This week: We discuss Truckstop Airsoft, Android Super-Soldiers, and have a video review from Canada!.

And…the limited edition summer patches are almost gone, less than 10 of the logo patches remain. Head over to www.airsoftchannel.com/store and pick up your favorites before they are gone.

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Shout-outs:

- Listener Kenneth M gives a shout out to his local CQB field in Dallas Texas.

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- RAR “The Airsoft Taco”  wanted to give a shout-out to Combative Airsoft.  YouTube page here!

News:

1. Airdog Airsoft in GA has a new field:  ”The part that we are currently using was a hotel, but the whole complex was a truck stop. So there use to be several restaurants, a laundry mat, a sign shop, a gas station, 20 showers, a full mechanic shop for 18 wheelers, lounges. All that stuff is what we can expand into.” “The current foot print of the indoor facility is about 45,000 sq. ft. and expandable into building #2, once the gaming takes off. We will also work to incorporate the 4 acre wooded area into airsoft gaming in the future.”   They have a video, and a website for the visually stimulated….

2. Looks like Android is taking the military by storm too, the GD300 is a wrist wearable GPS enabled smart-device that links to military radio systems to get real-time data on the battlefield.  Popular Airsoft has the whole story here.

3. A new site is out that offers reviews of airsoft retailers, it’s in the beginning stages, but we can see the positive uses of a tool like this for the airsoft community.

4. Magpul + Paintball = Cry!!! (august 2010 post)

5. KWA KRISS -  All hail the Spray N’ Pray King!!!!!!!!!!

and also in KWA news:

5 & 1/2. KWA has restocked their G36c and it is now available everywhere!  Here is the thread on the highly anticipated Version 3 2GX gearbox now coming within every KWA g36.

6.  Been missing A&K Aegs???   Well your wait is over, airsoft Global has them in stock!

7. Another attempt at airsoft paintballs..Hellfire paint BBs..I’d snub my nose aside from the fact that Redwolf is endorsing them.

Thanks to Eric Fine, Austin W. Alex K, Robert Irwin Connor B. and the rest of the RAR team!  Plus Kyle M. in Georgia for the Airdog story.

PIC of the SHOW

Vocab:

The Multicam Milsim Monster

Oh yes we ALL know a person, if not a whole team or organization like this. These people all have their completely matching gear and weapons and radios and headsets and mags throughout their whole team.

These people tend to gravitate to Magpul, use with real caps or mid caps ONLY, and quick to correct anyone who calls it a magazine a clip or calls a sniper rifle a sniper. On the forums, they yell at people for saying “lol” and jest at those using the cheaper yet still as effective acm stuff.

They are very uber, or at least think they are. Like their “tactics” and “ranks” aka an excuse to yell at people…. Uh…sound like anyone that we know? *cough* Jonathan *cough*

Review

Alex Kong, from our Airsoftology Canada branch, brings us a detailed review of the Pantac RRV, and it’s in that new-fangled “moving-picture” format on YouTube.  You Canadians are so ahead of us on your technology! 

RANT!!!

In response to Steve’s rant in show #37, listener “Tank” sent this in:

“Hey guys, I just listened to ep.37 and I have to point out some things about Steve’s rant about the PTS ACR…

The initial release of the PTS ACR comes with a fixed stock, and M16 magazine compatible lower.

Magpul says that the folding stock, alternative barrel lengths,  and “AK” lower receiver will be available in the “near future”.  So Steve’s bitching about not having the ability to change lowers is somewhat unwarranted.

Granted, the “AK” lower will not accept standard AK mags, it will use proprietary Magpul mags, but it will have the ability to swap out lowers, stocks and barrels.

Also, Magpul claims that they are working on a drop in GBB conversion. Though I’ll believe it when I see it.

As for the ACR’s internals….It’s ARES. Anyone who’s seen the ARES M4 mechbox can tell you that they are identical to the photos of the ACR’s internals.

Magpul supposedly has stated that the ACR is NOT made by ARES, but they are clearly not being entirely truthful.”

Listener Questions:

1.  Hey i would like your opinion on listening to music when you are playing Air Soft – Robert C.

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Show Notes

News:

1. Tornado Impact grenade video is up on YouTube for you inquiring minds that want to see how it works.  Check it out.

2. A new Revolver is out from Marushin; the M629 X-Cartridge Classic system. It’s at an affordable price ($83.00 US) so if you’ve been holding out for a inexpensive but good revolver, it might be worth a look.

3. All the releases from KWA USA can now be found from Asian retailers such as WGC Shop. These releases are now available despite information stating that they may not have sold any of the new AEG’s in Asia especially the SR series. These offerings are just like the KWA USA models except they feature the Marine trademarks, however they do not have the 45 day warantee that comes with the US versions. SR-10 is linked right here.

4. Milspecmonkey has a field day at the 2010 Shot Show, and as a result he is serving up a plateful of HD videos on his You Tube channel; Eagle, Hazard4 and Surefire, just to name a few.

