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First off, let me apologize. While I’ve been striving to bring as much timely news and information as possible, this is apparently a one-man show for the time being. I’ve had some great contributions from people so far, however everything falls on one person’s shoulders at the end of the day. Mine.
So with that in mind, here’s why things have been so slow here lately.
I am in the process of re-opening the CQB League for local airsofters in the Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) area. This is great news for many of our readers, as a lot of you participated in the first year of the league back in 2006-2007.
Registration will be opening shortly, right after we get the site updated and ready to roll.
There will be a number of updates regarding the ‘08-’09 CQB League over the next few days on 6mm Magazine’s “sister” site, AirsoftManitoba.com.
The League Needs YOU, volunteer!
I’m putting the call out for volunteers now. This isn’t something one person can manage, and while the staff of Xtreme Tactics (www.Xtreme-Tactics.com) are ever so accommodating, there is much in the way of Administration work that gets done behind the scenes before the first game is ever played. Not to mention the ongoing commitment required on a game-day-basis to keep the League running.
Unfortunately, volunteering means you cannot participate. I know it’s a bummer. Although, with enough volunteers we will likely have an exhibition game at the end of the season to play (and of course, beat) the winning team.
There are lots of opportunities to be had, so if you are interested in volunteering for the 08-’09 CQB League, send me an email at john.doe (at) airsoftmanitoba (dot) com. Everyone is welcome to apply.
Sign me up!
Now, the big topic, is Team Registration. Registration is not yet open (as of Sept 30, 2008), but will be shortly. This initial wave of registration is purely to gauge interest and map out the exact days we will play.
As of right now, the league is set to run every Wednesday night and Sunday afternoons if necessary. If registration exceeds expectations, further dates may become available.
And before I get 100+ emails asking the same question… Yes - there will be a registration fee again this year. Think of Airsoft as any other organized sport (Hockey, Football, etc…). No - I don’t know how much it will be. Registration fee is based on participation - the more that play, the less you pay.
Interested in Sponsoring?
The League costs money to operate. My money (and I’d like to keep my money in my pocket for once). Some of you know how much of an investment airsoft is - especially if you’ve ever hosted a game/event. So - I’m looking for sponsors.
Sponsoring can mean many things. Something as small as a bag of BBs to supplement a quick giveaway, or a major donation for the grand prize. Volunteers are also needed, please see the section above for more information.
There are many arrangements we can make (aside from selling my body for sex - I’m not making that mistake again ), so send me an email at john.doe (at) airsoftmanitoba (dot) com to discuss our options and make an arrangement.
What the F*sharp is Airsoft Manitoba?
Airsoft Manitoba was the initial start-up of this news service. It was designed and dedicated to providing a “Manitoban” perspective to airsoft, and featured global news & reviews, and events hosted by Xtreme-Tactics - both indoor and outdoor. The initial 2006-2007 CQB League was also coordinated under the efforts of the founding members of Airsoft Manitoba, which at the time was a like-minded group of individuals looking to standardize rules for CQB and Outdoor airsoft game play.
Now, Airsoft Manitoba will be the parent not-for-profit organization (registration pending) to run the 2008-2009 CQB League.
Well, as excited as I was to hear about the upcoming release of Classic Army’s HK416 remake, the CA416, I was again disappointed by a lack of trademarks on the gun. I know, I know - if I want a pretty HK416, I can always get a VFC. But for once, I’d like my workhorse AEG to look as good as it performs. VFC guns are great, but are pricey here in Canada, and there is no way I would use one as my primary AEG. It’s a show piece.
Myself (like many other CA product owners I’m sure) am beginning to wonder if CA is even making an effort to get their product traded. If a company like JG can put an HK logo on the side of an AEG, CA has GOT to be able to. If CA has no intention of trading their products, then I’d love to see the price drop to reflect it.
One of our readers may know more about the legalities surrounding H&K licensing, so feel free to chime in.
I for one, am rather disappointed. I’ve always been impressed with the rigidity and feel of any CA product I’ve owned, and it would be wonderful if they could start backing up their products with trades (and a factory-upgraded mechbox, but that’s another story).
Here are the pics:
As for where to buy, you lucky Americans will be able to purchase this from Spartan Imports (hopefully shortly), us Canadians are at the mercy of the first retailer able to shove a load of these up their arse from whatever source available to you.
UPDATE: Here is a YouTube vid of this gun in action. Thanks to spartan117 on ASC for the video URL.
Note the functional bolt release and charging handle. A first for Classic Army, if memory serves.
I bought it off a eBay retailer, after reading Crunchmeister’s (from Airsoft Canada Forums) thread about a decent radio that I wouldn’t have to shell out a fortune for.
