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GUN REVIEW
G22 38 Well Gun Review Our femme fatale’s favored weapon unveiled
48 3G’S AX Babe, Princess gives new meaning to the expression, “dressed to kill”!
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The latest IPSC-style receivers and accessories from Mad Bull
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Detonics 34 TM Combat Master Full-powered pocket gun! Princess is wearing blah blah blah SDFSDFSAFSDFASDFSADFSADFASDFASFDSDFASD
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The all New AirsoftXtreme Hot Zone The Finest Airsoft Action Shots
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INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE EDITORIAL (
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“Airsoft and Beyond”
Editor-in-Chief Albert-Anthony Abando Associate Editor Randy Caluag Local Contributing Writers Abs Abando, Bumblebee, Mike Nocom, Sykes, Ariane Astraea Franco and Atty. Rhoesel Santos, Paul G. Siopongco, Snakeeyes,
s we release this “Femme Fatale” issue, airsoft as we used to know it will no longer exist. The so called, “grace period” will have expired and all airsoft guns, players and shops in the Philippine Islands will come out of its underground status and move into the mainstream. Generally speaking, the entire airsoft community will have mixed emotions. As I write this, some players and dealers have already flocked to the PNP Firearms and Explosives Division to comply. Unfortunately, a great majority have not and opted instead to sell what remained of their modest armories and have gone on to other hobbies which do not require a gun or camouflage fatigues.
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This particular issue will be an historic one as this will be the first time that airsoft will be openly embraced by the firearms community and the very first time that airsoft will be recognized as a legitimate industry. This is also the very first time that an airsoft publication throws its full support to the Defense and Sporting Arms Show organized by the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines Inc.(AFAD)
Local and International Photographers Head Photographer: Abs Abando Contributing Photographer: Benjamin Pham(Airsoft Pacific, USA), Christian Uybengkee, James V. Mendoza, Bubbles
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Truly, this is another milestone for the most popular airsoft magazine in the world. A feat no other Filipino publication has achieved. Airsoft Xtreme thanks the Philippine National Police through its maverick chief, Gen. Avelino Razon, Jr., PNP-FED officials and the AFAD through its president, Mr. Neri Dionisio for recognizing the airsoft community and allowing us to keep the game alive.
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Philippine Circulation & Distribution Manager Filemon Barbasa United States of America Distribution Inland Defense c/o Jason Barnes Business Publisher/Owner: Christian Uybengkee Accountant : Garcia, Ong and Associates Acknowlegdements Tactics SOG products c/o Boy Pascua, Tactical Hobbies shop, Airsoft Warehouse, LowDog Hobby Shop, Rex “ Almighty”Vilalrosa, AGL, Erick and Erica Ong,, Gil O Ribo, AIRSOFTXTREME MAGAZINE is printed quarterly by Filbars International. Published by Extreme Toys and Hobbies 45-H Guirayan St. Dona Imelda Subdivision, Quezon City Philippines TEL. NO.: (632) 473-1653 or (63) 9192286846 FAX NO.: (632) 4363879 Send comments and suggestions to: Business:
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Airsoft Xtreme designs and layouts are copyright and registered trademarks of Filbars International. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. AIRSOFT XTREME © COPYRIGHT 2007
DISCLAIMER Wen is clad in a camo bikini top, genuine US-ERDL camouflage fatigue trousers, Nomex gloves, Ro-Search jungle boots from Tactics SOG and sports the latest ICS CXP from Lowdogg Hobby Shop.
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This publication is an advertising platform and does not endorse or make representation or guarantee safety or effectiveness of the products advertised in this magazine. The publisher expressly disclaims any and all liabilities as a result of misuse of such products and services and the applications illustrated in the magazine.
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My name is Rodolfo T. Marfil jr. A Filipino seaman working a Second Deck Officer and a fat her of two. I was involved in Air soft just a year ago from a real gun to Airsoft world. I found my self more interested in combat sim ulation rather than boring tar get board shooting. Secondly I lov e reading untiringly your AX MA G’s and get rid of my Playboy Ma g’s. The only Airsoft Mag tha t you wont misses it from the first page down to last page. That is why I brought it on board wit h me always to share it to my fellow mates and I can see in their eyes how interested they are . So me of them are already involved. I wis h you could spare me some spa ce on your “letters from the front” on your next up coming issue. I will be happy and be more proud to share it across he sea into the whole world. Rodolfo T. Marfil jr.
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Hi there AX, we are a big fan of your magazine.we have a complete set of all airsoft xtreme magazines! i hope you will post our pix on your next issue.these are pictures of me, my girlfriend and her sister. we are all certified airsofter of team down south recon! More power AX! mabuhay airsoft! Hardhat, Elektra, Darkman 10 10
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Hi AX!!! HEAT. Im a.k.a. jamjalani of Team Im Jeaune Ariel Mirto en playing ngest in my team. Ive be 9 years old and Im d’ you d once in ye year now and I also pla airsoft for more than a the ones Im cribe to your mag but a tournament. My dad sub tics, tac t d alot regarding airsof who reading it. Ive learne you guys. upgrades etc. Thanks to OO!!!! More power to AX!!! AH ps. attach is my pics of
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THE EAGLE FIRING RANGE CLARK FIELD, PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES
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Whenever we talk about firearms and shooting, safety always becomes part of the conversation. Every firing range goes through a rigorous safety check. There are a lot of firing ranges in the Philip-
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For those who would like to have a taste of cordite, the Eagle Range maintains a wide variety of semiautomatic pistols, shotguns, carbines and rifles in their modest armory. The friendly staff will make every effort to keep you safe during sessions and well-maintained facilities make a trip to the range a most enjoyable experience!
We literally had a blast! Our heartfelt thanks go out to Eagle Range boss, Mr. Rosey Labayog, Mr. Bob Almario, Neil Adlaon and to the entire range staff. Now we have to sacrifice a few “airsoft weekends” to play some good old “Rock and Roll”!
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As some of your readers will be aware we are holding the charity raffle of the year. We are giving some lucky reader the chance to win a PIPER PRECISION PRODUCTS M134A version 2 complete with Predator backpack. Why are we doing this i hear you ask?
the people who need it.
mailing list will get 1 weeks advanced access to the tickets before they go online to the rest of the airsoft community along with notification of the other raffles like the Centenary Edition Harley Davidson Roadking Classic, 8 kenwood 3207 radios with headsets, 6 way charger, 24 batteries and programming kit as stated on the website we are a non profit registered charity and ALL PROCEEDS go to the Bamako Bampots Charity.
Well as you can see from our registered Charity page Http://www.bamakobampots.org we are trying to raise a minimum of 30k to provide the people of Mali with their first pair of ambulances fully converted and equiped to cope with the harsh African environment.
We dont believe in asking for something for nothing so in return for a £5 donation in the form of a raffle ticket we are giving away the monster of a prize. Now this charity raffle isnt one of those buy a ticket for £10 and the draw is out of 10,000 tickets. The Piper raffle tickets are limited to only 4000 and once it is sold out the draw will be made. So it is in everyones best interest to buy one or two and spread the word. Where else can a airsofter get a 1:4000 chance to win a Piper Minigun?
We are working with the Rotary International in Mali to ensure that each Ambulance is given to a doctor / nurse team to be used as a roaming field clinic and emergency transport. This way the corrupt personnel that is prevalent in some areas of Africa does not get to syphon off funds or medical aid for their own personal benefit and the aid gets to
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As one customer at the Stirling event said “if i buy four tickets and the chance is 1:1000” Tickets are onsale right now at our Airsoft website http://www.wearthefoxhat.org,uk As if the prize was not enough incentive, those that have signed up to our low volume
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Suitable external barrels: MadBull M733 and MadBull M4 length barrels.
Suitable flash suppressor: Of course, your first choice will be Noveske KX3 and Noveske KFH.
