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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 1st, 2013, 16:10

Replies: 13 Is the WE P08 luger gas pistol any good? Views: 13,526 Posted By LouisZimmerman I've had a WE Luger for quite a few years. I'm... I've had a WE Luger for quite a few years. I'm rather fond of it, but don't game it due to lack of a proper holster. Have put a few hundred rounds through it in target practice, runs fine so far. ...

Forum: General May 16th, 2013, 01:39

Replies: 52 New Items from Tokyo Marui Views: 25,613 Posted By LouisZimmerman Right. Gas powered shotty: takes new AND old... Right. Gas powered shotty: takes new AND old TM shells. Don't know anything about new ones, however: old ones hold 30 BB's. At six BB's per shot, that's 5 shots. A real steel shotty (without...

Forum: Newbie Tank April 28th, 2013, 18:34

Replies: 18 Age related question (not the usual...) Views: 9,917 Posted By LouisZimmerman Been playing for five years, just turned 53. ... Been playing for five years, just turned 53. There are enough people in the local club within five years of my age (both directions) that we could form a team...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 24th, 2013, 23:59

Replies: 11 California police train with airsoft guns amid shortage Views: 9,797 Posted By LouisZimmerman The number that is being thrown around for the... The number that is being thrown around for the HSec purchase is 1.6 billion rounds. HSec denies this. To quote from a Washington Times article: "DHS officials said in fiscal year 2012 the agency...

Forum: Accessories Discussion April 11th, 2013, 02:32

Replies: 28 Bitch Boxes Views: 14,822 Posted By LouisZimmerman Got some mid-caps for my first AEG shortly after... Got some mid-caps for my first AEG shortly after I got it. Liked them better than the high-caps, so used them pretty much exclusively. Got to the point where I COULDN'T use high-caps anymore, so I...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 15th, 2013, 00:36

Replies: 103 KWA MP7 - Outdoor skirmishable as primary? Views: 63,703 Posted By LouisZimmerman If you don't want to run duster, get a low power... If you don't want to run duster, get a low power bolt from KWA. Very easy to swap. My local MP7 expert says that the NPAS's break: haven't checked mine to confirm, but I'll believe him. (Also, have...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 22nd, 2013, 18:20

Replies: 26 KJW vs. KWA Views: 17,407 Posted By LouisZimmerman What GS said. I have Gen 1 and 2 guns, Gen 1 and... What GS said. I have Gen 1 and 2 guns, Gen 1 and 2 mags, all are interchangeable.

Forum: Gear Discussion February 20th, 2013, 12:57

Replies: 10 SILYNX C4OPS Replica? Views: 12,581 Posted By LouisZimmerman I'll second this general idea: nice to have... I'll second this general idea: nice to have something that would allow, say, three radios: one for squad, one for overall side, and one for admin/emergency. Having it able to adapt to several...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 8th, 2013, 00:13

Replies: 26 KJW vs. KWA Views: 17,407 Posted By LouisZimmerman Quick note on the KWA PTP: It shoots at 350+... Quick note on the KWA PTP: It shoots at 350+ FPS, which may be too hot for indoors (depending on the club). OTOH, the Dangerwerx valve (or the one produced by one of the members here) should drop...

Forum: Accessories Discussion February 4th, 2013, 21:38

Replies: 265 Cases: 50% And FreeShipping from Mezzi right now Views: 155,628 Posted By LouisZimmerman Ordered case Jan. 31, recieved ship info. Feb 1. ... Ordered case Jan. 31, recieved ship info. Feb 1. Delivery scheduled for Feb. 5th, actual delivery date evening of Feb. 4. It will be nice to have a shorter case: not as difficult to load into the...

Forum: Newbie Tank January 20th, 2013, 16:18

Replies: 48 Your Teeth Views: 21,217 Posted By LouisZimmerman I purchased one of these about four years back. ... I purchased one of these about four years back. Found that it was very uncomfortable around the eyes, and that it aggrivated goggle fogging. Decided to line the eye holes with memory foam to...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 29th, 2012, 20:13

Replies: 17 Quest for the perfect M1911a1 Views: 12,149 Posted By LouisZimmerman KWA lists a 1911 A1 NS2 gun on their site, as... KWA lists a 1911 A1 NS2 gun on their site, as well as four versions of the 1911 PTP. I use an M9 PTP, and find it an excellent outdoor handgun. (Too hot for indoors, they shoot around 350 FPS...

