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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 15, 2017 22:28:41 GMT -5
Yeah! That was a killer deal and Shifty will now have a fully skirmishable Garand with lots of spare magazines. Excellent new home for your rifle. Glad to hear it!
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Post by shiftysgarand on Feb 17, 2017 17:42:22 GMT -5
The gun arrived today- thanks again Migs!
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Post by SfcMigs on Feb 17, 2017 21:48:13 GMT -5
The gun arrived today- thanks again Migs! Glad to hear it. Enjoy
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 2, 2017 20:01:06 GMT -5
There are several WW2 specific custom airsoft offerings on eBay currently. A "bar 98" a G43 and an M1 carbine. Also several ICS M1 Garands. Nice to see WW2 weapons find their way into eBay.
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Post by brownien on Apr 2, 2017 20:57:51 GMT -5
Is there a specific keyword for these items? I'm searching to check them out but can't seem to find them
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 3, 2017 16:45:19 GMT -5
I just plugged in Airsoft G43, Airsoft M1 carbine. Maybe Custom airsoft was the trigger words? Maybe they all sold? I'll go back and have a look.
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Post by Dracul on Apr 3, 2017 17:47:44 GMT -5
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 3, 2017 19:53:20 GMT -5
Indeed. I am hoping that I sell the G43 before the 3D printed one from our member becomes available which SHOULD render my humble effort less marketable. It's a risk of course but it will free up funds to build his (if and when it comes out).
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Post by Dracul on Apr 4, 2017 4:48:56 GMT -5
I might try and win this. Does it still break down to the gearbox like the M14 naturally does? I'd want to upgrade it a bit. 365fps w/ .20 isn't too bad, but ideally, I want it at a little under 400fps w/ .20's.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 4, 2017 11:43:34 GMT -5
It does. The front stock band though fabricated was molded over a cut down regular M14 gas assembly. It shoots plenty hard as it is frankly. I am not a fan of upgrading anything until it breaks and requires a breakdown anyway. Typically then and only then do I do upgrades and then fairly modest ones. Over two decades I rarely have problems with my AEGs while others around me seem to live under an airsoft black cloud. I'm convinced it's because I pretty much leave them alone. Side by side with other AEGs shooting 415 FPS the difference in range and accuracy are nominal at best especially on human sized targets 170 feet down range. Drac. I'll send you pictures emphasizing the worst parts of the build so you can make a fair decision. Overall I'm quite happy with it but...Full disclosure is a good thing.
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Post by Dracul on Apr 5, 2017 5:45:41 GMT -5
To be fair, I consider upgrading to roughly 390fps (with a better spring and better motor) to be quite modest. Most parts, even in cheaper guns, can handle 400fps springs easily. So, there isn't a reason to go crazy with it.
And, of course, its to difference itself from my SMG's, that all have close to, but under, 350fps and only shoot .20's.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 8, 2017 13:56:56 GMT -5
All three of the custom WW2 conversion sold at their Buy It Now Prices. The Kar 98 VSR based rifle sold for $485.00 the G43 brought $540.00 and the Well carbine conversion brought $185.00. All sold within 3 days of being listed. This speaks well to the marketability of WW2 replica airsoft rifles. Hopefully some Chinese Manufacturers are watching?
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Post by Dracul on Apr 13, 2017 11:56:13 GMT -5
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Post by stuka on Apr 19, 2017 20:52:17 GMT -5
the A&K m1 garand is currently 25% off and so are its mags on Evike
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 5, 2017 14:37:02 GMT -5
The pre order price (now June delivery?) Is back to $229.00 (in stock price was 299.00 the spare mags are at $9.99 each (were $12.99) and apparently are in stock. I have an A&K on pre order and have added spare clips to the order. Anxious to see how this A&K compares to the ICS and GnG. It will probably come in about the time I head out on another trip!
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 20, 2017 1:15:06 GMT -5
There is a custom Kar98 / VSR build. Looks pretty good on eBay. Buy it Now is $495.00 starting price $349.00. Not one of mine. If it sells well I May list one of mine to fund other builds?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jul 5, 2017 10:47:16 GMT -5
AirsoftMegastore has Real wood D Boys Kar98 at $115.00. these are shell ejecting so not really skirmish worthy but they marry nicely with a Bar 10 for a low cost conversion.
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