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All new 2008 Products
Madbull JP Rifles
Full length 12” handguard JP-15 Convert Kits
MadBull Airsoft is very proud to work with one of the best rifle manufacturers in the world: JP Rifles. JP Rifles are famous for their high-end quality rifles for the past 29 years. (since 1978) From their materials to their designs, they use the best products you can get in the market all to make their rifles perfect. Their rifles can be used in both IPSC (USAPSA) competitions and for regular tactical / military shooting. JP Rifle shooting teams have won many world championships in IPSC shooting events. Rifles used in IPSC events proves it’s accuracy and quality. Just like what they put on their first page: “JP Rifles, “As good as it gets”
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For the Law Enforcement version, they also name it “Viking Tactics Specialized Tactical Rifles” Quote: “Now with the input from US Special Forces’ personnel, we’re offering a special version of the JP-15 forged rifle especially for law enforcement or military applications. Each Vtac/JP15 rifle will have the Viking Tactics logo laser engraved onto the lower receiver.”
Joining the competition are the military, police, other law enforcement agents,
the first all-rifle challenge that
professional and amateur shooters, civilians, and cadets where they will compete
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in a separate class as well as prizes from Non-LE & Military entrants.
Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA) sanctioned
Shouldn’t you be there too?
level 2 all rifle competition that
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gun ownership, facilitates the growth of shooting sports, and a “Give Back” to the
at the PNPA Firing Range.
military, law enforcement agents, security professionals, and enthusiasts.
Tactics challenge was designed to promote campaign for responsible
This year’s Tactics Rifle Challenge has been made possible thought the generous Dubbed as the “ultimate rifle
efforts and coordination with Straight Shooters Gun Club Inc. together with Airsoft
challenge”, it features 6 stages of in-
Extreme Magazine as its official media partner.
novative courses of fire designed by
For more questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the
a combined group of experienced law enforcers, military, and civilian shoot-
following numbers: Cpt Paul Basa, Challenge Director- 0917.5555330; Mr. Noriel
ers. Using 146 rounds of ammunition at different scenarios on strategically
Tan, President, Straight Shooters Gun Club Inc.- 0918.9432097; Tactics SOG In-
located square plates, popper plates, and IPSC target papers, and some
dustries- 0922.tactics (0922.8228427); or visit our official website: www.challenge.
swinging and running targets that will only be activated after some actions
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with target distance ranging from 3-300meters, Tactics Rifle Challenge shall to be one of the most skill-stretching affairs in the history of rifle competition
See you in the challenge!
in the country that competitors from all skill levels will undoubtedly enjoy.
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emerged on a near by river as their insertion point with all of their faces painted....then I said “Man! That was freak’n scary and full of intimidation!”.
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- When I first saw the movie “Tears of the Sun” where the navy seals
That inspired me the most....anyways this is war game simulation, so why not make it look like its real?
What materials do you use? - That was a challenge for me since I need a material that can withstand high FPS. Then I stared and noticed that our vehicle bumpers had dents due to accidental BB shots thinking that I haven’t seen any AEG penetrated vehicle bumpers and fenders before. Then I said....”Hmmmm....EUREKA!!! That’s it, FIBERGLASS”
Downfall / mistakes encountered - Too much web marketing....I thought I would only get like a dozen orders. Then it went up to a hundred with minimum resources...thatswhere you’ll get compromised....a lot of orders vs few resources. Also, I know when I started out this mask it will get a lot of criticizms. So I made it as my strong point by telling my customers to crticize my mask so I can make enhancements to it.
Future enhancements and designs? - Ahhh...yes, a lot of customers do request weird designs when I started mak-
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ing and marketing my masks. I have selected some which I’ll be including on this years release. There will be Asian-look , the contractor look, female version mask and the transparent type. I’ll also try to come up with other materials which can endure high FPS just to make the inside part of my masks smooth.
Strength and durability? - Currently, my mask can withstand 550+FPS single shot at close range with no penetration. As per my SPYDER saftey goggles that comes with it, it can with stand the same velocity single shot at close range with no penetration....just a minor dimple on the lens.
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(may be because all of our members are wearing my SYKES mask). We’re under the BIG umbrella of the prestigious Northern Alliance group which is headed by Papa Jun Guillermo and we’re also a member of his QRT elites (Quick Response Team) since our
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ries, you can call or text me at (+63 915 9874404) for faster transaction.
Parting words to our beloved comrades. - I would like to thank my supporters for believing in the ingenuity of our Philippine product. Special thanks to my local and international dealers and most especially to my FAMILY and my team namely ALMO (Butch), VIPER (Edward), TODD (Noli), BULLET (Archie), Rannie, TRIGGER(Joel), SANDMAN (Rodel), PYTHON (Ronnie), DERMONIC (Derick), SHADOW (Mike), SYLVY, MALDITA (Tin), LATINO,
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SPAWN (Crisanto). I also would like to thank ART Fiber Glass works and his mask makers formaking this possible. To my loyal customers, please watch out for my new products and designs this year!!!
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Your favorite weapon and why? I’ve been through many weapons. the mp5, g36, s-system, and then I found my soulmate, the g&p “zombie killer”. I prefer it because it’s light weight, compact and the magazine capacity is better vs the mp5’s.
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What’s this Team Bagnet all about? Team Bagnet is about a group of yuppies (that’s me), businessmen, managers, barangay captains and councilors who decided to get together and play the game to relieve the pressure of their everyday stressful lives!hahaha
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What are you outside airsoft? Aside from airsofting, when I’m not “dressed to kill”, I’m in heels, and a manager for a corporation called LGC, which exclusively distributes consumer products. I basically sell, promote, design modules and use my charm and talent to distribute these products to all key accounts, which include small and medium supermarkets. my area is ilocos norte, ilocos sur and abra. on a normal day I’m usually inside supermarkets checking that everyday people get their personal care needs.
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Any parting words to all our female comrades who would also like to play the sport. I’m a girly girl in a mans sport, but it goes to show that us girls can do anything we put our mind too. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are, if I can do it, you can do it too. nothing beats the adrenaline rush of airsoft. - AX Exclusive
Any designations to your team? I’m usually just all about assault because i prefer CQB games. it’s
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always wondered where they hid these things. I mean, where exactly do you put an underground complex housing 150-ft tall missiles tipped with thermonuclear warheads? After driving five-anda-half hours Northeast of Portland, OR, I got that question answered: in the middle of nowhere.
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Recently the property has become a pop culture icon resulting from the numerous listings on eBay. The current owner has begun renting out pieces of the complex. A trio of enterprising event promoters saw this opportunity and wheels started turning. Steve “Terror Management” Towns, Scott “Painless” Griffin and Mike “Chickenhawk” Smith all of Titan1 Tactical have come together to bring us “WARGAMES”, a scenario based airsoft battle like the world has ever seen.
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The “terrorists” had seized the facility and needed to locate the launch codes for the missiles...
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sion in the earth hiding the 85-ton blast doors covering the silos. A massive concrete and steel hatch allowed access underground. The hatch was propped open and led to a narrow graffiti-ridden staircase spiraling down an equipment elevator. The staircase opened into a long chamber where the game would take place. The walls were painted in various shades of institutional-cold-war beige, orange, and green. The graffiti was so thick, it was difficult to find a square foot of wall space that didn’t have something like “Mary Jane Class of ‘84” on it. Sounds carried down the corridors and echoed from every direction making it nearly impossible to make a movement without sounding like you were stumbling drunk. The longest of the corridors had a few plywood barriers bolted in place to provide AirsoftXtreme
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Events cover. It was several hundred feet long and ended at an antenna silo. A thick steel blast door led into the silo. Once inside, the cylindrical room was about eighty feet deep with some impressively large doors overhead. The lift still hung from thick steel cables in the center of the room, long devoid of any an-
tennae. It was suspended above a deep pit littered with forty years of dust and debris. Opposite the long corridor was one of the missile silos. It was simply a huge blast door on the side of the hallway. The door was askew on its massive hinges and likely never to open enough to
even peek inside. The passageway beyond was roped off preventing us from falling through the missing floor panels. The 125-ft tall dome that housed the power station was out of play. The control dome opposite the power dome was in play. It was about 100-ft high and split into two levels. A single staircase provided access to the second level that housed a single room and a broken latrine.
