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Forum: General November 21st, 2008, 21:25

Replies: 31 Serious question: why do airsofters use the term "silencer"? Views: 16,659 Posted By sigsour Oh. I just thought that the non-military nut... Oh. I just thought that the non-military nut goes for paintball. I'm surprised when people talk from the encyclopedic knowledge of military guns and equipment, then all of a sudden say "silencer". ...

Forum: General November 21st, 2008, 21:07

Replies: 31 Serious question: why do airsofters use the term "silencer"? Views: 16,659 Posted By sigsour Serious question: why do airsofters use the term "silencer"? Since we all know that a "silencer" is a nonsense hollywood term, why do airsofters use it? I would have thought that airsofters would prefer to use the correct military term instead of a...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 10th, 2008, 21:25

Replies: 2 Assembling a TM P226 kit Views: 3,630 Posted By sigsour bump - please anyone can help? :-) bump - please anyone can help? :-)

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 1st, 2008, 18:42

Replies: 2 Assembling a TM P226 kit Views: 3,630 Posted By sigsour Assembling a TM P226 kit Hi, anyone can guide me to a step by step (with photos) guide to disassembling a TM p226, and reassembling it with the metal body kit? Thanks!

Forum: General April 19th, 2008, 02:16

Replies: 130 Customs are assholes Views: 72,810 Posted By sigsour In my experience, couriers are less problematic -... In my experience, couriers are less problematic - especially for express because they can't afford to spend a lot of time investigating everything. Has anyone had any bad experiences with say FedEx...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 14th, 2008, 11:24

Replies: 33 Licenced Sig Sauer P226 GBB, know anything about them? Views: 29,478 Posted By sigsour What does "FMU" mean? Thanks. What does "FMU" mean? Thanks.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 11th, 2008, 16:43

Replies: 29 What a difference a good battery makes Views: 13,224 Posted By sigsour I'm a sound guy and got a tight bore barrel... I'm a sound guy and got a tight bore barrel purely because they sound fantastic. Does a better battery reduce the whirring sound of the electric motor? I imagine it would since the faster cycle...

Forum: Accessories Discussion April 11th, 2008, 16:05

Replies: 22 How to overcome dominant eye problem (scopes/sights)? Views: 18,852 Posted By sigsour Here's the thing, there is stuff on the net about... Here's the thing, there is stuff on the net about right hand left eye problems - it's a problem that plague shooters of all sorts, including archers. There are only 3 solutions recommended by...

Forum: Accessories Discussion April 10th, 2008, 16:51

Replies: 22 How to overcome dominant eye problem (scopes/sights)? Views: 18,852 Posted By sigsour How to overcome dominant eye problem (scopes/sights)? when looking down an iron sight or scope, you have both eyes open: one eye down the sight, the other eye for peripheral vision. The problem I have is that my dominant eye is my left eye, so when I...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 9th, 2008, 15:15

Replies: 23 rental AEG?? Views: 12,993 Posted By sigsour Lease: to grant the temporary possession or use... Lease: to grant the temporary possession or use of (lands, tenements, etc.) to another, usually for compensation at a fixed rate; let: She plans to lease her apartment to a friend. source:...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 9th, 2008, 15:09

Replies: 23 rental AEG?? Views: 12,993 Posted By sigsour I'm only talking about the pure definition of... I'm only talking about the pure definition of "lease" as a derivative of "to lend", not the legalese version. I'm only being anal about it, but in non-English speaking countries, people often say "I...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 9th, 2008, 12:25

Replies: 23 rental AEG?? Views: 12,993 Posted By sigsour This is just a rant, but it's strange how North... This is just a rant, but it's strange how North Americans don't use the word "lease". In N.America, the guy who leases the item and the guy who rents the item both "rent" the item - it's so bloody...

Forum: Accessories Discussion April 3rd, 2008, 12:10

Replies: 2 WGC Acog Killflash GBT-FLKR01 Views: 4,801 Posted By sigsour Thanks - it doesn't have to be a G&P Acog... Thanks - it doesn't have to be a G&P Acog specifically right?

Forum: Accessories Discussion April 3rd, 2008, 10:21

Replies: 2 WGC Acog Killflash GBT-FLKR01 Views: 4,801 Posted By sigsour WGC Acog Killflash GBT-FLKR01 Does the WGCshop ACOG Killflash (GBT-FLKR01) fit a 4x32 ACOG? Thanks!

