My LARPING knows no bounds

**Iscariot** · Posted On: 5/19/2010 6:27pm

Originally Posted by Wounded Ronin

You know what would be badass? To start freaking Redcoat Fury competitions in the UK. Everyone has to dress up as a redcoat and fire a freaking musket at a variety of targets at various ranges, including steel, IPSC targets, and no-shoots. As long as you don't break the 180 rule you are allowed to run up and bayonet the IPSC targets as well.

We did that and filmed it. You can buy it under the title of 'Zulu'.

**Wounded Ronin** · Posted On: 5/19/2010 6:41pm

"'Bother', said Pooh, as he chambered another round."

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 5/20/2010 11:50am

Originally Posted by Iscariot

We did that and filmed it. You can buy it under the title of 'Zulu'.

lol funny

**vigilus** · Posted On: 5/21/2010 6:53pm

Originally Posted by Iscariot

We did that and filmed it. You can buy it under the title of 'Zulu'.

lol nice

**Don Gwinn** · Posted On: 5/23/2010 5:36pm

Early in the new year a friend introduced me to the concept of airsoft. Now, before you roll your eyes and decry "FUCKING LARPER" at the top of your voices, let me add that I'm not into running about a local wood in full cammo shooting other airsofters and taking it or myself too seriously, no, actually quite the opposite. . . .

. . . . yet.

**3moose1** · Posted On: 5/23/2010 11:26pm

i..er...played a game. It was an indoor paintball field that doesn't paintball anymore, just airsoft.

It was a lot of fun. Pretty much like paintball, except a million times cheaper, and everyone was less of a douche.

There were the commandos, though....

: /

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 5/24/2010 9:12am

Originally Posted by Don Gwinn

. . . . yet.

But mate.. I have a tank and get paid from the MOD, so I can take that too seriously instead.

**judoist** · Posted On: 6/22/2010 6:40am

Originally Posted by Hugo Stiglitz

Ok, for those of you who know anything about UK gun laws you'll be aware that I live in a country which has a "nanny state" government and banned the ownership use of firearms years ago (aside from black powder weapons) I used to belong to a gun club and enjoyed shooting SLP on a fairly regular basis, over and above the skill at arms involvement within the forces. That sadly changed when this countries fuckstick politicians chose to penalise the honest gun enthusiast by banning anything remotely interesting (to me anyway) worth firing.

I've been without private ownership of a firearm since then and always missed the opportunity of talking **** down the club with other members and having a pint after a good shoot.. Until now !!!

Early in the new year a friend introduced me to the concept of airsoft. Now, before you roll your eyes and decry "FUCKING LARPER" at the top of your voices, let me add that I'm not into running about a local wood in full cammo shooting other airsofters and taking it or myself too seriously, no, actually quite the opposite.

After a considerable amount of research I decided that I wanted both a self loading pistol and a reliable gas operated rifle which accurately (or as near damn-it) replicated the operational functionality of a real weapon. I looked at the Systema line of M4A1 variants and found them to be as real as you could buy without it actually firing 5.56mm however, the cost implication was fucking staggering, likewise Inokatsu manufacture an M4 which on appearance , weight and mechanical functionality would easily fool even experienced operators (until it fired obviously) but again the cost of such units including the ancils I wanted put the weapon well over the budget I had available.

Eventually I found a brand (G&P) who manufactured a fully upgraded M4 variant using a real VLTOR body and other mechanics within my budget; so I bought one !

Here in the UK these are considered under law as RiF's - Realistic Imitation Firearms and one can own and use them under certain conditions, the primary one is that you have to belong to an airsoft site (I won't bore you with the finer bullshit) but this lead me to a site in my home town and eventually into teaching their club members some basic tactics and skills which has all but paid for the outlay of the rifle, pistol and other kit.

www.tactical-training-solutions.net

The rifle fires at 450fps which is pretty good for this type of replica, because it's an all metal construction (aside from the expected ABS parts) its about the weight of a real M4, the magazines are midcap carrying around 150 BB's and are weighted to feel like a fully charged 30 round 5.56mm mag would so, all up you have a realistic feel.

Dave

Now that I think about it, those little suckers (M16 airsoft) are pretty nasty. The BBs they use fly almost fast enough to qualify them as legal firearms in some parts of the world. I remember when I was LARP-ing with my friend (we were 8 at the time), and he shot me in the crotch with his AK replica... Use the right safety equipment, especially for the family jewels. And since you're into Kendo/Iai, bring one of your shinai/bokken in case you run out of ammo. Good pshycological terror on your enemies.

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 6/22/2010 9:27am

With just £100's worth of internal upgrades, the above rifle now has the ability to shoot at +700fps that makes it pretty much illegal to use on just about every site.

G&P are releasing their Co2 mag system shortly which will instantly up the FPS by another 50/60FPS.

That rifle has pretty much become an alternative to blank fire training and live fire target practice.