SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

SO, A WHOLE NEW YEAR BECKONS AND WE’RE ALL VERY EXCITED TO SEE WHAT 2022 WILL BRING! WE KNOW THAT A LOT OF MANUFACTURERS HAVE BEEN SITTING ON NEW GUNS N’ GEAR DUE TO THE PROBLEMS WE ALL FACED AT THE BACK END OF ’21, AND EVEN IN THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY WE’VE BEEN AMAZED BY WHAT WE’VE SEEN SO FAR! LET’S DIVE ON IN AND FIND OUT WHAT’S CAUGHT THE COLLECTIVE EYES OF THOSE AT AA AND SEE WHAT’S EXCITING SO FAR!

First up we have to talk about VIRTUAL SHOT as this new firearms training app has REALLY got our attention over the Christmas break, and a number of the AA regulars have been trying it out! First brought to our attention by AA veteran Iggy, he told us that practicing and learning to shoot as a civilian is hard, because ammunition is not always available, getting to a range can also be difficult, and the current simulation systems were not easily accessible. He further explained that along the way Daryl and the team behind the App also realised that their simulation system also worked perfectly on 6mm platforms. Not only this, but it could also teach someone to shoot effectively with an airsoft platform and that the skills they could teach with Virtual-Shot and a “6mm Trainer” could translate to real marksmanship skills, meaning you could effectively almost learn to shoot a rifle without ever firing a live round! It is basically a whole shooting range on your phone, making it the most accessible and affordable virtual shooting system in the world in my opinion!

Once you have bought Virtual-Shot from your App store of choice: • First – you download the Virtual-Shot APP to your phone • Then connect the specialized mount to your chosen platform via the rail and attach your smartphone. Your phone becomes a portable shooting range!

The App tracks the precise movement of your rifle in real time and detects the “shot” when you dry-fire. The simulation includes an advanced range that lets you adjust target distance, target movement, and the wind conditions. The built-in ballistics system mimics real world bullet trajectories allowing you to shoot with real world bullet drop effects. In addition to all this it also includes a full interactive video course taught by a veteran army sniper to give you the theory for all skills you need to become an expert marksman! Jase, Jimmy and Jon have all been giving the App a go so we’ll be reporting in full from different player perspectives soon… for now though, if you like to know more then simply visit https://virtual-shot.com

Okay, let’s get on to some cool guns n’ gear now, and we’ll start up by talking about the latest model to head our way for testing from our friends over at ICS, the new ICS Lightway-Dagger! This super little AEG has been designed for close quarter “ops” and is light, robust, and compact. Much like some of the more recent ICS releases it will be available with

different internal

operating systems, Mosfet or the SSS Control Unit; the SSS is programmed with third generation internals and comes with a short stroke trigger, pre-cocking and smart trigger. What this means is that just tapping the short stroke trigger with pre-cocking will greatly reduce the shooting cycle giving the user a brand new experience of rapid trigger use and control. This is just about to start field-testing with us, and we’ll be sure to bring you our usual “under-the-hood” report just as soon as testing is complete!

Specna Arms are also going the “shorty” route and after months of teasing they’ve finally released full images of the SA X-Series prototype, and mighty fine it looks with

some elements!

really cool design Obviously it’s their unique take on the “PCC”, and although that’s as far as the information goes right now we’re sure that you’ll agree that it looks VERY interesting, and we can’t wait to learn more!

And sticking with the “PCC” theme we just got the heads up that the The PTS EPM-AR9 Magazine is finally shipping! This is a midcap magazine with 140 BB capacity and has constant-curve internal geometry for reliable feeding. PTS’ signature EP texture has been implemented onto the shell to give the magazine a positive texture for better grip and tactile feel. The marking matrix is incorporated onto the shell for magazine identification use.

Features: • BBs bullet full load indicator • EP dot pattern texture for better grip • Extended polymer baseplate with dot matrix • PTS signature follower prevents BB jams

Onto gear and the guys at GUNFIRE have been in touch to tell us that they’re now stocking a new collection of tactical uniforms produced by the Polish company MASKPOL SA which offers the user a comfortable and functional cut combined with a unique and the only example of the MAPA® (Multienvironmental Adaptive PAttern) masking print on the market! Both the combat jacket and pant are made of a fabric that’s composed of 50% cotton / 50% polyester, with additional reinforced areas with a Rip-Stop weave, which increases durability and wear and tear resistance. The combat shirt is made of 50% cotton / 50% polyester, additionally reinforced with a Rip-Stop weave, but here the body is made of a thermoactive fabric 95% Polyester / 5% Lycra, which breathes well and is quick-drying. As well as the uniform pieces GUNFIRE also have on offer accessories and tactical gear in this unique pattern, and we certainly hope to see more in the future… there’s some of the clothing on its way to us right now for full evaluation, and we’ll be reporting back in full soon!

And news just in… finally the S&T Lee Enfield has landed for range testing, and what an absolute beauty it is! S&T’s Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III Rifle with Real Wood has literally just landed with us and our initial impression is WOW! We’ve yet to get into the operating details fully but we’re hoping to find a smooth action allied to a power level of 110-120 m/s on a .20g which equates iro of 400fps

at the higher end, which is what has been promised! We can confirm though that the replica looks and feels gorgeous, featuring an innovative black oxide finish, real wood furniture, and some neat looking features; on the face of it this is looking MIGHTY enticing, and we’re certain that potential collectors and historically-themed players will be drooling just a little right now!

That’s it for this month, and we’re back in the groove and raring to go! For now, whatever flavour your own airsoft may be, enjoy it to the max! AA