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Not played for a few weeks due to general life busyness so really enjoyed stretching the legs at Apocalypse yesterday. It was quieter than usual with around 100-120 players but weather was foggy and cold to start and it was Remembrance Sunday so a few regulars and Marshalls had other duties. 2 min silence at the game brief which was very respectful. Took the G3 DMR, MP5 and SIG 226 and had issues from the start. Trigger on the G3 was intermittent following its MOSFET upgrade, apparently the optical trigger sticker doesn't like the shiny white LCT plastic sector switch plate, one day I will play a full game with this gun and bring it home working but its not this day! Switched to the trusty MP5, unusually for me I took the electric drum mag. I usually carry a few mid caps but I'm trying to decide if I need a LMG so I thought I would play a limited support gunner role (2 second bursts, etc etc) Drum worked fine for the first hour then stopped winding. I changed the batteries and messed around but I couldn't get it working so ran the 2x mid caps I found in the bottom of my bag for the rest of the day. Second hand £50 WE Sig 226 shot perfectly. First game was fall back and we were defending, started in the village which we held for a long time. I parked in the centre of the village with a couple of mates and we held our building for what felt like a long time. I stayed low and in the shadows and held the attacking team back from my doorway while the guys covered the windows. Eventually they found a sight line we couldn't cover and we had a grenade come through the window. After the walk back to spawn we held the edge of the village but got pushed back to no mans land. Lost no mans land quite quickly as there's limited cover and we were snipper/DMR picked off. Had a magical LMG moment when 5 guys tried to flank us to the right and I took them all down on full auto. I missed the final fall back to stockade as the drum mag stopped feeding but heard it was an epic fight with the attacking team winning in the last minute. A few players on our team were a bit salty about loosing, I don't think my cosplay soldiers with toy guns enthusiasm helped. Second game was rescue the downed pilot, he was our 'hostage' to start and we got ripped apart. The reds snipping team did an epic job of picking us off. I had limited ammo 200 ish rounds in the MP5 and 60/70 in my pistol so hid up and played a stealthy game. I thought I did well until they called the end of game and 6 red players stood up right on top of me, I recon I had another 2/3 minutes before they filled me full of lead or plastic? After a second defeat half our team up and left, to be fair we were spanked in the second game but hey at least I was having fun. Third game started with a team rebalance, I think we were down to about 15 players at this point vs 30 or so reds. Given the limited numbers we went back to village for a CQB domination game. I tried to get back to the building from the first game but was to slow and we held for a while but were pushed back, it was fast and frantic with lots of up close and personal kills, a brilliant run from one of the reds with only his Pit Viper cleared our building out. When we got back from re spawn we were grenade killed quickly and that was that. Forth game was a re run of the third with the winning team being the one with their flag in the oil drum. We got their first and held for a while but eventually got pushed back. When it got to around 4pm it was getting dark and teams were down to around 10 on each side so they called it. Personally had a great day, lots of contact and a few different game styles which I really enjoyed. I am annoyed by the gun gremlins and will get to the point where I take the G3 to a game and have it work all day.

Considering an LMG for my next toy and not sure what to get. In my head I see myself laying down covering fire like a mad man for my team to advance and I've been playing this role with the well with the DMR, hanging out on the flank and picking off targets but its a bit slow at times so I'm looking to get back in on the action. My usual full auto of choice is a CYMA Platinum MP5 which gives 25rps at 1.1j on a .28 BB's. A LMG will be bigger, heavier and from what I've seen will have a lower rate of fire than the SMG. This is covered as my usual site allows full auto rifle/SMG for 2 seconds max but LMG can go full auto until you run out of ammo. Looking for advice as reviews on LMG's are a bit few and far between so my research has come up a bit short. I want the big heavy, bipod LMG experience, I have a LCT G3 which I use as my DMR and love the size, weight and feel of the thing. I have tried a few on field most are poly and sound very anaemic so not in the running. Only one I've seen I've liked is a HPA converted GBB of some kind, truly epic but well out of my budget and my local sites don't top up HPA tanks which will be a pain. Options so far are https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/a-k-mk43-aeg-with-box-magazine Like to look of this and Airsoft Mikes recent review with his usual infectious enthusiasm has me very interested. Like the (slightly compact) Ramboness of the platform. https://www.bespokeairsoft.co.uk/ares-m60-e4-aeg-support-weapon-mg-005 Same gun but in Ares flavour, not sure if its better or worse than the above https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/novritsch-ssr249-machine-gun-aeg Love the para stock on the m249 and the spec / fire rate on this one looks more modern https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/krytac-trident-mk3-lmg?pv=27295 Another m249 like para stock but this looks more AR than LMG? Also like the look of the LCT RPD / RPK16 but these are out of stock everywhere I've looked.

Yes, Book it in for a service with a good gun tech and they will shim, clean and grease the gearbox. A hop rubber and nub and it will improve your shot consistency and quiet the gun down. Should be possible for around £50.

