The latest news posted by our readers in our forums
A product update from Intelligent Armour:
5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack, more functions than most Generals!! Sized for a three-day excursion
The 5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack is loaded with the features operators need and want. Designed by special operations combat veteran, Kyle Lamb of VTAC™, this backpack comes with two large compartments and a compression strap system that allows expandability depending upon how much gear you carry.
The front section of the 5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack includes an organiser panel with two zippered mesh compartments; a large zippered pocket, a key fob and radio/magazine pockets with hook and loop straps. The main compartment has three mesh zippered pockets and a separate large cinch pocket. There are two full-length side pockets that can handle a variety of different items including large water bottles.
Intelligent Armour Limited Price: £105.00
Blackhawk 3 day Assault Pack, ideal for assault or waterbourne operations
This Blackhawk assault pack is the one you need! A mid-sized frameless back pack with a ventilating back panel and silent zipper pulls. It has a detachable sternum strap and padded removable waist belt. The inside has a pouch to fit an optional 100 oz. Blackhawk hydration reservoir system.
Blackhawk 3 day Assault Pack, a great value military rucksack
The Blackhawk assault pack has a main compartment, smaller cargo pouch and cargo pocket. This 3-day pack also includes sleeping bag straps.
Intelligent Armour Limited Price: £115.00
MadBull Airsoft are now producing their popular XM203 BB launchers in OD and Tan:
One of the world most classic BB launchers which originally designed for Airsoft
Thousands been sold.
Now OD and Tan available!
Simple, Slim, and strong designs meet all your needs!
Click here to find out more.
(MadBull)
New products have arrived at Spartan Imports:
Latest Generation Classic Army M24 Socom Sniper IS HERE!
From RedWolf Airsoft:
Redwolf Airsoft – The Stuff Of Video Games, The Motion Tracker Is Now For Real!
If you’ve ever played a first-person shooter like Call of Duty, then you know what a motion tracker is. The stuff of geek dreams and video games, the motion tracker is now a reality. Equip your team members with one unit each, and watch them as dots on the LCD display screen. Coordinate your movements on enemy positions and synchronize your attacks using the Sync Timer, or send SOS signals to your teammates when you run into trouble. The possibilities are endless. RedWolf is the world-wide exclusive distributor for this exciting new product.
Interested resellers please contact us. Now on pre-order and will be in stock by next week. The Motion Tracker will change your game forever… (RedWolf Airsoft)
I’m lucky enough to have a SOCOMGEAR M9A1 SOF here to test and take some shots of (thanks Simon!).
Once again (for those that missed it) here’s the manufacturer’s specs for the M9A1 SOF:
Features:
- Full Aluminium Metal Slide, Body
- Desert combat TAN color camouflage coating
- High capacity double stack magazine
- FREE Licensed 9mm Gemtech Trinity silencer ($40)
- (USA: Light weight dummy version)
- Strong blowback recoil
- Tactical rail adapter for flashlight and laser
- SOCOMGEAR pistol grip panel
- Functional Safety Switch (ambidextrous safety)
- Quickly Disassembles
- Attachment Loop for Retention Lanyard
- Authentic engraving, includes: “SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES S.O.F. ; LEAVE NO MAN BEHIND”
Specifications:
- System: Gas Blow Back (NPB)
- Gas Type: Green Gas
- Magazine Capacity: 26+1
- Muzzle Velocity: 320-340 FPS
- Package Includes: Gun, magazine and a FREE Licensed Gemtech Trinity Silencer (USA version is a dummy light weight can)
Here’s a bunch of photos of the new GBB (I’ve not had a chance to use it outside as it is so darn cold here at the moment). Out of the box the level of detail and finish is impressive. The logos and lines are clean and well cut. I’ve taken some close-ups so you can see how well it has been built.
The fit and finish is what you’d expect and the logos and paint is up to a good standard.
Personally I love the finish and colours, however as you can see in a few shots the downside of a tan finish is that you will get some transfer of paint on the lighter areas such as where the magazine fits and on the slide areas.
This is one heavy pistol coming in at 825g for the pistol itself and 255g for the magazine. That’s a combined weight of 1080g in the holster. Whilst it may seem like a lot, the real M9 clocks in just over 1kg fully loaded so we’re not far off in realism here.
For those of you interested in what the guts look like here’s a few photos.
As you can see from the outer barrel shroud area the parts are painted rather than anodised.
The SOCOMGEAR M9 is compatible with TM parts so I’m told, however I don’t have a TM M9 here to strip and compare at this moment. The magazines should certainly be compatible as with WE magazines. Seeing as WE have just launched the CO2 M9 magazine I can see I may have some fun with this one at the next local game! I’ll get some range and accuracy details up at that point.
SOCOMGEAR’s products continue to impress and the M9A1 is a great addition to anyone’s SOF/operator load out.
