On the second day for the IWA Outdoor Classics 2015, vehicle traffic was not worrying as it seemed that the organisers were able to sort out improving traffic flow. I was a bit late coming to Nuremberg Messe as uploading reports and especially photos from my hotel was too slow. At least at the venue the upload is faster but I'd rather not upload the videos yet since it will take really long. Please bear with me that the videos will be available when I get back to the UK.

Morning is more of checking the news reports and making sure that they get posted since they always get priority before we moved on the Exhibit halls. With most of the airsoft companies and related ones in Halls 7 and 7A, an airsoft media guy can spend around two days just in this hall. Thus, in the morning, one that is turning into a tradition for airsoft is the G&G Presentation and Awarding Ceremony.

Before I went off for the Halls, I had some juicy chit chat with Maree-Louise and Keith Slater who are now based in Nevada. The couple have IWA 2015 stories and photos for Popular Airsoft readers which we shall be posting later on, and we give our heartfelt thanks to them.

G&G Armament comes in full force when attending the IWA & Outdoor Classics, and for Saturday's mini-event, it becomes well attended with people waiting to hear about the new products from the company. The product showcases for this year was about the G&G GMG42, their AEG version of the MG42 machine gun, and their 2015 Combat Machine with their G Box System. The Airsoft.nu and AirsoftDB  guys got lucky winning two of the G&G AEGs that were up for raffle.

With the G&G Greatest Glory Video Contest, the winner for this year is a woman from Spain, Sylvia Vivanco from Spain produced the winning video called "Cadence." She was flown in and given the VIP treatment by the G&G Team in Nuremberg. But of course, the biggest news is the cash prize that she won, and it is the biggest cash prize any individual can win from airsoft, US$10,000!

By 12 noon, I decided to attempt at uploading the Day 1 photos on Facebook whilst having my lunch at the press room. It was a good decision that I was able to upload over a hundred photos with just a few minutes to spare before my next appointment at 1300H.

That appointment is with Sarah Hong, the marketing manager of King Arms and CAA Airsoft Division who thoughtfully texted me at 6 am that the CAAAD Premium M4 Gas Blowback Rifle is now on display at the booth. One thing that our dear readers should note is that King Arms is now based in Taiwan where they are now doing most of their manufacturing. From Chai Wan in Hong Kong to Taiwan.

Sarah talked about the various licenses that King Arms has as of this year which has a forged aluminium receiver, steel outer barrels, stainless gas tube, aluminium stock tube, steel internal parts, and metal magazine. As for its actual release date, it still remains to be confirmed. We then proceeded to check the MDT Tac 21 and the MDT LSS which are the sniper rifle chassis that is a fruit of a licensing agreement with MDT which was announced at the IWA Outdoor Classics 2014.

Also on display at the King Arms section of the booth are the King Arms Training Weapons Systems (TWS). This series was actually released in November 2014, with the 7" and 9" Alpha TWS Elite as being the first of this series which are full metal AEGs. Sarah pointed out that a new 13" version is now available and interested dealers can contact them for bulk orders.

Next up was my appointment was with Thomas Mikkelsen at the Action Sport Games (ASG) booth which is a well laid out booth with less clutter and it was nice going around and checking their products out. We know that you have been overloaded with much of the ASG CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 AEG which is their flasgship AEG that they made in Europe which he explained that is already on its 4th version with more improvements and fixes. He talked mainly about the Dan Wesson D715 Revolver models which actually has an air gun version too. This is CO2-powered with a rubberised grip, hop-up system, and a beefier build. For those who want to try their hand on airsoft sniper rifles, they have the affordable spring powered ASG Tac 6 which is mainly for backyard plinking, though they don't recommend it for wargaming, it's still up to you to try and find out if it can do its job in the skirmish field.

What airsoft players should expect from ASG which hopefully gets released this year is the CZ Bren 805. Initially announced at the SHOT Show 2015. There are two variants of this AEG, the A1 and A2 model, and they are coming out with Black and a two-tone colour versions though they haven't decided yet on what colours to use for the two-tone one. What is most definite with 805 is that an 805 Airsoft Grenade Launcher will also be released though you will have to buy that separately when they all get released. Released date hasn't been determined yet.

