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G&G – G3 Upgrades: RIS Fore Grip, MSG-90 Stock

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Manufacturer: G&G (Taiwan)
Type: External AEG Upgrades


Added some external upgrades to my ol' G3/SG1

G&G RIS Foregrip:

Great Build! 100% Aluminum construction. No more creaky plastic foregrip! And to top all that it's G3/SG1 Bipod compatible!

G&G MSG-90 Stock:

I wanted to go with a different buttstock for my G3/SG1 mainly because I didn't like the sling setup on the original stock. The MSG-90 style stock has a beefier sling swivel on the bottom of the unit. No cheek rest means more goggle friendly. It's all molded plastic and has a cavernous battery compartment, and will fit a "normal" large 8.4 setup no problem sue to length. It will also fit custom shaped 9.6, 10.8 or 12v battery too. I did end up keeping the stock rubber buttpad off the original stock which to my suprise works on the G&G stock as well.

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Chamelon-Japan, R.I.S. Coupler

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Here's a neat little item I found by accident (I was actually searching for a Tactical Launcher RIS frame only). This is a R.I.S. Coupling Unit made by Chameleon- Japan.

This unit will let you attach something with a rail system to something else with a rail system. See pics below for some examples, but the types of combinations are pretty wild.

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Tanio Koba, Hop Twist Barrels

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Manufacturer: Tanio Koba (Japan)
Type: Inner Barrel


Tanio Koba – Hop Twist Barrel Advert

I purchased a KSC MK23 used, and it was in great need of repair/upgrade. One of the things I upgraded was a Zeke Metal Slide/Outer Barrel setup which I also bought second hand.


Tanio Koba – Hop Twist Barrel – "Rifling" Closeup

One thing I did learn about the Zeke Metal Barrel setup is there is no way to re-install the KSC hopup system.


Tanio Koba – Hop Twist Barrels

So thinking the Tanio Koba Hop Twist barrel was rifled I got 1 to solve my no hopup prob.? Well it didn't.. Made everything worse.? BB's fly EVERYWHERE.??My pals at First Factory ended up setting me straight.


Tanio Koba – Hop Twist Inner Barrel

Tanio Koba Hop Twist Barrels work. But they have to be used in conjunction with your Hop-Up ON and on sub 350 fps guns.

Your bb still backspins from the hop-up, and the twists in barrel act as an air "cushion" around the bb, "centering" it more down the barrel.? While it doesn't seem to add too much FPS, it does seem to make your bb's flight path more consistent. Over 350 fps guns, the sprialing air tends to effect the hop-ups backspin.

We've tested on TM M14's.? We kept the internals stock and just added the barrels.? Sample results on the M14 were a fps increase from 319 – 325 (Not that much more then stock).? But groupings of shots seems to be tighter.? We also tried on APS Type 96's, but they were harder to gauge since they are spring snipers, and you always seem to pull off target when cocking them.? Problem with running accuracy tests, is the are pretty subjective.

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Mosquito Molds – PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set

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Manufacturer: Craft Apple Works/Mosquito Molds (Japan)
Type: Gas Grenade
Date Acquired: 05/2003


Mosquito Molds PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set

Can someone really have too many nade launchers??? I think not!!!!

This is the Mosquito Molds PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set. This set includes:

  • Launcher Housing PEQ-2 Design
  • 27mm 18rds Cartridge
  • 27mm 36rds Cartridge
  • 38mm Extension Inner Barrel
  • Sticker Set
  • Manual (Although my manual was missing)


Mosquito Molds PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set Other Side

This system is built to resemble a PEQ-2 unit which I'm sure alot of you are familiar with. It's a bit larger then a Real Steel PEQ-4 unit, but for its' function, the added size is acceptable.


Mosquito Molds PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set – Opened

The PEQ-2 unit is held together by 2 screws, that look like the adjustment dials on the top of the unit. Both nades are fired independently by 2 seperate triggers/push buttons and the entire unit must be opened to recharge or replace the nades. The unit must also be opened to access a third screw use to lock this system onto a 20mm rail. Be careful of cross threading.


Mosquito Molds PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set

The nades are an 18 and 36 round, 27mm version. These are about half the size of the normal 40mm but with a much smaller gas capacity. MM did a great job on the design of these nades as opposed to the 165bb Moscarts in that they included a small hole in a retaining collar to assist on replacing those tiny metal ball bearings (All you Moscart guys know what I'm talking about).

While being very simple in design, the nades function well but with less range due to the smaller gas capacity. You still get a nice crisp "POP" and "Smoke"/Steam effect when fired though.

This new internal design will make changing things like o-rings much easier and not required a special tool.


Mosquito Molds PEQ-2 Mini Moscart Set – Size Comparison to the Stock M4 RIS "PEQ"

As mentioned above this unit is large. It's larger then an ICS AN-PEQ-2 battery pack I used to own. The 2 triggers on the rear are just simple spring loaded pushbuttons.

When fired the BB's travel in a straight grouping. The only noticeable "scatter" would be towards the end of the bb's power trajectory when wind pushes the bbs around (It was a windy day, more firing tests later). I haven't noticed a big difference yet between the nade with the barrel extender yet except less bb's fire.