New duty and patrol bags from Hatch, 5.11 and Blackhawk are now available from Tactical Kit:
5.11 Tactical Series Range Ready Bag If you’re ready for a big range bag, the Range Ready is the one for you. Padded to protect you and your gear, the side pockets are sized to hold small- to medium-sized objects while the main front panel comes complete with magazine pockets and an internal divided area. A removable ammo tote and brass bag let you carry just the essentials to the firing line. The Range Ready measures approximately 24” x 16” x 10” and is made from 600-denier polyester.
Hatch Patrol Duty Bag For all your essential gear, the D1 is constructed of 840 denier, water-resistant nylon with PVC backing and features heavy-duty zippers and removable nylon web shoulder strap.
• The spacious interior compartment has an adjustable divider and removable rigid bottom, two zippered cargo pockets and six pen/pencil pockets.
• The exterior features two zippered cargo pockets, two flip-top pockets, and three open-top pockets
• Hook and loop straps on the padded top can secure a baton or flashlight
• Dimensions: 25"L x 10"W x 12"H (45.7cm x 20.3cm x 30.5cm)
• Available in Blue (D1 Blue) and Black (D1 Black)
Blackhawk Patrolman’s Modular Gear Bag
Overview Create the Perfect Bag For YOU. BlackHawk’s® Patrolman’s Modular Gear Bag (PMG) is constructed from muscular 1,000-denier NyTaneon™, with super-strong YKK® zippers and dual sliders for trouble-free performance every time.
Full Product Info
Features and Specifications:
- Stiffened bottom and sides add stand-up ruggedness
- Every edge is bound and double-stitched for extra durability
- Internal hook-and-loop divider lets you use any pouch used in the Executive Wide Body Attaché
- Internal panel for pouch attachment and internal Velcro® for modular pouches
- Internal, concealed, quick-access holster and mag pouch
- Detachable shoulder strap with HawkTex™ shoulder pad
- Zippered utility pockets on both ends
- Full-wraparound carry handles with handle grabber
Size: 22-½"L x 12-½"H x 7"D
Color: Black
Blackhawk 60BB01CT Enhanced Battle Bag, Coyote Tan
Features:
• Made In: Viet Nam
• Completely configurable version of the popular Battle Bag
• Slightly larger in all dimensions to accommodate a small laptop computer
• Stiffened construction to retain structure
• Flap is also a detachable map case
• Name tag window on flap
• Body of bag is covered by webbing; so operator can mount a variety of pouches
• HawkTex® pad on shoulder strap for comfort
• Carry handle on top of flap and bag when map is detachedThe Pouches in the picture are not included
Enhanced Battle Bag BlackHawk introduces an enhanced modular version of this great selling bag. Designed to be kitted out based on the mission. MOLLE webbing on three sides allows the user to configure it to his needs. Bag is slightly larger than the original and the map case is now detachable!
Kind regards Ian, (Tactical Kit)
There’s a new episode of Airsoftology out:
Airsoftology Episode #24: “Embedded”
December 15th, 2009
by JonathanJonathan and Steve are back for another great show full of news, rumors, questions and reviews… And Intern Patrick joins us in the 3rd seat.
He’s been a part of the show for a while behind the scenes, and we finally got the little bugger behind the microphone…and he does a darn respectable job.
Oh, and if you couldn’t tell from the photo here, we talk about our friend (and teammate) Lamar and his (now famous) embedded BB nose shot. This is a BB hit that will go down in the airsoft history books.
Oh yeah, Jonathan finally found a way to get the international orders going for the show patches. So, if you are outside the United States, and have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get your patch. Now’s your chance! And you better hurry if you have been holding out, we have less than 25 sets left of the original 200 order. Once they are gone, they are gone… and we’ll have new designs in their place.
Informative with a touch of humor, we break down the news, reviews and questions you want to hear.
You can download or listen to the show by choosing your option below.
Episode #24: "Embedded" [69:34m]: Download, iTunes
Show Notes:
News:
1. Some airsoft players are working on a game show,and we like the idea. It’s called Mission Milsim, and they are pitching it to the Discovery Channel in the US….All the info to help get it off the ground is here.
2. Echo 1 is set to release a new AEG on the 18th of December. It’s called the Platinum series; has mostly aluminum parts, ships in a hard plastic case, has 2 magazines and includes E1’s upgraded gearbox.
3. The new TM G36K is now available for preorder at Redwolf. Complete with “Enhanced” optics and the recoil shock feature, it looks like Marui is making sure that their presence is still known in the airsoft world.
4. Dreaming of a vacation with your loved one to Hong Kong in 2010 and experiencing an airsoft game in Hong Kong? For every order at WGC Shop during 3 Dec 2009 to 3 Feb 2010, you are entitled one chance at the draw. But there’s a catch: your order has to amount to US$888 or above to gain a chance of winning a pair of round trip tickets. Plus: 8% OFF on EVERYTHING for everyone, and 10 lucky winners get 15% off too! Not bad at all!
5. The new G2X KWA M4A1 has been announced that it will be on sale at most authorized retailers this week. The M4A1 CQB and M4 S-System will be joining along side it, as well as the rest of the new lineup that is already out. Pick yours up at your favourite retailer.
