AirSoft

Prolux Alfa-3 Quick Charger

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:18:00 +0000

Fast Charger for battery

Quick Charges all batteries
Adjustable Amps w/ Display

Price $45.95

Gas Airsoft Guns use pressurized Gas to propel Airsoft Pellets. These Airsoft Guns are capable of Automatic and Semi-Automatic operation. The most common Gas used is propane (usually referred to as "green gas" by Airsoft Players). Less commonly used gases include CO2 and nitrogen. Gas power tends to be used in Airsoft Pistols where size constraints make Electric Powered Airsoft Gun mechanisms impractical. Other instances where Gas is favored are where adjustable velocities are required or where a Blowback feature is desired. A blow back feature is a mechanism, which cycles a slide, or bolt to better simulate a real firearm's operation. Because of the mechanical complexities involved with distributing and regulating Gas, these Gas Airsoft Guns have largely given way to Electric Airsoft Guns for less specialized applications.

Double Eagle M83P RIS Retractable Stock AEG

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:13:00 +0000

New generation Hop-Up Version Airsoft Electric Gun with Heavy Weight feel that makes it more realistic and sturdy. Full size replica M16 rifle. Has selector switch for full auto or semi-auto. Comes equipped with adjustable red dot sight, adjustable laser aim module and flashlight. Includes: Battery operated detachable flashlight - Laser sight (battery included) activated with push of a button - Protective eyewear - Red dot scope - Speed loaded for the magazine - Battery charger .

Airsoft Disclaimer : All Airsoft guns are shipped with required blaze orange barrel tip markings per Federal Law.

This is a 1/1 scale semi and full auto M16.
Comes with rechargeable 7.2V 6 cell Nicad battery pack and charger.
Adjustable red cross scope
Mounted white light system
Adjustable laser sighting system,
Adjustable Hop-Up
Multi position Adjustable rear stock
High quality Adjustable Ris foregrip
Adjustable rear sight
Removable carry holder
Quick loader
Threaded Mock Silencer
Sling
High capacity - 40 round mag clip
The selector switch has a safety and a semi/full auto mode
Uses .12 gr. BB's
Semi and Full Auto
Caliber: 6 m.m.
Magazine Capacity: 40 rounds
Dimention: 32'' L (Stock-closed) 35 1/2'' L (Stock open) X 8 3/4'' High
Muzzle Velocity: 200 fps.
Rate of fire: 400 rounds a minute
BATTERY CHARGE TIME IS 3.5 HOURS. Do not go by the charge time in the manual as it was translated incorrectly!
Made by Double Eagle
SDECM83P

Price $44.99
List Price $59.99 ~ You save $15.00

Rated as 5

Airsoft is the product of Japanese expert engineering and a strong desire for realistic firearms replicas. Airsoft models are 1/1 scale replicas of real-steel firearms. Unlike traditional BB Airsoft Guns, Airsoft Guns fire a 6mm plastic projectile and speeds of up to 300 feet per second (FPS). Airsoft Guns are available in three distinct types: Spring Airsoft Guns operated, Gas Airsoft Guns operated and Electric Airsoft Guns, or battery-operated Airsoft Guns.

Link: www.strikebacknow.com

Grenade Shaped Quickload Feeder of 800 Rds. 0.12g Yellow BB's

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:03:00 +0000

High Quality 6 mm Airsoft Pellets
Softair
72072

Price $4.99
List Price $9.99 ~ You save $5.00

Knives Look for Butterfly knives that are heavy, sturdy, and very durable. Make sure they are boast cast metal handles and the blades are made of 440 stainless steel. Most butterfly knifes are 5 1/4 inches long when they're closed and 9 inches long when opened. Some companies have folding knives that are high quality yet inexpensive. And some retailers get such a great deal on these folding knives that they can't help but give them to you at unbelievably low prices. Most of these folding knifes comes with its own belt clip for ease of carrying and especially ease of access. Pen knives have always been a favorite item. They are actual writing pens that secretly contain a knife hidden in the pen. All you do is pull apart the pen to reveal the 2.13 inch blade contained inside. These elegantly designed pen knives come in either gold, black, or silver. The Heart Attack is a keychain knife that looks like a heart. However, it is made out of very hard plastic that can be used for punching. Use it as a keychain and always have a self defense weapon available. You can also get the ultimate survival knife with a stocked survival kit in the handle. Survival knife usually kit comes with a compass, matches, fishing hooks and line, a metal wire saw, and more. Great for hunting, fishing, and trapping in the wild. Heavy duty spikes attach to handle for trapping and field craft uses.

Source: www.strikebacknow.com

AGM XM8 (Grey) AEG Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:54:00 +0000

XM8 (Grey)

by AGM

XM8 Electric Airsoft Gun. This is the newest verion of the popular XM8, a variant of the G36 series.

AGM offers a complete package, including the battey, charger and a high capacity magazine. One box and you are ready to play.

Features: Metal gear box, steel gears, metal barrel, metal trigger, high cap mag, battery and charger included, shooting around 350fps ... these guns are well worth the cost.

Although not 100% perfect this is an excellent airsoft gun for any player just getting started and also makes a great back-up.

**AGM airsoft guns are purchased and repackaged by many airsoft manufacturers, including Echo 1.**

MAS FAMAS SV Electric TM

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:10:00 +0000

VCR Act: By law, you must be:
-UKARA registered to buy this item as seen.
-Have 50%+ of the gun brightly coloured if not UKARA registered.
-Be VCRA exempt.
Click here for more details

Overview:
The bullpup configuration of the Tokyo Marui fully automatic airsoft electric gun (AEG) FAMAS gives it great long range accuracy, in a compact and manoeuvrable design. The difference between the F1 and the SV is mainly aesthetic, with the F1 having grenade sights, handguard, and bipod as extra. The FAMAS AEG has a well-deserved reputation for having a great rate of fire, and a large battery compartment.

