Tuesday, April 30, 2013

KWA ATP - For Sale


For Sale: 

KWA ATP 

$115 FTF (Thousand Oaks) 
$130 Shipped (CONUS) 

Unmodified, completely stock. ~200 rounds fired, all at Patriot Airsoft (almost exclusively green gas, didn't have any handy when taking the video). Never fielded outdoors. 

Function Check Video & Photographs: 
























Friday, March 15, 2013

CQC Shenanigans - Captain Jumpy


This week my buddy (and VP of B.E.A.R.D.) Nick finally picked up a GoPro Hero 3. Now I see what all the fuss is about. We only got in about 45 minutes of gameplay Thursday night at Patriot Airsoft (Newbury Park, CA) on their pistol/shotgun only night, but I couldn't help but post this amusing and overly-dramatic player's response to getting hit (the second encounter, not the first). I hope you get as many lol's out of it as we did.



Tuesday, February 19, 2013

"Minnie" - M4 CQC


So as most of you that airsoft with me know, I spend the vast majority of my playtime at indoor CQC fields, as opposed to outdoor fields. As amazing as the Masada is, with its 14" barrel and fixed stock, it can become a bit unwieldy in a large percentage of encounters. I love using Tilly, but she is still just a handgun and not ideal for any prolonged skirmishes. Once again, I found myself in the same situation as I did with Lana, requiring a purpose-built weapon built to my exact specifications.

Vitals: 
Overall Length: 22.5"
LOP: 11"
FPS: 310 (with .20g)
RPS: 31
Weight: [Not Measured Yet]

Internals: 
G&P Reinforced V.2 Gearbox w/ 8mm Bearings and Selector Plate [link]
G&P Ball Bearing Spring Guide for V.2 Gearbox [link]
G&P 8mm Ball Bearing Bushings [link]
G&P Steel Gear Set [link]
Madbull Ultimate Hopup (placeholder until replaced) [link]
Matrix Wiring and Switch Assembly with Mosfet for V.2 Gearbox (Rewired Deans) [link]
Systema M100 Irregular-Pitch Spring [link]
[All Other Internal Components Salvaged From Other Projects]

Externals:
Madbull Daniel Defense 4" Lite RIS with 4" outer barrel and 6.03mm tightbore [link]
Madbull ACE Ultra Lite SOPMOD Stock [link]
G&P Limited Edition Magpul Metal Body [link]
G&P Ambidextrous Magazine Catch [link]
G&G Steel QD Sling Swivel [link]
 A2 "Birdcage" Flash Hider [link]
Matrix Reinforced Steel Dust Cover [link]
Command Arms Magazine Well Grap w/ Pressure Switch Mount [link]
Eotech 552 Holographic Sight Replica [link]
Offset Flashlight Mount [link]
200 Lumen Flashlight With Remote [link]
   replacement single mode LED [link]
Magpul MBUS Set (Black) [link]
Magpul MOE Grip [link]

Build Updates:
2/15/2013 - [Mockup Phase] - Was able to assemble the majority of the external components.
2/17/2013 - [Internals Testing] - Assembled gearbox, shimmed gears, corrected AOE. First test fire resulted in 225 FPS @ 30 RPS. Swapped spring, resulted in 300 FPS @ 25 RPS.
2/18/2013 - Pictures taken of current work in progress. Still missing some external components.
2/19/2013 - Additional external components arrived and installed. Pictures updated.
2/20/2013 - Working with cylinder/pistol/air nozzle/hopup in attempt to increase compression and reach target FPS of 335. Still waiting for lower-profile light mount to arrive.
2/21/2013 - Fielded "Minnie" for the first time. Results exceeded expectations. Still need to install bolt forward assist for aesthetics, and new selector plate for more smooth firing mode transition. Video taken: First one demonstrating raw fire rate. Second one slow motion POV for s**ts n' giggles.


Pictures of Work-In-Progress:
2/15/2012















2/18/2013















2/19/2013

















2/21/2013









Thursday, January 31, 2013

M4 DMR - "Lana"

After playing with a number of field rifles and trying to decide on what DRM to acquire, but never really finding the right one, I finally came to the only logical conclusion: build one from scratch. Introducing my new ground-up (and still work-in-progress) DRM build, "Lana" (Yes, named after this: [YouTube Video] Lana).


Vitals: 
Overall Length: 44-45"
LOP: 14.5-15.5"
FPS: 540 (with .20g)
RPS: [semi-only]
Weight: [Not Measured Yet]


Internal Upgrades:
G&P Reinforced V2 8mm Gearbox [link]
BTC Chimera (V2 GB) Mosfet [link]
Angel Custom Stainless Steel 6.01mm Inner Barrel (590mm / AEG) [link]
Lonex A2 Infinite Torque Motor (Long Type) [link]
SPEED Airsoft M4/M16 AEG Tunable Trigger - (Black) [link]
Systema M150 Spring [link]
Guarder Infinite Torque-Up Gears [link]
Systema Hop Up Bucking [link]
Modify Quantum Piston with Titanium Coated Teeth [link]
Systema Aluminum Piston Head with Bearings [link]
Guarder Double O-Ring Cylinder Head [link]
Systema Tappet Plate [link]
Systema Air Nozzle [link]
Matrix V2 Ball Bering Spring Guide [link]