5. If you are a Magpul fanatic, you can take their products with you on the go! Magpul has introduced their line of iPhone covers. Arnie has the story here.

6. Scout The Doggie has a video of the log awaited Hexagon PPSH-41 up on his You Tube channel. Cast your doubts aside and watch it.

7. Nlairsoft.com is running a story about VFC’s personal showroom…and we wish our closet looked just like it!

8. WE GBB M14…need we say more?

9. King Arms m79 is now on sale at all good retailers, full metal and real wood at just over 200usd makes an excellent value for money option over the current CAW ABS version. UN Company video review is right here.

10. From the “Why didn’t this come out sooner category”:  A solid solution for face protection on the field; The Bitter End lower face mask.

11. S-Thunder has developed a very functional airsoft landmine; not only will you send your enemy back to respawn, but now they have to explain why it looks like they have no bladder control.

As always a BIG thanks to our Roving Airsoft Reporters (RARs):  Alex Kong, Chris aka “Puding”, Eric Fine, Robert Irwin, Ryan Limpus, Tom B, and Ben W

Tech Tip

Matej writes in with the inspiration for this weeks tech tip:  “I have just found some new gear sets with different gear ratioes. Now, I would like to know what or how much would the raf changes with the different options;Listen in for the response, but be warned…math is involved.  And, if you are confused by our answer: Here’s a great read on How Stuff Works covering ratios and another from a car perspective to answer the question.

Listener Segment

1. Exiled Dragon wants to know if are they going to make any more A&K Masadas.  We let him know about about the dirty rumors we have been hearing.

2. Kyle from Tulsa, OK writes:  Ill keep this short, how do I feel about p90s?  If you like them which ones are the best?   Well Kyle, we have your answer!

Jonathan and Steve return, and Chris joins them for a “Reunion” show, and he brings us a great review of the new Echo1 Red Star Covert in tow.  We have another great show full of news, rumors, questions and tips.

Patches: You better hurry if you have been holding out, the store has 5 sets left!!! Once they are gone, they are gone… and there will be new designs in their place.

Informative with a touch of humor; they break down the news, reviews and questions that you want to hear.

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Show Notes:

News:

1. KWA launches a new professional product line and unveils twelve new models at the 2010 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT show) in Las Vegas, Nevada including new Gas Blow Back M4s.

2. Magpul has 2 new training videos out, Aerial Platform Operations and The Art of the Tactical Handgun…check out the trailers here and here.

3. Soldiersystems.net reported on Robinson Arms’ laundry list of lawsuits at a block of real steel manufacturers.

4. Spartan Imports released a video of their minigun, and it’s based on the Piper Precision model… check out the Spartan Imports video here.

5. Something near and dear to the Canadian listeners: The first Canada Legal Tokyo Marui is available! Complete with the requisite transparent lower, you can pick it up at Toronto Airsoft right now.

6. Bioval announced a plethora of new BBs for 2010, including the .42 BBBTREX (aka Baby T-Rex) and the massive BBB800 .80 match BB.

7. A Browning M1919A4 .30 cal??? Airsoftglobal.com has it for a meager $965 US

8. Now Marui L96 snipers can CQB???

As always a BIG thanks to our Roving Airsoft Reporters:

- Alex Kong, Ryan Limpus,  Robert Irwin, Double “L”, Kevin aka Channel, Chris aka Puding and Tom B

Review

Chris had a chance to get his hands on the latest offering from Echo, the Red Star Covert.  Of course since it’s a “Mechbox Mechanic” review, you know he stripped this thing down to the last screw to give you his thorough opinion.  Listen in as he shares his findings with the show (but we’ll give you a hint…he likes it!).

Listener Segment

1. Listener EndGamE  from Greenville, NC writes:. I wanted to let you know that version 2.0 of the AirsoftCalc iPhone/iPod touch application is up. I tried it out and it’s so much better than the previous version. It still counts FPS, bb weight, and force like the last version, but now there are weapon and gear sections. You can list your gun, its internal and external parts and your gear. For instance, if you have a KWA M4 with a Super Core Piston, a pmag, a tightbore barrel, and a lipo, all of that can be listed. There’s also a gear section where you can put your Tornado grenades (including spoon kits/distraction devices) or vests. It’s great for keeping track of what you have. Plus, you can easily pass your iPhone/iPod touch around and have people drool over your loadout without having to show them! Great software, I give it an 8 out of 10 because it isn’t the nicest looking app, but it’s functional and does very well for a free app.

2. Listener Eli writes: you guys asked for some funny pics so this is one from a private skirmish i had with my team. this was from a fun end of the day game, and was almost a year ago but i thought you’d enjoy it. i was the juggernaut and could only die from a headshot so i had to make sure i couldnt feel much…. Oh yeah, check out the claymore codpiece!

3. Listener Cameron writes: My brother is looking for a new M4 and his budget is under $300…But the thing is that he really likes the Magpul PTS MOE Hand Guards…any suggestions, best makers, good and bad and ugly about the guns?