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The overall field of play was a large “X” shaped intersection with the control dome and power dome on opposite ends and the antenna and missile silos opposite of them on the other leg. There were two pieces of plywood in a “T” shape placed in the center of the intersection. Once all of the players had chrono’d and toured the facility for good understanding of where we were allowed to go, we ascended to the surface for our final briefing. Steve broke us into two groups;
“Americans” and “Terrorists”. The “terrorists” had seized the facility and needed to locate the launch codes for the missiles. Once found, the missiles would begin fueling and the opposing forces would have only a matter of minutes to intercept and end the launch sequence to save the world form an imminent nuclear holocaust. The
“American” teams’ job was simple enough; infiltrate a hardened facility held by terrorists armed with automatic weapons in order to save the world.
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than a hundred feet from the center of the hallway. There were endless assaults mounted by both sides. The “Americans” would stack-up and try to roll on one of the three available corridors and take fire from every direction. Bodies piled in the center of the maelstrom with intermittent cries for “Medic!” being heard over the din of battle. As the infiltrating forces tried to gain
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Ascending the stairs I was instructed to repel the “Americans” from sabotaging the missile silo doors to prevent launch. The fight suddenly took on a new flavor trying to move through desert scrub and sagebrush to reach the objective with very little cover and a steady wind blowing. The game carried on for another 90 minutes with small groups of people maneuvering on one another and eventually the one with the best range won.
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entry and establish a foothold in the facility the “terrorists” would throw ourselves to certain plastic-doom to keep them at bay. Our objectives called for us to locate launch codes, so one of the brave members of the Professional Airsoft Contractors organized an assault to the control dome to retrieve the codes. Under a fusillade of plastic that was unreal, he made it to the control dome and returned with the codes. We began fueling the missiles and the “Americans” began pushing harder. After more than 30 minutes of epic battling I was told by an admin to continue the fight topside.
I never made it back down in the silo. I heard from both teams that “we won”. That tells me that everyone had a good time. Seeing the tired and smiling faces gathered around for the raffle after the game confirmed that fact. I had a blast. The location was incredible and the teams that came out to play were great. I would like to extend a special thank you to both Steve and Scott for making this event happen and providing Airsoft Pacific the opportunity to cover the event. You can find more photos and video from the event at www. airsoftpacific.com.
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Visitors line up, tickets were almost sold out on the very first day
Myther events president, Engr. Magbanua welcomes guests and officials
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One of the major attractions was the airsoft shooting range
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AX Babe, Abbie(2nd from right) sits with VIP’s during the welcome address by AX editor-inchief, Abs Abando
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chief, Abs Abando also helped out in setting up an IPSCstyle course of fire to let visitors experience what it’s like to shoot airsoft GBB’s and AEG’s. This became the fair’s main attraction and a consistent crowddrawer. The Guns and Hobbies Fair was organized by Myther Events Expo Inc. in cooperation with AirsoftXtreme International Magazine.
In support of this event, Airsoft Xtreme fielded a couple of AX Babes who assisted in the opening ceremonies and ushered in guess and VIP’s. AX editor-in-
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GUN REVIEW
DETONICS .45 COMBAT MASTER TOKYO MARUI
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and the typical “ASGK” “Tokyo Marui, Made in Japan”. Not much really.
inally my order arrived last week. A brand new spankin TM Detonics 45 Combat Master. Packaging was almost similar with the TM M1911A1. Magazine has a chrome finish however does not depict the real steel counterpart which is made of matte stainless finish. The grip panels are similar of the TM M1911A1 variant and the rear grip is parkerized.
Picking this GBB is quite surprising as it is a tad heavier than my TM 5.1 Hi-capa without the magazine. can’t recall the exact weight of the Detonics but it really has a very nice balance.
Internals The TM Detonics utilizes a piston cup instead of the typical rubber o-ring. This according to TM increases the “blowback” effect of this dimunitive GBB (which I proven
Seams are almost non-existent same as the TM 1911A1 and I would assume for the TM 1911A1 owners, they would appreciate the finish of this gas blow back(GBB). Metal parts are the lower receiver, hammer, trigger, mag release, slide lock. One thing you will notice instantly is the location of its rear sights is set oddly forward, reducing the sight radius to a bare 4 inches. However the the combat master was not really intended as a target pistol (real steel) so I guess being a replica, it is but logical to follow the original design.
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Moved back a bit around 25-30 feet, the result is the paper on the right. Significant difference in the groupings, about an inch to an in-
which uses also a piston cup). Not sure why this was advertise but probably it was just an assumption. The rest is pretty much similar to the TM M1911A1, hop adjustment is also located inside the slide near the recoil spring. Slide take down of this GBB is similar to any 1911 variant.
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Performance Loaded my two mags with bb’s (18 bb’s/mag) and gas (hfc 134a).
chd and a half apart with some obvious (out target results). Not quite bad considering the length of its barrel which is around 3.2?. Maximum effective range I reckon is around 40-50 feet, really depending on the wind conditions. Though if you get to the sights and grip,
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JG HK 416 V.2 Review
asically, the HK416 is an improvement over the famous American M4/ M16 by using a proprietary gas system derived from the HK G36, replacing the direct impingement gas system used by the standard M4/M16. This results in a more reliable and less maintenance by the reduction in heat and fouling of the bolt and also creating less stress for important components. It was initially made as a drop in kit for existing AR based weapons, though eventually HK mad it a standalone. It has a free float forend equipped all four sides with MIL-STD Picatinny rails. It uses HK based front and rear sights, is compatible with STANAG M4/M16 based magazines, as well as most parts made for the AR variants.
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his rifle is not based on any particular model, and has nothing to do with the G22 sniper rifle adopted by the German Army. So there is nothing to talk about in this aspect.
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I think there are two things about WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX this G22 by Well that catch peoples attention, first, this is the first The rifle came with a plain brown paper box gas powered rifle from China and, with a simple label “G22” on it, nothing fancy. second, the cool-looking stock. Upon opening the box, you will find the ff: Lets start from the beginning. The upper receiver , the stock, one magazine, 3 Allen wrenches of 2mm, 4mm and 5mm, A small Phillip’s screw driver, bb loader,Pack of bbs, A rifle sling (consider the weight of the rifle and the material of the sling, A single sheet of user manual with zero referencing value.
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CHEEK REST The cheek rest is rather simple but adjustable. The butt plate is made of rubber and contoured with an armpit hook, also the pump-action cocking parts were not there
The stock is made of plastic, ABS I think, which is strong and no flex detected, and the sling point and the bipod attachment block are all made of metal, and are embedded in the stock. The grip is contoured and fits comfortably, but the palm rest is NOT adjustable.
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GUN REVIEW THE RECIEVER AND THE BARREL ASSEMBLY Apart from o-rings, some odd bits AND the TRIGGER BOX, the entire upper assembly is made of metal. Judging from the weight, feel, texture and sound (I tapped it ), the upper assembly is not made of pot-metal, but as I like to say, it is not made of steel either. So don’t think of hitting it with a hammer!! The whole upper assembly, with the exception of the cylinder assembly, is almost identical to that of an AWP, the spring powered rifle made by Well, but they are not fully interchangeable
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I paid considerable less than what it will costs in US for this G22 in where I live, considering the material used, and the look of the rifle.The grip feels so good, the adjustable cheek rest earns a lot of points. The ergonomics of this stock coupled with a long bolt handle reduce the strain on the wrist considerably. I own some M700 style spring powered rifle, they all gave me a sore wrist after 50 or so shots, but not this G22 (or AWP in this matter). Also from what I heard, the assembly of the gas cylinder in Well’s factory left a lot to desire. A set of replacement o-ring is handy, if not necessary. If you think this is a gas rifle and it is easier to pull the handle, compare to that of a springer, then you are wrong. The force needed to pull the handle is comparable to any other springer that I own, but the stroke is considerably shorter, about halve that of a springer. If you ask me to choose between an AWP and a G22 in stock’s form, I can’t make the choice. Both shoot great, both are comfortable to shoot, and weight about the same. I would say for target practice in my backyard, I choose the G22, it looks a lot ‘de-militarized’ and the grip feels better.
