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REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix

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Manufacturer: REM (USA)
Type: Holographic Reflex Sight Illuminator


REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix

I was first clued into the Real FN P90 Ring Sights by Arnie’s member, Stealth Bomber.

A friend of mine and fellow Gunatics admin, Fatcat (And Real Steel FaaREAK!), was able to find 1 of the the Real FN P90 Ring Sights for me and I was able to purchase it relatively cheap. Apparently real P90 owners have been swapping these out due to how hard they are to use. Cat then pointed me to Reticle Enhancement Module T3 (REM T3) thread on FNForum.


REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix – LED On

This is a very straight forward and relatively inexpensive add-on, which make the passive FN Holographic White Ring Sight more easily viewable with the addition of an active LED. The REM T3’s come in the following colors: Amber, Red, Green. White and Blue. I went with Blue because it’s different then what most people have been ordering in Red and Green. The unit is powered by a single CR2032 coin cell and rheostat switch is easy to operate.


REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix – Blue Reticle

The main body is a plastic resin and was designed to fit in the front sing well just under the site. A bit of sanding was needed to fit my Tokyo Marui P90. But the design of the REM T3 is solid and it’s now a great fit. The LED is pressure fit into the light collector of the Ring Sight.


REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix

The rheostat is extremely easy to operate and very easy to see what power levels you are running.


REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix

The reticle is now very easy to acquire and use for targetting. Highly visible, even in full direct daylight.


REM T3 – P90/PS90 White Ring Sight Fix

More updates to follow shortly.

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Esstac Patch Pouch

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Manufacturer: Esstac
Type: Patch Organizer


Esstac Patch Pouch

The problem I’ve noticed with the addiction to airsoft, are the follow up addictions to tactical gear, and in my case, more specifically custom embroidered tactical morale patches. Milspec Monkey, with Esstac, created these Patch Pouches to help organize your patch collection.


Esstac Patch Pouch

The patch pouches are available in many different colors/camo patterns:

  • Black
  • Ranger Green
  • OD Green
  • Forest Marpat
  • ACU/UCP
  • Coyote
  • MJK
  • Multicam

There are 6 velcro patch panels, with the inner 4 panels removable via even more velcro. There are also 2 pocket on the inside of the cover.


Esstac Patch Pouch

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FN P90 Reflex Ring Site

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Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Herstal (USA)
Type: Holographic Reflex Sight


FN P90 Reflex Ring Site – Picture from Wikipedia

The early Real Steel, FN P90’s shipped with a White Ring Reflex Sight. It’s a holographic reflex sight with white rings and Black "T" reticle. This sight in non powered and uses and ambient light source to illuminate the reticle. Needless to say, this sight not very useful in low light situations.


FN P90 Reflex Ring Site – Comparison to TM – Left Side

So why get 1 of these Real Steel Ring Sights? Well to be different then all the TM P90’s with their Counter Strike Style red dots.

This is almost a virtual drop in replacement for the TM Red dot sight. You do have to file down a nub on the left side of the FN Sight, but no other mods other then that. You reuse the 2 TM Sight Mounting screws and the new sight is in.


FN P90 Reflex Ring Site – Comparison to TM – Right Side

You can find these for sale due to most Real P90 owners are swapping up to the Triple Rail or an easier to use sight system. FN has discontinued shipping P90’s with the White Rings for Black Rings sites, which are supposed to be easier to use.

This is a great add-on, to make your P90 stand out, and it’s nice you can swap out optics relatively easily if needed.

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Classic Army- M16/SMG Magwell Adapter

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Manufacturer: Classic Army
Type: Magwell Conversion


Classic Army- M16/SMG Magwell Adapter

The Classic Army – M16/SMG Magwell Adapter ships with both the Magwell adapter and 9mm style magazine. This is a 100 round UZI style magazine. The build is mostly plastic and is a very easy way to convert the look of your M4/M16. It is also a very affordable magwell conversion.

