Which RETRO Replica? | Best Historical AIRSOFT | AATV EP211
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ย. 2022
- This week on AATV Gadge and Anvil over a few great options for building an historical airsoft replica collection.
You can tip the channel at Buy Me A Coffee...
www.buymeacoffee.com/AATV
You can also support us staying as independent as possible by joining our Patreon!
/ aatv
Get your sweet AATV T-Shirts here and help support the channel: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/an...
I've created a list of some of the filming gear we use to make episodes over on amazon, buying some cool stuff from here gives us a small kickback:
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/anvilair...
The best way to support us is to subscribe and ding the bell icon so you get alerts when we publish new videos. Thanks and we'll see you next time.
Host:
Tom 'Anvil' Hibberd
Camera:
Jo Horsefield
Erin Flood
Production & Editing:
Black Dog Media
anvilairsoft.com
You can find us on Social Media @:
/ anvilairsofttv
/ aatv_airsoft - กีฬา
Since i watch you i bought :
-akm (wood stock) by e&l,
-Xm177 by Classic army
- m14 veteran g&g (with top rail, can be use Also for mid 2000 loadout)
Always love this channel, Keep doing this milsim type of video.
greetings from italy🇮🇹.
Thanks Marteo
Show my age here, the A-Team used Ruger mini-14s. They decided they couldn't use M16s as that was for the US military chasing them, and the producers didn't want the stars mixed up with the military. They also had the issue that though the M16 normally was considered a 'good guy' gun, the US military were bad guys in the series. They couldn't use AKs for the A-Team as they are 'bad guy' guns, so they went for a sort of middle gun, leaving the AKs for the bad bad guys.
Thanks Steve.
Good to know! I used to enjoy watching the A-Team over the summer and wanted to have a similar gun to theirs since starting airsoft.
largely correct there Rugers where there most common primary I remember Hanibal packing an M203 equipped m16 and an M60.
@@crewgadjy I don't remember that, but then my memory is rather bad. I could see them dropping in the odd different thing though occasionally, to keep things interesting. Maybe one day I'll watch them all again. But I'm generally disappointed by teenage me's taste in TV sometimes.
would love to see more historical style of airsoft out here. love all the different bits of kit and the basic style rifles. great video as always!
Got some more retro kit in the works.
He's back!
Couldn’t stay away! ;)
So, does this mean you're back????!!!!
GOD I hope so!!
I love these type of videos you guys do. They are so helpful to me as you always have great ref pictures to support what you're talking about. Just last night I was talking with the guys on my team about how we always do kits based around AR platform guns and its getting a bit boring. Though our last kits were fun 2011 US Marine Raiders. I now have so much M81, Khaki or Coyote Brown Eagle Industry mag pouches, canteen pouches, Radio pouches, a RRV, MBAV and other stuff from that time period to make that kit happen. But the base gun luckily was early MK18s so I didn't have to worry about that (though technically mine is a CQBR as its the slightly shorter version, but still a DD quad rail...). But that was fun to do for CopperHead 6 down in Playas, NM earlier this year and we had a full two squads of 14 players each with this loadout on. It was a really cool game!
But what I was talking about doing was a SAS loudout based around an 80's era MP5s and the events of April and May 1980, Operation Nimrod. If you guys could do a video on that loadout and where to get some of that stuff, I think that would be an Amazing video! A lot of the images from then are of poor quality and hard to see clearly. And where to get the bracket to hold the huge flashlight on top of the MP5A5?
But in all sincerity, I do hope you continue this channel. I love the content!
It’s basically impossible to do an authentic Op. Nimrod loadout. The kit is either non existent, incredibly expensive and/or was custom built for them. It also changed on almost a weekly basis as they developed tactics and methods.
@@AnvilAirsoftTV this is what I've been running into as well. Damn...
The most retro gun I have is an AGM MP40. Obviously good for WW2 stuff or possibly early MACV SOG.
Yes boys!!! Good to see you two representing again.
Have to say I'm tempted by a FAL, but would prefer an SLR version. Carry handle AR is on the cards, maybe a cheapy Cyma to keep my bog standard, yet solid Cyma AK47 company, and I do love a Lee Enfield but would never skirmish it.
As for Gadge's question, toss up between my TM HK416 in a DEVGRU set-up, or MWS, which is currently in MK16 flavour.
I know Bundeswehr airsoft isn't super popular, but I was so glad when northeast revealed their Uzi was an MP2. Adopted in 1959, officially replaced by the mp7 in 2002 but still used, it fits almost the entire history of the Bundeswehr. Then grab a g3a3 and you're good from 62 on up.
For American kits, it's hard to beat a garand or an M2 carbine. Garand is good for WWII, M2 for the last days of WWII, and both saw service up into Vietnam, and even later for nat guard units
I’ve not had a go on an NE MP2 yet. I would like to. We used to do a very bad bundeswehr loadout when we started airsoft. Well, flecktarn and G36s!