Forum: General November 12th, 2011, 02:21

Replies: 19 Lest we forget Views: 12,807 Posted By LouisZimmerman I remember. I remember my mother, who served as... I remember. I remember my mother, who served as an Air Raid Warden during WW II in Pittsburgh. I remember my father, who worked in the mills producing arms for the free world. I remember my uncle,...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion May 19th, 2011, 13:42

Replies: 41 Rifleman's Primary - What would you recommend?? Views: 24,486 Posted By LouisZimmerman Have you considered a bullpup? Basically, you... Have you considered a bullpup? Basically, you get an M16 length barrel in a CQB configuration. There are quite a few different designs floating around. Off the top of my head: L85 AUG FN2000...

Forum: General May 3rd, 2011, 15:24

Replies: 49 Ingame food & water: what do you eat/drink? Views: 19,722 Posted By LouisZimmerman +1 to the sport drink powders: lets you mix to... +1 to the sport drink powders: lets you mix to the concentration that you like, and is much cheaper than the pre-mixed stuff! Water is heavy, so I usually don't fill my camelback completely. I'll...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 22nd, 2011, 23:38

Replies: 16 My new toy Chinese made PPK Views: 15,451 Posted By LouisZimmerman Yep, it's a necro.... ... but I have two cents... Yep, it's a necro.... ... but I have two cents to contribute, and want to do it while pennies are still legal tender!! ;-> I've had an opportunity to play around with one of these little guns. ...

Forum: Newbie Tank February 10th, 2011, 14:07

Replies: 53 Usefullness of Pistols Views: 26,158 Posted By LouisZimmerman My standard sidearm is a KWA PTP. I think I've... My standard sidearm is a KWA PTP. I think I've tagged more people with that than with any other gun, AEG's included... all of it outdoors! (We limit indoor FPS to 320, PTP is 350 on Propane)

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 5th, 2011, 02:25

Replies: 54 This will make all you AK fans happy Views: 34,108 Posted By LouisZimmerman I believe that the Well is a Maruzen clone. If I... I believe that the Well is a Maruzen clone. If I am right about this, then it fires from a true open bolt, as the Maruzen MP5K does. (Hellish ROF on that beast, at least the one that I've gamed...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 17th, 2010, 02:30

Replies: 54 This will make all you AK fans happy Views: 34,108 Posted By LouisZimmerman The SRC AKS74U has the 'bolt hold' (I'll call it... The SRC AKS74U has the 'bolt hold' (I'll call it that instead of bolt stop, since the function is different) feature. When the bb's are gone, the bolt stops at approx. 3/4 closed. When the mag is...

Forum: General May 26th, 2010, 01:20

Replies: 23 Popularity of Airsoft Views: 17,700 Posted By LouisZimmerman RE airsoft in Europe: Do a web search on... RE airsoft in Europe: Do a web search on airsoft in Russia. It seems to be huge over there... IIRC, there was a post here about six or so months ago with a link to a Russian airsoft site with...

Forum: General May 2nd, 2010, 23:12

Replies: 34 Fielding a pistol as primary Views: 21,382 Posted By LouisZimmerman I am not in the best of shape, so humping a full... I am not in the best of shape, so humping a full size gun through the bush is more challenging than I would like. For that reason, if I find myself needing to go 'hunting', I will go with pistol...

Forum: Newbie Tank March 28th, 2010, 01:07

Replies: 8 Butane. Views: 8,301 Posted By LouisZimmerman Having noticed the similarity of fill nozzles, I... Having noticed the similarity of fill nozzles, I was wondering this myself... so since you asked, I looked it up. Like Amos said, the short answer is 'no'. the long answer is: at 70 degrees F,...

Forum: General March 26th, 2010, 18:32

Replies: 19 Propane @ Costco Views: 18,941 Posted By LouisZimmerman RE: using larger refillable propane tanks: ... RE: using larger refillable propane tanks: Cdn Tire (and other places, I'm sure) sell a small brass adapter that connects to a refillable tank. The other end has the same connector as is on top of...

Forum: General February 19th, 2010, 15:26

Replies: 31 best or favourite knife kill... Views: 18,167 Posted By LouisZimmerman We were playing amoeba at a local field last... We were playing amoeba at a local field last summer, late spring. It was after dark, but there was still enough light to manuver by. I'm standing by this tree, trying to figure out what's happening...