I would highly suggest you disable the M16 Magazine catch if you are used to releasing M16 mags. You will release both magazine and adapter with the M16 mag release. There is a separate mag release just for the SMG style magazine.

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First Factory – P90 Sling Swivel, v.2

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Manufacturer: First Factory (Japan)
Type: Sling Swivel


First Factory -P90 Sling Swivel, v.2

I ran the East P90 sling for many years, but recently I’ve only been using 1 point slings with all my other AEG’s, so this was a logical progression. The FF Sling Swivel is all metal construction with typical beautiful FF workmanship. Sling swivel has 2 mount points; left, right and bottom.

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Tango Down BGV-QD Vertical Grip

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Manufacturer: Tango Down (U.S.A.)
Type: Vertical Foregrip


Tango Down BGV-QD Vertical Grip.

This is a HUGE improvement over the Tango Down – BGV-MK46 Vertical Grip.

The Quick Detach rail system is a welcome improvement on the TD Battle Grip series. The QD Mechanism itself is simple, yet effective, incorporating a nice positive locking system into the throw lever. No more "hammering" the BGV on for a "custom" fit.


Tango Down BGV-QD Vertical Grip.

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Magpul PTS – PMAG 120 Round Midcap Magazine

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Manufacturer: Magpul PTS
Type: Magazine


Magpul PTS – PMAG 120 Round Midcap Magazine

The Magpul PTS – PMAG is a 120 round midcap magazine, modeled after Magpul’s 30 round PMAG for Armalite style rifles.


Magpul PTS – PMAG Bottom Plate

The PMAG has an allen screw as well as a spring loaded button, which keeps the floor plate secure. I originally thought the allen screw also kept the magazine internals in place, but fortunately it doesn’t which accommodates the use of Real Steel PMAG Ranger Plates.


Magpul PTS – PMAG Upper

There is a pin, just below the feeder mechanism. I believe that this pin is what is securing the magazines internals, but will confirm later (I cannot find my armorers punch of that pin size right now)


Top Magpul PMAGs. Bottom Magpul PTS PMAGs

You’ll notice, while the PTS PMAGs resemble the Real Steel PMAGs, side by side comparison shows differences in dimension, design and material used.


Magpul PMAG Comparison


Magpul PMAG – Closeup of Trades

The build of the PTS PMAG is solid and as mentioned above, the PTS PMAGs use the real PMAG Ranger Plates. They are only held on by the spring loaded button when you replace the stock floor plate You do not need to use the allen screw.


Magpul PMAG PTS on: Magpul M4, CA SCAR, TM M4 S-System

So far, I’ve test fitted and fired the PTS PMAGs on all my AEG’s that take STANAG type magazines and a few in shop at AEX. Feeding has been flawless for far, but will have more detailed test results after this weekend.


Magpul PMAG PTS on: TM Type 89, TSI Adapter, PPA Adapter

AEG
Fit
Feed
Notes
TM M4 with Magpul Body
Yes
Yes
 Magazine has a little side to side play, but all magazines used in this specific body have that issue.
TM M4 S-System
Yes
Yes
 Easy fit, no issues.
TM Type 89
Yes
Yes
 Tight fit, but usual for any non Type 89 specific magazine.
TM G36c w/PPA Adapter
Yes
Yes
 Fit and worked perfectly in the PPA Magwell Adapter.
TM AK47 w/TSI adapter
No
No
 This is a problem with the TSI Magwell Adapter.
CA SCAR-L
Yes
Yes
 Easy fit, no issues.
CA M15’s (Older)
Yes
Yes
 Magazines need a little shove to seat properly
VFC SCAR-L
Yes
Yes
 Easy fit, no issues.
VFC 416
Yes
Yes
 Easy fit, no issues.

Will add more models later as I can test them.

I’ve seen posts of people bitching about the $32.00 price. To put it in perspective, if a person were to get a Real Steel PMAG for $17.00 avg street price. Add a $22.00 midcap with removable internals. Plus the time it would take to try and modify the Real PMAG enough to accept the midcap internals. You would be at $39.00 just for parts alone.

Following are reference pics.