I know you said uploads won't be regular but I stayed subscribed. Quality over quantity. Cheers from U.S.A.
Hey thanks.
That Muzzle for the XM177/653 is a really cool Idea!
Thanks!
Growing up during the 80s I have always had a soft spot for what are now all those classic rifles from the 60s-90s.
As you guys say, over the whole GWOT era, if the gun wasn't festooned with RIS rails nobody wanted them, so they stopped being produced, which consequently meant that my collection drifted in that direction too.
Being a GBB only type of person (It's silly, but I just can't with AEGs), pickings have traditionally been even more slim.
So the last few years with the resurgence in interest in all the retro gear has been great (and costly) for me, as I slowly offload a lot of more modern things for the classics (like my G3, M16A1/M203 etc etc ... picking up my VFC FAL this week).
I'm hoping to get some people interested locally in some kind of retro looking affair.
Probably a 1960s-1980s 'brushfire wars' look, as here in New Zealand it is a lot harder to get older webgear and uniforms as not much of it ever got here being as we are at the bottom of the world, so somewhat uniform with a bit more latitude.
Long story short, I'm really glad you guys are shining a light on these more slightly niche, but fun and different guns and gear.
As it makes it a bit easier to get others interested, when there is an easy and enthusiastic ressoruce to point people at.
Well done guys. :)
Thanks for the kind words! There used to be a lot more of it when we started playing but that was over 20 years ago!
I pretty much agree with those top 3 picks. I'd cheat a little and say XM177 and a spare flat top receiver and ris rail to build a mk18 that way it covers from Vietnam to present day, AKMS for the reasons you stated and an M1A1 Thompson for WW2 to Vietnam on either side as issue or captured weapons.
Sounds like my G&P ARs! :)
Used my VFC FAL this weekend at around 10C - shot lasers. Rapidly becoming my favourite GBBR, and I have a few!
The rif I've had the most use out of was the 1st one I got as soon as I got my UKARA in 2017. A JG M16a1 I got for Nam games. Never had a problem with it. A serviceable rif for less than £150.
Great choice.
My top 4 replica pics are M16 + MP5 + FAL and lastly a AKM.
Great to see you guys both back! I only got into Airsoft just over a year ago, but I love old school stuff (i'm a petrol head into classic cars and bikes) which seems to of influenced my choice of primary which is an E & L AK74N (with the side optic rail), with the full wood stock etc. I love it.
Just bought my first rifle, j.g. G3.A3. I'm an old dog, so need a weapon to suit my
Era. It stands out in a field of same old M4s. Covered in unnecessary clutter👍
Glad to see the vids are still coming, really enjoy the channels content guys! :)
Yeah we’ll get stuff out when we get passionate about a project.
Good to see you back!
Thanks
Loving the content. I’m intrigued now what that M16A2 has been used in!
I must admit, I’ve never had any interest in playing historical airsoft, but I’ll watch you two talk about it all day long.
Bud its either going to be full metal jackey or Tom's fav film Blackhawk down
I want to see some one do a replica Owen gun would be sick
The VFC FAL is definitely on my list!
It’s great.
guys I really enjoy your page, you guys always do a great job. Discussing kit etc etc
Thanks. Just trying to help people out.
These two lads are as iconic as the FAL tbh
That’s very kind.
Great video, glad to see Gadge return
Really enjoying the content guys glad your back AIRSOFT!!!!!!
Also prob use my Arthurian M16M203 for most games!
Tom, sweet interview with James Hatfield.
Cyma need to complete their set of retro ARs and make a M16a2 rif.
For sure. There’s not many M16A2s about.
really like this channel, very knowledgeable about firearms and airsoft tech.
Hey thanks.
My favourite is definitely the m16a1 but I have used my cyma ak47 the most
Solid choices.
just got the cybergun vfc m733 , doing a garry gordon movie style build! great vids as always!! all the best guys
Great looking replica. I’m hoping to have a go with one at some point.
@@AnvilAirsoftTV yea its very good! vfc have also made a xm117 gbb with the early XM-148! great times ahead keep the vid rolling (:
Well guys the guns il like to have would be a GBBR Thompson
Ares Lee Enfeild 303 No4 sniper
And a XM177 e2 and maybe as im greedy a GBBR type 89
Missed you two.
It won't arrive as they are all sold out and Frontline are dropshippers. Get your money back. JD Airsoft might have some in still but not many
@@SuperEvilMonkee Yeah, to be honest I suspected that was the case.
Thing is, everywhere's already out of stock already anyway, so I might as well be patient and stick with Frontline. They're not a scam company, and a VFC FAL will eventually be delivered to me; as far as I'm concerned, that's good enough. I can wait.
