June 2006

Here’s an interesting one from RAP4, a 6mm BB with stabilising fins. The new design is specifically for their shell ejecting range only, and not conventional 6mm designs. RAP4 claim that the winged BB is “the first of its kind”, and whilst it is a pretty unique shape the design and idea of a winged BB does, to my recollection, date back to the very early Airsoft replicas. Here’s the news:

Real Action Paintball Airfin–The New BB

Real Action Paintball is proud to announce the release the RAP4 Airfin for RAP4 Generation 2 Airsoft guns. The RAP4 Airfin is the first BB that is aerodynamically designed for long-range targets.

The RAP4 Airfin is 6mm in diameter, 11mm long and weighs .19 grams. Designed for Airsoft gaming, it gives players better accuracy and increased distance to engage opponents while you’re safely out of their range!

Each RAP4 Airfin is loaded in a shell casing to feed into the RAP4 from the 20 round detachable magazine; the shell casing ejects out of the gun just like a real M4!

RAP4 Airfin BBs are designed for long-range shooting. Four fins stabilize each BB in flight, just like a torpedo, so they glide through the air for the maximum distant possible. The head of the RAP4 Airfin is oval to reduce wind resistance for increased accuracy.

RAP4 Airfin is the first of its kind, and gives Airsoft players the edge for wining battles! These fin-stabilized BBs take Airsoft to a new level of realism: realistic magazine capacity, shell casing ejection after each shot, and extreme accuracy.

RAP4 Airfin will change how Airsoft games are played, and take your sport to the next level of fun, realism, and excitement.

RAP4 Airfin–available in September 2006 through www.rap4.com and fine retail locations. KT Tran, (RAP4)

Edit: Ah yes someone reminded me (thanks Brian), the Airsoft BB with fins was the Asahi Blade Bullet, which you can see shots of over on the AirsoftPlayers review of the Asahi M40A1.

Just as a quick update, I’ve just received an e-mail from Steven of MRE Wholesalers with an update on their stock:

Hi Again;

I promised I would let you know when MREs were back in stock and ready
for wholesale purchases by our loyal dealer base, and I am happy to say
the warehouse is once again full of MREs. We have executed a new
agreement directly with the largest manufacture of Military MREs, so we
will no longer have to worry about supply disruptions at certain times
of the year when demand is the highest (- like hurricane season;-).

Whether you need just a few cases a week, or a couple of pallets a month
we want your business back – and you will find that when other vendors
are out of stock, we will be able to deliver to you at very competitive
prices so you can meet any of your customer demands.

And please do not forget that we can also help with your wholesale
Disaster Kits, Freeze Dried/Dehydrated/Powdered Foods, Canned Meats,
Canned Cheese and Canned Butter requirements as well

I strongly recommend that you visit our website to view the complete
specs on these MREs, and once there you will be able to request a quote
online. Please go to MRE Wholesalers to see these new
Meals Ready to Eat. Steven Cyros (Vice President, MRE Wholesalers)

Brian at Proud have mailed over their latest shots and product news, which includes a new rail guard system for the M4 series, and a new style flashhider copy. Here’s the latest:

I just want to ask your help on our latest items which are going to publish within two weeks and I belive they will be very hot within the airsofters :-)

Please see the attached images you can see our new release rail, we named it as CASV Rail Handguard, we have 4 color, which are Black, OD Green, Tan(Dark Earth Brown) and a new color name Urban in dark grey to match the ACU pattern, I’m sending you the image of Tan and OD green. I think you already know the real one could not be install any battery but you can see ours, there was 12V 1700ma battery installed! Cool!!!

We are selling those as a set including all the items show on the image, 5 x accessory rails, outer barrel(10.5″ or 14.5″), gas tube, A2 style Flash Hider, Delta ring assemble, handgurad cap and all the washers.