Pros:
Modified gearbox = fantastic rate of fire; large battery; extremely robust internally & externally

Performance boosters:
Full internal upgrade (£125, inclusive of engineer's fee) - will increase power, to 328 feet per second. High grade barrel (£50-60) - will improve accuracy at range

Conclusion.
The FAMAS is one of Tokyo Marui's most successful releases. It wins top marks in virtually every area of performance - its long-range accuracy, battery life, fire rate, reliability, and design. Overall, the FAMAS is adept at both indoor and outdoor skirmishing, and is a wise choice for someone who wants a high-performance AEG straight out of the box.

Tokyo Marui Airsoft Electric Rifle (AEG)
firing mode: semi/full automatic	mag capacity: 60rnds
velocity:approx. 285fps	weight: approx 2805g
hop up: yes (adjustable)	battery: large
motor:EG560

battery and charger not included --- X pack recommended (click here for more info)

Price excluding VAT: £136.16
Price including VAT: £159.99
Status: In stock

-Wolf Armouries

UTG Deluxe Tactical Vest - Desert Digital Camo

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:56:00 +0000

This is the UTG Deluxe Tactical Vest Airsoft Gun Accessory - Desert Digital Camo. Includes 4 deluxe adjustable rifle mag pouches with universal design, each holding 1 - 2 most popular mags. Features Velcro closure, drain holes and elastic to hold mags tight. The deluxe universal holster with adjustable position, can be replaced by the Velcro attachable mag pouches. There are 2 large internal zippered map/document pouches. Also 3 deluxe universal pistol mag/flashlight pouches with adjustable height. Included is an attachable elastic shot shell cartridge holder. Also, included 1 radio pouch, 1 large ID pouch and sniper shoulder. Altogether, you have a quick draw holster, multiple mag/accessory pouches, pistol belt with dual horizontal mag pouches, new generation Velcro attachable modular double mag pouch, and attachable elastic shot shell cartridge holder.

Features:

Complete with Great Quality Pistol Belt with Pouches
Heavy Duty Back Loop System – To carry additional gear/tools
Fully Adjustable in Girth and Length – One size fits most, Waist fits up to 54", Belt fits 36"-46"
High Quality Zippers

Includes:

Deluxe Tactical Vest

Specifications:

Size: Adjustable
Color: Desert Digital Camo

Charging an Airsoft Battery: The initial charge should be 4 hours but no longer, and subsequent charges should last no longer than 2-3 hours. Overcharging your battery will ruin your battery so that it won't hold a charge. Remember to never overcharge your battery!

Disclaimer: All Airsoft guns are sold with an orange tip. It is illegal to remove the orange tip. Removing the orange tip will void your warranty. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase any Airsoft gun. We are not responsible for any harm or accident caused by any misuse of these Airsoft guns.

This is a toy and is not the real. Any related trademarks, copyrights and/or other protected material are held by their respective companies. HobbyTron.com, it's parent company nor any of it's affiliates make claim nor representation of the same.

Source: www.hobbytron.com

Cordura Air Soft Gear

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:47:00 +0000

This is test undertaken by Invista to prove the strength of Cordura. The fabrics above have been tested by the Modified Wyzenbeck abrasion test.

After pouring water onto the two bags, the water has already seeped into the other Chinese bag, while the water remains on the surface of the Cordura.

As you can see, the water has entered into the insides.

The inside of the Pantac is dry and you can see the water on the surface of the bag.

The Pantac uses Nylon for the stitching compared to the cotton of this other brand.

The MOLLE webbing on this other Chinese brand will come apart after time. We yanked it a bit and the stitching started splitting.

The MOLLE webbing and the stitching holding it together is very tough.

YKK zips are used throughout the Pantac range, ensuring reliability and durability.

Pantac Uncovered

Introduction

Would you buy a car that looks like a Supercar, but only has a 1 litre engine under the bonnet? Most doubtful. You would be happy to have it parked somewhere while people give it admiring glances, but should they wish to check out what is hidden beneath the bonnet of the car, well, it would be like asking a girl to take off her wonderbra in public - you wouldn't wish that kind of embarassment on anyone. It has to be said that there is a lot more than just the mere aesthetics, form and function should be at ones with each other. So why do we put up with "inferior" products? Well, top-quality is not often associated with low prices, so if it is not economically feasible to go for the best, then most people will make do with "the rest".

However, with the industrial boom in China, we have been seeing a lot of companies that try to mimmick the quality of bigger brands at a much lower price, but how good is the quality? In all honestly, there are a lot of bad ones, which you wouldn't touch with a rather large stick, but there are some real gems out there - Pantac are one of them. In this review, we put the Pantac to the test, comparing it with another Chinese brand competitor and unocover what makes the Pantac so good.

Overview

Pantac know how to dish up a high quality product and that shows in their fantastic line of combat gear, which are a culmination of materials and parts that are second-to-none in terms of quality. Cordura and YKK are somewhat household names already, and even though UTX aren't as well-known, they should be. These make up the base ingredients of a Pantac product: Invista Cordura material, YKK zippers and UTX clips. The end result is a product which is reliable and robust, yet keeping a light weight. The other Chinese brand we are looking at is made up of Nylon with no brand zips and clips.

When you compare the Pantac made with Cordura and the other Chinese-made equivalent there is no competition. Cordura has been proven in tests to be 3 times stronger than Nylon and it really sets these two products apart. What's more, whereas the other Chinese-made bag has stitching made from cotton, the Pantac uses Nylon and is done to military specification. Testing the MOLLE webbing on each product with a simple "yank-it to see if it breaks test" showed one clear winner, the other Chinese brand started to divest a bit at the seams when the MOLLE webbing was pulled on, while the Pantac's MOLLE webbing remained unharmed.

