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OCYOBER 2020
CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2020
8 ARMOURY: G&G TR16 SBR 308 MK II
G&G Armament have been busy whilst the rest
of the world has been in “lockdown” and have
continued to roll out new additions to their line,
not only in the form of upgrades to existing
models but also with some exciting all-new pistols,
rifle and carbines too! Bill finally gets “hands on”
with their latest addition to the TR16 line-up, in
the form of the TR16 SBR 308 MK II!
14 ARMOURY: SPECNA ARMS SA-249
PARA CORE
Everyone loves a support gun, right? Or is the
thought of a support gun that really gets people
going, as the reality is that unless they are used
effectively you’re just humping a lot of extra
weight around all day with no real gain! Bill does
some “gruntwork” with one of the latest models
from Specna Arms to see if this is still the case…
20 EVENT: WESTERN AIRSOFT
Yeehaw pardners! Its time to saddle up and head
out to the Wild West, as Chris Wray, aka “Captain
Pringle”, reports from his latest foray into the
world of six-shooters, chaps and coffee!
24 PHOTO SPECIAL
We were so impressed with the photos taken by
Peter Bates, from The Airsoft Project, to go with
Chris Wray’s “Western Airsoft” article, we thought
you might like to see some more. Many thanks
Peter, for some great images!!
26 ARMOURY: ICS CXP-ARK
Normal service (and some degree of sanity!)
resumes at Airsoft Action, as Bill finally gets
back to his true love, namely the “Avtomat
Kalashnikova” platform and takes the new CXP-
ARK from ICS Airsoft for a spin on the range!
Does he, like Mikhail in the meme, disapprove of
all this “modern stuff”, or will his head be turned
by the newest kid on the block?
34 AA LEGION: RED CELL
One of the most regular criticisms heard from the
airsoft player community about AEG and GBB
reviews, both in terms of magazine coverage and
online blog/vlog articles, is that the focus is always
on completely new models that are “shiny, fresh
from the box” and that this process ignores “what
happens next”. Red Cell is the answer.
38 FEATURE: IN SEARCH OF THE WEIRD
If you want an AR- or AK-based airsoft gun you
are spoilt for choice and whilst other styles are
plentiful, there are some that you simply cannot
find for love or money. Over to Frenchie…
42 KIT & GEAR: PANDEMIC LOADOUT
At last, we’re all heading out to games again in
line with the new safety guidelines and it’s a good
thing that we are, as some of the Airsoft Action
crew have been going a bit “stir crazy”, with
loadout ideas heading off in new and unusual
directions! Taking the “pandemic” theme (possibly
just a step to far), Bill and his mates have been
putting together a couple of sets of gear inspired
by the TV series “The Last Ship”!
46 KIT & GEAR: RETAIL ROUNDUP
Another month goes by, and it doesn’t seem to
be getting easier for either players or retailers,
although we’re hearing very positive things from
the community that “airsoft life” continues to
thrive! We’ve kept our beady eyes on what’s “new
and shiny” and as usual now bring you a few
things that have really got our attention!
50 KIT & GEAR: RANGE GEAR TO GO
The “light is right” mantra has been with us for
some time now, and numerous manufacturers
have swiftly jumped on the bandwagon with their
takes on what gear the “tactical athlete” should
be wearing this season! Helikon-Tex, however,
have taken their time to perfect an entire new
system and Bill takes a close look at a setup that’s
bound to please airsoft shooters anywhere!
56 FEATURE: LICENCING
Why are licenced products so important? Bill
brings has an opinion based on his knowledge of
both airsoft and the “real” firearms markets that
may provide an answer…
60 THE CAGE: OLD FAVOURITES
Amongst the Airsoft Action “family” we have a
combined “airsoft age” that literally stacks up into
a whole heap of playing years (more than some of
the members would rightly like to admit) but one
thing we all share is a love of the “KISS” principle
and sometimes it’s true that the simplest things
are the best, most useful and indeed, the most
treasured!
64 LAST POST: MOVING FORWARDS…
SLOWLY!
Following a burst of activity when it seemed like
UK airsoft was about to return, Frenchie ponders
the result and how things are now moving
forwards.