The brand I got they call Mil-Tech, but I am told it is the same brand as Condor. I got them from http://www.cheaperthandirt.com You can find all their MOLLE offerings simply by using their search tool with the keyword "MOLLE".
I got the following:
A MOLLE Tactical Vest in OD GREEN
Two MOLLE Large Frame Pistol Holsters in OD GREEN
Three MOLLE Pistol Mag Pouches in COYOTE Tan, each Holds Two High Capacity Mags
One MOLLE Radio Pouch in OD GREEN
One MOLLE Utility Pouch in COYOTE Tan 8.5x4.5x3.5" Dual Zippers
In all this cost me 112 dollars including shipping charges.
This should allow me to easily carry two of my SVI's and six spare 33 round magazines. (total of 8 mags for about 250 rounds loaded) Plus a radio and miscellaneous stuff. I still need to find a MOLLE pouch to hold the flash bang gas recharger though. The Utility pouch SHOULD be big enough to carry my video unit as well, making my bullet cam much easier to use in the field. (I used to have to carry the video unit in a bag sling over my shoulder)
Once I get these in the mail, I will be looking to sell my Blackhawk OMEGA vest (black color). I may also be looking to trade my black Hydrastorm Tsunami for something that matches the new vest. If your interested in either let me know.
I will FINALLY have a Dedicated Pistol Only vest... this is gonna be sweet
Pictures will be posted as soon as it comes in the mail
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( 3 / 196 )The following picture will demonstrate how an APOC can carry 3 large frame hi-capacity pistols into the field, securely and practically, along with extra magazines and supporting equipment.
There will be no silly thigh holsters, no silly underarm holsters, no silly cross draw vest. All that is needed is a simple rifleman's tactical vest similar to the Blackhawk Omega tactical vest with at least 6 M16 magazine pouches. (As shown in these pictures.) There are many affordable alternatives to the Blackhawk, you don't need to spend a lot of money for the vest, as long as it is laid out the same way as this one.
No further explanation should be neccessary... here is the picture. It tells it all.
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Yes.., those are ALL Western Arms SVI pistols. I am the first ever WAPOR*. Pronounced "Waaay Poor", WAPOR is an acronym for Western Arms Pistol Only Revolutionary
*Thanks to Bullfrog for coming up with that.
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( 3 / 219 )This blog will be a discussion on GBB slides, metal or plastic. And the Gas types that SHOULD be used in GBBs that have plastic, or metal slides.
At this point, let me make a disclaimer. I DO NOT recommend nor condone the use of straight propane in a GBB. Until I get unbiased confirmation testing from a 3rd party, I do not hold Airsoft Innovations data to be conclusive. Therefore I will NOT be discussing straight propane in this blog.
The following DIFFERENT gas types will be discussed in this blog:
Airsoft packaged HFC134A
Automotive HFC134A
"Duster" Gas
"TOP" HFC22
Taiwanese Green Gas (Superpower etc)
Red Gas
Let me say, I am not a chemist, I do not have access to chemical testing equipment, all I know of these gasses are what I have found through tireless research online, and my own experience.
Japanese made GBBs, designed for the the Japanese market... Brands such as Tokyo Marui, Western Arms KSC and Maruzen... are designed for use with HFC134A gas. The weaker of the available gasses, and for those of us in the united states, the most expensive ounce for ounce. The Hong Kong custom houses began making metal hop up components to allow use of HFC22 TOP gas. A more powerful gas. The result being faster blowback action and about 15% higher FPS.
Somewhere along the line, Taiwanese companies began making copies of the Japanese made GBBs, using metal slide construction, designed for use with their so called "Green Gas". A gas with a higher PSI than HFC134A, and an unclear chemical makup. It's PSI was SIMILAR to that of TOP HFC22, and they somehow convinced even US retailers that TOP gas and Green Gas were the same. (They most definitely are NOT) But TOP gas is not longer available in the United States. So the Taiwanese Green Gas managed to take over that market.
When our US brothers and sisters in the airsoft community became more aware of the higher FPS benefit of using Green Gas, suddenly there was an obsession with metal slides. "Does it have a metal slide" "I want that GBB so bad, but it doesn't have a metal slide" "Can I use Green Gas in that? Does it have a metal slide available?"