Another benefit of the Cordura material used on the Pantac is that it is resistant to water, superior to the Nylon seen on the other Chinese brand bag we tested it against. Pouring 300ml of water on the front pocket of each bag showed us just that. Almost immediately after pouring the water, the other Chinese brand bag had already absorbed a bit of water, whilst the Cordura of the Pantac was keeping it all on the surface. After 10 minutes, none of the water had seeped into the Pantac, while the other bag didn't fare so well, with the inside of the bag already mildly wet. It seems that the seams of the other Chinese brand were the real weak spot, as it looks like the majority of the water came in through the seams. Check out the video below for our water test!

The Pantac is on the right and the other Chinese brand on the left.

Small parts, big difference. That's the tagline of YKK, who are perhaps the World's largest manufacturer of zippers, and the quality of their product rightly justifies this. Pantac uses YKK zippers on their products, while the Chinese bag we tested came with no-brand zippers. We did a simple torsion test (i.e. trying to bend the zipper tabs by hand) and it showed that the no-brand zipper was not robust enough, bending under pressure quite easily, the YKK zip had no such problem. Also, YKK put their zippers through stringent tests to ensure that the finished product will not fail on you, doing chain crosswise strength, slider tab pull of strength and slider tab twisting strength tests.

UTX, otherwise known as Unitex, are a manufacturer of clips for a variety of applications that include: military, backpacks, garments, baby trolleys, helmets, golf bags and water sports. There's a reason why they are used for Military purposes, and it's because they are rock solid! The UTX clips on this Pantac bag are acceptably chunky with little to no unwanted flex in the main body of the clip. The other Chinese brand has basic clips, which do the job, although don't feel quite so robust.

Final Thought

On paper the Pantac bag steals the show, with a superb construction, made from the best quality materials. There is no denying that Pantac make great products and we are quite content in sticking our necks out by saying that Pantac are currently one of the best Chinese manufacturers of combat gear. Their relatively low price makes their range of products exceptionally good value for money and a thoroughly good alternative to the big brand manufacturers of combat gear.

Click the pic below to look at more Pantac products!

www.redwolfairsoft.com

FRAG CDO: VFC FN SCAR Heavy

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:33:00 +0000

New from Vega Force Company (VFC), FN SCAR Heavy. VFC has decided to make SCAR-L STD, which is the most popular with soldiers and civilian, for their first modern class positive electronic air soft rifle product. Receiver was made by Aluminum with high class positive electrode treatment, to unfold closeness and exquisite characters of high technology in 21 century. Critical parts are made by steel, has the same size as real one, which more realistic and unassailable. Internal mechanism has a horizontal gear box design by VFC exclusively, which has adopted on HK416 to prove its reliability already. 7mm bearings, EG1300 high speed motor, high precision steel gears, and anti-friction reinforce piston. Make VFC SCAR can shoot more than ten thousands continually with outstanding performance, and worth to trust.

Rest feartures include:

‧Base on the newest model SCAR-III, reproduce all detail completely.
‧The procedure of disassembly as real one, easy for maintenance.
‧CNC Aluminum one piece upper receiver, high rigidness & light weight.
‧CNC Aluminum bolt set, can be hold in open position for Hop-Up adjustment.
‧Aluminum front sight set + steel rear sight set, material and function as real.
‧Stainless one piece gas cylinder set, high reliability & extreme tough.
‧The buttstock combines foldable, retractable, adjustable cheek piece function as real one.
‧The Hop-Up adjustment tool and barrel detach tool hidden in gas tuner, easy to maintenance.

CYMA AK-105 - Kalash AK74M

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:02:00 +0000

One of the things I have decided about how I collect airsoft guns is that I am not going to be a 'hoarder' and accumulate an absurdly large collection of many different types of replicas. Instead, I thought it would be cool to concentrate on one 'family' of weapons that complement the loadout theme I'm interested in, and slowly upgrade this small collection continually.

So, for example, with my Russian assault infantry loadout I started cheap with the budget CYMA AK74. This is a terrific 'entry level' AK AEG that I intended to occassionally upgrade - as money allowed - until I reached a particular level of quality (say an upgraded VFC AK74). With this in mind, my initial themed collection is the Kalashnikov family to compliment my interest in Eastern-Bloc loadouts (Soviet, Russian, Romanian, East German, etc).

First upgrade

I have got to the point where I am in a position to be able to afford my first upgrade, and the target of this improvement will be my AK74. My CYMA CM0.31 was my first full-sized AK, it replaced my broken Classic Army SA58 as my initial primary AEG and I couldn't have been happier with it's performance or reliability (particularly because of the disappointing failure of my expensive Classic Army AEG).

Above: My current CYMA CM0.31, a replica of the early AK74 with black polymer furniture. This version has a tough plastic receiver and some metal parts, including the very distinctive '74 flash hider.

So why change? Well, as I have progressed in developing my modern Russian infantry loadout I have started to pay more and more attention to detail and authenticity, slowly replacing early purchases with more correct items. The CYMA was a replica of an early fixed stock AK74, while the current Russian army issue is the modernized AK74M version, with folding solid stock.

However, I am also tempted to change up as there is a new CYMA which has recently come on to the market which appeals to me - the CYMA AK-105 replica (CM0.31D). This is a carbine version of the AK74, and is an improvement - aesthetically - over the original CM0.31 model as it is constructed from metal, rather than being mainly plastic.

The choices

So, I have an interest in two different AK versions, the long AK74M infantry rifle or the AK105, a skeleton stocked carbine in use by Russian Special Forces units (replacing the AKS74U sub-assault rifle).