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 25th, 2008, 14:53

Replies: 94 Recommended an Airsoft gun for our school Views: 46,846 Posted By sigsour The Saint, before you go and snap at me, why... The Saint, before you go and snap at me, why don't you read how Silvercore responded to those threads. He was obviously: 1) showing interest in a legitimate side business selling airsoft 2)...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 25th, 2008, 11:49

Replies: 94 Recommended an Airsoft gun for our school Views: 46,846 Posted By sigsour I know many of you are jaded, but heck you don't... I know many of you are jaded, but heck you don't have to be a killjoy! There is nothing wrong with asking questions and getting information. Silvercore is in a position that NONE of you have been...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 19th, 2008, 09:57

Replies: 3 Batteries: Team Orion vs Sanyo Views: 5,154 Posted By sigsour Batteries: Team Orion vs Sanyo 9.6V 4200 mAh Team Orion vs 9.6V 3300 mAh Sanyo Crane Stock batteries. Obviously the Team Orions have much higher capacity at the same price as the Japanese made Sanyos, but the Team Orions are made...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 10th, 2008, 13:03

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour hang on - I take that back - your "quote" was... hang on - I take that back - your "quote" was just your signature. Ha - you're the spammer/off-topic-purveyor!

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 10th, 2008, 13:02

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour (although I agree - you did quote someone who was... (although I agree - you did quote someone who was not talking about guns - I'll give you that!) :-P

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 10th, 2008, 13:01

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour And you are? The thread police? Or should I say... And you are? The thread police? Or should I say the "thread sergeant major"? Last time I looked this was a forum for discussing guns, not a forum for discussing whatever you approve.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 17:28

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour hmm.. I thought the silliness of the notion would... hmm.. I thought the silliness of the notion would have given away the intent, but it seems even with the utmost silliness, ideas like these seem to be taken seriously on these boards.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 17:04

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Well the boots I can borrow from my nephew, but... Well the boots I can borrow from my nephew, but dang! It's hard to get a pilot's helmet with the proper trademarks and HUD displays! I'm having no luck finding a source for one in the FAQ. 007...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 16:50

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Well I'm thinking of showing up to the next meet... Well I'm thinking of showing up to the next meet in office clothes. I think the whole "Postal" look could become me. That could make for a great themes night: SWAT versus office workers gone...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 16:34

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Great Idea! I want some opinions on my airforce... Great Idea! I want some opinions on my airforce pilot helmet + matrix overcoat + M4 + Glock + cowboy boots get up. I'm thinking the spurs are a bit too much, but wanted to hear what everyone else...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 16:21

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour dragwindsor: I totally get that the M4 looks like... dragwindsor: I totally get that the M4 looks like the quintessential soldier's gun, but the Glock looks like the quintessential cops gun. They sort of don't mix in my mind. Why don't we all go buy...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 16:18

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour I've been told that if you beat a horse hard... I've been told that if you beat a horse hard enough, the SPCA comes along and hey presto - you have another audience.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 15:41

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour where I'm going with this is simple. I started... where I'm going with this is simple. I started off with the discussions about why people prefer the M4. Obviously we're not talking purely about airsoft - since they're all the same. We're talking...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 13:40

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour it's just confusing. All this schpiel about... it's just confusing. All this schpiel about getting decked out with military spec equipment, and now it's about "feel", "ease of use and maintenance"? Weren't they the arguments I used against the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 3rd, 2008, 10:44

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour while we're on the subject of popularity - why do... while we're on the subject of popularity - why do people like Glocks so much? It's not standard issue for the American military (whom so many are fond of citing), and it's not the prettiest of guns....

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 28th, 2008, 13:05

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Just in case that comment was mistakenly... Just in case that comment was mistakenly attributed to me, let me point out that I have never given anyone a hard time about their choice of weapon. Discussion about motivations (to learn more) is...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 27th, 2008, 16:25

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour First of all, it's great to hear the perspective... First of all, it's great to hear the perspective of a professional. Did you serve in dusty environments, and if so what were your experiences? (any different from non-dusty environments?) Second...

Forum: Accessories Discussion February 25th, 2008, 12:22

Replies: 20 Quick-Release holsters - necessary? Views: 17,040 Posted By sigsour Great stories! Anyone has any more to share? Great stories! Anyone has any more to share?

