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| Tokyo Marui Glock 17 GBB Christmas release |
23/10/06 |
Tokyo Marui have announced that they are set to release their TM Glock 17 gas blow back pistol at Christmas. The only things I pick up on are that it will have a 25 round magazine and what looks like glow in the dark sights (possibly tritium) as standard! This could also mean that the M14 SOCOM comes standard with Tritium as they are also mentioned in that release.
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| Tokyo Marui M14 SOCOM Christmas release |
23/10/06 |
Tokyo Marui have announced that they are set to release their TM M14 SOCOM carbine in December. This will be a shortened version of the Full length M14 that they released earlier this year. The flash hider has a shorter design and the cocking mechanism has "SOCOM" engraved on it. It is pictured with a red dot scope although this is unlikely to come with the rifle. One interesting thing to note on Marui's offical release is that the front sight is said to be a "tritium post", as in the glow in the dark light up sights that the real military use. I believe they are referring to the real M14 SOCOM in the release because the rest of the specs are real steel however we can hope...
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| King Arms FN FAL review |
23/10/06 |
Wolf armouries have a review of the FN FAL up on their site. Long story short it has a beefy mainly metal construction and shoots at around 320 FPS. The Kings Arms FN FAL should make a great companion to the Tokyo Marui M14.
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| New Toyko Marui releases |
02/06/06 |
While on the topic of innovations (see below article on new M4 gearbox) Airsoft manufacturer Tokyo Marui are about to release their Type 89, based on the Japanese assault weapon. It includes the version 8 gearbox and should have a working burst function, which will fire 3 shots. Hopes are high to see this incorporated into an MP5! They also have plans to release a desert camo scheme M1A1 Abrams tank which will function identically to Tokyo Marui's other RC tanks. A single stacker 1911 is in the gas blow back line up, which will be interesting to compare to WA's options.
TM are looking to expand their sub machine gun range using the Micro Airsoft Electric Gun concept that made the MP7 so popular. They are looking to produce a Ingram M11, a TMP and a Scorpion. They are also expected to expand their Airsoft Electric Pistol range with a Beretta and a USP. So some interesting new guns should appear by Summer/Autumn this year!
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| Prowin gearbox |
02/06/06 |
Its not very often airsoft gets innovations like this. Prowin have just designed a gearbox for the Tokyo Marui M4/M16 that incorporates the hop up unit and the gearbox into a single airtight unit. Redwolf airsoft claim that the new design gives gains of about 100 FPS over a normal uprated gearbox using the same spring. And here's a great little feature, the back of the gearbox can be removed and the spring changed in under 2 minutes with the box still in the reciever! I'm going to try and get my hands on one of these and see how they pop ;)
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| New SR-25 forum images |
17/05/06 |
Hey all, I know its been a little slow around here but I plan some updates soon. Remember you can always check the forums for the latest chatter. DRP has kindly just posted pics of his SR-25 conversion which is looking very nice! All the parts were purchased from maruiairsoft. Spec4 has also posted images of his SPR variant. Log onto the forums to check it out!
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| Tokyo Marui MP7released |
14/02/06 |
| The Tokyo Marui MP7 has been released and seems to be living up to expectations. It chronos at 240FPS which for a gun of this size is pretty good. Most importantly it has a well made mini-gearbox which is fully strippable meaning we can almost definitely expect upgrade parts to be released within the next few weeks! |
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| Forums fixed! |
27/01/06 |
For those of you who have had problems signing up to the forums they are now fixed! Click on the forums link in the menu to read up on the latest airsoft gossip. The forum galleries section has got some pretty cool weapons in, I recommend you check them out! |
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| Tokyo Marui MP7 |
25/01/06 |
| Tokyo Marui are set to release their new HK MP7 on February the 2nd. It is set to retail around $250. It uses the same AEP system as the TM glock 18C and Beretta M93R although power has been quoted at 290-300 FPS! It uses a 500mAh battery compared to the previous AEPs 200mAh batteries. |
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| Systema Professional Training Weapon |
11/01/06 |
I've got my local dealer, Battletech, to get me the kit version of the Systema M4a1 PTW. The kit version is several hundred pounds cheaper than the pre built versions and doesnt look too difficult to construct. I'll let you know more info when I have it. |
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| Google Search bar |
10/01/06 |
I've added a Google search bar to this site. This enables you to search for something within this site by selecting the "http://www.airsoftzone.org" radio button and then entering your search query and pressing "Google Search". Hopefully this will help will help you track down any information that is hard to find within the depths of this site... |
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| New Star Airsoft releases |
30/11/05 |
Star Airsoft have released images of their latest models in production. So far there have been no release dates or prices released. Having built the STAR SL9 kit before I can confirm that the quality is excellent. Build quality, kit instructions everything is top notch. If you want to see some good images of the STAR SL-9 go onto our forum and go to the gallery section. They are supplied in kit form and will need a version III donor gearbox and possibly a couple of other parts from the TM G36-C. STAR say that it'll take ten minutes to install the parts into the kit.
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| ABA |
05/10/05 |
The ABA, Association for British Airsoft, have been set up to counter the Violent Crime Reduction bill's impact on our sport. They are now recognised stakeholders meaning they hold some influence over the proposed legislation that threatens the airsoft sport. Please visit there site and fill in the online form they have to show your support. They are hoping to get a large number of people signed up to bring some weight to their argument. |
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| UTG MP5 |
04/09/05 |
 
The JAG precision website has just been updated with images of the upcoming UTG MP5. This version comes with 2 changeable stocks, 2 magazines, a scope mount and battery and will retail for around $115! Now that's value!
Simon at Mad Bull airsoft was impressed with the overall performance of the gun and says the gearbox works well. |
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