These two models are represented in replica form by two very good Chinese manufacturers; Kalash (D-Boyi) who have a metal AK74M (RK-05), and CYMA who, as mentioned, have created a AK105 (CM0.31D).

Above: The new full metal CYMA CM0.31D - replica of the AK105 carbine. Photo credit: 'Kamikaz3' from the airsoftforum.com (see links at bottom of page)

Both models represent improvements over my initial AK74 model in that they are both 'full metal' replicas, and they both represent completely up-to-date additions to the Russian military arsenal. Additionally, both these models are power improvements over my CM0.31, in fact the Kalash will have to be downgraded to come inline with the UK site limit of 350fps.

Apples and oranges

How to decide on which model I will ultimately purchase (next week) is a difficult decision. I like the look of either replica, although the AK105 probably has the edge in the looks department. But, I have to base my choice on what I really feel I am trying to achieve with my current loadout.

The AK105 suggests a Special Forces loadout, as it's compact and just begging for a Russian Kobra red dot sight and suppressor to be added. The AK74M, on the other hand, is good old Russian 'heavy metal' - it's the bread and butter of Russian foot sloggers, and gives me the opportunity to slap on a Russian GP30 grenade launcher.

So, Spetsnaz or 'grunt' (or whatever the Russian nickname for the ordinary infantryman is)?

Funnily enough, if I had had to make this decision a couple of months ago, when I was still toting my 'Spring' Russian loadout of Bekas in Tiger camo and M23 chest rig I would have probably - without hesitation - gone for the AK105, as my Tiger get-up is reminiscent of a Spetsnaz trooper. But, I recently updated my uniform for the summer season with a Flecktar-D camo set, influenced by some reference photos I have of a line reconnaissance infantry unit.

As things stand, however, I find myself flicking from one review to another of either AEG, admiring the excellent features of both guns. It will be a hard decision, and in the end I fancy having both in my collection eventually...

Cometh Tuesday, cometh a decision!

I will be doing a full report on this AEG in due course, but I just have to mention what a fantastic service I got from Land Warrior (UK). I ordered this AEG late yesterday afternoon - plus requested a downgrade - and it arrived on my doorstep at 8.45am this morning!

I particularly enjoyed the nice touch of the handwritten remark made by the Land Warrior engineer on my receipt, which read: "345fps! Happy days!" - You got that right, mate. Excellent work.

Kalash AK74M (RK-05) top - CYMA AK74 (CM0.31) bottom:-

Source:www.milgeek.co.uk

Light order - Carrying Rigs

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:58:00 +0000

One thing we airsofters should be very glad about is that we don’t have to carry body armour. But while the hard core ‘Milsimmer’ might like to load himself down with that Osprey vest or Warrior rig, the rest of us will probably opt for practicality over authenticity as the summer finally arrives.

I know some airsofters that are happy with the poor-man’s webbing – pockets! – but for those like myself who enjoy ‘Milsim lite’ and use mid-caps, there just aren’t enough pockets capacious enough to deal with all our bits and pieces. So, is there a compromise that will give you plenty of load carrying capability but won’t be adding what amounts to an extra layer of clothing to your loadout?

‘Light order’ – belt based rigs

The belt based webbing system has been with soldiers since the beginning of time, and while it has evolved from makeshift belts and hung satchels it eventually standardized itself into a system that became pretty universal by the 19th century – the yoke and belt harness.

The problem was, the more heavy stuff you wanted to add to a soldier’s belt, the more gravity wanted to see that belt drop down to the soldier’s ankles! So a yoke and straps arrangement was added to the belt – in a similar way to braces – to hold up the belt, allowing more and more pouches to be attached.

Left: Typical belt webbing light order. This is British Army issue, the design of which served through the First World War and the early part of WWII. This style of 'belt and braces' order was replicated around the world in canvas webbing and leather.

While today the MOLLE chest and vest load-carrying systems are all the rage, these items are also primarily designed as a means to carry ballistic plates. They provide protection to the torso by covering the upper body, as much as they can, with plate pockets on the chest, stomach, back and sometimes the sides and neck as well. So, in effect, you are wearing a ‘coat of armour’ which also has a load-carrying capability.

No grunt in the frontline would want to be out and about without this protective bulk, and where it’s a matter of life and death these guys look at the discomfort and extra sweating that these rigs can bring as being a price worthwhile paying.

Lighten up, man!

But for the airsofter – unless an obsessive ‘Geardo’ – plate carrying is a hindrance to the fast manoeuvring play, and in the summer heat it can be a downright ball ache!

LO provides plenty of ventilation to the players upper body, and with its straps ensures you can load that belt up with all the pouches you can without having to be constantly hitching up your belt as it tries to go visit your boots!

Left: Three variations of the 'battle belt', these are the most basic load carrying systems and can either have integrated pouches or a MOLLE system allowing the user to add their own combination of pouches as desired. From top to bottom; the Viper MOLLE VMS (Viper modular system), the Bulle MOLLE KABP (kit and ammo belt pack) and Arktis M110 Allen belt kit. To compensate for increasing loads, you can add a set of harness straps - braces - to these belts to assist thier load carrying capabilities.

But even within light order there are varying levels of sophistication, from just a simple belt and a couple of pouches – which aren’t heavy enough to need a harness – to a full-blown ‘belt and braces’ with extra padding at the shoulders and deep cummerbund to maximize the load carrying real estate.

Whichever you decide to go with all depends on your style of play and just how much you normally carry – for example, whether you hi-cap or mid-cap. But however little or however much you find yourself carrying onto the field, the Light Order system is the ideal way to accommodate your knick-knacks in the least stressful, and most ventilated, manner on a hot summer’s day.

