The OUCH! Test: More “questionable airsoft science” from Don @ Unconventional Airsoft

by Mr.Subtle | November 5, 2008 at 8:53 am
Filed under · Airsoft

Don’s motto at Unconventional-Airsoft.com is “Questionable Airsoft Science“.  He recently put his motto into action by executing an experiment to try and guague the “pain” caused by different weight BBs (.12g, .20g, .28g, .43g) fired from the same gun.

Click here for the full experiment.

It’s a very entertaining read, and while it’s not an exact or perfect science experiment, it is well thought-out and executed.

Hi5 to Don for this one.

Also, check out Don’s Trigger Master line of products at unconventional-airsoft.com.

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SOCOM Gear - US Marine MEU SOC pistol

by Mr.Subtle | October 28, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Filed under · Airsoft, Gas Blow-Back, SOCOM Gear

Hot diggity damn, this is a sexy one.  If you’re a single-stack 1911 fanatic, you’re going to love this one.

SOCOM Gear has brought us the Wilson Combat CQB Elite thus far, and they’ve done it again with the US Marine MEU SOC pistol.

Enough chit-chat, more gun pr0n, I get it.

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WE M4 GBB - Video! MmMMmMmm GoooOoOd!

by Mr.Subtle | October 27, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Filed under · Gas Blow-Back, WeiTech (WE)

Damn.

WeiTech is infamous for their mid-high quality GBBs.  While their earlier products have been so-so at best, their new stuff is definitely promising.  Now, we have the M4 GBB.  WeiTech joins Western Arms, Inokatsu, and Classic Army in the GBB rifle universe.  Hopefully - we’ll see a high quality product with a consumer-friendly sticker price.

Here’s the video.  I warn you, I needed to change my undies after watching it.

Ah! Damn it.

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ASC is down… again. But it’s all good.

by Mr.Subtle | October 24, 2008 at 11:24 am
Filed under · Airsoft

Yes, Airsoft Canada is down again.  But it’s for the best.

They’re moving to an even newer server, because us Canadian Airsoft fanatics are pulverizing the crap out of the last new server.

And I really don’t know why I’m writing this, because the board’s maintenance message has been updated to say exactly this.

Oh wait, I know why.

It’s Friday, I’m at work, and I’m bored out of my bloody mind.

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Both Elephant Type 89 review from Milgeek.co.uk

by Mr.Subtle | October 24, 2008 at 8:53 am
Filed under · AEG, Both Elephant

Great review for the BE Type 89 (Marui Clone) rifle.

Click here to read the review.

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Tokyo Marui - New Products

by Mr.Subtle | October 22, 2008 at 9:54 am
Filed under · AEG, AEP, Gas Blow-Back, Tokyo Marui

• M4 SOPMOD (w/recoil engine) [.PDF]
• EBB Mac11 [.PDF]
• GBB Hi-Capa Xtreme (full auto GBB pistol) [.PDF]

    

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Classic Army Blowback M4

by Mr.Subtle | October 21, 2008 at 8:47 am
Filed under · Classic Army, Gas Blow-Back

Yup, even Classic Army has jumped on the Blowback Bandwagon™.

Check out the YouTube video below.

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SABER PTW Mags - 120rnd PTW Mags for the “cheap ass” PTW owner

by Mr.Subtle | October 15, 2008 at 11:32 am
Filed under · AEG

They’re cheap, they work (apparently), and they’re for your PTW.

The cheap plastic magazine revolution has finally spread to the PTW.  Which is great, because instead of $64USD for one mag, now you can buy 5 plastic ones.

Here’s the product page link from UNCompany.com:

http://www.uncompany.com/pageproductdetails.asp?prodid=23439

Product Description:

• Material: Plastic 
• Capacity: 120 Rounds 
• 5 Pieces in Package 
• For Systema M16 / M4 PTW Series only

And here the pic from that page, to make this post look longer than it really is:

SHAZAM!

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Airsoft Manitoba - 2008-2009 CQB League Preliminary Sign-up NOW OPEN!

by Mr.Subtle | October 2, 2008 at 9:00 am
Filed under · '08-'09 CQB League - Manitoba, Airsoft, Canadian Events

Attention Manitoban Airsofters!

If CQB is your game, then here’s the event for you.  The ‘08-’09 CQB League is now open for preliminary sign-ups.

No registration fees will be taken at the moment, this is a preliminary sign-up to get your name down and team registered.  Get 4-6 people together and sign-up today!  Don’t have that many people?  Don’t worry!  Lone wolfs are welcome!  League Administration will hold a draft for other teams that may be a person or two short, so it’s a great way to get to play with more experienced airsofters and learn a few things.

This year there are a dozen different game scenarios, including the classics: Bomb Defusal, Hostage Rescue, Capture the Flag, Flag Hunt, and many new ones.  Team Captains will meet with League officials to determine which scenarios will make it into this year’s game rotation.

Individual and Team stats will be counted again this year, with prizes going to the League Champions as well as individual prizes based on performance.

If there are any questions, email john.doe (at) airsoftmanitoba (dot) com.

To sign-up, visit the Airsoft Manitoba sign-up page, here [http://airsoftmanitoba.com/08-09-cqb-league-preliminary-sign-up-form/].

Sign-up closes Oct 31, 2008.

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SOCOM Gear - New LiPo Batteries

by Mr.Subtle | October 2, 2008 at 8:10 am
Filed under · AEG, SOCOM Gear

Simon sent in some interesting news yesterday regarding a new product from SOCOM Gear.  Their new LiPo batteries are developed specifically for AEGs and Airsoft usage, and are not re-branded R/C batteries.

These batteries are touted as “HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LESS HAZARDOUS”, and are available in 11.1V and 7.4V configurations, with mAH ranging from 1000mAH to 1500mAH.  Although they are claimed to be less hazardous, they still ask retailers to have customers sign a waiver included in every box.

Is there a difference between these and say, Firefox LiPo batteries?  We’re looking to get some in and give them a try, so we’ll see for ourselves.

Here is the product page:
http://socomgear.com/english/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2

Here are a few pics:

Discharge Characteristics:

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