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he CXP .08 is ICS’s latest weapon based off of their split gearbox M4 platform. This gun is expected to be
released to distributors in about a month. This review
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and therefore should reflect the final product. The CXP .08 is ICS’s first M4 model that is not a replica of a real firearm. While based on the M4 platform, the CXP .08 features a custom ICS designed front end and stock. The design of this gun has been
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It has a large, thin, flat head adjustment screw and then second flat head screw that goes on top to function as a set screw of sorts. The stock is a newly designed stock most similar to a MP5/G3 style collapsible stock. It is a full metal stock with 6 positions and a plastic butt piece. Unlike the ICS folding stock, this gun still uses a standard ICS stock
The pistol grip on this gun is your standard ICS M4 type grip
adapter. The sights on this gun are integrated into the upper
with a twist. It uses a new method for adjusting the motor height.
rail system and are very similar to HK style M4/416 sights.
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gun review The rear sight has adjustment knobs for elevation and windage. The fore grip itself is similar to a shortened SPR tube front end. It is a sturdy ABS construction with metal rails on all four sides.
INTERNALS The inner barrel on this gun is a standard ICS M4 Pistol barrel. The hopup on this gun is a standard ICS M4 hopup that is accessed by pulling back the charging handle. The adjustment dial rotates up and down to adjust the hopup. Gearbox wise, this is a standard ICS M4. That means it has a Turbo 3000 motor and is compatible with 99% of the after market internal parts around. The only exceptions being the gearbox casing and the anti-re-
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AEG: King
The FN FAL is one of the most famous and widespread military rifle designs in the World. It was used by some 70 or even more countries, and was manufactured in at least 10 countries. The constructions of this AEG are consisted of aluminum alloy and steel alloy for added realism. Each King Arms FAL will also have individual serial number on the metal body for uniqueness. The lengthy barrel with selective fire made this gun a great choice of semi-auto sniper rifle or squad support weapon. The internal gearbox style is your traditional version 3 gearbox with 6mm metal bushings installed. It is fully compatible with most version 3 gearbox internal upgrade parts out in the market.
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FIRST IMPRESSION When you first open the box and hold the KA FAL in your arms you realise that this is a long rifle at 103cm. The
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tom of the magazines. It simple states Gew. Kal. 7.62mm GI and the serial number like the real Belgium made FAL. Here is a picture of mine.
OPERATION In the picture we can also see the selector which is really solid with a nice CLICK when you proceed through the settings. In the picture below we see the operating lever which you will have to screw on the operating level handle. Once the Operating handle is firmly in place you can open the bolt to access the hop up mechanism. I was surprised that there is a nice amount of spring tension very similar to the ICS AK74M Bolt tension. The battery compartment is huge and an 8.4 3600 which I used to test the rifle slides in easily. The battery compartment in the stock
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end of the stock comes off to easily in the field. When I was walking around during Operation Border War it came off a couple of times. To solve this problem I purchased the rifle butt aid from CP Gear. Here is the link: http://www.cpgear. com/default.asp?mn=1.19.56&f=pd&pid=27. Once on it has solves the problem and it’s very nice and you can place some nice maps or radio codes
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bring the venerable FAL into the 21st Century. This rail system gives the FAL the ability to take all the accessories that have become necessary for modern combat such as flashlights, lasers, optics, etc. Since the kit “it turned out really great I is made by King Arms it is comcan compatible say. I really had fun dopletely and installs quickly includedIttools. ing with ourtheshoot. gave me
Above is a picture of the rear sight looking forward from the stock. The rear sight is fully adjustable and very sold. The front sight is also adjustable and King Arms has provided the adjustment tool for you.
a strong feeling of an independent woman. Like, “don’t mess with me” aura I TAKEDOWN should say. haha!”
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I will not go into detail about the removal of the mech box but will say that the instructions which are in English are very basic. King Arms does not provide any details about getting into the rifle internally. Let’s say it was difficult and should only be done by someone experience with AEG repair.
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pon assessment of my inventory of M16 family airsoft guns
colored box with its features and specifications written all
during the early days of summer, 2008, I realized that I
over. Upon opening the box, the view of G&G SCAR L with
needed a new weapon system to play as replacement. My
its serious looking desert scheme filled my
requirements were: the gun should be modern in design,
came with a bipod foregrip, a tan-color-
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long
hicap
weapon systems and was hooked with the HK 416 as various airsoft manufacturers released their versions almost simultaneously.
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I was about to get one when I saw the G&G SCAR
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L Desert Version on the first page of Airsoft
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Xtreme Iron Maidens issue. I fell in
red-colored
love and immediately called Air-
cap;
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catalogue and a
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THE BOX gun
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mag,
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maintenance DVD.
plug;
tool, safety well clean-
rod, manual, a of the G&G lineup,
Flipped up front sight
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DETAILS OF THE GUN
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Folding front sight on realistic gas block with movable mock gas regulator
Rail-mounted folding rear sight
Functional bolt catch system (note laser etched markings)
feels very solid. There are no wobbles,
reads “G&G Armament G2008 EX16
The G&G SCAR L design was based from the 3rd
no creaks, and all manual controls and
MOD 0 Cal. 5.56mm” with a unique serial
Generation real steel SCAR L made by FNH USA.
moving parts lock into place with a posi-
number. The top of the upper receiver is
The gun looked heavy with all its sophistication at
tive click. The gun was designed to accept
an uninterrupted picatinny rail for mount-
first sight but I was impressed by its incredibly light
standard M16 airsoft magazines. I have
ing optics. On the sides are two short
weight upon handling. It was lighter than my G&P
tried fitting a Tokyo Marui 300-round hicap
rails, and on the bottom of the foregrip
M733, with a very good weight distribution, and
mag and a G&P 140-round midcap mag
is another rail. Visible on the first 2/3 por-
with positive results.
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dummy bolt/bolt carrier assembly. The The long upper receiver is CNC milled
charging handle is located on the left side
from a solid block of magnesium that ex-
of the gun but can be transferred to the
tends from just behind the front sight to the
right for left-handed shooters. Pulling the
rear sight placement. It has a durable tan
charging handle back reveals the hop-up
finish that looks a little shinny and grainy
adjustment mechanism.
giving it a mild bronze-like appearance. Polycarbonate piston assembly with uniquely ported piston head and spring guide
Laser etched markings on the left side
The lower receiver is made from dura-
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Lower receiver electrical contact plates
Battery installation in retractable stock
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Separation of upper and lower receivers via one receiver pin
ble polymer with a dark earth finish. Magazine
onto the metal shell deflector. The retract-
piece metal outer barrel. At the forward end
release buttons and fire selector switch are am-
able portion serves as battery housing and
of the barrel is a steel birdcage flash hider.
bidextrous. Attached to the lower receiver is a
has room enough only for a mini type or lith-
working modified M16 type bolt catch. Pressing
ium polymer battery. It can be moved to six
The metal sights of the gun (front and rear
the lower part of the bolt catch while pulling back
half-inch positions. The rear end of the stock
sights) are both folding and adjustable for
on the charging handle locks the bolt assembly
covered from with a rubber buttpad. A neat
windage and elevation. The rear sight is rail
into open position making hop-up adjustments
addition to the design of the stock is an incor-
mounted on the upper receiver while the
convenient. Upon release of the bolt, it makes a
porated adjustable cheekpiece which can be
front sight sits on the meticulously replicated
hollow sounding tin can clink rather that a solid
moved into three vertical positions. No wires
gray-colored gas block. G&G put an extra
sound. Also connected to the lower receiver is
run from the stock going to the gearbox. The
eye on details by making a realistic mov-
the G&G reinforced M4-type pistol grip which
electrical wires from the stock end at contact
able gas regulator attached to the gas block.
houses the motor. It is covered with a motor
plates on the stock hook plate assembly. The
It can be switched to normal fire and sup-
heatsink plate at the bottom.
retractable part of the stock glides over two
pressed fire modes.