External Upgrades:
Madbull Noveske MUR Metal Body [link]
Madbull Tactical Charging Handle - Model A [link]
Madbull - Noveske Rifleworks Free Float 12.658inch Handguard Rail [link]
Madbull Daniel Defense 20" Steel Government Profile Outer Barrel [link]
Madbull Noveske Adjustable Gas Block [link]
Surefire Licensed Airsoft QD Mock Suppressor 7.5" [link]
ELEMENT PSG1 grip - M4 [link]
Magpul PTS PRS Stock - For AEG Rifles (Black) [link]
G&P PRS Stock Pipe For Magpul PTS PRS AEG Version [link]
Magpul AFG2 - Angled Fore Grip, Black [link]
Magpul PTS MOE Trigger Guard [link]
UTG Tactical OP Bipod - Combat Profile Adjustable Height [link]
Weaver Offset Rail Adaptor [link]
Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical Micro Compact Green Dot Open Reflex Sight [link]
UTG 30mm SWAT 3-12x44 F.S. IE Scope with AO Mil-Dot, EZTap R/G [link]
UTG Quick Detach Scope Rings (2 Piece, 30mm Diam, 4-Screw Hi Profile) [link]
Guarder Steel Reinforced Gas Tube [link]

Build Updates:

1/23/2013 - First components begin to arrive. Begin work on gearbox, rewiring, and modified buffer tube.
1/25/2013 - Catastrophic failure of upper receiver. Made decision to switch from Magpul receiver, to full Noveske receiver, RIS, gas block, etc.
1/30/2012 - Still in the mockup stage. Waiting for some internal components to arrive before test firing.
2/10/2013 - A few more internal parts arrived, as well as a few external components. Installed the adjustable gas block, gas tube, and MOE trigger guard.
2/11/2013 - Dremeled down charging handle profile to accommodate clearance issues with gearbox and receiver.
2/13/2013 - Installed the Chimera, tuned the trigger, shimmed and corrected AOE. Initial chrono: 535 FPS (0.20g BB). Some new parts ordered and installed, parts list to be updated soon.
2/14/2013 - Updated Parts List
2/18/2013 - R-Hop Materials Ordered.


Picture of Work-In-Progress:

1/23/2013














1/25/2013
















01/30/2013










02/10/2013


















2/13/2013





Monday, November 19, 2012

Tokyo Marui 5.1 Hi-Capa "Tilly"


This build started off as a bone stock Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa and evolved into something more than I ever expected. I'm currently naming her Tilly, after the Bond girl Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger (The avenging sister of the girl killed by being covered in gold).


Vitals: 
Overall Length: 8"
FPS: 330 (with .20g, using propane)
Weight: [Not Measured Yet]

Starting Platform: 
-Tokyo Marui 5.1 Hi-Capa [link]

Upgrades: 
-Prog4 Infinity Hybrid Slide (black) and Barrel (gold) Set [link]
-Prog4 Infinity Hammer (gold) [link]
-Steel Guide Rod (gold) [link]
-Shooters Design 150% Recoil Spring & Hammer Spring Set [link]
-Nine Ball Custom Grip [link]
-Nine Ball Shooter's Pro Trigger [link]
-AIP Grip Screws (gold) [link]
-KJ Night Sight Set (green) [link]
-PDI 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel [link]
-KJ Metal Extended Slide Stop [link]
-AIP Aluminum Blowback Housing [link]
-AIP 120% Enhanced Loading Nozzle Spring [link]
-AIP Reinforced Loading Muzzle [link]

Pictures:  (please excuse crummy camera-phone pics)


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Glock 17 Project - Filling Engraving on Slide


Materials You Will Need:
1) Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover
2) Isopropyl Alcohol
3) Nail Polish
4) Q-tips
5) Smooth, flat and rigid piece of plastic (ie: club card, old CC, etc)
6) Cotton Patches (Cut T-shirt, etc... Nothing too "fuzzy")
7) Gun Oil

Step One:

Wipe the area around the engraving thoroughly to remove any oils that may be on the slide/magazine. Dip the Q-Tip in the isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly clean the engraving to remove any debris or or oil that may be stuck in there.



Step Two:

Liberally apply the nail polish. Do not "paint" it on, dab it on using the tip of the brush to make sure that it gets deep into the engraving.


Step Three:

Wait about two minutes for the nail polish to start to harden, then use a smooth piece of plastic to scrape off the excess. I then used this opportunity to use the cotton patch to wipe off the area around the engraving, taking particular care to not run the patch over the actual engraving.



Step Four:

Apply acetone free nail polish to a clean cotton patch. Make sure there is no excess liquid on it, otherwise when you rub over the engraving you will be essentially be wringing out the nail polish remover into the grooves. Rub the surface over the engraving repeatedly and watch the excess slowly start to come off. 



Step Five: 

If the quality is not quite exactly as "bright" as you would like it, repeat the process from step two. 



Step Six: 

Once engraving is filled in to your desired quality and brightness, reapply oil to your slide. The process is identical for the magazines. Your finished product should look something like this:



Glock 17 Project - Filling Engraving on Slide and Magazines



Step-by-step how to with pictures coming this week! 

Here's a sneak peak at the finished product: