Category: Retailers

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http://www.milspecmonkey.com/
Ebay Store: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZdjmonkeyboy
USA

Sometimes you run across some gems of retailers on Ebay. While just looking around a few days ago, I came across some unique velcro backed patches.

As far as a retailer goes, their customer service is top notch. The patch quality is extremely high and products are unique. A good place for the "geardo" to stop by 😉

Update 02/2007

More MSM goodness arrived today!

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http://www.gunnerairsoft.com
Hong Kong

I ran across Gunner on Arnie’s Airsoft. He's the "King" of cheapo Chinese airsoft.  The Chinese Copies of the Chinese Copies. I wanted to pull in a set of Multicam Copy BDU's and Gunner was by far the best price for the set @ $48.00.  Yeah… yeah… I already own a bunch of real Crye Precision multicam products.  I wanted to see how good the copy was though and besides, this knockoff set was for my friend.Gunners website is basic, but easy enough to find and order what I was looking for.  Placed the order and paypal'd the funds, BUT didn't hear from Gunner for a couple of weeks after payment sent.  Tried getting a hold of him from his paypal email address, website email address and Arnie's username to no avail. I finally opened a paypal dispute.  Turns out Gunner tells me I should have contacted him using a different email address… Either way, funds were sent on 11/24/2006 and product finally showed up to me 12/12/2006.So, in this case I think this 1 man show has gotten a little overwhelmed due to the popularity of cheapo-airsoft. Although my order was a bit delayed in shipping. It was what was promised.  

FYI, don't buy knockoff multicam stuff, get stuff made with the real Crye Precision multicam material. night and day in the difference in quality.  

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http://www.gunsnguys.com/
Hong Kong

Guns -n- Guys is an interesting Hong Kong based retailer.

Their website is outdated and not the best e-shopping experience. – No search. Not logically categorized.

All they prices are listed in Hong Kong dollars. – Which isn't a bad thing if you're converting US dollars.  But it does mean you have to do a little research.

Their shopping cart / website would have you believe they do NOT accpet Paypal. – You need to tell them in your order comments, or in your follow up email you would like to use paypal and they will give you the details. They ACCEPT Paypal.

So why would you go through all that work to buy from them?  They get alot of Japanese airsoft products before other HK retailers do.  Sometimes by a few weeks.  Even though you do have to manually convert Hong Kong dollars, in most cases those prices when converted, prices are lower then most other HK based retailers.

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http://www.ehobbyasia.com
Hong Kong

eHobbyAsia seems to be the largest Hong Kong based airsoft retailer on Ebay (listing over 4300 items in their store with over 28000 feedbacks).  I've only placed a few orders for some knock off tactical gear (Helmets, Helmet Covers, etc).

They carry all the major Japanese brands of airsoft weapons and accessories.  Most of the stuff you'd see at palces like WGC or Dentrinity. 

The ordering was eBay easy, tracking number was sent a few days after paypal and items arrived when promised.

 

War4 Airsoft
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http://www.airsoft-war4.com
Hong Kong

I thought I had come across a new Hong Kong based airsoft company, only to recently find out that War4 have been around for a while.

War4 is a reliable Hong Kong based airsoft retailer. Great service, fast turnaround.   If they ever have a backordered item they are prompt in refunding to your paypal account if that's what you ask for.

Their websites functionaly and organization is a bit dated, but once you find the items you need it's easy to check out.

They are pretty strict with trademark removal on anything they ship to the US. They will not/advise against using temporary putty.

The also have members only discounts which they grant you acess to after a few orders.

Custom Patches by Camotech
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Manufacturer: Camotech

Multicam Patch Goodness

Camotech did an excellent job on 2 seperate orders I placed with them. they are a small shop out of Texas. Theire customer communication is great, but I had to score them lower under customer service for some long lead times in getting orders produced. But they stated this upfront, so I wasn't in a situation where I was evey in limbo. My last order was placed the end of Dec05 and was recieved Mar06.

The wait is definetly worth it though. Camotech's quality is topnotch. Camotech's other business is camo painting rifle stock. They've come up with som every nice patterns.

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I have purchased many airsoft guns and accessories from Hong Kong and locally here in California. I have been very fortunate to have met an dealt with some great people and purchased some great airsoft products and services. In most cases Japan will not ship airsoft directly to the U.S. and precautions have to be made for Hong Kong retailers to sell to the U.S. because of U.S. Gun Control Laws and Manufacturer Copyrights.

Wargame Club
Location: Hong Kong

I have purchased 1 AEG from Wargame Club and many accessories:

Marui G3/SG1 (See review for more detailed info)

I ordered this gun from Wargame Club (WGC) and had them add; 450fps spring and gearbox upgrade. The upgrade they installed was wonderful and this gun has great accuracy and distance plus full auto capabilities. I added a Marui scope mount, HK Sling and Rubber Armored X40 Scope.
From the time I sent them funds via Paypal this rig arrived at my door in 5 working days. Very efficient service!