I suppose the first question is what don't you like about the way it currently shoots? In my small collection I have 2 of the same gun one has been upgraded, one is standard. The upgraded gun has Extended tightbore barrel (covered by a suppressor) - Slightly more power, slightly better accuracy 4uantum hop rubber and nub - Again more accuracy and consistency Gate Aster Mosfet - Mostly for trigger response if I am honest but also more programming and set up options and pre cocking Brushless motor - Slightly faster rate of fire, less electricity used per shot Upgraded cylinder - more consistency and tuned for the barrel length Shimmed to within an inch of its life - makes it quieter and a lot smoother The standard gun (bought used as a spare) is standard apart from the hop rubber and nub. You can tell the difference if you shoot them back to back, the unmodified gun is just a bit cruder, noisier, a little more inconstant, has a slower trigger response and uses more battery power but I am happy to use either gun as individually they behave very much the same. So question is what do you want that your current gun doesn't give you?

Thanks mate, sorry assumed the others on the wall were also WE L85's as you already had the mags. Interested to hear how you get on with it!!

What do they shoot like? After falling in love with my WE Apache MP5(s) I feel I need more GBB in my life and there have been a few used WE L85's roll through the classifieds which have been very tempting.

Having a morning playing around with toys. 1st purchased a couple of weeks ago, WE Apache MP5K. Lovely gun, spotless condition came with 5 mags to give me enough to field a whole game (with the other 3 I already have). Local site have opened an indoor CQB and I think this is the coolest way to play the game. I have added an e-shooter tracer unit for the full laser beam effect 2nd Completed the DMR upgrade to the LCT G3, maple leaf 6.02 510mm stainless barrel, 4uantum hop rubber and nub and m130 spring. Shooting 1.88J on .36 BB’s like a laser. Had the selector modified to only shoot semi. After a couple of games it decided to shoot only full auto? Modified the trigger contacts as it was arcing giving the full auto then it decided not to fire at all. Now fitted a e shooter mosfet to solve those problems and now it’s shooting very well with a very short trigger pull. Modernised with the LCT m lok handguard and an unknown fore grip from the box of parts, trying to make this monster easier to handle, might look at adding a small bipod to the front but not convinced it will get used and just add weight? Any thoughts? 3rd WE Apache MP5, modernised with a Cyma m lok handguard to keep it looking like the G3. Had to modify it with a hacksaw to make it fit, like the look and it gives me options for torches and tracers for CQB or fore grips for woodland.

Cool bag with lots of water / coke / monster etc. Tactical emergency Haribo. Comfy trainers (mostly as I can't drive in my boots) A couple of t shirts or long sleeve wicking fabric type tops as you will really feel the cold when you stop running about/sweating. Spare eye pro. Spare battery. Depending on site I sometimes take a camping chair if there's limited/no seating. Barrel sock as some sites say its mandatory.

I've used both and to be honest can't say I notice the difference in both GBBR and AEG, but I'm not fussy and a terrible shot! Think originally the bios went bad over time or if they got damp and I've read some say you get more bits of BB in your barrel if you use bios. I just use what I can get as some sites / shops carry limited stock so if I want to use .28 or .32 or something else my gun of choice likes to run I just buy what's there.

I have a couple of WE Apache MP5's 1. Bought a used from the classifieds, came with fixed and folding stock and surefire light and standard hand guard and 3 gas tight mags. Shoots really well but 120 rounds from the 3 mags is not enough. Cost £350 2. Bought a used MP5K PDW from the classifieds, came with 5 mags Cost £420. Carry all 8 mags into a game and come back empty after 2 hours but I need to move on from my usual spray and pray AEG game and learn to choose my shots. I also carry a small speed loader with 100 rounds in it so I can fill mags at spawn when I run out. Both shoot really well and were in great condition from their previous owners. GBB is fun and more realistic and can be done for £400 but it will be tight especially for mags and carrying ammo.

Patrol Base have been good the couple of times I have needed to return kit for warranty work. Always sent back next day delivery in a fresh shipping box. I dropped a gun in while travelling for work and it made it home before I did. Fire support are great a sourcing kit, I needed a part for my LCT G3 which I couldn't find anywhere and my usual LCT shop said they couldn't get the part. Fire support ordered it from LCT in Taiwan and delivered it in a couple of weeks! Modern Warrior are my local store, always been good at warranty/upgrade work as they have a in shop tech. Surplus Store are also good with their own in store tech team for warranty/upgrade work.

Have a look at Apocalypse in Kent, you can train from Stratford to Sittingbourne and then it’s 10 mins in a cab. They have a Call of Duty game most Saturdays, which are for kids and parents and an adult only game on a Sunday. Not been the call of duty games as I don’t have kiddos but the photos from site look like it’s busy, adult games can have 200+ players.

Looks awesome, nice big battery space but agree with Der Der it’s strange having to carry a hex key all the time (taking mag on off for safe zone). The cardboard box mag won’t last one soggy game day before turning to mush, understand plastic ones break but I would need to get a steel/ali one fabricated to use this in game?