The stock module of the G&G SCAR L is both
gold-plated conductor rods effectively cutting
folding and retractable. It is made also from the
the connection when the stock is pulled out
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same polymer material with similar color scheme
for battery installation/removal.
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The gun also sports a black anodized one-
plate assembly and one captivated receiver
pin will separate the upper and lower receiv-
screw configuration of most AEG gearbox.
The gun comes with a stock M100 equivalent
ers exposing gearbox. From there, removing
Visible also on the left side is a polycar-
spring tension.
the small parts is much similar on M16 based
bonate selector plate with a wide surface
Another notable thing about the G&G design is
airsoft guns only with slight difference due
area.
the absence of an electrical cut-off system within the gearbox. The selector plate doesn’t have
to ambidextrous weapon controls. Electrical contact plates between the two receivers
Opening the gearbox is like opening a birth-
any contact plates and have nothing to do with
are also effectively broken when the lower
day present. Quality G&G internal parts are
the electrical system of the trigger mechanism
receiver is removed making accidental firing
at the center of the package. The gears
assembly. The only thing it does, when the gun
impossible.
are G&G second edition gears reinforced
is in safe, is to prevent the trigger from being
to 30% strength. The gearbox comes with
depressed (mechanical safety).
Upon opening the gun, the clear plastic
7mm metal bearing bushings except for
hop-up assembly caught my attention. Its
the spur gear bushings which is made of
PERFORMANCE
clear make-up allows you to see the green
copper. The tappet plate and the piston as-
The gun clocked at 360fps using 0.2g bb’s out
hop packing which, according to a literature
sembly are also polycarbonate. The piston
of the box. Rate of fire using an 11.1V 1600mAh
written on the box, is made from a new ma-
head is already ported with a unique helical
LiPoly battery is tremendously fast (at par with
terial for low temperatures operation. The
cut and is already provided with bearings.
TM M4 using the same battery voltage). Both
gun comes pre-upgraded with a precision
The metal spring guide also comes with
accuracy and range are very good owing to the
6.04mm brass inner barrel. The motor have
bearings. The anti-reverse latch is thickly
carbine length precision inner barrel.
no markings but its dimensions are similar to
reinforced. This is a welcome addition for
the TM EG1000 motor.
worry-free future heavy spring upgrades.
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The SCAR L’s gearbox is Version 2. All gear-
situated at the middle. This is contradictory
box screws are hexagonal and positioned
to the usual location of the cylinder holes
the durability of the internal parts. A big issue
on the left side unlike the familiar right sided
for other airsoft guns with M4 barrel length.
however, is the battery size since the retractable
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Reinforced gears, polycarbonate tappet plate, nozzle, and reinfoced anti-reverse latch
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CONS:
No FNH trademarks; Small battery compartment; Unrealistically sounding
addressed by using lithium polymer batteries.
bolt assembly.
Overall I would rate the G&G SCAR L Desert Version SUMMARY
as: Value for money:
9/10
(subjective)
Upgradeability:
8/10
(due to limited battery space)
nesium and polymer construction; One-piece outer barrel; Realistic gas block;
Durability:
10/10
(quality materials)
Ambidextrous weapon controls, Working bolt catch; Integrated Cheekpiece; Du-
Accuracy:
9/10
(tight barrel)
rable finish; High quality internals; Unique electrical system safety design; preci-
Range:
8/10
(carbine length barrel)
sion tight barrel; Respectable performance out of the box; Easy disassembly.
Average:
9/10
PROS:
Carbine length gun with foldable and retractable stock; Rigid mag-
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Stock wire terminates at stock hook plate assembly
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With the growing demand for upgrade parts, manufacturers are quick to react with parts and accessories for most major AEG makes and brands. Here’s a surprise entry from Eastern Europe. Power Upgrades from the Czech Repuplic was kind enough to send Airsoft Xtreme samples of their high-quality products
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This is a unique all-aluminum air seal double o-ring nozzle.
A Power Upgrade reliable allaluminum cylinder body
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Power Upgrades all-aluminum cylinder head
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The all-metal construction of this cylinder head allows it to withstand constant pounding
This all-metal piston body is precision-cut for perfect alignment with the gears
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The assembled piston body is inserted into the cylinder body
The air seal nozzle fits snuggly into the cylinder head
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A fully-assembled cylinder with metal air seal nozzle fitted into the gearbox
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The piston body just before the spring is inserted and the gear box is closed
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With the aid of a screwdriver, push the spring straight into the cylinder body
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Power Upgrade parts are all in placed in the lower receiver and inside the gear box. Performace: 4 Stars ( 1 out of 5)
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In one of the untold stories of the countless operations to ter-
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Group in the jungles of Jolo and
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Rescuing a downed teammate
pointed
their long and high powered guns at him. He
could
do nothing but yield and submit himself or be killed.
They took away all his belongings, including his M60 machinegun and lots of ammunition, before they
The SN1 (the equivalent of an Army corporal), bare-
began their trek to the ASG hideout in the jungle.
ly 25 years old, burly, and 5’10” tall, was now a prisoner
of
war
(POW)
who
faced
sure
death.
The canopy overhead was so dark that even at 1000H on a clear morning, it was still dark. The man-
His
captors
camouflage
immediately uniform.
He
recognized was
a
his
SWAG.
tiger-stripe
grove forest where he was captured was so dense
And
that one cannot see anything else 10 feet away.
eve-
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Realizing the firearm was heavier, the
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ASG took the ammunition from him and ordered him to carry the machine gun.
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Swimmer scouts sent to pick an entry point to provide good cover for the whole team
that moment because he had no ammo. top was a potential hideout, two UH-1H Hueys thunMeanwhile, his fellow fire team members were already
dered over their exact location. The bandits scram-
reunited with the other four-man fire team. Together with
bled to seek cover. Finally, luck was on the SN1’s side.
other operating units, they stepped up, but this time for a more daunting task: the rescue of one of their members. Six
hours
into his ordeal, and as he and his
This was his moment to escape. his
freedom,
and
evasion
following skills
he
his
plan
acquired
He dashed for using
the
from
his
escape training.
captors passed through the rugged and covered terrain where every ravine and mountain
Familiar with the terrain, he ran towards the sea
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well.
Good planning is half the battle. The amount of preparation you make is directly proportional to your possibility of surviving. When you prepare your load-out and the things that you should bring to the mission, put in first the most essential things that you need in a survival situation with the least essential last. Every member of the military is trained to be tough and stable under pressure but we do not always wish to
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enemy. Our gritty SN1 also retrieved his M-60 machinegun.
His determination, trust in his own instincts, and using the skills he learned from his training saved his life. He was also able to gather tactically valuable information in his
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remain calm and be able to make decisions and improvise. When you are alone in the wilderness, instincts will tell you to look for help. But before anything else, think before you act. Whatever you decide to do, always remember to focus your thoughts on the task at hand and execute your plan of action well. But stay flexible.
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S - Size up the situation, surroundings, physical condition, equipment.
U - Use all your senses R - Remember where you are.
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4. Movement a. Travel slowly and deliberately. b. DO NOT leave evidence of travel; use noise and light discipline. c. Stay away from LOC. d. Stop, look, listen, and smell; take appropriate action(s). e. Move from one concealed area to another. f. Use evasion movement techniques
5. Communications and Signaling a. Communicate as directed in applicable plans/orders, particularly when considering transmitting in the blind. b. Be prepared to use communications and signaling devices on short notice. c. Use of communications and signaling devices may compromise position.
