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AI – Tornado and Distraction Device Kit

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Manufacturer: Airsoft Innovations
Type: Grenade and Accessories


Airsoft Innovations – Tornado Grenades and Distraction Device Kit

Airsoft Innovations – Tornado Grenade have been out in the market for a while and there are already a few good reviews on them. Rather then regurgitate those reviews please click on 1 of my favorites, made by the SCAAR guys in Austria:


SCAAR – AI Tornado Video Review

I will confirm what they and others have reported on.

Pros

  • Durable.
  • Reusable.
  • Few external parts to lose.
  • Consistent bb delivery.
  • Can use higher pressure gasses.
  • Easy to load BB’s.

Cons

  • Gas pressure based timer is ambient temperature sensitive
  • Bottom cap can be cross threaded if not carefully screwed on


Airsoft Innovations – Tornado Grenades and Distraction Device Kit

I recently purchased the AI Distraction Device Kit. This turns your bb hurling Tornado grenade into a LOUD sound distraction device. It’s very simple to install and is a completely reversible process. It is also ambient temperature dependent so if the weather is cold, it may not have enough force to burst the mylar "popper" stickers.


Airsoft Innovations – Tornado Grenades and Distraction Device Kit


Airsoft Innovations – Distraction Device Kit Installation Video

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AMP Tactical – Compact Red Dot Scope

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Manufacturer: AMP Tactical
Type: Red Dot Scope
Date Acquired: 1/2009


AMP Tactical – Compact Red Dot Scope

The AMP Tactical – Compact Red Dot Scope is modeled after the Aimpoint Micro T1 sight. The body is mostly metal and comes with integrated 20mm rail mount. It also includes a bikini type lense cover..


AMP Tactical – Compact Red Dot Scope

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AMP Tactical – Combat Dot Scope

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Manufacturer: AMP Tactical
Type: Red Dot Scope
Date Acquired: 1/2009


AMP Tactical – Combat Dot Scope

The AMP Tactical – Combat Dot Scope is modeled after the Aimpoint Comp M4 sight. It’s a 1×30 , Red/Green, 4 Reticle scope. The body is mostly metal and comes with integrated riser/20mm rail mount. It also includes flip up lense covers and is adjustable for windage and elevation.


AMP Tactical – Combat Dot Scope

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Magpul PTS – MOE Stock

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Manufacturer: Magpul-PTS
Type: Stock


Magpul – M.O.E. Stock

The Magpul – PTS M.O.E. Stock, is a replica of Magpul’s new "Magpul Original Equipment" line.

MOE is Magpul?s newest line of firearm accessories. Intended to be a low-cost, high-quality alternative to standard weapon components, MOE will be offered to manufacturers as OEM equipment, and to individuals seeking Magpul quality in their basic equipment upgrades. The MOE? line distinguishes itself with a simplified feature set, but maintains Magpul engineering and material quality.


Magpul – MOE Stock

While the MOE stock resembles the CTR stock, it’s missing the friction lock and QD swivel attachment point. But the MOE stock comes with the rubber butt pad that’s an extra item to buy on the CTR stock.


 Magpul – MOE Stock – Included Rubber Butt Pad

The fit was nice a tight on a Tokyo Marui Buffer Tube. So really no need for the friction lock of the CTR stock on this specific installation. The stock locks firmly in each position and has very positive fit to the buffer tube.

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Duratrax – Piranha and Onyx 230 Chargers

Manufacturer: Duratrax
Type: Battery Chargers and Related

I’ve gone through my fair share of chargers for airsoft batteries over the years. Had a few Radio Shack Wall Warts and TLP chargers. But my longest lasting, best performing charger has been my Duratrax Piranha.


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I’ve had my Duratrax Piranha Digital Peak Charger since 2004. It can save setting for up to 10 presets. and it’s a programmable for 6 different features:

Tailor operation to your specific battery types with these programmable features:
Feature Programmable Range
Battery Type NiCd, NiMH – 1-8 cells
Charge Current 0.1-5.0A
Battery Capacity 50-5000mAh
Peak Sensitivity 3-20mV
Trickle Current 0, 100, 200mA
Sounds 5

IIRC I purchased this for under $50.00 and has performed well since purchase.