6. From the “better late than never” department: The Madbull KRISS might just finally be a real product. We’re holding our breath until the 2010 shot show to see the finished product.7. Have you seen the newest addition to the historical airsoft world? It’s the PPSH-41, in its full steel and wooden glory. (warning, slow link) It’s also teased in more affordable form on the ebairsoft.com main page.
A big thanks goes out to our Roving Airsoft Reporters this week:
- Eric Fine
- Robert Irwin
- Ryan Limpus
- Tyler Greek
- Tom-843
Review
Listener Tim (no, not our Tim) gives us this this show’s review: The Real Sword SVD. Listen in for this great run down on a unique AEG, and head over tonoairsoftforoldmen.blogspot.com to read the entire review.
Listener Segment
- Matej Writes in asking what kind of powder do you use to fill grenades with? Is it a special sort or can you use something home made? And we deliver the answer.
- Eric writes in with a great Geardo Website…. And we agree. But now we are spending our time there and getting nothing else done. Thanks a bunch…
- Matt writes in for the first time and wanted to tell us about the F.A.S.T. SYSTEM MODEL M4. For a better visual demonstration of it, here is a quick example from youtube. A bit pricey, but pretty cool!
RAP4 gear can be seen in this video with military personnel training using their T68 rifles:
Real Action Paintball is proud to support the vital training of US Army Combat Lifesavers – the medics who provide first response treatment to soldiers and civilians wounded during combat. As tough as it is to train for actual combat, it’s even harder to train in the heroic art of providing medical attention in the middle of a firefight. RAP4’s industry-leading equipment, in wide use by military and police forces, makes that training come to life.
Many combat units receive pre-deployment training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. With a special partnership to provide equipment and familiarization, RAP4 is able to work with many of these units in tactical simulations. Their sprawling campus features variable terrain, temporary and permanent obstacles, and plenty of room for tactical maneuvers. When they take to the field, instead of carrying duty arms with blanks, they carry the less expensive and far more interactive training tools in the T68 family of paintball markers.
The T68 family of .68 caliber paintball markers are designed to replicate the size, ergonomics, aesthetics, and many user controls of the M16 family of combat rifles. CQB models faithfully replicate the handling of M4 carbines, the wealth of mil-spec rails accept standard-issue accessories, and the markers handle and point exactly like the duty gear they’ll carry into action. Whereas this hyper-realism is cool for scenario games, it becomes truly important for military units that train as they will have to fight.
In recent field exercises at Fort Bragg, members of the Medical Brigade carried T68 markers through ambush scenarios and other tactical training maneuvers. The interactivity of shooting actual projectiles brought their training up to a new standard. Now personnel can respond appropriately to hits on various parts of the body, rather than drilling in general procedure and theory. They experience the reality of being shot at, more than merely hearing blanks discharged. They pay the penalty for sloppy tactics in actually getting hit with something, and can use real (but safe) suppressive fire to evacuate "wounded" personnel from the front lines of an engagement.
Personnel marveled at the effects of training with the paintball marking gear, commenting on how it exceeds previous training systems and makes their exercises truly replicate action. Combat veterans involved in the maneuvers embraced the technology, citing the benefit of conditioning troop responses to realistic scenarios and being able to account for hits, misses, successes and failures with the visual aid of paint splats during after action reviews. You don’t get that with blanks, or lasers, or long classes on the theory of combat medicine…
But you do get that with Real Action Paintball markers and training tools.
Real Action Paintball – As Real as it Gets! (RAP4)
Airsoft PX have started up a raffle for readers here:
The next 100 Arnie’s Airsoft members who purchase over $100 worth of products will be entered in to a raffle to win a new KP45 gas blow back pistol. (Airsoft PX)
Reed, (The Airsoft Reviewer) has sent in a submission including his latest YouTube video update – thanks bud!
Hello Arnies Airsoft,
First off I would like to thank Arnies Airsoft for the opportunity to feature my videos here. Arnies is a great forum and resource for the airsofting community. A little bit about myself, I have been making videos on YouTube for over a year now. Those videos include reviews, updates and other helpful guides. I look forward to helping other airsofters make decisions and upgrades with their gear and guns.
Here is the 23rd Weekly Airsoft Update:
Be sure to check my channel for more reviews and videos and subscribe to catch all of the new videos I will have coming out in 2010!
Regards, Reed, (The Airsoft Reviewer)
The latest news posted by our readers in our forums
And 1 more update from Spartan Imports listing more models coming from Classic Army.
Click the image to the right for the full poster which includes details of the full Spartan Imports release:
- CA037M Classic Army Pro-Line MK45 SPW
- CA053P Classic Army Pro-Line CA36C Auto Blowback System
- CA039M Classic Army Pro-Line Dragunov SVD
- CA047M Classic Army Pro-Line SLR105 A1 Tactical (Steel Version)
- CA054P Classic Army Pro-Line CA36K Auto Blowback System
- CA055P Classic Army Pro-Line CA36 Auto Blowback System
