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Crye Precision

DIGITAL Wasteland’s Staff was at it again at SHOT Show 2015!

• Kevin – Point and Shoot Media Works
• Blake – Nakamura Exposures
• Zak (OnScene.tv) Holman – Investigative Journalist / Freelance Videographer zak@onscene.tv.
• Wedge – DAS minion, airsofter and avid shooter.
• and ORCA

This year we had a large crew able to attend multiple range days. This is the day before SHOT Show, where you can actually shoot many offerings from firearms manufacturers.

Any pictures or video taken outdoors were most likely at Media Day at the Range. Indoor shots or video were taken at SHOT Show. We were also fortunate to attend many industry events this year.

Pictures:

• SHOT Show 2016 Gallery

Crye Precision

DIGITAL Wasteland’s Staff was at it again at SHOT Show 2015!

• Kevin – Point and Shoot Media Works
• Blake – Nakamura Exposures
• Zak (OnScene.tv) Holman – Investigative Journalist / Freelance Videographer zak@onscene.tv.
• kChanko – PSA minion and Echo 1 "Lover" 😀
• Wedge – DAS minion, airsofter and avid shooter.
• and ORCA

This year we had a large crew able to attend multiple range days. This is the day before SHOT Show, where you can actually shoot many offerings from firearms manufacturers.

Any pictures or video taken outdoors were most likely at Media Day at the Range. Indoor shots or video were taken at SHOT Show. We were also fortunate to attend many industry events this year.

Pictures:

• SHOT Show 2015 Gallery

BATTLECOMP!!!

DIGITAL Wasteland’s Staff was at it again at SHOT Show 2014!

• Kevin – Point and Shoot Media Works
• Blake – Nakamura Exposures
• Zak (Bottlelot) Holman – Investigative Journalist / Freelance Videographer zak@onscene.tv. Avid gun shooter for 6 years.
• kChanko – PSA minion and Echo 1 "Lover" 😀
• Wedge – DAS minion, airsofter and avid shooter.
• uscmCorps – Entertainment industry professional and PTS representative.
• and ORCA

This year we had a large crew able to attend multiple range days. This is the day before SHOT Show, where you can actually shoot many offerings from firearms manufacturers.

Any pictures or video taken outdoors were most likely at Media Day at the Range. Indoor shots or video were taken at SHOT Show. We were also fortunate to attend many industry events this year.

Pictures:

• Blake and Nic’s Gallery

Manufacturer: King Arms (Hong Kong)
Type: AEG

King Arms – Sig Sauer 516 Tactical Patrol 14.5"

The King Arms – Sig Sauer 516 Tactical Patrol 14.5″ is a replica of the Sig 516 Patrol Rifle. The King Arms version is an AEG with high quality markings on a metal body and rail. Troy style iron sights and unique looking SIG design magazine. The battery is held n the rear crane stock. The magazine release is ambidextrous and the body, rail and stock have multiple QD sling swivel attachment points. The fake bolt locks to the rear with the charging handle and you need to press the bolt catch to release.

Performance wise this AEG shoot 400+ fps with, 20 bbs. The hop up is consistent and held settings.

Features:

• Licensed Sig Sauer Trademarks
• Metal Body
• Metal Rail System
• Replica Gas Block and Piston System
• Adjustable Hop-Up
• Working Fake Bolt Catch
• Crane Stock
• Ambi Magazine Release
• 310 Round High Capacity Magazine

King Arms – Sig Sauer 516 Tactical Patrol 14.5"

This AEG’s specifications are:

• Weight: 2935 g
• Length: 800 – 880 mm
• Inner Barrel Length: 375 mm
• BB Size: 6 mm BBs
• Battery Type: KA 1600 mAh Crane Stock Type Battery
• Gearbox Type: Ver. 2 7 mm Bearing Gearbox

King Arms – Sig Sauer 516 Tactical Patrol 14.5"

Chrono Results (FPS)
.20 BB's
Avg: 418

Manufacturer: Classic Army (Hong Kong)
Type: AEG

Classic Army – Sportline Magpul M15A4 Sportline Value Package

The Classic Army – Sportline Magpul M15A4 Sportline Value Package includes: 300 round magazine, battery, charger, rail covers, bbs, sling and safety glasses. Even though the body is plastic, the AEG’s build feels solid. It also includes a 2013 updraded gearbox for the CA Sportline series.

Features:

• High Torque Motor
• Real ARMALITE Logo
• Easy Disassembly Body
• Metal Barrel and Front Sight
• High Precision Metal Gearbox
• Metal Hi-Cap Magazine (300Rd)
• Metal Charging Handle and Bolt Cover
• Removable Carry Handle with Metal Rear Sight
• Latest Version Crane Stock with Rear Loading Battery Compartments
• METAL R.I.S. Rail System with Hand Guard Panel Set & Forward Grip
• Battery and Charger included

Classic Army – Sportline Magpul MOE AEG Value Package

Chrono Results

• Muzzle Velocity: 383-386fps with 0.20g bb?s

Classic Army – Sportline Magpul MOE AEG Value Package

Manufacturer: ECHO NiNER
Type: Camera Gear

E9 Dee Lux Camera Strap

I’ve been using the E9 Dee Lux Camera Strap daily for half a year, and it has taken the abuse without showing a sign of wear. It’s a useful and unique strap that you can trust to perform with your expensive camera. The E9 Dee Lux Strap comes in multiple colors (Black, Coyote, Multicam), has a variety of useful features, and is reasonably priced for the USA made quality you get.

The E9 Dee Lux Strap easily mounts to the body of your camera using MilSpec 550 Parachute Cord that you loop through the camera’s sling attachment points. It’s tough, and you don’t have to worry about it coming loose.

