Airsoft Action 04 - Xmas 2011 | Page 10

REPLICA K6-3 HELMET Russian gear merchant TacGear has unveiled its newest replica: the Russian K6-3 helmet. The visor lens is made of 2mm polycarbonate so it’s airsoft-safe, but it’s a faithful reproduction besides that, featuring the same leather and straps on the inner as the original. It’s available in black or khaki and SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK The Soldiers Pocket Book has had its first major overhaul in more than 20 years. The new version costs £10 including postage and is also available for download from the Apple Store. First published in 1989 as the Volunteers Pocket Book by John Hobbis Harris (Major, retired), it has been brought bang up to date by his son, John H Harris. Now completely rewritten and reillustrated, the Soldiers Pocket Book includes chapters on subjects such as fieldcraft, signals, marksmanship and map reading. The pocket-sized tome is packed full of information useful to the modern soldier whether on exercise or in conflict. Buy it now from the Airsoft Action bookshop (see page 99 for details)! ISBN 978-1-874528-12-8. Published by Military Pocket Books Ltd: www.milpkbk.co.uk. 010 Xmas 2011 weighs in at a hefty 2.5kg. The visor is made of 2mm steel and can be fixed up or down. TacGear said: “The K6-3 helmet is an iconic piece of Russian military equipment, and anyone trying to perfect a Battlefield 3 support class load-out will need one!” TacGear’s replica retails at US$300. Visit www.tacgear.ru. NEW APO-LICENSED SNIPER RIFLE VegaForceCompany has announced its release of the long-awaited ASW338LM. Licensed by Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO), the APO ASW338LM will stay faithful to the original – expect it to weigh around 6kg – and will be VSR-10 compatible on the inside (good news for mod junkies). According to pre-release material the ASW338LM was designed using Ashbury’s 3D drawings to ensure 100 per cent accuracy in terms of parts and handling. The rifle is fitted with an AEG barrel so can be easily upgraded. The upper rail is CNC steel while the receiver is diecast aluminium. An optional upgrade kit allows for the use of up to an M150 spring. The ASW338LM also comes equipped with an integral muzzle brake, sound suppression system and detachable box mag. Information is scarce at present, though the rifle will be distributed by ActionSportGames. Pricing and release dates will be published on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AirsoftAction) when available. VegaForceCompany: www.gb-tech.tw; ActionSportGames: www.actionsportgames.com