Also I’m sending another new item which will publish togther with the CASV, that is the KFH flash hider, it machined by a solid steel in three seperate parts as the real one did and you can see the brilliant chrome insert! :-) just enjoy the images Brian, (Proud Tactical Gear)

The people at NAM Magazine have just been in touch to let everyone know about their latest issue:

The NAM: National Airsoft Magazine Issue #10 Q2 2006. Released: June 15, 2006

We know what you’ve come to expect… Never willing to compromise, we’ve delivered yet another issue full of the quality content you’ve come to enjoy at the same ol’ price: 6.00 USD. Articles include:

MA’s One Man War On Airsoft
Why You Should Seriously Consider Buying G&G
Meet RedWolf CEO, Paul Chu
Don’t Spend Another Dime On Magpulls
See Miss Erin Frost
Las Vegas’ Aces & Eights

Reviews:

CA’s New Steyr AUG A1
G&G’s M14 & S.O.C. 16
WA’s Taiwanese M1911 A1
And much more!

Simply click this link to nab your copy! Staff, (National Airsoft Magazine)

Troy dropped me a line to let everyone know about 2roy Tactical which is a new shop producing unique products of their own, which will be apeparing in the major shops around the world very shortly. If you’re looking for 2roy products in the USA I understand that you’ll need to speak to JAG Precision. Here’s the news from him:

I established “2roy Tactical” and finally we have made M203.

This is actually my second project.

You can see in the pictures the M203 is made of 50% aluminium and 50% plastic because I believe that the CA and G&P options are too heavy to use in Airsoft games. So I decided to make a more economic hi-grade BB launcher under the name of “2roy Tactical“.

The most important feature of my M203 is that this M203 is compatible for all kinds of the M4 series. Basically people cannot install M203 to M4 Devgru/M733 because of the short barrell. My M203 has another adaptor in the middle of body which can be install in the front sight position (see the attached images).

You can easily understand how to use it.

When using the mount near the sight the front adapter does not look that good. So you can easily take this out when you strike the mount that it is on with a hammer.

Basically these parts are designed to endure high stress. That’s ok when you use this for normal M4, as it’s very strong. Do not worry about crack and other thing.

If you do not use hammer, you cannot take the front mount off easily.

Regarding the second adaptor, you can change this from sling hook to rail.

This is my M203, the “2roy Tactical“. Retail price will be around 50-60% of the competition’s.

Another product from us is M4 hi-cap magazine.

There are three types.

1. Navy seal, 2. Delta Force, 3. H&K.

It is cheaper than the competitions and works very well.

In the attached shots you can see the 65rnd Navy Seal low cap magazine and the 300rnd magazine.

In U.S.A. JAG Precision are our exclusive distributors. Troy, (2roy Tactical)

Weather too hot for you? Run out of articles to read on the forums? We might have a solution. Mike from Airsoft Press has been in touch to let us know about the latest publications they’ve released:

New publications from the AirsoftPRESS:

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In the world of AEG, we have MP7 replica primarily from TM, which is based on an AEP like mechbox architecture. This title focuses on the TM implementation of MP7, although most concepts can be applied towards the other AEPs as well.

Based on the contents of our highly successful Practical AEG Upgrade title, this e-book goes one step further by covering MP7 specific performance and maintenance issues.

MP7 Upgrade & Maintenance is organized based on the primary objectives of high FPS upgrade, high ROF upgrade and high accuracy upgrade. In addition, step-by-step disassembly instructions are included so you may open up the mechbox and perform upgrade & maintenance tasks at ease.
Further information on this guide is available through: http://www.airsoftpress.com/mp7upg.htm

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Following the successful launch of the MP7 SMG, TM is going to roll out a series of automatic SMGs based on the MP7 mechbox architecture. The MP7 mechbox has an architecture almost totally different from the “regular” mechboxes. This guide aims at showing you how to assemble and troubleshoot this new mechbox. Instead of solely focusing on gear shimming, we pay close attention to MANY small and frequently-ignored details (in addition to shimming) that are in fact critical to the smooth operation of your SMG mechbox. We also guide you through the steps required for achieving the best possible air sealing and compression effect.

Further information on this guide is available through: http://www.airsoftpress.com/smgmechbox.htm

Thank you. (Mike, Airsoft Press)

Sounds like there could be some interesting articles there for some of you folks out there, so it certainly worth paying the Airsoft Press a website a visit for more information!