Just right beside the ASG booth is Classic Army, where Peter Ho showed me the Apex AEG line up. The Apex airsoft AEGs are now available in various AR models such as the R5 Series (M8, M10, M12, and M14 models), Carbine RIS and CQB-R, and the MK13 Series (Mod 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 models). These are full metal AEGs, with steel sling swivels, flip-up sights, and battery stock that can handle 9.6v batteries. Colours are black and the popular dark bronze. For 2015, the Apex Gearboxes will come with integrated MOSFETs, which is attached to wiring of the gearbox rather than embedded on the gearbox shell and heat resistant polymer tappet plate and trigger switch, the configuration which Peter explains helps prevent trigger burn brought about by firing often in semi-auto, or high discharge rate Lipo batteries.

Many airsoft players looked forward to visiting the booth of KRISS/KRYTAC, though they are not located in Hall 7, instead they are in Hall 9 where most of the tactical gear makers are. Greeting me immediately was Jean-Paul Dinh, the Communications Manager, whom we have been in contact with every since KRISS Group decided to have an airsoft venture. Tim Seargeant, the Marketing Manager, was there as well and of course, we had a video of him doing presentations of the KRYTAC AEGs, especially the soon to be released KRYTAC LMG Enhanced and the Trident 47.  Also on display are the KRYTAC Trident Family which many of are familiar with including the Trident SPR in OD Green.

At the Krytac Booth, I also bumped into Jim Septhon from The Grange  who perhaps stock most of the HPA-powered airsoft guns and engines in the United Kingdom.

By 1600H I went to Hall 7A where B.O. Manufacture and Vega Force Company are co-exhibitors. Eric Gautier and he has on display the B.O. M9 Custom Gas Blowback Pistol. If you remember that well praised and received B.O. Gothic Serpent Operation (GSO) GBB Pistol with that weathered look and unique engraving? Same care and attention were also done to this M9 pistol. For those looking for a new Avalon Premium AEG, the Avalon Mod Saber will be released with the new VFC QRS stock.

Around 1615 I went off to the RedWolf Airsoft booth to rest my legs and watched a K9 try on the Pantac K9 harness which he immediately developed a liking for it that his own immediately got it and modeling it on the IWA exhibit floors. The shotgun system of Airsoft Innovations is now in a working shotgun model where there is heavy interest amongst visitors as Carlton demoed for everyone. You've seen this in bare bones form last year, but for the Airsoft Meetup it will be shown as a realistic looking shotgun.

By 1645 it was time for me to wrap up the day at the IWA Outdoor Classics 2015 with a get together at the ASG booth where food, wine and beer were being served. It was already full when I got there and most of the airsoft media was there. I finally get to see the major UK airsoft retailers as well such as Frank Bothamley of Firesupport and Scott Allan of Landwarrior Airsoft. Also there were the Airsoft & Military News team led by Chris, Martina and Michael Belousov (a.k.a. Mike von Bulow) from Border War MILSIM, and the Airsoft.nu guys as well.

By 1830 it was time for to be at the Gunfire booth where I met up with Lukasz and Peter, as they planned to host a dinner for me. They chose a really good Greek restaurant in the center. Over beer and food, we traded stories about the airsoft business, the dynamics of dealing with suppliers in the Far East, discussed the future of airsoft, and Polish airsoft. Time flew fast that we realised it was almost midnight and we decided to go back to our hotels. Walking back to the car, a basket filled with Polish goodies greeted me, and I was surprised by this kind and thoughtful gesture from them.

They dropped me off at my hotel by midnight and for me the day wasn't over yet as I needed to check news submissions from the news teams and sponsors. I wasn't disappointed as in my Inbox there were several updates and emails which I immediately made sure they are prepared for today's news update.

By 0200H of Sunday, I hit the sack even there was some loud Reggae party going in a building beside the hotel. Not even the a canon blast will wake me up until 6am.

As always, check the Popular Airsoft Facebook Page for photos and videos will be up later this week.