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Oakley – Military Goggles

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Manufacturer: Oakley
Type: Goggles

I'm lucky to live near the Oakley factory and get to go to theri bi-annual parking lot sale. I always thought it was great that a company like Oakley would design some of their product specifically for Military use.


Oakley Military Goggles

These are the Oakley Military Goggles. These are the SI e-Frame Black with Grey Lens. The come with an easily adjustable strap system, but th straps are sewn in place, so fitting these to a helmet or goggle cover may not work.

But overall EXTREMELY comfortable goggles with huge viewable area.

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BlackHawk – HellStorm S.O.L.A.G. Full Finger Light Assault Glove

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Manufacturer: Blackhawk
Type: Gloves

The BHI SOLAG Spec Ops Light Assualt Glove, is and extremely comfortable, form fitting glove. Not very watch compatible but extremely durable. I've had this pair since 2003 and they still make a monthly trip to the indoor gun range.

  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS LIGHT ASSAULT GLOVE
  • A HellStorm original design
  • Ideal for high-speed tactical operations
  • Excellent tactility and dexterity for weapon or tool operation
  • Quick-drying and durable advanced synthetic composite construction
  • Dual back-of-hand and wrist adjustments for wrist support and secure custom fit
  • Quad Stitching allows customized removal of the index finger for trigger or keypad operation
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Maxpedition – Condor-2 Backpack – Khaki

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Manufacturer: Maxpedition
Type: Backpack

Overall Capacity: 1950 cu. in. / 32 L
Hydration: Fits up to 100 oz / 3L Reservoir
Support: 1" Sternum Strap, 1.5" Waist Strap


Maxpedition Condor-2 with Blackhawk Admin Pouch (left) and Kingarms Utility Pouch (right). Custom Multicam Patches made by Camotech.

I decided on getting a Maxpedition Condor-2 backpack as my everyday work pack. It's a medium sized modular backpack system. It's got MOLLE type attachement all over so I was able to easily add extra secure pouches/storage. I've can even share pouches between my assault vest, modular thigh holster, and anythign made for MOLLE/PALs type attachements.


Left side showing the BHI Admin Pouch and more subdued patches, With obligatory Marui bag tag.

The Condor-2 backpack also has some neat features like an area to store hydration pouch and with a Blackhawk Concealment Holster, there's a space to carry your sidearm internally.


Right side showing the King Arms Utility Pouch And Hydration pouch and concealed firearm carry area.

Build quality is top notch. Materials used are high quality and the pack keeps its' shape, and everything inside protected.

  • Addition of 6 rows of PALS webbing per side for full MOLLE compatibility
  • Addition of 2 rows of PALS webbing on top front pocket for full MOLLE/ALICE compatibility
  • Addition of 2 rows of PALS webbing on lower front pocket for full MOLLE/ALICE compatibility
  • Addition of 2 quick release compression straps per side
  • Addition of internal silent keyper in lower front pocket
  • Improved hydration system pocket with zipper opening, a reservoir hang-tab, and a velcro bi-directional drink tube port
  • Hydration pocket now has more capacity (100oz new vs. 72oz old) with greatly increased comfort and ergonomics
  • Hydration pocket can accommodate a concealed firearm using our Hook & Loop Modular Accessories (e.g. #3501 Universal Modular Holster, sold separately)
  • Non-slip, high abrasion-resistance bottom


The Blackhawk Concealment Holster

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G&P CA870 22Rds Short Magazine

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Manufacturer: G&P (Hong Kong)
Type: Magazine


G&P CA870 22Rds Short Magazine

I've alwyas had a problem with the 44 round stock magazines of teh CA870. Probably due to the fact I've never seen a Remington 870 with a magazine. So when G&P released these low profile mags i had to score a couple.

Only had them a few days, so my report wil be brief.

Pros:

  • Low Profile. Makes your CA870 look more like a Remington 870.
  • Nice job replicating the shell loader trap door.

Cons:

  • Hard to insert. You feel like you have to force it in place. Hopefully as time goes on they will fit more smoothly.
  • Weak return spring. Spring seems to get hung up if you put the full 22 rounds. So far 16-18 rounds have worked the best.

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Hero Arms – G3 C-Mag Electric

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Manufacturer: Hero Arms
Type: Magazine

As you can seen by my AEG's I do like the G3 family of rifles. So when it was announced on Arnie's that there was a new electric C-mag available, I order one that day from War4 Airsoft, Hong Kong.


Hero Arms – G3 C-Mag Electric Drum Magazine

Since it was such a new release there was about a 4 day shipping delay from War4, that they said was Hero Arm's delay. I did end up getting the mag as promised though.


