ISSUE 123 - MARCH 2021 - FREE ISSN 2634-9515 PROUD TO SUPPORT PILGRIM BANDITS CHARITY TAP/CLICK IMAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION TAP/CLICK IMAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION TAP/CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTENTS MARCH 2021 08 14 ISSUE 123 - MARCH 2021 - FREE ISSN 2634-9515 ARMOURY: ARMOURY: G&G PCC45 FALKOR BLITZ PROUD TO SUPPORT PILGRIM BANDITS CHARITY 28 36 Editor: Nigel Streeter Graphic Design: Calibre Publishing Ad Design: Deadshot Design Publisher: Nigel Streeter KIT & GEAR: INSIDE AIRSOFT: Wyche Innovation Centre, Walwyn Road, CHOOSING THE EVOLUTION Upper Colwall, Malvern, RIGHT BOOTS AIRSOFT Worcestershire, WR13 6PL Tel: +44 (0) 1684 878 003 Web: www.airsoft-action.online ©Calibre Publishing Limited 2019 60 64 All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the express permission of the publisher in writing. The opinion of the writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions prior to print. UPGRADES: FEATURE: WARHEAD MOTORS IMMERSIVE AIRSOFT FIND US ON… facebook.com/AirsoftAction Search ‘Airsoft Action’ 68 72 LETTER, IDEA OR QUESTION? Got something to say? A question for our experts? An article or article idea? Drop us a line and let us know. Either email the Editor: [email protected], write to us at ARMOURY: THE CAGE: the Calibre Publishing address above, or talk to us on Twitter or Facebook. MODIFY PP-K2 PLATE CARRIERS Contents MARCH 2021 8 ARMOURY: G&G ARMAMENT PCC45 looks and its many movie cameos and finds there’s much to We are very honoured to work directly with some of the love about the airsoft take on the mighty Chiappa Rhino! biggest “names” in the global airsoft industry and every so often that means that we get to take a “first look” at 52 RELOADED: WE MP5K new models from source. This month our good friends at There are few real steel platforms as iconic and instantly G&G have entrusted us to do this with their very latest recognisable as the Heckler & Koch “Maschine Pistole 5”. 2021 model and sent Bill an evaluation sample of their new AA Legionnaire, Stewbacca, revisits this airsoft stalwart, in PCC45 all the way from Taiwan! the form of the WETech Apache MP5K. 14 ARMOURY: EMG FALKOR DEFENSE BLITZ 56 UPGRADES: MASTER MODS When is an AR AEG something more than its component We are always pleased to hear about new upgrade parts, parts? When does it cease to become simply a tool and especially when one of our trusted brands is involved. ICS become a work of “firearms art” that grabs the user and were kind enough to supply us some of the parts they fills them with a desire to shoot it as often as possible? distribute from Master Mods, so we tasked Jimmy to get to Bill gets behind the sights of the latest version of the work and check them out! EMG-licenced FALKOR DEFENSE BLITZ SBR to provide an answer… 60 UPGRADES: WARHEAD MOTORS AA Tech Team member, Jimmy, has a bit of a “thing” 20 ARMOURY: LCT “AK BABY” & “TX BABY” about upgrading his personal AEGs to get maximum Whilst LCT Airsoft have been wowing us with a host of performance and durability from them and recently he put new models, that’s not to say that they are neglecting his knowledge to good use by thoroughly “beasting” some their extensive “back catalogue” and amongst the models unique new motor technology from Warhead Industries - benefitting from a restock are two diminutive models that and liked what he found… A LOT! we love - but not for the most obvious of reasons! 64 FEATURE: IMMERSIVE AIRSOFT 24 FEATURE: SPECNA ARMS Whilst he waits for various components to arrive for his The last time we saw our friends from Specna Arms face missile silo projrect, James moves onto the next project to face, was actually at SHOT in January 2020, after which on his list. In Part 1 of 2, he details his research to create that they had a busy year - and 2021 looks set to be equally a working version of the UK Cold War era “HANDLE” exciting! warning system! 28 KIT & GEAR: FOOTWEAR CHOICES 68 ARMOURY: MODIFY PP-2K There are places where you can skimp and save a bit Airsoft Action Legionnaire, “Stewbacca”, is right in the of money with your airsoft loadout but having good thick of Taiwanese airsoft and able to bring the latest from footwear is not one of them. Choosing the wrong boots the airsoft companies that reside there, including Modify can make all the difference to having a superb day on site and their PP-2K. or going home early. Bill looks at making the right choice - irrelevant of your budget! 