@@MBKill3rCat oh he's got them in already, he's just sold them all. I know for a fact they only got 8 in in. Your lookout but I wouldn't trust the fella as far as I could throw him. Personally, I would be getting a refund.
@@SuperEvilMonkee Well, as an update, my FAL arrived this morning.
@@MBKill3rCat quite frankly, I am amazed
Clearly my AKMS is by far my most useful replica for a whole host of Russian kits, If your doing Russian stuff an AKMS and a AKS74 or AK74M will cover just about everything. For something different, The Cybergun FAMAS F1 Evo is a fantastic gun for under £200, performs well out of the box and allows any French kit from the 70's to the late twenty teens, really very versatile.
And MGS
I have just bought the Cybergun FAMAS F1, can't wait to give it a go. You don't see many of them in the wild, certainly none where I play.
i'd notice if it's a FAL and not an SLR :P
Yes but you are our kind of nerd
Probably not the most use but been to most games as a back up gun would be my Classic Army M15A2 ( 653 ) Carbine.
Great video! 🤘🏻 I’ve been eyeing an XM16 from SWIT Airsoft, any recommendations?
I don’t know much about them. Depends on what era you are going for. An XM16E1 would be fun though and unusual.
Alright thanks 👊🏻
It looks fantastic but amongst my group of historical airsofters we've had about 6-7 S&T SMLE's go down, its very over engineered and has some key scews and bolts made from literal plastic, not had a great experience with them, despite performing well when they shoot.
That’s sad to hear. What’s it been like getting them going again?
@@AnvilAirsoftTV fairly difficult! Parts typically come from enthusiasts in owners groups!
NIce vid, good shout on the versions. I live abroad and have been wanting to get my hands on an XM177E2, but had to settle on a 653, and wouldn't mind that moderator you 3D printed, how much are they going for? ;-)
Hi Jason. Could you get in touch via Instagram to discuss.
My cyma xm177 is brilliant. I use it for cqb. I’ve not done a historical airsoft game yet but I’d be keen. Can you suggest a site/games?
Gunman / Filmsim is probably a good first entry.
Great video mate how did you replicate your gordons carbine suppressor would really appreciate some help if you have the time
It’s some 3D printed mods for a FMA 198x35mm mock suppressor. Drop me a message on Facebook or insta and we can discuss
M16a2; isn't Cyma making one? CM009b or CM009d (one of the letters in that series)... or am I wrong?
M16A1s and variants. I think bolt do a M16A2.
Favorite historical replica? I am a sucker for G3s.
Most use? MP5. Easy.
Yeah ! Also toted /used by RHODESIAN FORCES ..and SP OPS in ULSTER 1980S AND is on my to buy list! WE fired G3 on a LUFTWAFFE range in the 80s thanks guys!
@@russellmay7347 Honestly, the Rhodesian Bush War is pretty much new to me. It just wasnt considered a major enough event to be mentioned in History Class with alot of other things going on at the same time.
No, for me, the G3 takes the face of the Swedish AK4b. Or in its latest, and current, iteration the AK4d. Spuhr furniture, welded rails for optics, bigger trigger guard for winter warfare, and a few other quality of life fixes.
Ok! Thanks for reply ...of CRSE that would depend on WHEN you went to school!? In my case there where a no. Of RHODESIAN LADS in the RAF REGT and I had the honour of working with a RHODESIAN GENT GERALD H who ran a RHODESIAN BUSH TRACKER UNIT during BUSH WAR HE KNEW COL.RON REID DALY etc he now lives in REP. of S.AFRICA and still farming ! MY OTHER PT was there is a tendency to OVER DO the MP5 factor !! So I mentioned the G3 USE in ULSTER ETC
@@russellmay7347 yeah... I still don't think Rhodesia is covered here. There were alot of wars around that time. We mostly put emphasis on Vietnam, the Six Day War, and Congo.
Ok! WE as in ref to your team ??!! CAN YOU be more specific ? I only mentioned the G3 reference to RHODESIA as it might have been useful to others !!?? BUT tell me more ref SIX DAY WAR PLEASE!
Great you're back! :-)
Me too!
Where the hell do you guys get g&p retros from? They seem to be completely out of stock
I imported the receivers from Taiwan a few years ago. All gone now sadly.
Can you do a ww2 soviet airsoft loud out next please
We don’t have the kit I’m afraid.
@@AnvilAirsoftTV understandable, as a soviet reenactor in the UK i can understand how hard it is to get your hands on the correct gear and equipment, especially if its original.
I did actually have a largely original WWII soviet loadout around 2007 but sold it as at the time you got like one Eastern Front article a year. I featured it in an article with my friend Charlie modelling it in a very old issue of Airsoft International
Fal R1 R2 or Galil R4 R5 R6
I love it when you release a new video. YT ranking services - Promo sm!!
More to come!
6:30 Greek lizzard camo?
Yeah I use for mercenaries Loadouts