Hero Arms – G3 C-Mag Electric Drum Magazine

From the pictures I had seen I knew that this C-Mag was a much better desing then the Mosquito Molds MOSMAG for the G3 I picked up about a year ago. And I was not disappointed at all opening the Hero Arms box. Great build quality and very nice C-Mag Replica.

Operation wise it's pretty straight forward. But the motor is about 3 times louder then and of my mechboxes or my DTP Electric C-Mag for my M4's (The DTP C-mag uses a r/c sevo motor. Will find out more on the Hero version).

The detachable remote switch is a nice feature unless it somehow gets lost in the field.

I got an email from a user on Arnie's asking where the batteries go. When I recieved mine the battteries we already installed but I'll post anyway.

You need to remove 3 phillips head screws from the center harness and 2 allen screw on the left side plate to have access to the battery compartment. The large phillips head in the center of the left plate is NOT A REAL SCREW 😉

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First Factory – MK23 Under/Scope Mount Set

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Manufacturer: First Factory (Japan)
Type: Scope and Light Mount


First Factory – MK23 Under/Scope Mount Set. Also Pictured is the Chameleon Japan RIS Coupler

The First Factory Under/Scope Mount set enables you attach standard 20mm rail accessories such as tactical lights and red dot scopes to the MK23.

This mounts are machined aluminum and very well built to exact tolerances.


First Factory – MK23 Under/Scope Mount Set. Also pictured is the FF 16mm to 14mm CCW Thread Adapter


IPSC Silenced MK23 😉

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First Factory – Metal Pistol Stands

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Manufacturer: First Factory (Japan)
Type: Airsoft Accessories


First Factory Metal Gun Stands

I picked these up just because they look different then the typical clear plastc pistol stands. Great all metal, chrome plated stand that come in a set of 2. Each stand uses chromed, threaded, metal pegs that easily attach and adjust to many configurations.

You'll start seeing these stand being used on any new post that I need to display a pistol.

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Laylax 3 Point, External Battery Pack Sling

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Manufacturer: Laylax, Satellite (Japan)
Type: External AEG Upgrades


Laylax, Satellite, 3 Point, External Battery Pack Sling

Received this item yesterday and finally had some time today to take a look at it.

From the claims from the manufacturer, this product lives up 100%. It is an EASY way to add large battery capacity to AEG's that are limited to mini batteries in the foregrip. Install time was under 2 minutes… EASY!!!

The battery pack portion of the sling is fully adjustable and using a inline 8 cell 9.6 battery will fit no problem. It may even fit a 10.8 battery, but cannot confirm yet. This portion of the sling has a male, large tamiya type connector. there's also an elastic sleeve that covers the red wiring and white connector from your large battery.


Battery Pack Open

The other end of wiring is a female, mini Tamiya type connector, with enough extra wiring to fit most foregrip battery installs. In this situation with my M4 S, this simplifies the battery changeout process due to the fact an 8.4 mini battery barely.

Battery change out is a breeze! Simply pull the sling down, so your AEG slides to your lower back and the battery pack will slide from your back to your shoulder. At this point it could be a 1 handed operation granted you can reconnect the fresh battery with 1 hand. Close the velcro flaps back up, and pull your AEG back into the ready position, and battery pack slides over your shoulder to yoru back again. No pins to pull, or foregrips to open or fumbling around with wiring to try and close the foregrip properly.

This sling portion is an "old school" style of 3 point sling. Meaning the adjustable/sliding portion of the sling towards the foregrip, does not have a locking buckle. For me it's a little annoying because all my other 3 point slings have the locking buckle, but is very easy to get used to and the sling still assists with load bearing of the AEG. This sling comes with a front HK style sling clip, and a rear free sliding clip. You will need to have clip compatible sling points or extra webbing to accomodate the clips.

I've done many different external mods on my personal AEG's to accomodate larger capacity batteries, Crane Stock, Full Stock, Ready Mag, AN-PEQ's and this is definetly the easiest way to mod for a larger battery.

Pros:

  • EASILY convert most AEG's with Mini battery in the foregrips to using large type batteries.
  • Easily change batteries. (No pins to pull, or foregrips to open…)
  • Weight of battery acts as counter weight for AEG.
  • Will work with inline 8 cell 9.6v large batteries.
  • Much cheaper then alternatives like cranestocks, ready mags, and an-peqs.
  • In most cases, no rewiring needed (if your AEG takes mini batteries in the foregrip)

Cons:

  • "Old School" non locking buckle type sling.
  • Only supplied clips for sling attachment
  • Not sure how this system will work with AEGS' with mini batteries rear mounted or stick batteries (i.e. AUG's, P90's, MP5k's, AK47S's) If you mounted the sling backward that would solve the wiring prob, but the sling itself may be uncomfortable.
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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.