Currently this is how the rig looks
 

I have purchased a few airsoft weapons from Wargame Club and many accessories.

I have lost count of how many orders I have placed for accessories from WGC, but there have been many and each one gets to me in 2 to 3 days after sending them money. I now seem to place all my orders for airsoft accessories and replacement parts to WGC.

Their website is simple but easy to navigate for the amount of items they list, their shipping costs are very reasonable and have a very good selection of parts. They may not be the first to carry custom parts from Japan, but when they get them you can be sure they have them in stock. I have been able to repair many AEG's and Gas Guns due to the fact WGC offers all the spare parts needed.

Their email replies are prompt and pleasant and both pre and post service communication are good. They are also the most patient and reasonable of airsoft retailers. There has been more then 1 occasion where I needed to change an item in an order after I sent money and right before they shipped the product, but they were happy to help in all situations.

WGC offers alot of Custom Rigs with some interesting variants of AEGs. They also offer a great selection of beginners packages. They seem to be very sensitive to what people who play airsoft need. Although they don't offer the high ticket items like Den Trinity does, they seem to have a good mix of offerings to cover the beginner to the advanced airsoft player.  

Edit 1/2007

I'm still purchasing regularly (almost monthly) from WGC. They haven't screwed up any orders at all. The end of 2006, they sent a nice Christmas suprise:

WGC Cap, Calendar and Mousepad

The WGC Cap and Mousepad are pretty self explanatory. The Calender is neat becasue they took pics from their customers around the world and added them to each month. WGC is a class act among airsoft retailers! 

 
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Den Trinity
Hong Kong

I have purchased a few airsoft guns from Den Trinity and many accessories:

CL Custom Neo G3 Shorty

Based on a Marui MC51 but with a full stock modified to accept a 9.6 battery. (Although it says CL, meaning their ex airsoft gunsmith, Clarence Lai, he has parted ways from Den for some time now.)
Den Trinity installed a 400fps Spring and Gearbox upgrade as well. I added a G&G R.I.S. Foregrip, G&G Tactical Flashlight, a few High cap mags, Guarder Scope Mount and Gaurder 3 Point Sling. Later I added a 42mm Simmons Red Dot Scope, Flip top scope covers and Bushmaster R.I.S. Rail covers I purchased locally to finish this setup. This rig was inspired by a custom gun built by a local Airsoft Retailer, Airsoft Extreme but mine is the "budget" version since I could piece the parts I really wanted and omit some of the pricier ones. From the time I sent them funds via Paypal this rig arrived at my door in 7 working days. Very efficient service!

The performance of this rig is awesome. It cuts soda cans in half and is VERY accurate.

Currently this is how the rig looks

Marui AK47 Beita Spetnaz

Then I wanted to get a good CQB medium range weapon and thought of an MP5 based rig, but decided on the AK Beita Spetnaz for the reliability and accuracy of the stock gearbox. I have kept the internals stock and added a JUST Scope mount, Spetnaz Sling, Scorpion Tac Light and Walther Red Dot Scope. Since this was a stock setup, it only took about 3 working days to receive this rig.

I had the good fortune to visit Hong Kong and paid Den Trinity a visit. Even though I feel the prices on the website are reasonable, I was able to haggle down the prices on the list of accessories which include a P90 Silencer, Tactical Vest a few drop leg holsters batteries and bb's. Probably due to the fact I paid in Hong Kong Dollars. Their shop is small by U.S. standards, but full of products. They build many custom parts (i.e. AK47 metal bodies, reinforced gear boxes, etc.) and seem to be the first Airsoft shop to get new high profile items from Japan. Den's prices are inline with other Hong Kong retailers, but I did notice their shipping prices always tend to be higher (Sometimes by $10.00 to $20.00). 

One downside is Nelson, the guy who runs the shop is rather rude.  It was better to deal with him over email to say the least.  Their email replies are prompt and to the point and both pre and post service communication are good.

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I have purchased many airsoft guns and accessories from Hong Kong and locally here in California. I have been very fortunate to have met an dealt with some great people and purchased some great airsoft products and services. In most cases Japan will not ship airsoft directly to the U.S. and precautions have to be made for Hong Kong retailers to sell to the U.S. because of U.S. Gun Control Laws and Manufacturer Copyrights.

RedWolf Airsoft
Location: Hong Kong

I have purchased 1 AEG from Redwolf Airsoft and some accessories:

Marui M4 R.I.S.

