Airsoftology Episode #37: “Five Dollar Furlong”

July 22nd, 2010
by Jonathan

This week: Op: Irene News, vocab about long shots, Drop-in MOSFETS, Battlefield Tracking for your smartphone ,and Mario’s armed to the teeth!

And…the limited edition summer patches are going fast! Head over to www.airsoftchannel.com/store and pick up your favorites before they are gone.

Shout-out:  Tom Brooks from NJ. He’s headed down to Orlando soon, and if you are hiring his resume looks solid.  This is the most shameless plug we’ve ever done….and we feel dirty.

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News:

1.  Redwolf has the Airsoft Systems Smart Control Unit, it looks to be a drop in version of the Systema PTW unit for normal AEGs
2.  Rubber Airsoft Sniper Rounds (like BB gun pellets) Ouch!
3.  Madbull has some new “target” bbs coming out soon, made of glass and Aluminum.
4.  Another new cqb site again from first and only, this time it is a show factory.
5.  Battle Tac, the GPS tracking software for airsoft games is out for iPhone and Android6.  CYMA thompsons are back in the US…WOOHOO!!!

Thanks to Cody S., Austin W. Alex K, and the rest of the RAR team!

Vocab:

Austin returns with another great vocab lesson this week:  The Robert Furlong (For those not familiar with the name, Rob Furlong is known for the longest kill shot in history.)

We ALL know one of these. They don’t have a specific weapon, despite what their title suggests. However they love to shoot whatever they have, and think they are an amazing marksman. Thus, these people love to call you out from 150+ YARDS while they are using something that wouldn’t even shoot that far. These people tend to have a short fuse, and are also vulgar, especially when calling you out. Some think they know everything there is to know about airsoft, but are a clearsofter upstairs. Don’t usually run with high grade AEGs.

PIC of the SHOW

From our RAR- Alex!!!!

Tech Tip

None formally this week, but if you pay close attention we give you a secret on how to prolong the life of your trigger switch.  There will be a quiz later, it’s is full of essay questions.

Listener Questions:

1. I just finished listening to Show 35, and you guys were talking about
the “mini” modified Dragunov with the full suppressor barrel but
couldn’t remember the name.  That’s the VSS Vintorez.   – Dalton P.

2.Why do high end  performance AEG manufacturers like KWA not include Mosfet systems in their guns?  – Thomas B.

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Airsoftology Radio #33: “New Digs”

April 27th, 2010
by Jonathan

We’ve moved

Looking for the show????  Don’t worry, we’ve moved to www.airsoftchannel.com/asradio Click the link below to head over to our new home! But keep www.airsoftology.com bookmarked, we’re pointing it over to the new site this coming week so you can still find us with out current address.

Click here for our new home, and for the latest show!

Looking for all the Airsoftology shows, just go to www.airsoftchannel.com/airsoftology for your fix!

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Airsoftology Radio #32: “Lambs to the Slaughter”

April 14th, 2010
by Jonathan

This week we re-visit a common but misunderstood vocabulary term, DMR,  Chris joins us for the show (and provides an impromptu advanced tech tip) And the news flows freely!

And:  Winter patches are sold out, but Nashville Airsoft has a few left available online. And the new ones are on the way this week,  keep checking the store for the release!

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News:

1. Marui has plans for a few new variants of their popular 5-7, in tan and green, just like their new Glock series. Oh yeah…

2. SOCOMGEAR + CHEYTAC + Licensing = AWESOMESAUCE!!!!

3. Arkansas, USA is the latest state to get hit with the airsoft Ban Hammer for minors, The Arkansas Children’s Imitation Firearms Act.  But don’t fret, it’s not as bad as it seems on the surface.

4. G&G’s long awaited M14 EBR is finally out for sale…  and you can grab it at Airsoft GI.

5. Magpul E-Mag…the stealth bomber of Mid-caps is released!

Big thanks to the RAR’s this show:  Ryan Limpus, AIRSOFT TACO, Andrew Wulf, Robert Irwin, Alex Kong, Tom B, and the return of the original RAR: Connor B!


Tech Tip

Chris surprises us with an advanced tech tip regarding SAW relay switch repair. Bring your thinking hats gentlemen, this is a doozie.

Vocabulary Lesson:

This week we re-visit the misunderstood term DMR, and describe how it differs (in airsoft) from your average carbine, and sniper rifle.  Henry K and John from Everett Washington wrote in with 2 different questions on this topic, and we answer them on the show

Listeners:

1.  Donald G Writes:  I’m having trouble finding RIS rails for my new Echo1 m4 to replace the hand guard, i cant seem to find any that I’m sure will fit, Can you help me out, or point me in the right direction?

2. Stevie G writes in with some rumors around the upcoming VFC M4 and 416 GBB releases!

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