2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 24, 2016 21:07:20 GMT -5
Currently after years of few choices there are at long last a myriad of great choices for affordable and skirmishable airsoft replicas for US GIs, Paratroopers and Marines to choose from: The days of only having a Marui Thompson AEG, Hudson GBB M3, $2500.00 JAC, gas BAR or custom homebuild are behind us. We now have perhaps ten different manufacturers of Thompson AEG machine guns, three manufacturers of M3 Grease gun AEGs, a Spring powered M1903 Springfield. A couple AEG, BAR choices and a couple skirmishable carbines although both require some cosmetic work. The iconic M1 Garand main battle rifle was only available as a persnickety GBB from Marushin or a homebuild M14 to M1 conversion which required time and some level of expertise. Now both ICS and GnG offer excellent Garand AEG replicas.
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 18, 2017 18:31:23 GMT -5
The last picture shows the CYMA springer M1 Carbine (slight DIY conversion from an M2 which is the way it comes) and the plastic gearbox AEG pseudo carbine (D69) both are typically under $65.00. Another carbine choice is the Marushin gas and it's clone.
The M1 Garands shown are 2ndBat conversions, an ICS and a GnG which are typically around 400 to $450 although spare clips sufficient to make them skirmishable adds to that
S&T have a new all wood AEG Garand at a bargain price of $300.00 which quickly sold out. New batch is due in in March at Evike. Like the other two clips hold between 25 and 35 rounds. The GnG visually is the most authentic with the S&T next followed by the ICS which is a bit bulbous through several areas. All shoot very well. Most of the 2ndBat conversions have plastic faux wood lower stocks but can typically be bought used for under $300.00 with spare clips.
US is now reasonably well armed. (An affordable M1919a6 would be nice and well done carbine AEG) The Brits could use a good springer Enfield and the Krauts and IJA both need a good spring powered, affordable bolt action main rifle.
The weapons choices keep getting better!
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