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AFTER OUR LOOK LAST MONTH AT NEW AND IMPROVED BAD WEATHER GEAR, THIS MONTH WE’RE BACK TO USUAL WITH A QUICK ROUND-UP OF THE NEW LOVELINESS THAT HAS CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION THIS MONTH, AND AS CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST WITH US WE DECIDED TO THROW IN A FEW POTENTIAL “LAST MINUTE” GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR FAVOURITE AIRSOFT FRIENDS TOO!

Okay, a big one to start the ball rolling and if you haven’t already got caught up in the fanfare surrounding the latest release in the SIG AIR lineup, then batten down the hatches! You could say that the excitement level is high for certain members of the AA crew given that RedWolf have now advised that the SIG AIR MPX is now available from pre-order!

The MPX as we know it was released in 2015 and is a gas-operated SMG designed and manufactured by SIG Sauer and it’s primarily chambered in 9mm. The MPX is a modern take on the SMG platform and takes inspiration from the AR15 / M4 platform as its controls and operation is laid out similarly. Among the current crop of “PCCs” this is most definitely a model that’s going to tick all the boxes for many players, us included!

RedWolf tell us that...

“The MPX from SIG AIR has been a highly anticipated airsoft gun that many players around the world have been waiting for, ever since SIG announced that they will be entering the airsoft market. This airsoft version is 1:1 scale and features all the same controls, operations, and markings as the real steel counterpart.

“Externally the AEG has a solid build quality and it looks as if it’s a scaled-down version of the MCX. It features a 14mm CCW threaded outer barrel, foldable and telescoping stock, and rear picatinny rails for the mounting of other compatible stocks. Interesting note, you can interchange the stocks between the MCX and MPX as in the real steel world, that’d how they are marketed! If you are a user living in a country where you have access to real steel accessories, they will also plug and play with the MPX, exactly like they do with the MCX. “Internally the MPX features a version 2.1 gearbox, same as the one found inside the

MCX.Its battery is wired to the front of the gun and its inner barrel is 168mm long.” We can also see that the feature set is solid: • New SMG Design by SIG • M-LOK Rail • Ambidextrous Controls • Semi-Translucent 100 BB Magazine with

Dummy Rounds • Foldable Telescoping Stock • Rear Picatinny Rail for Easy Stock Change • Front Battery Wiring • Uses Version 2.1 Gearbox (Same as MCX) • Outer Barrel Threaded 14mm CCW • Flared Magwell for Smoother, Faster Reloads All in all this looks to be a solid addition to the SIG

AIR AEG line, and our run-up to Christmas just gets better and better as one has just landed with Boycie for test and evaluation! It certainly looks marvellous, but as is our way we’re not going to simply jump up and say “wow! This is fabulous!” but instead give it a proper hammering on the range before we comment fully; like you, we like to check out what a new AEG is really capable of before we flap our gums!

Pistols… one that we’ve also known about for some time but is now in store is the new RAVEN PRO 3.8 Hi Capa! One particular member of the AA crew has been going on and on… and ON about this latest addition to what is already a solid lineup, and now it’s with us we can understand why.

Following the release of the 4.3 & 5.1 standard HiCapa models, as well as the long barrelled, split-slide 7.0 Dragon, RAVEN have now released their compact version of the Hi-Capa range, and you can expect a snappy action and excellent gas efficiency on these shorter 3.8 models!

The reduced slide travel distance as well as the resulting weight reduction should give the RAVEN HiCapa PROs a fast cycle rate as well as rewarding kick, and the combination of the Hi-Capa’s standard, large gas reservoir with the shortened slide should help to maintain performance in colder conditions making the 3.8 a top-class performer, throughout the seasons.

The no-nonsense, clean-cut look of RAVEN HiCapas are a world away from a lot of other Airsoft brand offerings and are favoured by those looking for a more refined Hi-Capa; the smooth clean slides hide a 6.03 mm inner barrel and the finely stippled grip holds a

double stacked 23BB magazine within, with plenty of room in the gas reservoir for multiple reloads! All on all these look thoroughly righteous, and once again we’ve already got the standard and BDS models “in house” for our Christmas range day!

