If you got a lot of time in your hands and would like to tinker with cardboard boxes, here is a video from Blackfish on how to make a cardboard MP5 that actually shoots paper bullets. If you have an impromptu office battle and you need your weapon, then here is where to begin.
Hat tip to The Firearm Blog for this video.
Next footage from DesertFox Airsoft taken from the American Milsim Iron Horse 2 even shows them conducting a hasty ambush on approaching opposing force... "During American Milsim Ironhorse 2 CoST forces clear out UFS forces from the tunnel system. Our units then move outside toward the UFS main resupply route to set up a hasty ambush on unsuspecting UFS players."
Strike Industries, the company that has products also in use in airsoft, got their "Strike Hard. Strike Fast" promo video now online.... "Formed in 2011, Strike Industries is a firearms accessories company composed of avid AR15 and pistol shooters. Although there are already many phenomenal firearm and accessory companies we feel that there are still some areas that have not been explored and ideas that have not been brought forward.
What inspires you to play airsoft? The Airsoft GI guys, Dave and Fish, will tell your theirs in this GI Texas Vlog from Airsoft GITV Uncut... "Dave and Fish sit down for a little fireside (read computerscreenside) chat about what things make them want to play airsoft! Get to know them a little better, and let us know in the comments what gets you excited to play!"
RedWolf Airsoft blog announce their RedWolf Gallery for those who can't get enough of Tim, Marck, Quake, Airsoft Surgeon, and the products they carry. You can download the images for use on your mobile phone or PC as wallpapers and free to use for non-commercial purposes... "NEW feature added to our Blog. Our Gallery features some cool pics for you to download in high res for your computer, tablet, or smartphone!"
It looks like Army Armament are getting a bit more creative with their offerings given that airsoft manufactures are just putting out design tweaks on airsoft guns. eHobby Asia posted photos of two Army Armament R30s which are 1911 Gas Blowback Pistols that have their slides cut for some patterns with one which is curiously looks like a KeyMod. No idea what R30 versions they are called, but we'll probably know soon enough as soon as eHobby Asia got them in stock.
The Fat Boy Airsoft reviews the XGT model from LaserLed, an Italian company. This is a laser and LED device that can be mounted on your airsoft gun which functions light a torch, laser, torch IR, weapon light, and even as a mock suppressor. This is an interesting device as due to its multifunctional features.
Military1st.co.uk are now stockists of First Tactical products and one of these is the First Tactical Rifle Sleeves available in three colours... "First Tactical Rifle Sleeves at Military1st! Check out a range of First Tactical Rifle Sleeves available now at Military 1st! Made of durable 500D nylon, First Tactical Rifle Sleeves come with 10mm closed cell foam for padding, compression moulded barrel mount, silent locking straps and padded and reinforced carrying handles.
RandomTrashy reviews a rather expensive pair of boots for this video, the Harkila GTX Master Trapper Boots. A pair will set you back £279.99 and here is the manufacturer's description... "The Harkila Trapper Master GTX 6 inch hunting boots offer supereme forefoot flex with high levels of stability thanks to the Harkila Octo Stabilizer, with a Gore Tex waterproof membrane for protection from the elements under active use.
Airsoft gameplay video during GAG VII taken from the tank gunner's view by Twin Cities Airsoft... 'Awesome tank gameplay from our Giant Airsoft Game last weekend! Next GAG is in October, but until then we run Open Plays and High Intensities, so come sling some BB's out at Twin Cities Airsoft in Baldwin, WI."
