The official questions Thread v. NOT ANOTHER AR!!!11ONEONE!!! - General

[QUOTE=Galago;29808581]Negatory on the speed loader. Are any specific kinds of BBs good/bad or can I pretty much grab any brand of .20's or .23's?[/QUOTE] TSD, AE, KSC, Goldenball, TM - god tier bbs.

I'm looking at BDUs right now. What is the difference between the fiber blends, and what is the difference between ripstop and twill?

I have a lot of pairs of BDUs, but my favorites, Isratex M81 BDUs (or at least the pants) are made of wind resistant poplin, cotton, and my Propper BDUs (which i'm wearing now, I wear them for work for landscaping and shit) are bade of 50% nylon and 50% cotton. Ripstop is master race, and I believe twill is the heavier BDU material.

[url]http://www.predatorbdu.com/products/Boonie-Hat-50-50-Nylon-Cotton-Ripstop.html[/url] [url]http://www.predatorbdu.com/products/BDU-4-Pocket-Coat-50-50-NYCO-Ripstop-Mil-Spec.html[/url] [url]http://www.predatorbdu.com/products/Mil-Spec-BDU-Pants-50-50-Nylon-Cotton-Ripstop-Button-Fly.html[/url] So are these good? 50/50 nylon cotton, ripstop, Propper, 3-color desert. [editline]14th May 2011[/editline] Or should I get a PASGT and a 3-color desert helmet cover instead of the boonie?

[QUOTE=cardfan212;29815435][url]http://www.predatorbdu.com/products/Boonie-Hat-50-50-Nylon-Cotton-Ripstop.html[/url] [url]http://www.predatorbdu.com/products/BDU-4-Pocket-Coat-50-50-NYCO-Ripstop-Mil-Spec.html[/url] [url]http://www.predatorbdu.com/products/Mil-Spec-BDU-Pants-50-50-Nylon-Cotton-Ripstop-Button-Fly.html[/url] So are these good? 50/50 nylon cotton, ripstop, Propper, 3-color desert. [editline]14th May 2011[/editline] Or should I get a PASGT and a 3-color desert helmet cover instead of the boonie?[/QUOTE] If there is an option, get poly/cotton ripstop, that's the actual master race of BDUs.

They don't have poly/cotton in 3-color desert. I'll probably go with the stuff I linked plus this stuff. [url]http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_150&products_id=26598[/url] [url]http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_154&products_id=34367[/url] I have a Condor 7-pocket chest rig, but when I get more money I'm going to get an M16A2 and some ALICE gear.

[QUOTE=cardfan212;29816146]They don't have poly/cotton in 3-color desert. I'll probably go with the stuff I linked plus this stuff. [url]http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_150&products_id=26598[/url] [url]http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_154&products_id=34367[/url] I have a Condor 7-pocket chest rig, but when I get more money I'm going to get an M16A2 and some ALICE gear.[/QUOTE] Hint: If you go to OPSGear, they have 3 Color Desert in Poly/Cotton Ripstop.

[url]http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=25127[/url] [url]http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/936/category_id/147/category_chain/26,147/product_name/Rip-Stop+PASGT+Helmet+Cover[/url] Should I get this or a boonie?

What loadout are you going for?

Eventually it's going to be a Desert Storm loadout.

I have encountered a problem, the RPK shoots hotter than my Field's limit, so what do I do if i buy it?

[QUOTE=Kman1;29816579]I have encountered a problem, the RPK shoots hotter than my Field's limit, so what do I do if i buy it?[/QUOTE] Get a weaker spring.

I have 1 experience with an Airsoft Gun, so that shit would be like fucking magic to me.

[QUOTE=cardfan212;29816433]Eventually it's going to be a Desert Storm loadout.[/QUOTE] Helmet

Wait, how difficult is a spring change?

Where can I find an M16A2? I don't plan on getting one soon, but I'd like to know for future reference.

[QUOTE=Kman1;29817170]Wait, how difficult is a spring change?[/QUOTE] Fairly easy actually.

As springs look cheap, maybe I could learn how to do it.

[QUOTE=Kman1;29817643]As springs look cheap, maybe I could learn how to do it.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=catbarf;29809546]Alright, I'll look into replacement springs. Are most springs intercompatible? Because I can't find any compatibility information online.[/QUOTE] Totally. AEG springs are standardized, and all of them are interchangeable with others. They are identical to each other besides the amount of tension, which gives more/less power. The names of the springs, though, are not standardized - you may find two springs from different companies, both of them labeled "M100" - but they might not fire at the same velocity. Here's a useful chart. It's old but probably still relevant: [url]http://www.airsoftcanada.com/SpringChart.php[/url] Changing the spring of an AEG requires disassembling the entire thing and digging into the gearbox a little. There are loads of instructional videos online, but it can still be a daunting task the first time -- remember, never ever lose small parts, and be gentle. [editline]14th May 2011[/editline] This would also be a good place to point out that simply sticking a super powerful spring in your gun will destroy it quickly unless you have a lot of other internal upgrades for reinforcement. Downgrading a spring to a weaker one, though, will extend the gun's lifespan.

I watched a disassembaly video once before and then played it while taking apart the gearbox. Took it apart and put it back together just fine.

The idea of screwing something up scares the hell outta me.

[QUOTE=Kman1;29818037]The idea of screwing something up scares the hell outta me.[/QUOTE] Just wait for Foos to reply. Maybe he'll know more about it since he has Echo 1's RPK.

wait, how is 65/35 poly cotton better than 50/50 nyco and if it burns, doesn't polyester MELT into YOUR SKIN

[QUOTE=Jemminaag;29818398]wait, how is 65/35 poly cotton better than 50/50 nyco and if it burns, doesn't polyester MELT into YOUR SKIN[/QUOTE] It's not 100% polyester, not to mention it's infused with cotton, so.....no. Actually, most BDU's are flame retardant.

[QUOTE=Jemminaag;29818398]wait, how is 65/35 poly cotton better than 50/50 nyco and if it burns, doesn't polyester MELT into YOUR SKIN[/QUOTE] dont get caught on fire okay

Good idea Identity, I should ask him when gets on.

Is the sizing for BDUs any different from normal clothes?

[QUOTE=cardfan212;29818812]Is the sizing for BDUs any different from normal clothes?[/QUOTE] Yes, actually.

[QUOTE=cardfan212;29818812]Is the sizing for BDUs any different from normal clothes?[/QUOTE] I usually get a size down and it fits fine. Don't be like me with my first pair and order a size larger.

Ok. I was going to order a size larger just in case but now that you say that I'll just order my shirt size. As for pants, how does that work? Also, should I get long or regular for the jacket length?