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8 ARMOURY: VFC HK MP5SD3 GBBR

We’re sure you’re all aware of Stewbacca’s penchant for European firearms and particularly his #EverybodyLovesTheKoch mentality towards HK products in particular, so it’s no surprise he was first in line to snap up the latest MP5 release from VFC when its release was finally announced in mid-July, So what of it, was it worth the wait?

18 ARMOURY: SECUTOR VIRTUS IV MP5

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As Stewbacca has headlined this month with the very latest gas MP5 we thought it only correct to offer another version, but this time AEG! Sticking with that “old skool MP5 vibe” Bill gets stuck into one of the most recent polymer models from SECUTOR, and finds a lot to like… and a lot to reminisce about it would seem!

26 ARMOURY: LCT AK MOE AEG

Stewbacca wasn’t given any room to rest on his laurels before LCT informed him of their latest release in their growing AK family, the small but beautifully formed ‘MOE’, and soon one was in his hands in Taipei! So what did one of the biggest guys in the AA Crew make of one of the smallest AKs in LCT’s ever-expanding lineup? As the man himself would say “Read on fellow shooters”!

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ARMOURY: DELTA ARMOURY DA-A02-ETU ALPHA

Here we go again, yet another “M4 Review”, and why should this be any different from those that we’ve seen before? Bill reflects back on a little “AR History” as he brings in his evaluation of the latest ALPHA ETU AEGs from DELTA ARMORY and explains why the DA-A02-ETU is not an “M4” but is unique in its own special way and is totally worth your attention and time!

40 ARMOURY G&G ESG B-10

As you’ll see in our Red Cell report this month it’s very apparent that the world of airsoft shotguns has changed dramatically in the last few years, and although there have been numerous clones it would appear that Japan has once again been leading the way…. until now! With the ESG B-10 Taiwanese airsoft via G&G ARMAMENT has arrived to the shotgun party with an all-new gas model that’s just perfect for getting up close and personal!

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AA LEGION UK: NAF 2024

Every year on August Bank Holiday weekend AIRSOFT ACTION make their annual pilgrimage to the New Forest to attend the UK NATIONAL AIRSOFT FESTIVAL! It would seem that this flagship event is never without a bit of controversy, and with the cost of living crisis meaning price rises for just about everything, this year was no exception… but it turned out to be EXCEPTIONAL for many reasons!

48 RED CELL: SHOTGUN UPDATE

Since we took our initial look at airsoft shotguns three years ago, things have changed in this category… quite dramatically in fact! So we need to reflect this with new additions whilst at the same time updating older platforms. Once again as a true lover of pumps, breachers, and semi-autos Bill takes this task on himself to bring things fully up to speed!

76 AA LEGION UK: AUK ON DRAKES ISLAND

What happens when the guys at the AIRSOFT UK online players group decide to bring together a tight-knit group of committed airsofters, take them to a totally unique venue, and have at it? Luckily for us our newest “Legionnaire” Rich P was one of those lucky airsofters and now reports back from a very special day on DRAKES ISLAND!

62 INSIDE AIRSOFT: BESPOKE RANGE UK

Bill is usually out and about visiting our partners and friends each month, and in August his travels took him to the doors of the latest dedicated airsoft shooting range in the UK situated alongside the BESPOKE AIRSOFT store just outside London; with a literal range of high quality target systems and some surprising “airsoft hire packages” it’s well worth a visit!

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AA LEGION: PORTUGAL

The UNDERCOVER series is part of ANA association’s yearly events, and probably the biggest ongoing roleplay and airsoft game in Portugal! It’s a series that follows General Pestá in his conquest of different territories around the country, while fighting against covert Special Ops groups and local militias! Miguel tells us more…

94 RELOADED: G&G FNC AEG

With Stewbacca (among many others!) eagerly getting his hands on VFC’s latest Cybergun-licensed FN FNC GBBR, our man in Japan Tama was feeling a little jealous (his IG handle is @FN_waifu after all, so we can understand his pining for the HEAT!) so he decided to share his experiences of the venerable G&G FNC AEG he’s been using during his airsofting, or ‘SaBaGe’ in the local parlance, exploits in Japan!