6. Recovery a. Select site(s) IAW criteria in theater recovery plans. b. Ensure site is free of hazards; secure personal gear. c. Select best area for communications and signaling devices. d. Observe site for proximity to enemy activity and LOC. e. Follow recovery force instructions.
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Airsoft Regulations and the IRR On Target by Col. Estilles, PNP-FED Interview by: Christian Uybengkee and Abs Abando Photograph by: Abs Abando
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Can you clarify the “grace period” issue?
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We did not authorize this. It was requested by those who We still abide by the grace period. For now, we are still claim to represent the airnot implementing the need soft community. This can for the “Orange tips” and You cannot conduct a “mass registrabe done upon request(to the engraving of the setion” by yourselves. Who’s going to procthe FED). The imporrial numbers on the guns ess that? Will the forms be properly filled tant thing is that there but after the grace period, up? Will the applications reach the FED? is a representative from we will be strict about it. Airsofters should make the request and the PNP-FED who will we(FED) will send an officer to your area. process the applications What is the official and necessary fees. You stand of the PNPcannot conduct a “mass FED on airsoft? registration” by yourselves. Who’s going to process that? The PNP in general is very supportive of airsoft. We try Will the forms be properly filled up? Will the applicato accommodate all your (airsofters) requests and we tions reach the FED? Airsofters should make the request practically revised the existing IRR as a compromise. and we(FED) will send an officer to your area. Just wait The PNP is very lenient when it comes to the implemenfor our reply or they can come to our offices to get the tation of the IRR but we also encourage everyone to application forms and have them filled up at the playtake advantage of the grace period to register their guns. ing sites but the forms have to come back to the FED.
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Most of the airsoft community believes that the implementing rules will be enforced after the grace period expires in July. Is this true?
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We do not accredit any group. If you have a group or team, you may request for application forms and submit them here at the FED or if you think you have the numbers, we can send FED personnel to you. That can be arranged upon your request There was someone who claimed to be a police officer accepting applications and fees. We have warned that person against doing so and we are considering filing a case against this person. This person is not authorized.
All you need to do is inform the local Police Chief. You don’t even need to pay a fee to do this, just
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We have temporarily suspended conducting raids but that does not mean that if the grace period ends in July 8, you will start registering your guns on July 9. That’s not how it goes. Submit your applications now while the grace period is still in effect. This is especially true if you are in the airsoft dealership business. Get your papers in order while there’s still time.
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I’m planning to hold a sort of “Airsoft Summit” to call on all representatives of airsoft organizations to come up with this AAP”
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hat is the Airsoft Association of the Philippines(AAP)? When you speak of the Airsoft Association of the Philippines, it doesn’t pertain to a particular group. According to the memorandum circular, the AAP still does not exist. It just so happened that when the memorandum circular was being formulated there was an officer of a certain club who was present was asked to be resource speaker so it was a misconception that there is an existing AAP. I’m planning to hold a sort of “Airsoft Summit” to call on all representatives of airsoft organizations to come up with this AAP. According to the IRR, this AAP will be the umbrella organization governing airsoft dealers and airsoft organizations and function similar to the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines Inc. or AFAD. Airsoft should have this kind of umbrella organization.
Also, people need to keep in mind that when there is a “mass registration”, is it sanctioned by the FED. If it is not, it would be illegal. It’s their responsibility to be on the lookout. We are accountable for what we did in Tigerland and Tribeca since we, the FED were there. There was a lot of players and forms simply ran out. The application forms we brought were not notarized but we still approved of them but the originals were left in the office and were properly notarized after.
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here at headquarters. In the regional offices, airsoft is not necessarily the priority.
What about the orange tip? There are a number of ways to comply with the law or the IRR. It doesn’t necessarily mean that what is on the IRR sticks. If you want to be realistic in airsoft, the orange tip is unacceptable. It’s frustrating isn’t it?? You may comply with the orange tip rule when transporting or commuting to and from the playing site. You can do this by getting a replacement flash hider. Put the orange part while in transit then change to the realistic one when you get to the site. When this is all ironed-out, there will be no further problems. Just don’t go out there and seriously hurt each other while playing.
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Your gun will be confiscated simply because it is not registered and covered by a PTT Who assigns the serial numbers? We actually have a series for those who do not have serial numbers. Once the application is approved, the serial number is assigned to a particular airsoft gun. That’s the effect of the grace period. We are still lenient and do not require the numbers to be engraved. For now, the owners themselves may assign a 3-letter and 6-digit serial number as long as they take on the responsibility of having the numbers engraved themselves. It’s very important that the serial numbers match that engraved in the gun and indicated in the Permit to Transport(PTT).
What parts of the gun should bear the serial number? The serial number may be engraved on the magazine housing, barrel or receiver. There are no specific placements as long as it is conspicuous.
So only registered guns will be allowed for play? Precisely! If it’s not registered, you can’t bring it with you in games.
What are the necessary papers needed during an airsoft exhibit? During “gun shows”, a Permit to Transport(PTT) and Permit to Display(PTD) must be secured. Before that one must secure a License to Operate(LTO). Once the LTO is issued, the PTT and the PTD will come automatically. If you have the LTO, you will be authorized to sell airsoft guns during exhibits.
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If I brought a gun to a game without the necessary papers and I got caught. What would be the penalty?
Do buyers need a permit to transport a newly-acquired AEG?
Your gun will be confiscated simply because it is not registered and covered by a PTT.
Yes. That’s how it should be. Upon purchase of the unit, all the necessary papers need to be issued. That’s specifically why I was there during the Guns and Hobbies show--to sign the necessary release papers of AEG’s purchased during the exhibit.
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Will foreigners be allowed to own airsoft guns? The IRR is very specific that only Filipino citizens will be allowed. If foreigners want to play, they can rent at the playing site or borrow from a player at the site.
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How long should the registration process take? When I assumed this post, there was no specific counter or window for airsoft. Now, we have a counter and a newly-acquired computer assigned to handle airsoft transactions. It’s counter number 2.
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How do you deal with illegal dealers and sellers? We cannot supervise everyone unless we get a tip that there is an illegal dealer in a given area. If I get a call, I send out an inspection team and if the team verifies that the dealer doesn’t have the necessary papers, we confiscate everything. As of now, the requirements for dealers are not strictly imposed. Get registered with the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) first. Register as “trading” or “general merchandise”. If the business permits are legal and the owner can run the business, there should be no problem getting the FED approval. This is why we send out inspection teams prior to the approval of a dealer’s LTO. - AX
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The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines Inc. (AFAD) was registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission in March 9, 1989. Its membership roster consists of dealers, manufacturers, gun smiths, gun clubs and inventors in the firearm industry.
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How many dealers are members of the AFAD? There are over 300-firearms dealers but the active members I would say would be about a hundred. If you had say, a dealership in Mindanao and the main branch in Manila, the Mindanao branch will count as one even if it was owned by the same company. How many buy guns for defensive purposes and how many buy guns for sports? I would think that the defense market is bigger. There are a lot of people who buy guns and just keep it in the house. Sport shooters would take up just a small segment.
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Do you conduct Safe Gun Handling seminars? We advise customers that once they buy the gun, they have to go to the firing range to try out their guns aside from the mandatory seminar. A lot of customers appreciate this because more often than not, after they buy the guns, they hardly get to use them. We also hold Gun Safety seminars during gun shows. How did AFAD come to consider the marketing and distribution of airsoft? Since the association was regulated by the FED, we didn’t want to risk our licenses by selling items which were banned by a Presidential Decree. After the Implementing Rules and Regulations came out and a lot of guys are now into airsoft, that’s when we came in. What will AFAD do about illegal sellers? During the Martial Law era, gun smuggling was rampant because of the restrictive rules and regulations. Firearms were only sold to government agencies and not for the civilian market. Replica guns were basically illegal. After 1986, it was already legal to import firearms. Now that there is an IRR, the FED will be in a better position to control the items and eventually, smugglers and illegal sellers will disappear. AFAD will take charge of marketing and distribution in close partnership with the FED.
