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CAW – HK69A1 Grenade Launcher

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Manufacturer: Craft Apple Works (Japan)
Type: Grenade launcher
Date Acquired: 09/2006


CAW – HK69A1 Grenade Launcher

The Craft Apple Works, HK69A1 Grenade Launcher is a replica of HK's stand alone grenade launcher. Real steel info here. It is a well distributed grenade launcher in Europe and was in the 1998 movie Ronin.

Since I recently came across the slug type of grenade, and the technological advancements they have made in their design, I've been hooked back on the 40mm type gas grenades. Check out the Grenade Collection post. I also would rather have a standalone launcher then always having to pull my M4 or G36 out.

The CAW, HK69A1 is a typical, CAW build. Very accurate replica, but uses a lot plastic/abs. I've also noticed a the trigger is not setup to handle the newer generation of grenades with harder internal springs. To fire my Madbull Slug grenade, you need to squeeze the trigger a couple of times before it triggers the grenade. It's has no problem firing Mosquito Molds grenades, but unfortunately,?the new Classic Army grenade will not physically fit in this launcher (Too large in diameter).


CAW – HK69A1 Grenade Launcher, Stock and Sight extended

This unit includes a sliding stock and grenade elevation sights. It's spring loaded breech loading, but unlike the US M79, you cannot "flick" the barrel into a closed/loaded position.

Update 01/2007

Some newer nades made by Madbull, CA?or other Chinese mfgs, Have a hard time working with this launcher due to their harder piston springs.

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Smokeys – AG36 Short Grenade Launcher

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Manufacturer: Smokey's Gun Factory (Japan)
Type: Grenade Launcher


Smokeys – AG36 Short Grenade Launcher

The Smokeys – AG36 Grenade Launcher is a short version replica of HK's AG36 grenade launcher. Real steel info here.

This version is mostly plastic only the trigger, safety selector housing, rail clamp and plunger are metal. This is also odd in that it's a muzzle loaded even though my looks like it's side actuated.

But it performs well, handling all the grenades I currently own.


Smokeys – AG36 Short Grenade Launcher

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Intel – AEX L.A. – 09.16.06

Todays trip was interesting. I was honored to meet a reporter who just got back form Afghanistan. Heres' a few pics he took:

http://aex.fullmetalimage.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4780

Notice the pics where an Afghan policeman is holding up an AEX motorcycle license plate I made for the shop! Ok onto the good stuff!

SAR Taktik Rifle II:

This is the Classic Army version of the TM G3/SG1. I was first suprised on how lightweight this gun even though the body is metal. The gun shot about 340 fps on average and unlike the CA AUG, the SAR Taktik was on target consistently. The marking are nice although I've never seen a real SAR rifle so I have nothing to compare the accuracy of trade marks to. TM magazines worked fine in this unit.

When held with a TM G3/SG1, the CA felt more solid but about the same weight. I was told this was the 2nd version of the SAR Taktik whihc shipped with the CA lightweight metal body.

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VFC MK43 Mod0

WOW! In person it's an awesome piece of engineering. A.k.a. the M60E4. The build is mostly metal in all the correct places. It comes with a 6000 electric winding boxmag and the boxmag and mechbox synch and advance together when the trigger is pulled.

This AEG sports a newly designed gearbox and is quickly detachable and the spring is designed to be easily accessible.

For the $1250 base price it's a good buy compared to buying and upgrading a TOP M60 to the same level..

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Reddot, Reflex -n- Holographic Sights

Reddot, Reflex -n- Holographic Sights

My very first, decent airsoft AEG, was the Original Tokyo Marui P90. The Orignal TM P90 included a built in Reddot type of electronic sight.

So what is an Electronic Reddot, Reflex or Holographic Sight? It's a sight system that projects a an electronically generated sight reticle that enables you to aim your weapon with both eyes open. The advantages for use of preipheral vision while aiming are obvious. They are fully adjsutable and usually do not have any magnification. They do NOT project the dot or reticle like a laser designator would where it's visible to the operator and target. Instead they project a targeting reticle that only the operater can see. You adjsut this electronic sight as you would a traditional iron sight, but the projected image stays on target while both the operators eyes are open.

