The Magpul AFG (Angled Fore Grip) is a new grip from Magpul Industries Corp designed to optimize the ‘thumb forward’ and ‘over the top’ grip of the handguard (much more details here). These 2 ways of gripping the handguards increase the shooter’s efficiency and speed compared to the traditional way of gripping the foregrip like a beercan (hence beercan grip).
Magpul PTS is the company officially sanctioned by Magpul to make airsoft copies of their products. Needless to say, Magpul products are also one of the most copied products by the China factories.
I decided to try out the Chinese copy of the AFG before plonking down the money for the Magpul PTS version (which cost twice as much) and while it took some getting used to, I kinda ‘got’ what Magpul was trying to do with this grip. I haven’t used it enough to actually make a decision either way on whether to stick with it but I agree with most reviewers who say that the AFG is better suited for longer rail systems. It just feels more comfortable to grip it the further it is away from me. It works in the standard 7 inch rail, just not as well as with something longer.
I found out the Magpul PTS AFG allows you to remove the finger bump which I find got in the way of a proper grip so I decided to order one. And when it came, it was a big surprise. The Chinese copy wasn’t 100% accurate.
As you can see, there is quite a difference. The grip surface of the Magpul PTS AFG is rounder and my hand felt more ‘at ease’ gripping it than the Chinese copy. Build quality is also much better than the Chinese copy but this is a given.
Can’t wait to test out in the field with this more comfortable grip.
So today after about 6 months off, I managed to join an airsoft session with the gang at Crossfire. The game today was at Area 81, a killhouse-style indoor CQB field. I decided to try out some new equipment I own but have never fielded. These are: G&P WOC Sentry, Tokyo-Marui P226R (silver frame/black slide) and Guarder C5 SWAT goggles.
I’ve been to Area 81 for a few times and I’m pretty sure they have changed the layout. It feels more open now, with less corners. Good that they’re keeping it fresh. 2 hours of gaming later, I have some thoughts:
The Centurions was a 65 episode cartoon series that was shown on TV in 1985-1987. A recap of the plot:
In the near future, the evil cyborg genius Doc Terror, seeks to conquer Earth, assisted by his cyborg assistant hacker, his daughter Amber, and an army of land, air and sea-based Doom Drones.
Out to stop them is an elite group of brave men, The Centurions. The Centurions wear ‘Exo-Frames’ that allow them to fuse with assault weapon systems which enable them to stop Terror and his Drones at every turn.
Ever since I got married and had kids, I’ve consciously used acrylic paints for my models. The most important reason is because they are much less toxic than enamel or lacquer paints, which is always a plus with toddlers running around. So for awhile now, I’ve been using Vallejo paints almost exclusively.
However, they are not the easiest paint to use. They handbrush very well (especially Vallejo) but airbrushing-wise, they’re more finicky. They require precise thinning: too thin they run all over the place, not thin enough they leave splotches all over the kit. They also tend to scrape off the kit easily so touchups are inevitable. I find enamel and lacquer much easier to handle and use. Their main disadvantage of course is that they are much more toxic.
I’ve recently finally have a workbench setup in a separate room which means I can keep the kids away when I’m painting so the health concerns are now less important for me (I’ll be the only one breathing the fumes after all). So I’m considering adding enamel or lacquer paints to my painting options.
Now the question is whether to go with enamels or lacquers. Both are surprisingly hard to find here in Jakarta with most shops only carrying Tamiya acrylics. But there’s always the online option, though it seems like shipping lacquer or enamel paints are now much more restrictive.
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So today after about 6 months off, I managed to join an airsoft session with the gang at Crossfire. The game today was at 