I ordered this gun from RedWolf during one of the Special Promotions. It was VERY inexpensive and included shipping costs and discount on extra magazines, This was about 3 months after Marui released the M4 R.I.S. so I was eager to place this order. Added a Ready Mag System, M120 Spring and upgraded Gears, 9.6 1700Mah Ready Mag batteries, Systema M4 Metal Body, Bushmaster R.I.S. Shields, SAS 3 point Sling and Norinco Red Dot Scope with handle mount.

Currently this is how the rig looks

RedWolf's sales guy(s) are very helpful and they will carry some trick items from time to time. But there website is in some need of a shopping cart program. The have some nice reviews of airsoft products and a nice section for the "do it yourselfer". Also their prices are eon the high side compared to other Hong Kong retailers, but they will match prices. And as in the special deal I got on this M4, they sometimes have insane sales.

I ordered a [URL="http://www.digitalwastelands.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&Itemid=29"]Tokyo Maru M4 R.I.S.[/URL] from RedWolf during one of the Special Promotions. It was VERY inexpensive and included shipping costs and discount on extra magazines, This was about 3 months after Marui released the M4 R.I.S. so I was eager to get this item.

The down side on this is my M4's gear box crapped out and plastic body broke a week after I received it. No fault on RedWolfs part, but emails went unanswered pertaining to this. (They used to have a 7 day return policy) but at that time they just partnered up with The QProject local to California and they tried to help me get this fixed for a discount. I chose to go with Airsoft Extreme though which are also local to me in that I trust them from past work, upgrades and repairs.

Their website is functional but a bit sluggish to load at times. It has a customer loyalty type of point system that lets you spend earned points on products at a later date.  The 1 part the implemented is fixed weight costs on all items adn they padded the weights a bit it seems. Shipping charges tend to be higher using this method. 

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I really can't say enough good things about this U.S. based retailer. Not only because of their direct support of this website, but their direct support of U.S. based airsoft in general. Airsoft is not a commodity for sale for AEX, they truly have passion for the hobby/sport with a huge emphasis on quality.

In the past, AEX has stopped selling certain airsoft manufacturers products, due solely to poor quality. They continue to sell the highest quality airsoft products and stand firmly behind all the products they sell with a 45 day warranty. AEX is always well stocked with high end airsoft products and their technical staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

AEX sponsors most major airsoft events/websites/publications and is one of the oldest U.S. based airsoft retailers.

AEX has 5 retail locations in CA, and a most triumphant website for your shopping pleasure.

Orig Review 2002

I have purchased many airsoft guns and accessories from Hong Kong and locally here in California. I have been very fortunate to have met an dealt with some great people and purchased some great airsoft products and services. In most cases Japan will not ship airsoft directly to the U.S. and precautions have to be made for Hong Kong retailers to sell to the U.S. because of U.S. Gun Control Laws and Manufacturer Copyrights.

Airsoft Extreme
Location: California, USA

I have purchased my first AEG from Airsoft Extreme and many accessories:

Marui FN P90

This was my first AEG, and the guys at Airsoft Extreme were very patient and informative for me the first time buyer. I have added an P90 Silencer, East Sling. Other then that it\'s stock and VERY accurate and reliable. The red dot scope works well too unless your are wearing a full face mask during skirmishes but puts you right on target.

Currently this is how the rig looks like

Airsoft Extreme is a reliable, ultra honest, U.S. Based airsoft retailer.  The are one of the oldest U.S. Based airsoft retailers and now have 5 retail locations; Santa Clara, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA.

My friend purchased my first AEG for me back in 2002.  The original TM P90 and  it has been working like new since it was first purchased.   Back then the guys were very patient with all of my questions and mind changing that you normally see with a first time AEG purchaser.  

A few months later I purchased a TM M4 R.I.S. from a Hong Kong based retailer called Redwolf (RW has no business relation with AEX).  This M4 R.I.S. broke soon after I received it and even though Redwolf has a U.S. based retailer that was willing to look at the M4 called the Qproject,  I sent my broken M4 to AEX, since I remembered their high level of customer service.  I had AEX install a Systema Metal Body and M-120 spring and Gear Upgrade. I wanted to have them to also install a bunch of other upgrades (i.e. Metal Outer Barrel, Reinforced Gearbox, Etc).   They honestly answered that I didn't "need" anything else. This shocked me, but I really appreciated their honesty.  I have since used AEX for all airsoft repairs and complicated upgrades.

The down side is being a US based airsoft retailer, is the customer pays more then if purchased directly from a Hong Kong retailer. But you don't have to worry about customs seizing you gun and it's comforting to know AEX stands behind everything they sell which is not the type of service you receive from an overseas purchase.

Their email replies are prompt and pleasant and both pre and post service communication are good. AEX also offers many Custom Rigs with some interesting variants. They also offer a starter packages on most AEGs.