 
 
Maruzen/Walther Reddot Sight
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The Maruzen/Walther is an open style redot sights with integrated iron sights. I recieved 1 with my Maruzen CA870 and the other I purchased seperately. This sight is powered by a watch/coin cell battery and has 11 levels of brightness. This sight projects a 1 MOA dot and windage/elevation are adjsuted by an allen wrench. The reticle is a dot. The build is mostly plastic, which saves on weight and is an affordable solution to a reddot sight.

 

Target Sports Micro Panorama Reflex Sight
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The Target Sports Micro Panorama Reflex Sight is open style Redot sights with 4 different reticles.

This sight is powered by a watch/coin cell battery and has 7 levels of brightness. This sight projects 1 of 4 different reticles of your choosing and windage/elevation are adjsuted by an allen wrench. The build is mostly metal, and is a high quality, durable sight.

 

Star Airsoft S-Point Sight
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The Star Airsoft S-Point Sight is closed tube style reflex sight. This is a working replica of the Zeiss Z-point sight.

This sight is powered by a watch/coin cell battery and has only 1 level of brightness. Windage/elevation are adjsuted by an allen wrench. The reticle is a dot. The build is mostly plastic and has questionable qultiy of build.

 
Target Sports 1" Red Dot Sight
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The Target Sports 1" Red Dot is a closed tube style redot sights. This sight is powered by a watch/coin cell battery and has 7 levels of brightness. This sight projects a 1 MOA dot and windage/elevation are adjsuted by an allen wrench. The reticle is a dot. The build is mostly metal and is an affordable solution to a reddot sight.

On the sight on the right I added the Guide Gear 24/7 Tactcial Light and Laser. This solution mounts a light and laser to a 1" tube. On both of these I added Butler Creek Flip Open scope covers.
 

Blazer 42mm Reddot Sight
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The Blazer 42mm Reddot Sight is a 42mm closed tube style reflex sight. This sight is powered by a watch/coin cell battery and has 7 levels of brightness. Windage/elevation are adjsuted by an allen wrench. The reticle is a dot. The build is mostly metal and has high durability. Added Butler Creek Flip Open scope covers. This is a large tube scope, so very easy to aquire target.
 
Spec Ops ACOG Style Reddot Scope
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The Spec Ops ACOG Style Reddot Scope is a closed tube style reddot. This is a working replica of the NSN ACOG scope, but this 1 has no magnifiaction and projects a "horn" style reticle. This sight is powered by a watch/coin cell battery and has multiple levels of brightness. Windage/elevation are adjsuted by an allen wrench. The build is good adn the illumination switch seems solid.
 
EOTech 511.A65 Holographic Weapons Sight
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The EOTech 511.A65 Holographic Weapons Sight is a open style holographic sight. This is a real EOTech Sight and more details are here. This sight is powered by 2 N cell batteries and has multiple levels of brightness. Windage/elevation are adjusted by slotted screw driver. Reticle is a 1 MOA dot with 65 MOA ring. The build is mostly metal and has extremely high durability.
 
Guarder AP Scope with K.A.C. 30mm High Mount
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The Guarder AP Scope is a 30mm closed tube style reddot scope. This 1 is mounted on a Knight's Armament 30mm High Mount.. This sight is powered by a coin/watch cell battery and has 7 levels of brightness. Windage/elevation are adjusted by allen wrench. The reticle is a dot. The build is mostly metal and has high durability. Flip open scope covers were included
 
Guarder AP Scope with King Arms Canteliver Mount
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The Guarder AP Scope is a 30mm closed tube style reddot scope. This 1 is mounted on a King Arms Canteliver 30mm Mount.. This sight is powered by a coin/watch cell battery and has 7 levels of brightness. Windage/elevation are adjusted by allen wrench. The reticle is a dot. The build is mostly metal and has high durability. Flip open scope covers were included