The strap itself features two DuraFlex Fasteners that allow you to quickly detach the strap from the camera if need be. The strap is also easily adjustable on the fly from lengths of 37” to 53”

The strap has useful features such as the 1’’ MOLLE webbing, 1/8″ closed cell foam padding with Drilex moisture wicking lining, and a 3.9’’x2’’ section of Velcro to attach a pouch or morale patches. The Dee Lux strap is highly versatile, and can be adapted to your shooting style or needs.

The E9 Dee Lux Camera Strap is my first choice for larger framed camera bodies that need a solid strap to safely support their weight. The extra features make it usable in a variety of situations where other straps may fall short. The different color options allow you to customize, or if you use multiple bodies at once they are a good visual indicator. The E9 Dee Lux Camera Strap is not coming off of my camera until it breaks (which will not be any time soon!).

Manufacturer: Modify (Taiwan)
Type: Spring Rifle

Modify – MOD24 Packaging

Modify is an airsoft company in Taiwan that has been making upgrade and replacement airsoft parts. The Modify – MOD24 is their first complete airsoft gun for sale. The MOD24 is replica of the US Army M24.

Modify – MOD24

Specifications:

• Weight: 6.17 pounds
• Overall Length: 43.3 inches
• Barrel Length: 19.09 inches
• Inner Barrel Diameter: 6.08 mm
• Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds

The exterior build is comprised of a polymer stock and metal externals. Internally it’s a steel cylinder with metal internal parts.

Features:

• Externally Adjustable Hop-Up
• Removable Top Rail
• Wide Textured Trigger
• Externally Adjustable Trigger
• 3 Sling Swivel Studs with 2 Sling Swivels Included
• Steel Cylinder with Metal Internal Parts
• Optional Illumination Device for Magazine

Modify – MOD24 – Right Side Features

Modify – MOD24 – Left Side Features and Adjustable Butt Stock

The Hop-up adjustment lever is located externally on the left side of the rifle. It has tactile clicks for each adjustment lever. Right handed shooters can use their left hand to adjust hop-up between each shot while still aiming the rifle. The top rail is removable but there are no iron sights included to replace. The trigger is wide and textured The MOD24 comes with a nice feature that you can adjust trigger pull and trigger stop lengths without disassembly.

The MOD24 also includes 3 Sling Swivel points and 2 Sling Swivels. This will accommodate a 2 point sling and bipod w/o any modifications. The butt stock is adjustable for length of pull. Internally this rifle runs most of Modify’s upgraded internal components.

The 30 round magazine included an optional lighting/tracer unit. This lighting unit is for use with Glow in the Dark bbs.

Chrono results (FPS)
.20 BB’s
Avg: 421.7

.30 BB’s
Avg: 367.5

.43 BB’s
Avg: 315.3

 

E9 Original Camera Strap

I’ve had the opportunity to use the E9 Original Camera Strap for over a year now, and it has been one of the best straps I have ever used.  I’m not always easy on my gear, and the E9 Original Camera Strap has managed to protect and secure my camera while walking around, traversing steep cliffs, and jumping between boulders on raging rivers. 

Even after a year the strap still looks as good as new, and I know it is a quality piece of gear that I can rely on.  There is absolutely no point to spend hundreds or thousands on a camera body and lens and then use the sub-par “kit” strap.  The E9 Original Camera Strap comes in multiple colors (Black, Coyote, Multicam), has a variety of useful features, and is reasonably priced for the USA made quality you get.

The E9 Original Camera Strap mounts to the body of your camera using MilSpec 5-50 Parachute Cord that you loop through the camera’s sling attachment points.  It’s tough, and you don’t have to worry about it coming loose.

The strap itself features two DuraFlex Fasteners that allow you to quickly detach the strap from the camera if need be.  The strap is also easily adjustable on the fly from lengths of 32” to 43”

One of my favorite features of this strap is the rubberized grip material used on the inside of the strap.  This material is tacky, and securely holds your camera in place whether you are wearing a cotton t-shirt or fleece jacket.

In my opinion, the E9 Original Camera Strap is one of the top straps on the market in terms of features, quality, and value.  It’s my go to choice for smaller framed camera bodies, and I have enjoyed using it so far.

Manufacturer: Marushin (Japan)
Type: GBB

Marushin M1 Carbine 6mmBB CO2 Version

The Marushin M1 Carbine 6mmBB CO2 Version is a CO2 gas powered carbine. It fires a 6mm bb and magazine holds 15 rounds. It uses a 12 gram CO2 caplet which is carried in the magazine. A tool is included to help screw the floor plate for the CO2 caplet in place. Hop Up is adjustable and is adjusted with a supplied allen wrench.

Many thanks to our friends at Spartan Imports for supplying us this rifle for review!

Marushin M1 Carbine 6mmBB CO2 Version

The exterior build is comprised of a genuine wood stock and metal parts. The internal mechanism has metal and plastic parts. It looks to have some self lubricating plastic parts (The nozzle, etc) to compensate for the lack of lubricant in CO2 caplets as opposed to its’ green gas counterparts. The rifle with magazine weighs approximately 4.9 lbs. This is only about 1 lb lighter then the real steel version with a loaded magazine.

Marushin M1 Carbine 6mmBB CO2 Version

Performance wise, with .20 bb’s it’s in the 400 fps range. FPS is pretty consistent but due to the 12gram caplet size, gas volume when the caplet get close to empty, your FPS dramatically drops. Caplets are not a quick change item and extra magazines are not cheap and will get heavy to carry if you have a bunch.

Chrono results (FPS)
CO2 12gram
6mm, .20 BB's
Avg: 398