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I would suggest that the airsoft community should set up a “governing body” or “umbrella organization” like the PROGUN which we basically initiated when a very anti-gun legislation was proposed. For obvious reasons, AFAD could not get into debates because the public viewed us as having vested interests so it was PROGUN’s task to be the voice of the AFAD. So if you come up with an association of airsoft users, we will support you also.
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This is all very new to me. I never realized that there would be problems like this so I would think that the main thrust of the association will be marketing. Since we also advocate the same safety considerations on real guns and we are going into airsoft, I guess it will eventually lead to that. - AX
“I would think that airsoft should have a similar component or an equivalent of the PPSA”
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or airsoft purists, the game can only be played one way-Mil-Sim. This exactly what the Action Games League and the Light Armor Division of the Philippine Army had in mind when they organized JTX4 or Joint Tactical Exercises, the fourth AGL has participated in. This year, AGL went up against personnel of the LAD in their home turf at the Camp O’Donnel military base in Capas, Tarlac--approximately a 2hour drive north of Metro Manila. The soldiers were backed up by armored vehicles like the Humvee, V150 and other tracked vehicles. AGL played the role of a platoon-sized, guerilla unit and were mostly on foot. Although this event had been planned months in advance, the excitement had overcome me and I hardly had any sleep the night before the game. Once we got to the rally point where a Humvee was to escort our convoy to the base, I was more than overwhelmed. The 2-hour drive seemed to take forever and when we finally arrived, everyone was fired up. First up was the registration and briefing and a courtesy call to the acting base com-
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mander, Col Mayoralgo de la Cruz. That was followed by a trip to the firing range where we were allowed to shoot live ammunition using the 1911 pistol, the M16A1, M4A1, Steyr AUG and the SIG 552. What made it more exciting was that we were mounted on the “RV’s” all the way to the firing range!
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“sweep and clear” of a village held and occupied by the AGL. Both teams were matched up evenly in terms of manpower but the Army had armor to back them up. The only way to stop the armor vehicles was to actually get up close and personal and tapping it! In the second scenario, the Army had taken positions in the village without the support vehicles and the AGL had to overrun it. Sounds simple but not quite.
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As expected, real soldiers definitely have the edge even without armor to keep in mind that we do this on weekends and these guys face real bullets almost on a daily basis. At the end of the day, we all shook hands and had a “boodle fight” dinner. I took a good old fashioned, communal Army shower and as we all lay in our bunks inside the rustic but cozy barracks that night in the base, we all thought to ourselves that we were not out there to win but we were on a mission--airsofters play differently and that makes us the perfect OPFOR to the military. We may have gotten our butts kicked but this was all in the name of service to the country. In our own little way-by being OPFOR-- we have contributed to making the Filipino soldier a better fighter.
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eventually won by the team captain of Team
the objective at any given time. This is
Bagwis as he proved his expertise with the
called HOLDING
pistol. Standard TAKE and HOLD requires
After a quick briefing with the registered
the team to have at least one surviv-
teams’ captains, the first of three elimi-
ing member hold the position for ex-
nation rounds kicked-off the tournament
actly one minute. Once the minute
proper. The various teams jockeyed for
is reached, the respective hold time-
position on the tournament board as each
keeping marshal will end the game.
he end of summer heralded the com-
one employed different strategies in achiev-
If a player who is HOLDING gets
ing of one of the rare airsoft events in
ing the objective of the scenario.
eliminated and no other teammates
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are HOLDING the objective, then the
ies and MAG-16 airsoft teams host-
HOLD TIME for that teamgets reset.
ing a jungle speedball tournament in the A Shau
The Take and Hold Scenario
Valley gamesite last April 27, 2008. Inspite of the
Either team may then attempt to TAKE the vacant objective and HOLD it in
light drizzle and all the other airsoft events hap-
Take and Hold puts a lot of emphasis on
pening during that weekend, 10 teams attended
teamwork, tactics, and strategy. The gen-
to show their support.
eral premise of the scenario is to encour-
turn.
age both teams to attempt to reach the
Point System
The day’s festivities started with a pistol target-
center position in the field (marked with a
The winner of the game will be the
practice game where about 15 participants took
flag). Having TAKEN the position, at least
team who has garnered more points
5 tries each to hit the bulls-eye. The game was
one surviving team member must be within
during the scenario. There are a total
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the objective and HOLDING the position for one
ing players and grabbing the flag (located
minute 110 110
within the objective) within game time.
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Game Time and Time Factor
grabbed and the normal 110 points will be
The standard game time for a typical TAKE and
awarded to the surviving team.
HOLD scenario is 3 minutes unless otherwise
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the skirmish. Counts are then tallied and a winner is declared.
All out Support This humble event was supported by
(from different games),
a number of big-name sponsors who
2)figuring out the rankings both for the second
shared the organizers’ goal of promot-
elimination round and forthe top-eight.
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trophies,medals, and the cash prize that went to the champions, all the participants
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he 1st Vintar Speedball Challenge was organized to promote the very popular game of airsoft. Hence the Speedball Challenge was created for the reason of improving the game and playing attitude of airsoft teams in Ilocos. Past tournaments in Ilocos have, in one way or the other failed in bringing to the participants the true objective of airsoft - that is of camaraderie, honesty, and fair play. The tournament has, in a small way, transmitted to the participants how to show brotherhood and fairness before, during and after game play. And lastly, the tournament fostered friendship among participants.
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Shooters (AXIS), Bacarra Rangers Airsoft Team (BRAT), Batac City Airsoft Team (BCAST), and special mention to the two teams from Vigan City: the Ilocos Sur Airsoft Club (ISAC) and Airsoft Ilocos. As no tournament is ever possible without the said teams who gave their support simply by joining and attending with no guarantee of winning whatsoever. This same year on December, SK-FP Erika Ong and SB Member Eric Ong together with LETAG and Airsoft Xtreme International Magazine (Philippines), are hoping to bring you “Vintar Dam Siege”, wherein the Sangguniang Kabataan has already adopted the old Governor’s Mansion as the main battle field, adding more realistic scenarios and
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fter going through the basics of the pistol, let’s now move on to longer, shoulderfired weapons like the rifle, carbine and submachinegun(SMG). Basically, any weapon designed with a stock was meant to be fired from the shoulder for maximum effectiveness, controllability and accuracy. In this edition of The Firing Line, we had the unique opportunity to handle and fire a “shorty” M4 modified for 94 94 9494
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close-quarters combat(CQC) and chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. In keeping with the Firing Line tradition, all the weapons used in this section are actual firearms. Utmost care was taken to ensure that the session was both safe and bearable. Note that shorter weapons tend to shoot louder than their full-sized counterparts and emit a significant amount of muzzle blast. For the shooter, it poses a minimal amount of discomfort but to the onlookers including the Range Officer on-deck, the experience can be excruciating when caught unaware or without proper hearing protection. It would be well adPractice cupping yourthe hands together even vised to use rated earmuffs during firing session. without the gun in hand.
SIGHT ALIGNMENT The front and rear sights were incorporated into a firearm’s design for a simple purpose—keeping the barrel straight. This translates into an imaginary line which runs from the rear sight all the way to the target.
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STANCE The basic firing stance for a long weapon is similar to a boxing stance with the upper body slightly oblique to the target. Legs are slightly bent as if ready to throw a punch or a kick to an opponent.
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Instead of a firing grip, proper mounting is essential in handling a shoulder-fired weapon. There are 2-ways to do this.
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Keep both eyes open when aligning your sights. 2. Finger OFF the trigger until ready
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where to position the stock or the butt. In
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standard mounting, the greater part of the
where the shoulder-fire weapon is in
surface area of the butt should be placed in
“point-and-shoot” mode. Only the heel
the fleshy but muscular “pocket” between
of the buttstock comes into contact with
the collar bone and the shoulder. Both arms
the shoulder but the shooter’s cheek
should be pulling the weapon close to the
maintains a good “weld” and a good
body. The elbows are tucked close to the
visual of the weapons iron sights or
torso for added stability and the butt should
optics. Under extreme circumstances,
be locked-tight with the shooter’s cheek
there may not be enough time to ac-
“welded” into place to absorb recoil and to
quire a good sight picture and the art
best acquire the weapon’s sights. The entire
of “indexing” a target comes into play.
body should be poised to “lean” on the shot.