Incidentally, while the general trend in the armed forces is to ‘bulk up’, the Light Order systems – like the British Army’s famous Northern Ireland rig – are still very popular with troops, particularly those that don’t need or want to restrict their movements by adding extra body armour. Lighter ballistic vests can be worn under the LO harness if required, but the less restricting LO harness is particularly popular with special forces.

Right: Half way between the basic belt system and full-blown yoke rigs is the harness accessory, which can be attached to any duty belt or MOLLE battle belt. These braces come in a variety of thicknesses and complexity, from a very simple 'H' or 'Y' shaped set of straps to a heavy duty padded set, like the example shown here; the Blackhawk Special Operations H-Gear shoulder harness.

Above: Harness based light order systems. These rigs have wider padded harness yokes to make load carrying a lot more comfortable, but still offer increased ventilation over vest and chest rigs. From left to right; The Bulle MOLLE MLE (multi-level load equipment) Harness, the Tactical Taylor MAV (modular assault vest) 2-piece vest with X Harness and finally the Blackhawk S.T.R.I.K.E. MOLLEE LBE Harness.

Source:milgeek.co.uk

Airsoft Hand Grenades Review

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:28:00 +0000

The grenades have an amount of citric acid powder in the bottom, which you mix with water. Then in the detonator section, you place some bicarbonate and put a small cap over it, when you press the plunger, these mix and the reaction begins, but I’m getting a bit ahead of myself here…

The AG-01 Grenades

Unfortunately explosive grenades can’t be purchased in the Republic of Ireland due to restrictions on fireworks and I liked the idea of these hand grenades compared to the expensive gas versions. For a pack of 6 grenades, it’s just €24, which is alot cheaper than the gas versions.

I placed an order on their website and was told I would receive a shipping quote the next day. I did not. It was a full seven days later that I received my shipping quote, I decided to forgive them for this and figured maybe they have never shipped to Ireland before and had to do some research on shipping costs. I paid the full amount straight away via paypal, shipping was €12 by the way, bringing the total to €36.

In the shipping quote, I was told I would receive a tracking number within 24 hours. I did not. After two days, I decided to email them and find out what was going on with the order, at this stage I wasn’t too bothered, but I didn’t even receive anything to say they had received my payment and so I thought maybe my payment had gone missing.

There was no reply to that email and another two days later, I emailed again asking what was the status of my order. Again, there was no reply.

The weekend passed and on Monday I decided I would atttempt to contact them once more before getting onto Paypal or my credit card company to cancel the payment. This time I decided to use the contact form on their website, I politely informed them I would like a tracking number in 24 hours or I will have to contact Paypal. The next day I finally received a reply, oh what humble apologies and excuses lie within?

Hello, this is the reference number: xxxxxxxxxxxx www.ups.es

Best regrast

I was not impressed, at the very least some form of excuse would have been nice. Thankfully I had the intelligence to work out that I should visit the ups.es website and input the given reference number to find out where my package was .It still hadn’t left for Ireland. A day or two later, the ups website updated and the order was scheduled for delivery on the 24th, woohoo, finally!

The 24th came…. and went, checked the tracking website that night and apparently

“The Package Was Missed At The UPS Facility”

Silly UPS, oh well, they’ll deliver it tomorrow…or maybe not, the next day it was:

“The Receiver Is Not Listed On The Building Directory.”

I’d like to know exactly what building directory they expect to see at a residential address? So this was Friday and I was ~~pissed,~~ mildly annoyed that I wouldnt have them for Saturday’s skirmish in HRTA. No big deal, can always use them next week. So Monday came along and I checked the tracking again around lunch time to see if my package would be delivered, apparently they managed to leave it at the UPS facility again, my poor package must be getting lonely, at this stage I was quite annoyed at UPS and decided I would go collect the bloody thing myself. Arranged to go and collect it at their depot (on the opposite side of the city) and did so this morning, Tuesday 29th, a full 22 days after I placed my order online, if the package was coming by ground from some obscurely named city in Russia, I might expect this kind of delivery period, but Madrid?

So granted the mix up with UPS when the package left Madrid was not the fault of airsofthandgrenades.com and I realise this, but even before it was shipped, their service up to that point was terrible, no replies to emails, promising things in 24 hours and then taking a week to do them. It’s just not a sign of a good retailer, but alas.. they may be redeemed yet if the product lives up to the hype on their website.

I’m sorry to say it does not, the downhill slope of this review just continues from here.

So I picked up the package on my way to work this morning, when I got into work I opened it up and had a look, 6 grenades body’s, 6 little bags containing the components for the detonator, 6 small bags of bicarbonate and 2 Power Boost tubes (more on these later). The box is nicely presented, made of recycled brown cardboard and has some various images of the AHG-01 on the outside. There are also some instructions in English and Spanish which explain how to put the whole thing together and some diagrams to go with it. I put one together and left it on my desk for the day, unfortunately I dont think exploding grenades go down so well in an office environment, although I was very tempted :).

What mystical treasure lies within?

The grenades in their packaging.

Got home and tested them out, first you pour some water into the bottom of the grenade body and mix it with the citric acid, once you have the detonator assembly put together, pour in some bicarbonate and put the cap on, when it’s all put together, the grenade looks quite nice.

The assembled grenade.

So here we go, camera ready and recording, pull the pin out, give it a shake and throw it onto the patio outside. And hiss… splutter… gurgle… not quite the boom I expected. Turns out the detanoter wasn’t screwed tight enough and the CO2 was just escaping through the top. Their is an o-ring to seal it too, but obviously this wasn’t working.