72 THE CAGE: PLATE CARRIERS In his gear article last month, Bill took a long hard look at 32 KIT & GEAR: ONETIGRIS Chest Rigs but the Plate Carrier still seems to be the choice Elsewhere this month Jimmy has had a look at some for many players and thought it was high time to revisit righteous tech to increase the efficacy of our AEGs but he’s what the “AA Crew” are using themselves and why! also interested in the gear that makes him equally efficient on the field, like the new Chest Rig and Low Profile Plate 76 FIRST AID: CPR & AEDS Carrier System from ONETIGRIS! Although we hope it never happens at an airsoft event, it is always worth remembering “Prior Preparation and 34 KIT & GEAR: PMC LOADOUT Planning Prevents Poor Performance” and might just save Bill takes a moment to look back on his “PMC Gear” and someone’s life. Survival expert, Paul Yelland, explains… muses on this versatile loadout and why he believes everyone should have their own “take” on it in their 80 KIT & GEAR: MAXPEDITION HEAD-TO-HEAD personal gear locker. The no-name bag (Noteus) from eBay arrived only a day or so after Frenchie finished his previous article comparing the 36 INSIDE AIRSOFT: EVOLUTION AIRSOFT Versipack & the Siebertron copy. In that case, the copy won Bill takes look at Evolution International as we go “Inside but will it be 2-0 for the copies this month? Read on… Airsoft” to look at a European company that’s taking on the established manufacturers of the Far East and succeeding 82 RETAIL ROUNDUP in their own unique way… with a dash of Italian flair! Another month has gone by, and the goodies for 2021 just keep on arriving! Last time we looked at some of the new 40 RED CALL: PDWs AEGs and GBBs that have been hitting the market, but that As the UK lockdown continues once again, the Red doesn’t mean that there’s not accessories and gear that Cell crew have had to work remotely to bring in their we can be equally excited about, so here are some of the conclusions of the latest batch of “AR” style “PDW” models. things that have got the Airsoft Action team excited this This has led to some pretty in-depth analysis of the chosen month! AEGs as they detail more variants than ever before! 86 LAST POST: BAGS OF OPINION 48 ARMOURY: CHIAPPA RHINO Last Post was always intended to be a bit of light-hearted, Bill steps back into the world of the silver screen, as he slightly ranty, fun. Since Frenchie is given to being a little indulges his passion for revolvers and gets his hands on a opinionated, this has generally proved not too difficult… big old wheelgun that became famous both for its unique armoury G&G ARMAMENT PCC45 PCC PERFECTION 8 MARCH 2021 armoury G&G ARMAMENT PCC45 AT AIRSOFT ACTION WE ARE VERY HONOURED TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST “NAMES” IN THE GLOBAL AIRSOFT INDUSTRY AND EVERY SO OFTEN THAT MEANS THAT WE GET TO TAKE A “FIRST LOOK” AT NEW MODELS FROM SOURCE. THIS MONTH OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT G&G HAVE ENTRUSTED US TO DO THIS WITH THEIR VERY LATEST 2021 MODEL AND SENT BILL AN EVALUATION SAMPLE OF THEIR NEW PCC45 ALL THE WAY FROM TAIWAN! s we move further into the beginning of a new It may surprise some of you that are a little cynical year and as our friends in the Far East celebrate about the review process, that a good tester takes Atheir own start to the “Year of the Ox”, we are their role very seriously indeed! Unlike some, we do all living in a slightly uncertain world but one thing not do this for our own self-aggrandisement but that I can be certain of, is that G&G Armament will because we love airsoft, every single part of it! We continue to launch more new AEG and GBB models, want to see and understand the advances that are along with a host of parts and accessories! being made every day in the airsoft industry and to Throughout the duration of the global pandemic play our part in it; this is not about “me” but about I have been in close and direct contact with Rick at “us” and, most importantly, about the AEGs, GBBs, G&G HQ in Taiwan and although business is always accessories and equipment we all rely on from the business, my personal friendship with him has, much manufacturers we trust. I hope due to a shared sense of humour, grown As it turns out and given my knowledge of the by leaps and bounds.