Every year we wait with anticipation, hoping that this might be the year that Tokyo Marui cave in and build that GBBR or NGRS MP5, and every year we end up with something boring, something we didn’t ask for and without fail, something in a new colour. Bear in mind that I don’t speak Japanese,... Continue Reading →
Accessory Review: Z Parts Airsoft – URG-I Airborne Charging Handle For MWS
Every time I start off a review with the words “This won’t be a long review” I end up writing at least 3 thousand words, but I'm pretty confident this won’t be the case here. The humble charging handle is a pretty simple item, but one that can actually have quite an impact on the... Continue Reading →
Accessory Review: HAO Mk16 Rail (Part Two – 9.3” DDC)
The Block 3 URG-I 9.3” rail, well... That’s actually not what it’s called at all. This particular example would simply be known as the 9.3” Super Modular Rail Mk16 by it’s original manufacturer, Geissele. HAO have taken a somewhat sensible step of simply calling it the 9.3” Mk16. Firstly, the URG-I refers to the complete... Continue Reading →
Sling Review: TacBelts UK Minimalist Sling (Multicam Arid)
So where did the idea for this purchase first come from? Well, if truth be told... I’m easily led and generally if something gains enough traction, I’ll probably end up as part of the hype train too. Mr “Obi Wan Nairobi” caused quite a stir when he decided to go full “John Wick” against Al... Continue Reading →
Accessory Review: HAO Mk16 Rail (Part One – 13.5” URG-I)
Sometimes I'm a little set in my ways, change isn't something I find easy to embrace. With my replicas I certainly prefer the classical lines of an MP5 over the Scorpion EVO 3, this same "old over new desire" carries across to most of my preferences. Making the jump from a traditional quad rail to... Continue Reading →
Accessory Review: HAO Geissele Super Precision AR15/M4 Scope Mount (The Reptile House Collaboration)
Some opportunities are too good to pass up... So when my good friend Rich AKA The Reptile House Blog asked me to put some words together regarding HAO's new Geissele Super Precision Scope Mount, I was extremely excited to help out and review it for his platform. Click here to see the full article. The... Continue Reading →