Got Nades? (Friggin 14+ lbs M4…)

Is the unit worth buying? For large outdoor skirmishes the 40mm nades will work much better and you'll have more options. But I can see some fun with this unit in CQB. I think Sniperx mentioned something about adapting these to a gas shotgun, but I think the diameter will be too wide for that type of application at this time and smaller gas capacity of the nade may not make it possible with these specific nades.

Resetting the 27mm Grenades

I’ve run across a few reports over the years that these grenades are difficult to reset. Fortunately my set has always been easy to reset and have worked flawlessly since initial purchase. A few rules I use on these grenades, which may be why they keep working as good as new:

  1. These are Japanese manufactured grenades. They were built to use HFC134A* Gas and I have only filled and used HFC134A* Gas.
  2. After use and before storage, I liberally spray each grenade with silicon oil. I store these grenades with no gas.

Steps 1 use to reset these grenades:


27mm Grenade After Firing


Using a Pen Cap or Like item, I depress the valve button on the bottom of the grenade. You don’t need to use any force, just push it in until it stops.


The valve button should have a gap after being reset.


Twist the base plate about 1/4 turn counter clockwise. You will hear/feel the valve button reset. DO NOT loosen too much. Turn the base plate clockwise to lock it in place. Just finger tight pressure.


You grenade’s valve is now locked in place to hold gas. Proceed to fill from front fill valve. The gas reservoir is small, so it won’t take much to fill up.

* HFC134A is weaker then Green Gas and Propane. It is also harder to find in the U.S.

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Maruzen – Tactical Light MT-1

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Manufacturer: Maruzen (Japan)
Type: Tactical Weapon Light


Maruzen Tactical Light MT-1

I own the G&P M3 and G&G GM3 II Tactical Weapon Light Systems and must say this Maruzen MT-1 is the most adaptable. The MT-1 uses a "screw on" attachment to secure the weapon light instead of a spring clip type on the previously mentioned lights. No more broken spring clips on this light.

The MT-1 has an ambidextrious on/off switch (Unlike the G&G GM3) but this unit does not seem to have "Constant On". The G&P M3 and real steel Insight M3 have the best designed switches of an M3 or clone IMHO.


Maruzen Tactical Light MT-1 with 20mm Rail Attachment Installed

The MT-1 Also has a second 20mm Rail Attachment that will adapt this light to any rail mount system.


Maruzen Tactical Light MT-1 on WA Doberman

The MT-1 is also a bit larger then the other M3 clones and I feel it looks better on large frame guns. While an M3 clone looks great on a Glock, I think it's a bit small on an MK23 or 1911 type. The MT-1 is a nice size step between the other M3 and an MK23 LAM.

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STAR – Special Forces Crane Stock

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Manufacturer: Star Airsoft (Hong Kong)
Type: Stock


Special Forces Crane Stock with 9.6V 2000 Ni-CD Battery

I had a problem with my M4 R.I.S. and battery capacity a s many M4 owners do. I have owned both the Ready Mag and AN/PEQ solutions for my M4, but I was never happy with either solution. Then the Crane Stocks from various manufacturers started coming out last year and that peaked my interest.

Then I came across the STAR Crane Stock from WGC which has a different feature then other airsoft crane stocks in that you insert the battery from the rear. Other previous Crane Stocks, make you remove the stock to e replace the battery if you wire the battery down the stock tube. With the STAR version you simply depress 2 tabs and the rear butt plate releases and then batery pulls out. The other HUGE selling point was the STAR Crane Stock and 9.6v 2000MaH Battery cost $88.00.

I actually sent my M4 into AEX to get a Systema wire harness installed and asked them to take care of the wiring down the stock tube. (For some reason I couldn't open my Systema Metal Body… GAH)

The STAR Crane Stock itself is a pretty well built unit. There are some downsides though. The piston that holds the stock in postion on the stock tube wasn't secured well and would not lock in position. I fixed this by using a 4 1/2" X 3/8" X 5/8" polypropolene to fill a void to force the piston at a 90 degree angle and thus lock into place. (See images added at the end of this post) Less of an issue was the fact that when the battery is in the stock, it will not collapse all the way, but I think this should be a problem with most Crane style stocks that have batteries and wires in the stock tube.


STAR – Crane Stock – Coiling the wiring


STAR – Crane Stock – Showing how far it will collapse with batteries installed

But overall I feel this is a good solution. The stock works well with battery installed. It's a very comfortable stock and seems to offer a little more goggle clearance then the original stock. After getting used to the rear cap and battery replacement, it's done with relative ease. For the price it's a great deal and the fact you can carry a 9.6 2000mah bat is great! They make 9.6 3000Mah batteries for this stock, so your battery woes for M4 owners are over.