Magpul PMAG PTS on CA SCAR-L


Magpul PMAG PTS on TM M4 Carbine w/Magpul Metal Body


Magpul PMAG PTS on TM M4 S-System


Magpul PMAG PTS on TM G36c with PPA Magwell Adapter


Magpul PMAG PTS on TM Type 89


Magpul PMAG PTS on TM AK47 with TSI Magwell Adapter

EDIT 09/2008 – FDE PTS PMAGs!


Magpul PMAG PTS FDE with PMAG Ranger Plates


Magpul PMAG PTS FDE with PMAG Ranger Plates

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Anime Airsoft – Poseidon’s Offerings

When Poseidon, Japan releases something, it’s always sad to see,, the first "knee jerK" comment is, "It’s from Ghost in the Shell". With just a little research of the Poseidon site itself, they tell you what they modeled their kits after, and in most cases it’s NOT GITS.

The next thought is: "Does accuracy really matter?" "It’s just a fictional gun to begin with." To some it really doesn’t matter, but the simple answer is, Poseidon has already posted what series things belong to or not.

Another way to look at it is, some people believe slapping a longer barrel/front end and thumbhole stock on an AK makes it a SVD Dragonuv. Some people know the difference between an AK and Dragonuv, and would rather have a replica of a true Dragonuv. Being "correct" is a matter of perspective since everything is a replica.

A quick back grounder on Poseidon, Japan. Poseidon, Japan is a small model shop. Their name comes from Poseidon Heavy Industries, which is a fictional multinational corporation (Japan) from the Masamune Shirow anime universe.

Below is a chart of all of Poseidon’s Weapon releases and who/what they are related to. This info comes directly from Poseidon.

Poseidon
Model

Anime/Game
Series
Airsoft Conversion
Related
Notes
Production
M93V Lynx N/A TM M93R AEP An entry in Poseidon M93R Custom Contest
Yes
M93FA-C Raven N/A TM M93R AEP An entry in Poseidon M93R Custom Contest
Yes
Bren Ten Special Force, Short Ver Zero-in N/A
Yes
Cerebus Gungrave TM Glock 26
Yes
Cosmo Hunter M0099 Ignaju Cross Gate Station The No.00 N/A
No
Defiant Derringer N/A Marushin Derringer
Yes
Ebony and Ivory Devil May Cry N/A
Yes
Enfield Kai Sakura Wars TM Python
No
Erika Machine Gun Sakura Wars 3 N/A
No
Goblin N/A TM Glock 26
No
K$$
Model 501		 Salty Rei TM Desert Eagle Hard Kick
Yes
GZ65N
Optical Master		 Salty Rei N/A
Yes
Henri Manyu Gate Keeper Alice N/A
Yes
HK MP7 – Fangs N/A TM HK MP7A1 AEP
Yes
Hornisse N/A N/A
Yes
Ikazuchi N/A TM M16 Series NOT from any Anime.
Yes
Raisen N/A TM M16 Series NOT from any Anime
No
Jericho
941		 Cowboy Bebop N/A
No
Jericho
941		 Cowboy Bebop Hudson 941 Grip Kit Only
No
Kamui
9mm		 N/A KSC M93r
No
Lightening
Spear		 Appleseed TM Mini MP5 Internals aka Armscor -R7c
No
Mateba
Ithaca 		Demon Bane N/A
Yes
Mauser
Cthugha		 Demon Bane N/A
Yes
Noboru Spirit Gun Spirit Magic illusion Saiyuki N/A
Yes
Raging Bull Maxi Custom Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia N/A
No
GONG Appleseed TM M16 Series
No
GONG Appleseed TM Automag III EBB
No
Seburo
Bobsons		 AppleSeed Maruzen PPK
No
Seburo
CX Compact Xploder		 Appleseed Maruzen PPK Intron Depot 1
No
Seburo
J9		 Appleseed TM Steyr AUG Internals
No
"9 Weapon" CZN-M22 Ghost in the Shell TM Steyr AUG also need to modify M16 type magazine
No
Seburo
C-25A		 Ghost in the Shell TM Mini Electric Internals
No
Mateba
M-2008		 Ghost in the Shell SAC N/A Based on the real .357 Mag Mateba
Yes
Seburo
M-5		 Ghost in the Shell SAC N/A
Yes
Seburo
MN-23		 Dominion TM FAMAS
No
Seburo
MN-23		 Dominion TM Mini M16 Internals
No
SIG’s Laser P226LF Hello World TM P226 Rail Laser Module Only
Yes
SPEAR N/A TM Glock 18c AEP
Yes
Jackal Hellsing N/A
No
Jackal Hellsing TM M92F
No
Grader Trigun N/A Wolfwood’s Gun
No
Vash’s Gun Trigun TM M29 Improved Version
No
Vash’s Gun v.1 Trigun TM M29 Orginal version
No
Vermillion N/A Tanaka S&W M36 2"
Yes

