!!! Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 hey can you stick a link for your pictures..., the combat jacket is commen sence, anybody who watch ultmate force, and you look tike a twat if you dont, anyway great guide, and if anybody has a spare dpm mk6 cover, i need one and can pay good money, pm me if you do. Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 hey can you stick a link for your pictures..., the combat jacket is commen sence, anybody who watch ultmate force, and you look tike a twat if you dont, anyway great guide, and if anybody has a spare dpm mk6 cover, i need one and can pay good money, pm me if you do. Why not pay your good money to any of the shops that sell them? http://www.flecktarn.co.uk have used desert and woodland ones for £3.50 http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk have new desert and woodland ones for £5.00 Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 You won't find LSWs in use without SUSATs on them... There's just no point putting iron sights on a weapon with so great an effective range. I could be wrong but i think i've seen them with iron sights in jungle operations where the susat might mist up and your contact range is highly unlikely to be over a hundred meters. Having neither trained for or served in the jungle thats just something i think i may have seen. Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I could be wrong but i think i've seen them with iron sights in jungle operations where the susat might mist up and your contact range is highly unlikely to be over a hundred meters. Having neither trained for or served in the jungle thats just something i think i may have seen. Ditto to not having done jungle training, but surely if you're not going to use a magnified sight because your engagement ranges are short, then you wouldn't carry around the extra weight and bulk of the LSW? Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Yep but since when have the Army made sense. I'm *sure* lsw was issued to troops in tropical theatres. Link to post Share on other sites
twig Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think it's up to the BG that's conducting the operation, or more likely the training. The reality is that LSWs are normally issued as personal weapons during the period of the trg cycle when jungle training is conducted. I've seen them when I was in Belize. Engagement ranges aren't always short, there is surprising amounts of high ground (therefore key terrain) that offer considerable large killing areas where weapons with ranges over 600m can be used. Personally on a real Jungle Op (god forbid we ever have to do one) I'd issue LMG and preferably GPMG at section level; as long as you've got plenty of L96 for the accurate long range stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
mgyz3 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Is it me or is the guy in picture 1 wearing a MICH. Link to post Share on other sites
WildCard Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Does anybody know where i can get this taclight? Link to post Share on other sites
Leadmill Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hope you have a big wallet, they aren't cheap and you need to order direct from H&K. Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 LLMs are made by Oerlikon Contraves, and should be restricted because of the IR capabilities. There have been some on sale online (usually for close to US$500) but I can't find anywhere that's still doing them. One person at the last Town Assault had one on his Star, but neglected to tell me any info about his source. Most likely a German or US website is going to be the best source. Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 LLMs are made by Oerlikon Contraves, and should be restricted because of the IR capabilities. There have been some on sale online (usually for close to US$500) but I can't find anywhere that's still doing them. One person at the last Town Assault had one on his Star, but neglected to tell me any info about his source. Most likely a German or US website is going to be the best source. They cost around $2500-3000 new and are only available to Mil/LE I dont recall seeing any online for sale to the public. Link to post Share on other sites
morpcat Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 They cost around $2500-3000 new and are only available to Mil/LE I dont recall seeing any online for sale to the public. Nevertheless, some members of the public have got their hands on them. Reading around, there has been at least one European store selling them in the past, but their site is now offline. I still want to know where the guy at TA5 got his. On a different topic, but still thread related, Flecktarn.co.uk have dropped their Osprey prices by £60 to a more bearable £39.50. This is a bit more reasonable for what are damaged goods. Mine arrived this morning, and the button for the rank tab has ripped off, nothing a little needlework won't sort out. There are other places selling Osprey's for similar or lower prices, Flecktarn seem to be the only place with a decent stock of small and medium sizes. Link to post Share on other sites
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