NOTE:
This is a UHF Radio, there may be some legalities towards it’s usage in your Country. If you wish to contribute info, then please do so.
I paid about $85 CAD shipped to my door, the retailer classified the item as a toy so I didn’t get dinged for duties by the CBSA.
What I got with my package:
1 x Linton 6288 Radio
1 x Battery
1 x Data Cable (for easy programming of channels)
1 x Desk Charger
1 x Programming CD
1 x Instruction Booklet (In English)
First Impressions
This is quite compact and I would say pretty cool looking. Its a 4 watt radio, I believe the max is 5 watts for hand held radios. Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve left the wiring to the front for now, although I have all the tools and equipment I need to use a rear-wired Li-Po battery in the buffer tube. Which is probably the route I’m going - only problem is I’ve had enough offers to buy the gun that I’m seriously considering parting ways with it.
If I do, I’ll leave it up to the new owner as to how they want to run the battery. Too many people these days are squeamish about Li-Po batteries. Oh well, to each their own.
A friend sent this my way today. After giving it a good read, there are a few issues I have with the article, but overall it definitely gives an unbiased and down-to-earth look at our sport from an outsider’s perspective.
I particularly thought the part about a 350fps projectile needing to be squeezed out of someone’s broken skin. Xtreme-Tactics has used 350fps as the maximum FPS for its patrons for nearly half a decade without the need to pry a BB out of some one’s skin. Although, I did have to pick a BB out of some one’s ear once with some tweezers. But that’s another story altogether.
The author is Amy Guthrie, and she works for the Broward-Palm Beach New Times. Photos are from the Broward-Palm Beach New Times article titled “Toy Soldiers”.
As many WA GBB M4 users have shortly discovered after purchasing, the Delta ring on the Upper receiver of their expensive little toys is not compatible with many after market modification parts (front-ends). This is because the Delta ring threading is approximately .3mm thicker on the WA M4.
One un-satisfied WA M4 owner tried the Mad Bull D-Ring Mod Tool on his upper receiver, and it apparently worked like a charm.
Here’s the note from Simon at Mad Bull:
Gents,
One of Airsoft players share this information with us:
WA M4’s delta ring adapter is 0.3mm thicker than regular M4 (CA/ TM/ Real M4) adapter.
When you install a standard dimension handguard rail (like most of the brands), it won’t fit.
So, this guy used our Delta ring modification tools and modify his own WA M4.
Now, he can install regular handguard rail!!!
This may be a solution for all WA M4 users.
We don’t have a WA M4 …so…try at your own risk.
It should be noted that because Mad Bull hasn’t actually tried this themselves - you may want to take this with a large dose of salt.
For product info on the Mad Bull D-Ring tool, click the link below:
Probably the most fun I’ve had with a “dollmaker” web script ever. I won’t get into my previous engagements with it, but this “Pimp My Airsoft!” site deserves good mention.
Above is a sample (albeit a tame one) of something you can create with it. I re-created my JG HK416 Custom job as a pixel-art GIF.
Using it is incredibly easy - just make sure you let the entire page load before you use it.
To use it (taken directly from the page itself):
Wait for the page to load fully (1 mn or more) until to see “amusez vous bien” box (”enjoy” in French)
At the top of the page is a square with a “PIMP MY AIRSOFT” title. That’s your work area.
At the middle of the page is a selection of guns. Click on a family.
Parts will appear at the bottom of the page.
Double click the part to put it in your work area. You can also drag it to your work area or around it (but the parts (out) won’t appear on the final picture.
To delete a part, right click the part and click ‘EFFACEZ’
To put a part forward an other , right click the part and click “mettre devant”
When satisfied with your creation, click the “CONSTRUIRE” box.
A DollMaker page will load, with a small error. Click OK…then your creation is display! Click the diskette icon or right click to save to your HD
If your connection is rather slow (I was using it on a low-signal WiFi connection at the time), you may need to reload the page to see all the images of the various components you can attach to your gun. I also found that double-clicking the part was easier than trying to click+drag the part to the work area.
Needless to say, you can have a LOT of fun with this.
Kudos to it’s creator, nougou51, on the Airsoft Canada Forums.
Shout out goes to “Conscript” on the Airsoft Canada forums for pointing this out to me. Like many other Canadian Airsofters, I’ve been a long-time customer for eHobby Asia (almost 3 years, I think).
It’s great to see them open a full web-side online store, outside the confines of eBay.
The site is easy to use, you get immediate shipping quotes based on your location, and the site is nice and fast.
Congrats to the folks at eHobby Asia, and all the best in the future.
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| September 30, 2008 at 5:14 pm 
), so send me an email at john.doe (at) airsoftmanitoba (dot) com to discuss our options and make an arrangement.