Forum: Accessories Discussion February 24th, 2008, 23:57

Replies: 20 Quick-Release holsters - necessary? Views: 17,040 Posted By sigsour Quick-Release holsters - necessary? Obviously they are preferable, but they are also very expensive and have to be custom for the gun (which adds to the cost). In practical airsoft battles, do you think a quick-release holster for...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 22nd, 2008, 10:41

Replies: 27 4 Inch Luger @ Shootsoft Views: 19,024 Posted By sigsour I guess that explains why the modern tank is... I guess that explains why the modern tank is built off the Panzer, and rocket technology from the V2?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 21st, 2008, 15:57

Replies: 27 4 Inch Luger @ Shootsoft Views: 19,024 Posted By sigsour what a nice gun. for education's sake - why... what a nice gun. for education's sake - why are all modern semis built off the 1911 platform and not the luger?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 14th, 2008, 21:16

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour on the family budget analogy - I would spend the... on the family budget analogy - I would spend the money to get a safe and reliable car because I value the safety of my family. I wouldn't spend it on stuff like a luxury car. Luxury car being...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 14th, 2008, 19:02

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour I know I would be pretty scared in Iraq wondering... I know I would be pretty scared in Iraq wondering whether my gun is going to work when it comes down to the wire. Let's consider a special forces unit. They have a budget of say $1M. The...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 14th, 2008, 15:30

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Anyone can describe what the Colt gas piston... Anyone can describe what the Colt gas piston LE1020 looks like? Bloody websense at work prevents me from taking a peek. Does this gun differ aesthetically from an M4?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 14th, 2008, 13:23

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Just for the sake of discussion, because I know... Just for the sake of discussion, because I know that everything I say is purely academic and won't make a lick of difference in the real world, but let's get back to the whole logic of not giving...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 14th, 2008, 01:48

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour I noticed that there is a Stoner metal body for... I noticed that there is a Stoner metal body for the M4 - would this be the stoner with a gas piston system?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2008, 17:21

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,131317... http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,131317,00.html?wh=wh See the above article. While we're on the subject - let's talk about real life forces. I for one think the whole argument of the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2008, 13:58

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour any trade marking differences between the two... any trade marking differences between the two upper receivers?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2008, 13:45

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour fair enough. Are the dimensions of HK416 metal... fair enough. Are the dimensions of HK416 metal bodies the same as M4?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2008, 13:06

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Thundercactus: again I say that real-life reasons... Thundercactus: again I say that real-life reasons are moot point. They don't affect us since we are merely role-playing what kind of wish kit we'd like to have. As for mainstream AS manufacturers...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2008, 11:33

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour No - I'm talking about a retrofit. Some units do... No - I'm talking about a retrofit. Some units do not buy a 416 - just the upper receiver so the rail system fore end will not look any different I would suppose. What *might* look different is the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2008, 10:59

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour This is just rhetoric guys, we are just... This is just rhetoric guys, we are just philosophizing here. Some have already answered this question, but I noticed that some are a bit off-track. The point is that we are all fantasizing right?...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 12th, 2008, 22:19

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Is it true you can retrofit an M4 with an HK416... Is it true you can retrofit an M4 with an HK416 upper receiver and you can't tell the difference (ie. you can't tell it has a different upper receiver)? It's a question for "role-playing"...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 12th, 2008, 21:29

Replies: 192 Why is the M4 so popular? Views: 145,223 Posted By sigsour Why is the M4 so popular? With all the real-life faults of the M4, why do people like it so much? Real-life trials show the HK416 is superior to the M4, yet not all the major manufacturers have the HK416. TM for example...

Forum: General February 12th, 2008, 09:15

Replies: 4 Where's the Feedback system? Views: 7,090 Posted By sigsour I found it thanks. Someone should change the... I found it thanks. Someone should change the sticky thread "why is the forum locked" in the "old trader ratings" forum. It gives the wrong instructions.

Forum: General February 12th, 2008, 00:54

Replies: 4 Where's the Feedback system? Views: 7,090 Posted By sigsour Where's the Feedback system? In the feedback rating forum, it said to look in the User CP or Quick Links to leave feedback, but I don't see any link whatsoever to any place where I can leave feedback. Can someone please guide...

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