currahee
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Post by currahee on Feb 16, 2013 0:09:30 GMT -5
This is an extension of my previous post RE training with 22LR ARs
AIRSOFT is another thing to consider. Having AIRSOFT allows you to shoot at home. If you carefully duplicate your primary guns it will add to your muscle memory of certain critical moves. Fore example, I have done hundreds of pistol presentations because I have a AIRSOFT duplicate of my pistol. I can do the complete rill,reacting to targets, getting off line etc, that I might not be able to do at the range. It is also a way to conduct force on force drills.
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Post by hwi on Feb 16, 2013 2:23:05 GMT -5
Are there any good airsoft AKs out there?
I'd like to get one that is a close replica to my SGL21 or SLR106, 16" barrel and triangle folding stock. The only thing that would probably limit me in setting it up exactly the same would be that I run an Ultimak with red dot on both.
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Post by Horse on Feb 16, 2013 20:23:00 GMT -5
They make Airsoft Ultimaks - I have one from when I used the real deal on my real AK.
Still waiting on a good airsoft AK, but one of the best for functional reasons is the Tokyo Marui Recoil Engine AK. Just don't go opening it up and messing with the internals.
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Post by hwi on Feb 16, 2013 22:51:04 GMT -5
They make Airsoft Ultimaks - I have one from when I used the real deal on my real AK. Still waiting on a good airsoft AK, but one of the best for functional reasons is the Tokyo Marui Recoil Engine AK. Just don't go opening it up and messing with the internals. Just looked up those Tokyo Marui Recoil Engine AKs, they are an impressive looking replica, pricey for sure, but seems like it may be worth the $500. I also looked up those airsoft Ultimak clones and they look good to go, only issue is that it looks like the Tokyo Marui Recoil Engine AKs use the lower handguard for battery pack storage, so hopefully that wouldn't cause issues using an Ultimak. Either way, gives me something to look into. Thanks for the info. |
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Post by omnivorous on Feb 17, 2013 16:06:36 GMT -5
$500 bucks for an airsoft gun is too much for what I'd be willing to spend. I've been doing some research into this as well, and from what I've come across, CYMA makes one of the best airsoft AKs around. There's all kinds of reviews online attesting to their value, durability, and reliability. www.airsoftmegastore.com/search/cyma%2520ak.aspx/1Not to mention, you can do stuff like this with them: |
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Post by hwi on Feb 17, 2013 16:53:11 GMT -5
$500 bucks for an airsoft gun is too much for what I'd be willing to spend. I've been doing some research into this as well, and from what I've come across, CYMA makes one of the best airsoft AKs around. There's all kinds of reviews online attesting to their value, durability, and reliability. www.airsoftmegastore.com/search/cyma%2520ak.aspx/1Not to mention, you can do stuff like this with them: That is impressive and way cheaper, looks like I may pick one of those up. Looks like they are almost fully metal too, big plus for weight replication. |
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Post by UnforseenWeather on Apr 16, 2013 7:03:37 GMT -5
I am a huge fan of Airsoft for training/force in force/skills refreshers. It has to be used appropriately of course, you must load the same number of rounds as your carry guns, but it is fantastic. You can shoot every day, and get real feedback and practice on a frequent basis. There are goofballs out there who use airsoft as well, but there are also some very real, tangible benefits to Airsoft when used correctly. How else can you practice clearing your house with a "firearm" with almost no danger at all?  |
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Post by doorman on Apr 16, 2013 10:02:35 GMT -5
There are plenty of great AK airsoft trainers out there. The best on the cheap is the Cyma 048 but a DBoys is similar and you can get all steel construction as opposed to pot-metal.
I use LCT which runs around $350 per rifle. I have also used VFC (~400) but found LCT to be better. I currently have my LCT setup to look like a East German Mpi-KMS-72.
Tokyo Mauri was the big name 10 years ago but they are no longer any good due to their plastic designs, older gearbox styles and unique parts. I would go for the D-Boys all steel version for a good trainer. Also pretty much any real steel accessory can be found made for airsoft, also be sure to get mid-caps or low-cap mags so that you can simulate reloading.
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Post by grendal1989 on Apr 17, 2013 18:40:08 GMT -5
I've been using a mostly metal Cybergun AK as a step between running drills, and new techniques, dry(with rifle) and then going to live fire since ammo has been at a premium. It has enabled me to do a lot more transitions and weapons manipulation drills more often since I go to school in a city and going to the range isn't practical as often as I would like.
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Post by Dedicatedpro on Aug 12, 2013 8:46:07 GMT -5
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