C8CQB Update

After a little experimentation, it seems the issue with my AEG is the magwell.

Pushing the bottom of the mag forward enables the rifle to feed, my M16 style Marui mag feeds, but that’s no good as I only have one.

So it seems I will have to get the Dremel out to adjust the mag well slightly, if that doesn’t work then I’ll need a new body, and the rifle will most likely not be a C8 any more :(

2 months ago  /  0 notes

rodrigeuz asked: I know you run the KWA G17, but do you know of any company that makes a good G18c GBB?

I also use a KWA G18c, it’s awesome :) Highly recommend it.

2 months ago  /  0 notes

Running my pistol as a primary in CQB

When I’m playing CQB I quite enjoy going pistol only, and it turns out at the Bristol Airsoft Courtrooms you can get away with running a pistol as your primary weapon.

I love running my pistol as it has a good weight to it, and there’s nothing like firing a gas blowback. When I run it as my primary here’s my setup.

I run a KWA G17, with a Shooters Glock 17C metal slide and a Madbull Python barrel. I haven’t got any other modifications to the pistol at the moment as I am very happy with how it shoots. On the G17’s rail I have G&P M3 style tac light, much needed for the dark lower floor at the courtrooms.

The main things you need to consider when running a gas pistol as a primary is gas & ammo. A majority of the time I use propane due to the colder weather, but I always have a can of Abbey Predator gas for when it’s hot, as my pistol does run a high FPS in hot weather. It’s been crono’d at 520 odd FPS for the first 5 rounds in 25ºc heat.

Ammo wise, I have 4 standard capacity magazines & 1 extended mag giving me 90 rounds to play with. I carry 1 mags on my chest rig, and 3 on my belt in moulded pouches for quick reloads in a fire fight. I’ll always run the 50 round extended mag first. To valuable items I also carry is a speed loader of extra BBs, and an Airsoft Innovations Gas Can just in case I run out of ammo, or my pistol vents.

Running a pistol as a primary also gets you in the habit of being more reserved with your shots. The last few times I’ve played outdoors with my M4, I rarely got through one of my madcaps in the games, but still racked up the kills and finished the games alive.

I definitely recommend trying it out, as it does help develop the way you play.

2 months ago  /  9 notes

C8 Almost Complete

I’ve almost finished my C8CQB AEG, and to be honest it’s been a bit of a nightmare!

The rifle is together and looks awesome, I got the fire selector issues sorted, but now it’s struggling to feed! I’ve tried my real caps, mid caps and high cap magazines with no joy.

I’m a little disappointed with the quality of the Guarder medal body as the front left receiver pin hole on the lower is about 2mm higher than it should be. I thought this could be the cause of the feed issues so remove the pin and secured the lower correctly in place for a test fire and still nothing.

This leaves maybe three issues it could be:

• Hop issue
• Air nozzle/tappet issue
• Mag well

Although it looks great, I have to say I won’t be in a hurry to build another AEG. I think I’ll stick to building custom gas pistols and buy AEGs ready built.

3 months ago  /  0 notes

Really looking forward to Toy Combat at Dragon Valley Airsoft tomorrow.

I’m breaking out my new multicam kit!

3 months ago  /  0 notes