Forum: General February 19th, 2010, 15:18

Replies: 177 Who got you into airsoft, Who put you onto ASC Views: 323,252 Posted By LouisZimmerman Buddy from work dragged me into paintball in... Buddy from work dragged me into paintball in 1991. Last parent had just died year before, seemed like good therapy. Started buying PB mags... in one of them, read about this thing that was...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 2nd, 2009, 23:52

Replies: 25 Real Sword - Dragunov SVD - Shooting Test Views: 22,630 Posted By LouisZimmerman Hey Amos, how's that TriggerMaster work with that... Hey Amos, how's that TriggerMaster work with that gear box? Any issues with it being a four-gear system?

Forum: Newbie Tank November 17th, 2009, 14:22

Replies: 16 A question on Storage!? Views: 9,022 Posted By LouisZimmerman I second Brian. It's not a legal requirement,... I second Brian. It's not a legal requirement, but since they look like guns... it's a Damned Good Idea. You can buy a small gun locker from Canadian Tire for around $100, less if you find a sale....

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 20th, 2009, 18:11

Replies: 325 Year Of The GBBR....or just a stinky smell that's passing through... Views: 260,808 Posted By LouisZimmerman My .02... 1) Are they skirmishable? Once... My .02... 1) Are they skirmishable? Once mechanical reliability issues have been solved, I would assume 'yes'. My favorite skirmish gun is a GBB pistol... think I've gotten as many 'kills' with...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 7th, 2009, 20:53

Replies: 25 NEW GUN---WE SCAR-L CQB Gas Blowback In stock Views: 20,986 Posted By LouisZimmerman Yum. Looks tasty indeed.... Louis Yum. Looks tasty indeed.... Louis

Forum: Accessories Discussion June 3rd, 2009, 12:15

Replies: 12 LiPo battery Safety Issue is REAL Views: 8,397 Posted By LouisZimmerman +1 to above comments: LiPo's are.... very... +1 to above comments: LiPo's are.... very finicky. They are used most often in model electric air craft, where their light weight and high power density make them ideal. If you talk to the hobby...

Forum: General May 19th, 2009, 23:59

Replies: 170 The worst Airsofter Ive ever Met Views: 100,550 Posted By LouisZimmerman RE Larry's prices: yes, they're high. He was... RE Larry's prices: yes, they're high. He was charging $30 a can for green gas: I later found it in a local hobby store for $13 for the same size. OTOH, his prices seem around average for what...

Forum: Gear Discussion April 15th, 2009, 19:56

Replies: 23 NEW ESS Products for Airsoft: Cortex Clip Views: 12,370 Posted By LouisZimmerman I've always had fogging problems. Last year I... I've always had fogging problems. Last year I was running an older JT paintball mask... because it was a night game, I decided to go with the clear single pane lens rather than the smoke dual-pane...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 25th, 2009, 20:58

Replies: 0 Maruzen MP5K GBB mag disassembly question Views: 3,041 Posted By LouisZimmerman Maruzen MP5K GBB mag disassembly question The Patient: Maruzen MP%K GBB mag, 50 rnd. (new) The issue: gas leak at the seam 2/3 of the way down the mag. Assumption: The 50 rnd. mags appear to be 30 rnd. mags with an extension pinned to...

Forum: General January 16th, 2009, 00:59

Replies: 74 OMG... Airsoft in the streets Views: 39,245 Posted By LouisZimmerman L473ncy, you are correct: there is a city bylaw... L473ncy, you are correct: there is a city bylaw which states that BB/pellet guns may not be discharged within city limits. The versions that I have seen do not speak to zoning or 'business' use, but...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 17th, 2008, 19:06

Replies: 47 Sooo many mp5's Views: 30,607 Posted By LouisZimmerman +1, but with a few notes... Spare mags are... +1, but with a few notes... Spare mags are tough to find. Everyone's been out of them for a while: Tirador just found some for me after a couple of months of hard searching. The gun needs to be...

Forum: Accessories Discussion December 3rd, 2008, 20:27

Replies: 40 HICAPPA CO2 Mags?? Views: 22,131 Posted By LouisZimmerman I've used a WE Hicappa 4.3 with both propane and... I've used a WE Hicappa 4.3 with both propane and CO2. Velocity: according to my "how hard it sticks to my Crossman gel target" test, the CO2 mag did not result in much of a velocity increase... it...

