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Michigan Commerce - Airsoft Guns Allowed / Please delete.
« on: March 07, 2016, 04:42:42 PM »
Can't make it to Grendel due to family coming in from out of town. Have no real reason for a sales post.
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Recruitment / Re: Looking for a team (Bay City)
« on: March 03, 2016, 01:22:56 AM »
I'm a student up here at SVSU. I've probably got another year and a half/2 years. I know of a couple people who also play in this area. Theres also a small group of guys at Central who have stayed pretty self-contained. I'll try to reach out to them.
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Clothing & Load Bearing Gear / Re: Goggles/mask combo options
« on: February 21, 2016, 07:49:16 PM »
I have the ESS revision Profiles ( http://www.esseyepro.com/Profile-NVG_1_detail.html?color=41 ). EDIT: Don't buy them from that website - they're usually cheaper on Ebay and several of the "getting out" sales you'll see around the forums.
I do use lower mesh protection. I played for the first couple of years or so without them and never ran into any issues. I watched a buddy get hit in the cheek and bleed a bit but never thought anything of it.
I then bought a lower mesh mask prior to Blacksheep's OP Grayling as a precaution. I can't tell you how many times I was thankful I had it on. I probably got hit 5 or 6 times in the face and mouth region during that event. I can guarantee I probably would have lost a tooth or had some pretty bloody lips.
Teeth are too darn expensive to get fixed if you crack/chip/ruin them - it's a 10$ mesh piece that could literally save you thousands of dollars in the long run. They're moldable and really aren't that uncomfortable once you get used to them. I've never had an issue with looking down a scope or anything of the sort either.
I do use lower mesh protection. I played for the first couple of years or so without them and never ran into any issues. I watched a buddy get hit in the cheek and bleed a bit but never thought anything of it.
I then bought a lower mesh mask prior to Blacksheep's OP Grayling as a precaution. I can't tell you how many times I was thankful I had it on. I probably got hit 5 or 6 times in the face and mouth region during that event. I can guarantee I probably would have lost a tooth or had some pretty bloody lips.
Teeth are too darn expensive to get fixed if you crack/chip/ruin them - it's a 10$ mesh piece that could literally save you thousands of dollars in the long run. They're moldable and really aren't that uncomfortable once you get used to them. I've never had an issue with looking down a scope or anything of the sort either.
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Clothing & Load Bearing Gear / Re: Goggles/mask combo options
« on: February 21, 2016, 01:26:52 PM »
I've been using ESS goggles since I started airsoft ~ 5 years ago. They pop up sporadically on ebay and the different Facebook forums. They've never once failed me, and even though I'm a bigger guy (5,11 230) fogging has been minimal. I would definitely recommend them. There are better options (I've heard Oakley's with Helo kits and goggles with built in fans are the best options) however I don't think you can beat the price of the ESS goggles.
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Airsoft Discussion / Re: [MAP] Michigan Airsoft Project. Last part of the update.
« on: February 09, 2016, 09:25:09 AM »
Bump. Now doing groups of players and individuals.
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Airsoft Discussion / Re: Considering getting into the not-M4 game
« on: January 18, 2016, 11:59:06 PM »
I did indeed use midcaps. They're a bit pricey but they hold 150 rounds so I just sucked it up and bought them.
PLEASE note: The mags on evike DO NOT fit the JG/LT versions of the FAL.
This is what I used: http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?products_id=16370
They took a bit of a beating but they never failed me.
PLEASE note: The mags on evike DO NOT fit the JG/LT versions of the FAL.
This is what I used: http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?products_id=16370
They took a bit of a beating but they never failed me.
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Airsoft Discussion / Re: Considering getting into the not-M4 game
« on: January 18, 2016, 05:21:37 PM »
As someone who has owned an M14, FAL, G3 and Scar-h at one time or another I can definitely say this:
M14's are good for a DMR base. Midcaps are easy to find and there are quite a few internal parts available at any reputable dealer. External parts aren't super common but most places have a t the very least a passable selection.
G3: Don't do it. It's really not worth it in comparison to an M14 or the FAL A) The gun itself is very creaky and there's very little to be done about it (The metal Kit on Evike might help here a bit - however the long front end is very toyish feeling) If I remember right the outer barrel is metal. B) Hop up system, discussed below C) The midcaps I tried fed poorly and were a bit overpriced.
The range was decent but overall, in my opinion, the hop up stopped it from being the tack driver I wanted it to be. It slipped very easily and even after replacing it it struggled to find consistency. I ended up breaking the gearbox trying to upgrade it. (It was my second gun and I got it for a pretty good price - no real loss there)
FAL: In my personal opinion, these are by far the best choice of the 3. I've owned 2 versions: The short RIS one, which despite being very heavy in the front and requiring some type of battery holder/PEQ was by far my favorite rifle I've ever owned.