Please note: Production is based on the Poseidon Website 07/2008 adn only refers to items being in stock in Japan. Most cases Poseidon does NOT export their work.

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TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter

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Manufacturer: TSI Armories
Type: AK Magwell Adapter


TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter

The TSI Armories AK/M4 Magwell adapter, enables you to use M16 style, STANAG Magazines on your AK. It’s body is CNC aluminum with a CNC’d steel magazine release. Needless to say it’s a very solid, high quality build.


TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter

The adapter attaches to the AK as a regular AK magazine would. No complex installation and it’s ingenious design disables the AK magazine release, when a STANAG magazine is in use. It uses a simple, spring actuated, side magazine catch for the STANAG magazine.


TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter – Close up of STANAG Mag Catch

So far the TSI Magwell Adapter fit on a Tokyo Marui AK47 plastic body, G&P AK47 metal body and King Arms AK74 metal body. The magwell adapter adds a more "dead space" between the magazine and the hop-up, so expect to see 10 or so bb’s fall out during a mag change instead of the usual 5 or so.


TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter – Close up

The way the magazine sits within the magwell take a little getting used to. For me I found that inserting the magazine front side first, to make sure it seats on the feed nozzle. Then pivot the magazine toward the rear, to engage the mag catch.

I have tested it the magwell adapter with multiple STANAG style airsoft magazines. I had to file down the mag catch a little to work with more magazine types.

Mag Mfg
Mag Type
TSI Compatible
Tokyo Marui Standard Yes
Tokyo Marui High Cap Yes
Tokyo Marui Type 89 Standard No
Classic Army 130 Rnd Mid Cap Yes
Classic Army High Cap Yes
Classic Army 110 rnd VN Mid Cap Yes
G&P 130 Rnd Tracer Mid Cap Yes, but tight fit *
G&P 110 rnd VN Mid Cap Yes
King Arms 68 rnd Standard No **
MAG 100 Rnd Mid Cap Yes
MAG 130 Rnd Mid Cap Yes
S. Arms 160 Rnd Mid Cap No
Star 30 Rnd Low Cap Yes
DTP Electric CMAG Yes
Magpul PMAG No

* Any issues with this magazine can also be due to magazines quality.
** These specific King Arms magazine do not work in any of my AEG’s not a TSI issue.


TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter w/ DTP CMAG


TSI Armories – AK/M4 Magwell Adapter – Comparison Shot

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Magpul – XTM Rail Panels

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Manufacturer: Magpul
Type: Rail Panels


Magpul – XTM Rail Panels

The Magpul – XTM Rail Panels are a low profile, easy to install, but will remain securely attached. Magpul’s description:

The new low-profile XTM? Rail Panels are a two-piece design that attaches anywhere on the rail without having to remove previously-mounted accessories. The combination of design and material used in the XTM? Panels ensures they will remain securely in place under all operating conditions, but may be easily removed using the tips of two rounds when necessary.


Magpul – XTM Rail Panels

FDE XTM Rail arrived today. Upon more usage I am liking the XTM’s more an more.


Magpul – XTM Rail Panels FDE