While we were checking out the new Double Bell AEGs that feature in Jimmy’s review this month, we also saw that they’ve pulled from the D-Boys range to include the K-55 GP-25 Grenade Launcher! This has proved a difficult beast to find in the recent past, so we’re really pleased to see it more available, and the OPFORists amongst the team

are rejoicing with some fine sausage, black bread and a few shots of Stoli… okay, not really but they’re certainly very happy! The K-55 is fully compatible (and will look GREAT on) with most standard length AK airsoft models, and benefits from a sturdy, full metal body. There’s also a high density polymer grip, and adjustable sighting system, and it even comes readyto-rock with a VOG-25-style shell included!

Onto clothing and gear, and one jacket model that was too late to feature last month is now fully available! Made of a lightweight and breathable fabric, the Monlite Jacket from Pentagon comes with a high collar with chin guard, a three-point adjustable hood and a full front YKK zipper with a glove-friendly pull. The jacket feature two large, zipped hand pockets with mesh lining and two internal sleeve pockets for documents, keys, or other personal belongings.

TPU laminated membrane with a waterproof rating of 8000mm/24h and breathability 5000g/m²/24h make the jacket suitable for rainy, windy, and stormy weather conditions, while the underarm ventilation zippers offer optimal comfort and temperature management. Ideal for adventure expeditions and everyday outdoor use, the Pentagon Monlite Jacket provides superior protection against moisture and bad weather while remaining highly functional and

comfortable. Perfect for airsoft, rangework and everyday wear this is a real all-rounder!

Features include: • High collar with chin guard • Three-point adjustable hood • Full front YKK zipper with a glove-friendly pull • Two large, zipped hand pockets with mesh lining • Two sizeable internal sleeve pockets • Hook-and-loop adjustable wrists • Bottom hem adjustable with cord locks • Underarm ventilation openings with two-way zippers • Hanging loop • Three-layer rubber taped water-sealed seams • Inner Storm Flap protection • DWR coating grade 4

We’re also pleased to see that our friends at Military1st have just received a bunch of packs from one of our favourite packs brands, WISPORT, and not only that but they have them in an unusal pattern, A-TACS GHOST! Amongst the range on offer is the SPARROW 20 II pack, which we’ve tried and tested and found to be excellent! The main advantage of the Sparrow 20 II are ergonomically shaped shoulder straps with a quickrelease chest strap, two spacious independent chambers secured with durable Wisport branded zippers and multiple MOLLE attachments points.

Multiple quick-release buckles allow the backpack to be quickly dropped when required, and the front and side compression straps allow for the pack to be adapted to the size of carried kit and prevent it from shifting inside the bag. The front of the pack and side panels have multiple MOLLE strap attachments points, which allow for mounting of various MOLLE accessories ; thanks to this the overall capacity of the rucksack may be significantly greater than nominal 20 litres, and makes the prefect patrol pack or even overnighter if you pack minimalistically!

Okay, time for those Christmas ideas! We always like to give something small and fun to one another in the office, and let’s face it a good bag o’ BBs goes a long way; this year we’ve been impressed with the new weights from VORSK, so some of those are in the mix, and having now had hands-on some of the new BUSHIDO BBs direct from Clarence these also get our thumbs up!

A great little gift for anyone using gas platforms is Magload MAG-LUBE; we were introduced to this by Tim at iWholesales and we’ve all been using it on our gas platforms with great results! MAG-LUBE is a high

performance, premium gun oil with the lubricating properties of grease but the consistency of oil, and is designed for the demanding conditions of practical shooting with high round counts and extreme temperature conditions! It maintains extremely high levels of lubricity under all conditions, and even when frozen to the point where the consistency drops and becomes thick it retains its exceptionally low stiction and high lubrication qualities. Running a gasser in the winter months? You and your friends 100% need some of this!

Simple and cheap, a good neck gaiter (snood) is worth its weight in gold at this time of the year, and our friends at VIPER have a whole range of colours to choose from for very few bucks! Liner gloves are also a great small gift for those chilly Safe Zone moments, and our recommendation here is to search for some “Thinnys” from outdoor brand Extremities; these are absolutely amazing, super-light gloves that have saved our fingers from freezing on many a range day and are 100% recommended!

So, that’s us for 2021, and we hope that all of you have a wonderful Christmas and all the very best for 2022! We’ll be on the range over the holidays with those new models, so join us again in January for the results. AA