Take 2: The detonators are re-usable so I cleaned it out and put some more bicarbonate in. Got a fresh grenade body and added some water. Here we go again, being sure to tighten the cap as tight as possible this time. Pull out the safety pin, press the detonator, shake, throw and………………..nothing. No boom, no hissing air escaping either. I waited a minute to see if the pressure would build and then maybe it might blow, it didn’t. I hesitantly approached the grenade and unscrewed the top, only to let out a gust of CO2. Whoops…

Take 2.5: At this stage I was getting worried I would run out of citric acid and decided to try using vinegar instead, this didn’t go so well either and I just ended up with more hissing and gurgling, only this time it smelled like vinegar too.

Take 3: Ok, this time it’ll work, this time it better work. Same procedure as above, shake it, throw it and…… nothing again! WTF?!?!? God Dammit, I walked away for a minute and wondered would it blow as I turned my back, no such luck. I walked over and picked it up, it was pretty solid with the pressure built up inside, but no boom, so I stepped back and threw it on the ground….. BOOM!!!!!! Finally!! Woohoo!

There’s actually quite a nice bang of these, especially for something that is just a very basic chemical reaction. The entire body of the grenade was blown to pieces and spread out over about a 10ft diameter, definitely not re-usable, add a few bb’s into the body and you could definately use these for room clearing.

But I still wasn’t happy, the video on the AHG website shows a AHG-01 being placed on the ground and it detonates seconds later, no throwing it hard against the ground, just wait and boom. I wanted to replicate this. I decided to try again.

Take 4: Guess what? It didn’t work again, the seal wasn’t tight enough, so I thought maybe the detonator had been damaged and decided to try yet again.

Take 5: Built a fresh detonator this time around, but yet again, I got plenty of white foam and hissing and gurgling, but no boom.

I decided I had wasted enough for today and put the grenades away. I now have 1 grenade body left with citric acid still in it, 4 body’s with no citric acid, 4 unassembled detonators, 1 broken detonator and 1 working detonator.

The one time they worked, I was actually quite surprised by the noise of the grenade going off and would have definately gotten a few kills had I put bb’s in and used them in a skirmish. The second time I tried it, when I released all the gas by mistake, it would have actually blown up had I thrown it on the ground, but like I said earlier, this does not replicate how they are shown in use, having to throw them against a hard surface may not work in the middle of a skirmish.

Unfortunately, I dont think the AHG-01 is going to revolutionize the airsoft grenade industry the way it’s creators envisioned. It’s a great idea in theory, and when it works it’s impressive, but the hit and miss nature of the product coupled with their rather bad customer service has left me rather dismayed. I really would have liked to see this product work since gas grenades are so expensive and explosives cannot be used in Ireland, but I think I’ll be putting my money into a gas grenade now instead.

Thanks to:airsofthacks.com

TSD Tactical AEG Model SR4 A1 Electric Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:54:00 +0000

This is an AEG Electric Assault Spetsnaz AEG Stockless Airsoft Gun. This well built mostly metal Airsoft gun features a hop up system, RIS tactical rail system, tactical sling, and a stockless design. This gun is 1:1 scale with a realistic design and compact body. This Airsoft gun fires at 275 FPS which is great for most Airsoft games. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun.

Electric Airsoft Rifles use batteries as their power source, they're usually fully automatic, and they shoot very fast. If you are looking for continuous fire fun, this is the type of Airsoft Gun for you - just hold down the trigger and watch those BBs stream out, one after the other, in a straight, swift line - which means fun and entertainment, plain and simple. This Electric Airsoft Rifle doesn't require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end electric Airsoft gun. We highly recommend that you use .20g BBs or better to ensure longer gun life and better play.

Features:

Hop Up System
RIS Tactical Rail System
Tactical Sling
Stockless Design
1:1 Scale
Compact Body

Specifications:

FPS: 275 with .12g BBs

Classic Army G 33E AEG 313FPS 330 Rnd Electric Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:53:00 +0000

This is a high quality, top of the line G3 by Classic Army. This model is a metal & plastic design that looks and feels like the real thing. It features a high torque motor, metal spring guide, one piece outer barrel, metallic hop up chamber & new hop up rubber. It comes with a high capacity magazine that holds 330 rounds. This gun does not come with a battery and charger.

Features:

High Torque Motor
Metal Spring Guide
6mm Oily Steel Brushing Gear Box
Aluminum Flash Hider & New Hop Up Rubber
Metal Body & Metal Front Cocking Tube Assembly

Includes:

G3 Rifle
High Capacity Magazine (330 Rounds)

Specifications:

FPS: 313
Magazine Capacity: 330
Size: 36 inches long
Weight: 5.55 lbs

Electric Classic Army SAR Offizier M41 FS Assault Rifle 375-FPS, RIS, Full Stock Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:52:00 +0000

The Classic Army SAR M41FS assault rifle features a high capacity 475 round clip, metal rear sight, RIS, and a solid stock. Like all classic army rifles it comes with a metal gearbox and components of the highest quality. The gun is all metal in design.

Features:

475 Round, Hi Cap Clip
3x Mag Integrated Scope
Folding Stock

Includes:

CA SAR M41FS Assault Rifle

Specifications:

FPS: 375
Magazine Capacity: 475

SLR105 A1 Classic Army AEG AK 74 FPS-420 Airsoft Electric Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:51:00 +0000

The Classic Army AK replica rifle is just about the closest thing you can get on earth to the real thing. The full metal body and metal gears make for an extremely sturdy and reliable Airsoft weapon. The gun comes with a high capacity magazine with a winding mechanism to ensure a consistent rate of fire. This gun does not come with a battery and charger.