I've also owned the longer version which I used at OP: Blacksheep with huge success. I added another 4 inches in barrel length to get it out to the 509mm length I wanted. It was by far my best long gun and it was a CONSTANT attention grabber by guys on the field and after a solid tune up from T6 it was easily able to compete with most any rifle out there.
The Lancer Tactical/JG ones are solidly built and use V3 parts - meaning internals are pretty much in endless supply.
M14's are good for a DMR base. Midcaps are easy to find and there are quite a few internal parts available at any reputable dealer. External parts aren't super common but most places have a t the very least a passable selection.
G3: Don't do it. It's really not worth it in comparison to an M14 or the FAL A) The gun itself is very creaky and there's very little to be done about it (The metal Kit on Evike might help here a bit - however the long front end is very toyish feeling) If I remember right the outer barrel is metal. B) Hop up system, discussed below C) The midcaps I tried fed poorly and were a bit overpriced.
The range was decent but overall, in my opinion, the hop up stopped it from being the tack driver I wanted it to be. It slipped very easily and even after replacing it it struggled to find consistency. I ended up breaking the gearbox trying to upgrade it. (It was my second gun and I got it for a pretty good price - no real loss there)
FAL: In my personal opinion, these are by far the best choice of the 3. I've owned 2 versions: The short RIS one, which despite being very heavy in the front and requiring some type of battery holder/PEQ was by far my favorite rifle I've ever owned.
I've also owned the longer version which I used at OP: Blacksheep with huge success. I added another 4 inches in barrel length to get it out to the 509mm length I wanted. It was by far my best long gun and it was a CONSTANT attention grabber by guys on the field and after a solid tune up from T6 it was easily able to compete with most any rifle out there.
The Lancer Tactical/JG ones are solidly built and use V3 parts - meaning internals are pretty much in endless supply.
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Airsoft Discussion / Re: Elite force 1911 thoughts?
« on: November 29, 2015, 02:52:08 PM »
I've used the KJW P226 Cos mags before in cold weather. They work great. I could usually get two mags off a single co2 (like 45 shots if i remember correctly) in roughly 10-15 degree weather. They may cost more initially than the green gas mags but I've found that buying two of them gave me a sidearm I could use all year round and that was well worth the 60$.
It's totally a personal preference though. As far as my thoughts on the EF 1911: it's a good gun. However, in the off chance you break it you're left with basically two options: 1) Buy somebody else's broken gun and salvage the parts you need or 2) Sell your broken gun and use the money to buy another one. I've known some guys who have had the EF for 3 years without issues and I also know some who barely made it 3 months without needing to repair it. Totally your call.
It's totally a personal preference though. As far as my thoughts on the EF 1911: it's a good gun. However, in the off chance you break it you're left with basically two options: 1) Buy somebody else's broken gun and salvage the parts you need or 2) Sell your broken gun and use the money to buy another one. I've known some guys who have had the EF for 3 years without issues and I also know some who barely made it 3 months without needing to repair it. Totally your call.
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Michigan Commerce - Airsoft Guns Allowed / Re: WTS King Arms CQB M4 230 shipped.
« on: November 28, 2015, 02:44:35 AM »
BUMP. Prices are OBO
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Michigan Commerce - Airsoft Guns Allowed / Re: WTS King Arms CQB M4 235 shipped.
« on: November 25, 2015, 12:29:46 AM »
Bumparuski.
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Michigan Commerce - Airsoft Guns Allowed / Re: WTS 2 King Arms M4's (DMR and CQB), Short dot + EOtech
« on: November 17, 2015, 10:46:14 PM »
Bump.
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Tech Questions / Re: Mag Pull Midcap Not Feeding Properly G&G CM16
« on: November 06, 2015, 11:47:55 PM »
Personally I'd grab some non bio BB's, spray them with silicone spray and then fill your mags to capacity. That's always worked for me.
You just want a light coating on the BB's - if you go to heavy you'll make a mess of your barrel and the like.
You just want a light coating on the BB's - if you go to heavy you'll make a mess of your barrel and the like.
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Digital Entertainment / Re: PSN OnlineIDs / Xbox Gamertags
« on: October 30, 2015, 12:56:33 AM »
XBL: Nex Ingeniarius
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Seller/Buyer Ratings / Re: Does anybody know a good place to get your guns repaired near Taylor, MI
« on: October 30, 2015, 12:29:06 AM »
I've been utilizing t6e9a or quite some time. He's fairly close to you as well.
I'd recommend him for sure.
I'd recommend him for sure.
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SPRING / Re: TM VS JG BAR-10
« on: October 30, 2015, 12:10:42 AM »
I hadn't heard about the cylinder, thanks for the heads up. Also, Guts, Evike has them.