Short-stocking provides a good fulcrum
Recoil is not so severe in rifles or carbines
when bringing the weapon to bear in
but if you shoot shotguns, it will feel like a
an instant without compromising a
solid kick from a karate expert especially
shooter’s capacity to absorb recoil.
this mount-
when firing full-power, “00” buckshot shells!
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VERTICAL FOREGRIP
Basic rifle iron sights consist of a front post and “ghost ring” rear sights. A good sight picture is when only the front post is in clear focus and the rear sights become nearly invisible. Iron sights are fairly effective even in ranges beyond the 100-meter range. They work regardless of weather condition and even without batteries. The only disadvantage to iron sights is when you need to engage targets at near-contact distances or if you need to engage hostiles under low-light conditions. This is where illuminated optics are best suited for.
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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Before it all began back in early 2005, airsoft was practically unheard of on the small pacific island of Guam. Paintball had long
give it a try,”
established itself as the dominant “extreme sport” on the island
he said. Umadhay and
for years now – Why would anyone want to play anything else?
his group of soon-to-be airsoft addicts purchased
For Glen Umadhay, founder of Team Ghost, and one of the origi-
their first airsoft replicas at a shop called Toys N’ Joys, who,
nal pioneers of airsoft on Guam, it was the urge to try something
like any other business that carried airsoft goods at the time,
new – The urge to try something different. “In the beginning, it
were limited to selling low priced electric guns and spring
was really just a group of friends and I who wanted to try some-
pistols. It was at this storefront that he soon met fellow then-
thing new. Paintball wasn’t for us – It was way too expensive.
amateur airsofter and future Team Ghost co-founder Ran-
We originally saw our first glimpse of what airsoft was over the
dolph Pili, who also had a small group of friends who were
internet, and after doing a lot of research, we really wanted to
also willing to get into the game. Pili recalls how it all be-
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gan: “We got pretty well acquainted with each other fairly quickly, and talked about game ideas: How were we going to get started? Where were we going to play? We eventually decided to set up Saturday skirmishes at two different game sites, both of which were frequented by paintballers,” he said. These sites were located in the island’s largest village of Dededo, along its long and winding NCS road. The first of the sites was an abandoned Navy publications building, and the second a long-deserted Federal Aviation Admin-
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AIRSOFT EXTREME GUAM Three months later, the two groups of acquaintances had eventually turned into one big group of friends. It would soon be their deci-
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group called “Airsoft Extreme Guam” (A.E.G.).
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between members of the newly formed A.E.G organization, and
and were either upgrading to newer Chinese metal-gear-
a summer tournament would be well under way. The rules for
boxed clones, or going straight to buying Tokyo Marui
the tournament were simple: During a span of 4 weeks, there
and Classic Army AEGs from Toys N’ Joys’ newly updat-
would be a total of four 10-man teams going against each other
ed airsoft department. A good number of airsofters were
in a team deathmatch game scenario. The last team standing
also changing out of their casual civilian loadouts and
would be declared the winner. There would be no cash prize for
were moving on to wearing legitimate BDUs and MOLLE
this tournament – No trophy, even: The only prizes up for grabs
vests. The game was quickly gaining notoriety on island –
were bragging rights. It was soon then that Glen Umadhay and
And to think it all started with a chance meeting between
Randolph Pili would found the roots of a team that would soon
two groups of friends just wanting to try something new.
become infamous among Guam’s airsoft scene: Team Ghost.
FOUNDING TEAM GHOST
Team Ghost would be officially founded on June 12, 2006 to compete for the title of champion in Guam’s first organized airsoft
During the summer of ’06, competition was heating up
tournament. Ghost’s original roster was co-captained by Glen
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Umadhay and Randolph Pili, and consisted of Dominic Quitoriano, Armelyn Fernandez, and Joy Cariaga. During practice games, the team found strength within their cutting-edge tactics and considerable amounts of team-
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With their matching Crye Multicam BDUs
members of the team. Ghost member Dominic
and specialized weapons, the Ghosts have
Quitoriano uses his TM SIG552 and CYMA
proven themselves as a group who can
M14 SOCOM to great effect on the play field,
handle a wide variety of combat situations,
using either one of the two for different situa-
from intense CQB battles to long-ranged
tions: “CQB is where all the action is at for me,
woodland games. But what exactly makes
so you usually see me using my 552 for indoor
Team Ghost so special? Ghost founder,
games. I also use my M14 as a general purpose
just as badly as they did, competition would
Glen Umadhay had this to say about the
weapon, although it makes an ideal long range
be nothing but fierce for the Ghosts. But after
team: “I think teamwork is what really sets
field AEG,” he said. Randolph Pili, co-captain of
nearly a month of hard-fought, hard-won skir-
Ghost apart from a lot of the other teams
Team Ghost, uses his old, trusted MP5SD5 for
mishes against other members of the island’s
on island – We work together to accomplish
mid-to-close range encounters, and brings out
finest airsoft teams, Team Ghost was able to
our goals, whether it be to eliminate the op-
his highly modified G3SG-1 to keep the Opfor’s
secure absolute victory on the brackets, de-
posing force, capture the flag, or rescue a
heads down at longer ranges: “I try to keep my
claring themselves as the winners of Airsoft
hostage. All of us have been playing since
play style diversified. One game I could be pro-
Extreme Guam’s first-ever tournament of
the beginning… as the sport continues to
viding sniper or support fire for my team mates
champions. “We played hard, played honest,
grow, we also grow as dedicated players.”
from more than half the field away with my SG-
and played to win,” said Armelyn Fernandez,
Each member of Team Ghost is not limited
1… and in another game, I could be right in
recalling the team’s first well-earned victory.
to fulfilling only one specific role: All of its
the frontlines with them with my MP5,” he said
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TEAM GHOST TODAY
types of weaponry, given the specific situ-
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Two years later in 2008, the ever-versatile
ation of the game scenario being played.
members of Team Ghost have been able to
Any AEG is fair game for the Ghosts, al-
The team is constantly growing along with the
stick together and establish themselves as
though the ever-popular MP5 and Armalite
island’s airsoft scene, and is currently attempt-
one of Guam’s most prolific airsoft teams.
rifle platforms are favorites among many
ing to implement Milsim-style games into the
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Ghost hopes to fully implement Milsim
(spray n’ pray style skirmishes, usually played with all high-capacity magazines)
with the Airsoft Extreme Guam group by Team Ghost would like to thank all of Airthe end of 2008. Objective-based games, soft Extreme Guam, especially to Sam
are the dominant type of game style cur-
such as bomb diffusal and hostage re-
Antonio, whom first introduced us to this
rently being played on island. Ghost
trieval are seeing first light thanks to the
fine publication. We would also give a big
member Joy Cariaga believes that im-
team’s efforts at the A.E.G organization’s
SPECIAL THANKS
the next big step up on how the game of
shout out to Airsoft Xtreme - You guys have skirmish fields. The Ghosts also plan to an awesome magazine, keep up the great include the exclusive use of low and mid- work, to Lonnie Fukuda for writing this arti-
airsoft will be played on the island in the
capacity magazines for a more complete
cle about us and James Mendoza for dedi-
near future: “I think it’s understandable
and realistic military simulation experi-
cating his time and services to providing
that Milsim hasn’t really taken off here
ence. With the will to take the sport further
the excellent photos of us. Thank you all!
yet, as there’s a lot more technical plan-
than ever before on the island of Guam,
ning involved compared to your ordinary
Team Ghost will continue to do their
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[fun] game. I’m hoping that in the future,
best to innovate in Guam’s ever-chang-
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Milsim-style games will be more common
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