They never thought about exactly what the effect was of that small 15% increase in FPS. Let me tell you.. Hardly any benefit at all. As with AEGs, often a well adjusted hop up does better for your range than a small increase in FPS.
Now.. if you have a GBB that DOES have a metal slide, then good for you.. use Green Gas to your hearts content.But PLEASE.. PLEASE... don't make having a metal slide be your all encompassing criteria for a GBB purchase. To do so will eliminate way too many excellent GBBs from your list of options. Besides, look at the WEitech/PHX brand of guns. The ones that used "FULL METAL" as their one and only marketing point. They are 100 percent metal... and 1 in 4 of them sucks so horribly that they appear to be the one gun brand re-sold most on the net.
Just because its metal, doesn't mean its good.
In fact, the highest quality best performing GBBs on the market use plastic slides. Namely, Western Arms 1911's and SVIs, Tokyo Marui HiCapas and 1911s, and KSC Glocks and 1911s. I will be telling you now how to use these plastic guns without having to worry so much about cracking a slide, or blowing a valve, in just about any temperature.
OH WAIT... What does temperature have to do with it?
We are using refrigerant gas to power these guns. Refrigerant gasses work based on their pressure relative to temperature and changing of states from liquid to gas. The higher the ambient temperature, the more PSI you will have for a particular gas.
Knowing that Japanese made GBBs are designed for safe use with HFC134A, if we pick a moderate temperature such as 70 degree's, and know what pressure HFC134A is at that temperature, then figure out at what temperature Green Gas produces that same pressure, then do the same for the highest temperature we would use our Japanese GBBs, we can extrapolate a safe temperature at which we CAN use green gas in our GBBs.
HFC134A produces approximately 85 PSI at 70 degrees F
Green Gas produces approximately 85 PSI at 50 degrees F
HFC134A produces approximately 125 PSI at 95 degrees F. Which is probably the hottest temp you would use a GBB.. I don't know about you, but in 95 degree summer heat.. I'd be sitting in the shade drinking a tall one. So.. going on the assumption that the Japanese GBBs were never meant to be used with gasses over 125 PSI:
Green Gas produces 125 PSI at about 70-75 degrees.
So what can we do with this info? Lets say that we would PREFER not to run our nice Japanese GBBs at their max PSI... we can do it.. but its better if we don't So if we can avoid it we should.
Now if you GOTTA play at 95 degrees, you can use HFC134A and be right on that hairy edge of possible damage. For reference, at 90 degrees, my Western Arms SVI Expert 5" sports 315 FPS with .25 gram bbs
But if its 60-85 degree's why take the chance of breaking your gun with Green Gas?
Using this idea, here is what you do. You have your nice high quality Japanese GBB. Spend the money on the more expensive HFC134A, or make yourself an adapter for Automotive 134A or Duster (both have very similar properties and pressure to Airsoft Packaged HFC134A)
USE 134A in temperatures above 55 degrees. (operating from 60 PSI to 125 PSI)
When it goes below 60 degrees, use Green Gas. (Operating below 100 PSI)
And if you are one of those crazy people that plays in FREEZING temperatures, and you aren't getting the blowback or FPS you need, you can resort to the all powerful RED GAS. Which although I have not tested the theory (Because I don't play in freezing temps) Red Gas is supposed to operate at even higher pressure in cold than Green Gas does.
Now that you know how to manage your gasses... go out and buy that beautiful Japanese made GBB you've been drooling over but never bought, because it didn't have a metal slide.
BattlePriest
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( 3.1 / 223 )My esteemed POR collegue Sachiel/AKA Ocelot has recently purchased the new Star PSS-300 Gas pistol:
He has stated in his awesome review of this gun that:
"It's sturdy enough to carry into a skirmish, might I add."
Now if you look at the PSS-300. It is obviously not designed as a skirmish pistol. It's a target pistol. So I am making this challenge to Ocelot:
If Ocelot uses his PSS-300 in the field for an entire day's game as a pistol only sniper role, and gets pictures of him in action with the PSS-300 (in the field). I will personally write an article for feature on Airsoft Specialists praising his name to the POR gods as the POR's first Pistol Only Sniper. (POS).
The glove has been thrown.
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