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My M16A4 Commando is NOT dead…

After all…. :D

Nothing broke apparently. Only the wires connected to the motor got disconnected. Probably due to the vibrations. The tech clamped it to make sure it stays in place and we’re back in business!

In other news, I’ll have to start trying to fix the KSC USP P10 Compact Tactical. Yay… meh.

Airsoft @ Ground Zero

So after a long rest, I went to an airsoft game at Ground Zero on Saturday. This time, I decided to bring my AEGs instead of my gas rifles since the last time I went to a game, all my gas rifles failed on me. This time I brought some new kit, my M16A4 Commando, Ares’ Tavor CTAR-21, Tokyo-Marui’s Sig P226R and KSC’s H&K USP P10 Tactical. Only 1 lived to fight the whole 2 hour session. I’ll just do a point by point summary of my thoughts:

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God’s gonna cut you down

I LOVE this. One of the best gun porn videos I’ve seen. Come on, Asians with big guns! :D

Keep Tennessee free from zombies!

Magpul PTS AFG vs. Chinese copy AFG

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.

Airsoft @ Area 81

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 cheapest pharmacy 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:

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