STAR – Crane Stock – Stock Fully Extended


How it looks…

An Arnie’s user recently asked what I meant about the polypropelyne insert I made for the Crane Stocki wrote on earlier. Here area few pics of the insert:


STAR – Crane Stock – Polypro Insert


STAR – Crane Stock – Polypro Insert Installed

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Gunner, The Military DVD Magazine

Gunner, The Military DVD Magazine

Here's a neat, airsoft magazine produced DVD, of real steel and real gun manufacturers.  I figured there would be some interest on this site since we have fans of both.

The Gunner DVD Magazine series is being produced by ARMs Magazine (Very popular Japanese airsoft magazine) and HobbyJapan. This is pretty much the only airsoft tie-in other then the WA and Marui ads in the small MOOK included.  Even though an airsoft magazine is producing the DVD, this is a 100% Real Steel pr0n DVD!

Vol 1-  Language: Japanese/English


Box – Front Cover


Magazine – Front Cover

Box set includes:

  • Box with integrated Magazine
  • 8pcs Business card sized photo cars/calendars
  • 4:3 NTSC DVD


Business card sized calendars

Contents include:

  • Strategos International (M4, P90, G36, MP5A3)
  • Heckler & Koch Defense (HK416, XM320GLM, P2000's, USP's, water Suppressor)
  • Remington Military Products Division (M24A2SWS, M870MCS, XM110)
  • Iron Brigade Armory (Armory, Sniper Training)
  • Robert Silvers Collection (M14 Crazy Horse, M14A1, M4, AKS74U, MP5A3, AUG)
  • Cobra Gold 05 (Mk19Mod3, M2)
  • And More… (JGSDF Tsuchiura Weapons School, and other bits)


DVD Jacket Insert

This is a much better DVD then the 12/2004 Arms Magazine, Real Steel trip to the Philippines. Much more technical info and direct from manufacturers.  But no semi hot girls shooting guns.

The visit to HK-USA was AWESOME! Showing a real 416 in action and under the imfamous HK/XM8 dirt/water test. A nice "off the hip" shot of a XM320, through a tire 100yards downrange.   The Remington  870 MCS, Modular Combat System, has QD stocks and barrels And a Remington  SR-25 which they jsut teased you with.. This one guys collection, Robert Silvers, is insane and so large its held in a "bunker".

This DVD is some great eye candy regardless of language.  Most interviews are done in English though.

Volume 2 – Kalishnokov


Volume 2 Kalashnikov!!!

This version is a Japanese version, so all Magazine text is in Japanese and no subtitles.  But as the previous DVD, most interviews are in English… even in Russia.

Contents include:

  • ROST 2005 Russian Military Show.
  • Spetsnaz Training
  • Dinner with Kalishikov
  • Tour Sig Sauer Factory
  • Tour Barret Factory
  • Low Light technique
  • Systema (Nothing to do with Systema Japan)
  • HK Defense
  • SOF Week 2005

The Included MOOK in in Japanese text only, and has ads from WA and Marui.

This Volume spends a majority of time in Russia, but luckily the people they deal with in Russia  speak english.

The trip to watch the Sptenaz training was interesting, especailly the fact they do CQB training with live rounds as other team members holding targets on sticks that pop out behind doors…  I'd hate to be the FNG in Spetznaz training.  The Kalishnikov dinner was interesting, although it seems Kalishnikov has given the same speech many times now.  And the trips/tours to the Sig and Barrett factories were awesome.

Now available in the US at AEX.

Gunner DVD Vol1
http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2438

Gunner DVD Vol2
http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2439

Gunner DVD Vol3
http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=267&products_id=2497

Preview vidz are here:

Gunner01 Preview

Gunner02 Preview

Gunner03 Preview

Up to Gunner 6 now.  Preview vids are here.

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Guns Digest

Guns Digest 2004
Language: Japanese
Print Frequency: Annually


Guns Digest 2004

Guns Digest 2004 is the annual "Bible" of all things airsoft in Japan. It lists all Airsoft, Model/Replica, Blank Firing, Guns, Accessories and Upgrades. It also shows a few "How To's" but the bulk of the book is dedicated to listing of products and their specifications.

It's a great reference guide to what has been produced and even lists guns that have yet to be released but are due this year and prototypes have been sent to GUN Magazine. (i.e. for the last 2 years the specs on the TOP MP40 have been listed with release dates… haha).

So for the airsoft fanatic this is a gret book to score if you can.

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Toygun Tune Up File

Toy Gun Tune Up File
Language: Japanese
Print Frequency: Annually

TGTUF (Toy Gun Tune Up File) is published by the same people who publish Arms and Hobby Japan Magazine, so the focus is on the "Hobby" of airsoft. The issue I currently have is 2003 and am keeping my eyes open for the 2004 version.

This book or MOOK (Half Magazine Half Book) as the Japanese call it, is full of "How To"s, pic by pic instructions and listings of most Japanese upgrade parts. It has step by step, pic by pic instructions of how to disassmeble all major AEG's, GBB's, NBB's and Springers. It's very informative and a great reference book for anyone who will be doing some major upgrades to their guns.

Even though the book is in Japanese, the pictures used are a great reference for most internal upgrade projects.

I hope to have the time to Highlight translate and post different issues and article I run across.