Love this, I originally wanted to put one on my DMR as a I case someone slips inside the MED but I don’t think these have the 30m range to cover the gap.

I would say no. 1.13j limit is plenty for CQB, I cringe at chrono when the HPA rifles and pistols are tuning their pressures to be at exactly 1.13j when the max engagement distance is 10m. I’ve had plenty of blood injuries and a couple of scars so don’t feel more power is needed. 1.13j limit is fine for woodland pistol/auto rifle. I think if you increase the power limit you will just increase the engagement distance, MED or no MED. My old TM AK has well under 1j of power but comfortably holds its own out to 50/60m from its excellent hop. If you increase power limits you would need to work on the accuracy as well as flinging BB’s further/harder is only part of this. More power and the need for more accuracy would just make the game more expensive to get into and frustrate/put off new players who run and gun a OOB AEG. 1.88j is plenty for DMR. I love shooting my DMR, really good for sitting on the flanks suppressing any enemy advancements but a 30m MED in woodland is hard enough as it is with trees and bushes limiting sight lines. Also had a couple of mates come to me after a game to say they know it’s me that shot them given how much more it stings. 2.5j is plenty for boltys. Similar to above, a 30m sight line is difficult enough as it is and being picked off by a sniper you can’t see and potentially can’t reach with returning fire will get even more annoying! Add to that the cheats out there won’t put their hands up when they get shot be that at 1.13j or 1.5j. Cheats also won’t observe any MED leading to more salty players or players simply not returning.

In my experience duel welding pistols is dependant on site. I have done it and it’s huge fun for 2 or 3 mins then a pain when you have to reload the mags. Have a look at GBB SMG’s if he wants that kind of fun! Love using my WE Apache MP5 for up close and personal with a kick. Really interested to know how he gets on with the mini launcher, looked at them a couple of times but never purchased.

There’s a CQB site attached to the back of Extreme Airsoft near Leicester who have pistol only events and occasionally have special buy a pistol and a couple of mags and get a free game where everyone plays with that pistol and 2 mags. It’s an interesting game, very strategic where you have to choose your shots and make time to reload rather than just running in with a 250 BB midcap in a silent M4.

I quite like cam man, mostly sniper content so I’ve been watching him while getting used to my DMR.

I don't really care about having a digital ID card. The government have all of this information about me on my driving licence, passport, NI number, NHS number, tax returns etc etc. My only real issue(s) are it will cost a medium sized fortune, not 'stop the boats' and the government (every government) can't organise a p**sup in a brewery. For example we have a NHS app, I also have an app for my GP and an app for our local hospital. Why not one app? Why don't they talk to each other? If you apply for and get legitimate job for a legit company you have to supply your employer with passport, driving licence and NI number to prove you are who you say you are and have the right to work. If you work in the grey / dodgy part of the economy they won't ask for the ID above so won't ask for a digital ID. Spend the money from this project on Home Office staff to audit businesses and fine the life out of them if they have illegal workers. You never know this might pay for itself or raise some cash for our broken economy when everyone who should be paying tax does. On second thoughts if we do go digital ID and digital cash how do you pay the illegal workers? Food and accommodation? Sorry for the political post on an airsoft website.

I built my AEG DMR around a used LCT G3 as I wanted a gun that looked like it should be a DMR so 7.62 or .308 but that was my choice. Original plan was to all out motor, mosfet etc etc but it really hasn’t needed it yet. Had a Maple Leaf 6.02 barrel and 4uantum hop and nub for accuracy and a modified (shorted) m130 spring to make it shoot exactly 450 fps on .2’s. Had the selector plate modified so it won’t go full auto. I have stuck to .32’s as I like to lay down fire and anything heavier gets significantly more expensive. Gun was £280 used and the mods were around £100 with a local tech. Not sure how long it will last without the motor and MOSFET but it’s great fun to shoot and very accurate. You will need to budget for a good secondary to cover the 25/30m MED.

Happy to lend guns/kit to select friends as it’s how I got into the game. Other friends, ham fisted gorillas, or unknowns can rent from site as I don’t have the time or cash to repair my bent/knackered kit. I have a finance background and leasing is fine if you know what the equipment is going to be worth at the the end of the lease (within reason) and an agreement (with a credit or debit card backup) with the person using the kit on the condition it will come back in. Cost of running this type of agreement and the associated agro make it unprofitable for most used cars yet alone airsoft kit.

Just a belt for 9mm SMG mags keeps me light which for me is what SMG is all about. I have the Viper open top elastic retention type for AEG/pistol mags and the Viper Velcro closed top for gas Apache mags. I have used the Apache mags in the elastic pouches but they were a bit too heavy and felt loose.

Have a mate with a SSX303 and he raves about it. I’ve looked at getting one to supplement my LCT G3 DMR which is beast to carry around all day. I liked the mag compatibility with the MK23 as well. It was a good gun from new but the upgrades available make it very accurate. Other popular option would be the Vorsk VMP2D as the DMR and a VMP1 for under 30m as they use the same mags as well.

But it says Andy McNab on it, that’s got to be worth £200 at least?