Electric Airsoft guns use batteries as their power source, they're usually fully automatic, and they shoot very fast. If you are looking for continuous fire fun, this is the type of Airsoft Gun for you - just hold down the trigger and watch those BBs stream out, one after the other, in a straight, swift line - which means fun and entertainment, plain and simple. This Electric Airsoft Gun doesn't require any pumping just simply point and shoot.

Features:

Select fire: Semi / Full Auto
Adjustable Hop Up System
Full Metal Design

Includes:

Classic Army Full Metal AK AEG Airsoft Rifle

Specifications:

FPS: 420
Magazine Capacity: 300

Classic Army CA8-2 Sniper Rifle AEG RTF 300 FPS Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:50:00 +0000

This is the Classic Army CA8-2 Sniper Rifle. Used in the Mission Impossible movie this gun is sure to please. It comes with a foldable bi-pod connected to the barrel and a mounted 3x optical sight for highly accurate shooting. Comes very well built with a brass cylinder head, metal cocking lever, 7mm metal bearing gear box, a glass fiber body, and aluminum piston head with bearing. You are looking at the next generation of sniper scope. This gun does not come with a battery and charger.

Features:

Foldable Bi-pod
Glass Fiber Body
Brass Cylinder Head
6.04mm Inner Barrel
Bearing Spring Guide

Metal Cocking Lever

Reinforced Sealed Cylinder

Air Nozzle with Plastic Ring

7mm Metal Bearing Gear Box

Aluminum Piston Head with Bearing

Carry Handle Assembly and 3X Optical Sight

Metal Front Cocking Tube Assembly can put Higher Capacity of Battery

Includes:

Classic Army CA8-2 Sniper Rifle
Extra Magazine
Extendable Stock Pieces

Specifications:

FPS: 300
Magazine Capacity: 20
Size: 38.25" long
Weight: 116.4oz
Barrel Length: 110mm

Electric Classic Army M249 Paratrooper AEG FPS-420 Airsoft Gun W/ Box Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:49:00 +0000

The M249 from Classic Army needs no introduction. This is the highest quality airsoft rifle we carry and a need for the serious airsoft enthusiast. With blazing speeds over 400 FPS and a fully metallic body design, the CA M249 MK II delivers 800 Rounds per minute through the battery-powered ammo box mounted under the gun. The parartooper comes with a hi cap clip but the Box magazine (sold separately) is an absolute necessity to enjoy the gun the way it was made to be. This gun does not include battery and charger.

Features:

All Metal Replica Design
Extremely High Rate of Fire
Metal Barrel and Gears
Top-Mount Handle
Bipod
Telescopic "Paratrooper" Stock

Includes:

Classic Army M249 MKII
300 Round Magazine

Specifications:

FPS: 400
Magazine Capacity: 300
Size: 20.1 "

Classic Army AK-47 AEG 350FPS 500 Rnd Electric Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:46:00 +0000

This is a high quality, top of the line AK-47 by Classic Army. This model is a metal/wood design that looks and feels like the real thing. It features a steel metal scope rail, steel flash hider, steel metal frame, 7mm metal bearing gear box and high performance motor. It comes with a high capacity magazine that holds 500 rounds for longer game play. It also features a wooden hand guard and stock, and a real gun logo with a unique serial number. This gun does not come with a battery and charger.

Features:

Metal Scope Rail
Steel Flash Hider
7mm Metal Bearing Gear Box
Wooden Hand Guard and Stock
Real Gun Logo with Unique Serial Number

Includes:

AK-47 Rifle
High Capacity Magazine (500 Rounds)(Plastic/Metal)

Specifications:

FPS: 350
Magazine Capacity: 500
Size: 38 inches long
Weight: 7.60 lbs

Electric Classic Army AEG AUG Steyr A1 FPS-420 Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:42:00 +0000

One of the reasons the military issue AUG is so popular is its ambidexterous design where you can move the injection port to either side of the receiver. Another feature which makes it a foreign military weapon of choice is the bullpup design. Gun comes with a fixed 1.5x top mounted scope. This gun does not come with a battery and charger.

Electric Airsoft guns use batteries as their power source, they're usually fully automatic, and they shoot very fast. If you are looking for continuous fire fun, this is the type of Airsoft Gun for you - just hold down the trigger and watch those BB's stream out, one after the other, in a straight, swift line - which means fun and entertainment, plain and simple. This Electric Airsoft Gun doesn't require any pumping just simply point and shoot.

Features:

Select fire: Semi / Full Auto
Metal/Composite Design
Top Mounted 1.5x Scope

Includes:

Classic Army AEG AUG Steyr Airsoft Rifle

Specifications:

FPS: 420
Magazine Capacity: 300
Size: 31 inches

TSD SD93B 200 FPS 24 Rnd Hard Case Adjustable Hop-Up AEP Electric Airsoft Pistol

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:41:00 +0000

The SD93B AEP features a metal gearbox, adjustable hop-up, 24 round magazine, 2 batteries, and a charger. It also includes a hard plastic gun case, and it has a velocity of 200 FPS with a 0.20g bb.

Electric Airsoft Pistols use batteries as their power source, they're usually fully automatic, and they shoot very fast. If you are looking for continuous fire fun, this is the type of Airsoft Gun for you - just hold down the trigger and watch those BB's stream out, one after the other, in a straight, swift line - which means fun and entertainment, plain and simple. This Electric Airsoft Pistol doesn't require any pumping just simply point and shoot.

Features:

Metal Gearbox
Adjustable Hop-up
FPS: 200 w/ 0.20g bb
Non-Blowback
Semi/Full-Auto

Includes:

SD93B AEP
24 round magazine
2 batteries
Charger
Hard Plastic Gun Case

Specifications:

FPS: 200 w/ 0.20g bb
Magazine Capacity: 24

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +0000

This AEG Electric MP5 Sub Machine Gun FPS-300, 1/1 Scale, Adjustable Stock Airsoft Gun 798M M5S5 Style with a silencer is an exact replica of the Tokyo Mauri with Metal Version 2 Gear Box. This full size gun not only looks great but shoots great at 300 fps. This gun is compared to the popular Tokyo Marui guns. This gun is made with metal gears and a metal gear box with a hop up system. Comes complete with everything you need including a rechargeable battery, charger, strap, and silencer.