Forum: General October 28th, 2008, 12:22

Replies: 54 Play in ASC's first Internet Zombie Shooting Competition - Open NOW till Oct 31st! Views: 40,367 Posted By LouisZimmerman This is not easy, people! I tried, repeatedly,... This is not easy, people! I tried, repeatedly, and never lived past the second wave. Even my most accurate .177 pistol was to no avail... Louis

Forum: Gear Discussion October 22nd, 2008, 15:21

Replies: 241 How many Magazines do you guys carry? Views: 138,621 Posted By LouisZimmerman Rifle: 5 x 80 Rnd. Pistol: 1 x 25 Rnd.... Rifle: 5 x 80 Rnd. Pistol: 1 x 25 Rnd. (Would be 3 x 25 Rnd., but spare mags are impossible to find) OR 4 x 15 Rnd. (Depending on what I'm carrying that day).

Forum: Airsoft Media September 25th, 2008, 03:23

Replies: 37 If you see this coming around a corner RUN! Views: 13,051 Posted By LouisZimmerman Not sure where George got his from, but this site... Not sure where George got his from, but this site has a good selection... http://www.i-glassesstore.com/ Louis

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 24th, 2008, 15:20

Replies: 17 226 - Excessive gas usage Views: 8,929 Posted By LouisZimmerman Silly me... yes, of course, he's on the forum. ... Silly me... yes, of course, he's on the forum. Thanks! (apologies for hijacking the thread) Louis

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 24th, 2008, 15:15

Replies: 10 inconsistent GBB mag... again Views: 6,930 Posted By LouisZimmerman In my limited experience, there are a few things... In my limited experience, there are a few things that can cause problems... Sometimes the mag temp seems to cause a problem. If the mag is too warm, it may not fill properly... (I noticed this when...

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 24th, 2008, 12:19

Replies: 17 226 - Excessive gas usage Views: 8,929 Posted By LouisZimmerman Understood... but if one is like me, one would... Understood... but if one is like me, one would often forget to add the oil. :wink: Which lead me to my segue: does anyone know what the ratio of oil to gas is in Green Gas, and if there is...

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 23rd, 2008, 14:32

Replies: 17 226 - Excessive gas usage Views: 8,929 Posted By LouisZimmerman If you've been using propane exclusively, it... If you've been using propane exclusively, it might help to run a few fills of Green Gas through each mag (and thus through the gun). This should point out if it's a lubrication issue. Louis

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 19th, 2008, 01:17

Replies: 17 GBB can not fire anymore than 8 rounds Views: 6,211 Posted By LouisZimmerman I've heard of the mag problem with KWA ptp's... I've heard of the mag problem with KWA ptp's before, but not with HFC. Seems like there is some form of 'break in' required. Most reliable fix seemed to be to fill the mag and let it sit overnight:...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 14th, 2008, 20:55

Replies: 38 getting mini airsoft from amazon Views: 24,230 Posted By LouisZimmerman While I can pretty much guess, I still have to... While I can pretty much guess, I still have to ask... TS, what IS that thing? And how well does it work? 8-) Louis

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 6th, 2008, 01:42

Replies: 2 KWA P226 PTP Mag issue Views: 5,390 Posted By LouisZimmerman Had a chance to test-fire a new M9 PTP... seems... Had a chance to test-fire a new M9 PTP... seems to have the same problem. I didn't get a chance to experiment, but there is a trick that might work. I used this with a WE Luger that the owner was...

Forum: General August 1st, 2008, 00:34

Replies: 192 Border Services probe nets 800 illegal replica guns, 78 criminal charges Views: 226,663 Posted By LouisZimmerman I believe this to be media bias, although it may... I believe this to be media bias, although it may be un-intentional... ;-> IMNSHO, handguns have never been perceived as belonging in public hands (except by gun owners.) It is far easier for J. Q....

Forum: General July 30th, 2008, 19:20

Replies: 31 Ambidextrous Airsoft? Views: 19,577 Posted By LouisZimmerman I would second the Steyer AUG recommendation. ... I would second the Steyer AUG recommendation. The mag release is on the centerline of the gun, just behind the mag. The fire control is the trigger: it's two stage, the first stage being a single...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 7th, 2008, 11:15

Replies: 48 question about dpms a17(yeah i know its a nooby gun) Views: 27,392 Posted By LouisZimmerman I used to use a White's metal detector with a... I used to use a White's metal detector with a rechargeable battery pack in it. I had trouble charging the thing properly because I was often not around to unplug the charger when it needed to be...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 6th, 2008, 16:07

Replies: 16 Pistol Magazines and Their Clones Views: 8,615 Posted By LouisZimmerman +1 to your comment on the build quality of the... +1 to your comment on the build quality of the gun. I haven't had any mag leaks yet, but then I haven't put that many rounds through any one mag. Will let you know if any problems occur. OBTW......

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