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I purchased the Duratrax Onyx 230 since it support LiPo, Li-Ion and LiFe battery charging. Most of this decision was based on the years of service my Duratrax Piranha has given me. It also has 10 programmable presets and a multitude of programming options.


Great Planes – Equinox LiPo Balancer

The Onyx 230 does not come with an onboard LiPo balancer. I went with the Equinox balancer from the recommendation of the distributor.

Will update this post with more info as I have more time with this Charger and Balancer combination.

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Ebaybanned – Standalone Grenade Launcher Pistol Frame

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Manufacturer: Ebaybanned (China)
Type: Grenade Launcher
Date Acquired: 11/2008


Ebaybanned – Standalone Grenade Launcher Pistol Frame

Here was another "How can Ebaybanned sell things this low and include shipping" deals. $50 shipped International. It’s a mostly plastic frame system, but it makes for a nice Standalone Tactical M203. Added the following:


Ebaybanned – Standalone Grenade Launcher Pistol Frame

This came with an M16 A2 style pistol grip, but the finger nub and the trigger guard made for a very tight fit. A Magpul MIAD grip work perfectly as a replacement.

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VFC – Tokyo Marui MEU Custom Parts Set

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Manufacturer: VFC (Taiwan)
Type: GBB Conversion Kit


VFC – Tokyo Marui MEU Custom Parts Set

NOTE: Work In Progress.. Just received kit. I’ve only been able to install the metal slide so far (see below). I thought info on the lower’s trademarks may be worth posting for now though.

I have just recently purchased a Tokyo Marui – MEU and was debating whether to purchase a Guarder Springfield TM 1911 Body Kit, or modify a Hi-Capa compatible slide. Luckily I received an email from Molly at VFC about their VFC – Tokyo Marui MEU Custom Parts Set. I found them for sale on WGC’s site, for a low price of $104.00 and figured, at worse case, I "may" have to do alot of filing and fitting.


VFC – Tokyo Marui MEU Trademark Close up

This is an all aluminum kit and is relatively light weight when compared to the Guarder 1911 kits. But the VFC does include an upgrade recoil spring. The trademarks on the lower are the exact same as on a TM 1911, these are not the same trademarks as on the MEU (Marines wouldn’t have something made marked U.S. Army). The slide have nice Springfield trades, logo, front slide cuts and I hope these will accommodate the TM Novak sites.


VFC – Tokyo Marui MEU Trademark Close up

Metal Slide Install

So far I was able to transplant the MEU slide’s internals to the VFC Metal slide. You do have to do the Guarder notch cut on the nozzle assembly (see below), but everything else fit with only a little effort.


Only refer to the red part of what to cut. The MEU Nozzle assembly does does differ in looks from this

The sights need a little coaxing to install, but nothing a gunsmith plastic punch couldn’t easily remedy. The nice part of that is, the sights won’t be falling off. All other parts fit easily, The VFC metal slide on the stock MEU lower work need a little adjustment for the slide to cycle smoothly.

More updates to follow.

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HL1-A-TN – Helmet/Weapon Light

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Manufacturer: ACM
Type: Helmet/Weapon Light


HL1-A-TN – Helmet/Weapon Light

This is a clone of the Surefire HL1-A-TN Helmet Light System. Ebaybanned put these on sale for $19.95 including international shipping, to apologize to their regular customers for some shipping delays.


HL1-A-TN – Helmet/Weapon Light

The build is OK., definetly NOT Surefire quality, but passable for the price. The unit runs off 1 CD123A Lithium battery. This unit by no means compares with a Surefire P60 tactlight in lumen output. The LED’s on this unit are for personal illumination and IFF identity.

Switch operation as follows:

Upper Switch

  • Toggle Up – 3 White LED’s
  • Toggle Middle – Off
  • Toggle Down – 2 Blue LED’s

Lower Switch

  • Toggle Up – Side IFF LED
  • Toggle Down – IFF Off

Side Push button

  • Controls 3 levels of brightness on front LED’s


HL1-A-TN – Helmet/Weapon Light RIS Mount

This unit shipped with:

  • Helmet Mount
  • R.I.S. Mount
  • Cap Bill Mount

The RIS mount was a nice addition, but with the low level light output of the LED’s, I’m not sure how effective rail mounting this system is. But this unit is low profile enough to be mounted on an upper M16 rail and sights can still be used.


HL1-A-TN – Helmet/Weapon Light RIS Mount

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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