Features:

All Metal Gears
Metal Gear Box
280-300 Feet Per Second
Includes Everything You Need
Hop Up System
1:1 Full Scale Replica
Semi and Full Auto Select Fire
50 Round Clip

Specifications:

Magazine Capacity 50 Rounds
Velocity 300 FPS
Full or Semi Auto Selectable
Weight 5 lbs
Made of Metal
Safe/Semi/Full Auto Switch

Includes:

M-5 Full Scale Airsoft Gun
8.4V Rechargeable Battery
Charger
50 round Hi-Cap Magazine
200 BB's
Shoulder Strap
Instruction Manual
Adjustment Tool

M4 Style Assult Rifle 70 Rnd FPS 305 Adjustable Stock AEG Electric Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:39:00 +0000

This is a M4 replica assault rifle. It comes with an adjustable stock, RIS rail system, 8.4v nun chuck style battery, A/C charger, Magazine and instruction manual. It has full and safe shooting modes. It shoots a solid 305 FPS and has an accuracy range up to 200 ft. This gun is made of mostly metal which gives it the look and feel of the real thing.

Features:

Mostly metal design
Adjustable Stock
Accurate up to 200 ft

Includes:

M4 Assult Rifle
1 - 70 Round Magazine
8.4v 1100 mAh nun chuck Battery and Charger

Specifications:

FPS: 305
Magazine Capacity: 70
Length: 31.5 inches
Weight: 7.8 lbs

MP5 A4 Electric Full Auto Airsoft Gun Metal Gear Box FPS-330

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:37:00 +0000

This is an Airsoft Electric AEG MP5 A4 Rifle Heavy Weight. The scale is 1:1. It is the Hop Up version. Includes heavy weight airsoft electric MP5 A4 rifle, 200 BBs, 2 magazines, battery with charger, and a speed loader.

Features:

1/1 Scale High Performance Model Gun
Uses 6 mm BB Bullets
Metal Gear Box
Automatic Firing
Working Safety
Ni-MH Battery with Charger (included)

Includes:

Airsoft Electric AEG MP5 A4 Rifle
2 Magazines
200 6mm BBs
Battery with Charger
Strap

Specifications:

FPS: 280-330
Magazine Capacity: 200
Fully Extended Length: 720 mm

Electric M14 RIS EBR M668 Sniper Rifle FPS-370 Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:36:00 +0000

This is the new and exciting Electric M14 RIS EBR M668 Sniper Rifle FPS-370 Airsoft Gun. The new M668 comes ready to impress Airsoft enthusiasts of every level with its extra realistic weight and feel. This M14 Airsoft gun comes with high quality metal gear box and metal gears, adjustable hop up, a rear site, a tactical butt stock, and a tri-rail RIS system. With the power of a 9.6V 1500 mAh battery, a 280 round magazine, and a punch of 330 FPS you have an Airsoft sniper rifle that will perform at the highest level.

This is a Spring Airsoft Rifle, which means it's powered by a spring and must be cocked for each shot. It's fast, clean, inexpensive and easily maintained; it requires no gas or batteries to operate. Also, Spring Airsoft Guns are the toughest, most durable of all Airsoft Guns, because they're made with few breakable pieces. If you're looking for a fun, reliable Airsoft Rifle that'll look great and perform even better, you've come to the right place. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun.

Features:

Full Metal Construction
Super Heavy Weight Metal Rifle
Metal Gear Box and Gears
Adjustable Hop Up and Rear Sight
Tri-Rail RIS (Rail Interface System) Integrated Front and Top Scope Rail
Tactical Butt Stock
Full and Semi Auto Mode
Functional Safety

Includes:

Electric M14 RIS EBR M668 Sniper Rifle FPS-370 Airsoft Gun
9.6V 1500 mAh Rechargeable Battery
Battery Charger
High Cap Magazine
Sling

Specifications:

FPS: 330
Magazine Capacity: 280 Rounds
Weight: 12.55 lbs.
Full Length: 34.5 in. to 39.5 in. Extended
Range: 150 - 175 ft.

Electric JG MP5 Navy Tactical 330 FPS Airsoft Gun

noreply@blogger.com (Channi) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:33:00 +0000

This is the new Electric JG MP5 Navy Tactical 330 FPS Airsoft Gun. This highly anticipated Airsoft gun comes made with a mostly metal construction and a high grade metal gear box. TM parts are compatible with this Airsoft gun. This MP5 has adjustable hop up, full and semi auto, a high capacity magazine, and plenty of rails for some great accessories. Firing at over 300 FPS and being a great CQB weapon, this Airsoft gun is sure to please.

Features:

Metal Gear Box
Adjustable Hop Up
TM Compatible
High Cap Magazine
Battery and Charger Included
RIS Rails & Knight's Style Mount
Vertical Fore Grip
Battery can be Stored in Vertical Fore Grip
Metal Body
Full and Semi Auto
Functioning Safety
Extendable Stock

Includes:

Electric JG MP5 Navy Tactical 330 FPS Airsoft Gun
Battery and Charger
High Cap Magazine
Vertical Fore Grip

Specifications:

Firing Velocity: 330 FPS w/ .20g BBs
Battery: 1100 mAh 9.6V NiMh
Magazine Capacity: 200 Rounds
Length: 23 in. to 29 in. Fully Extended