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Forum: Accessories Discussion August 5th, 2016, 14:30

Replies: 6 an/pvs-7 model identification Views: 9,751 Posted By DipTwit Thanks for all the help folks, just FYI sales... Thanks for all the help folks, just FYI sales thread on these is here: http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=179339

Forum: Newbie Tank October 2nd, 2015, 19:43

Replies: 19 KWA USP Compact question(s) Views: 20,727 Posted By DipTwit Before you spend money on a new slide, consider... Before you spend money on a new slide, consider checking this first: What do you mean when you say the mags don't have followers? In almost all GBBs the follower has the little bar that makes the...

Forum: Doctor's Corner July 29th, 2015, 11:46

Replies: 21 Spring Guide and Piston Clearance Views: 11,745 Posted By DipTwit Might sound too simple, but you can buy another... Might sound too simple, but you can buy another set of bearings - they are supposed to be small enough to fit inside, and if all brands of bearings give you the same problem, then that piston must be...

Forum: Newbie Tank June 25th, 2015, 12:45

Replies: 26 Elcan Focus Adjustment Views: 18,009 Posted By DipTwit +1 for the fixed-zoom Specter clones... no moving... +1 for the fixed-zoom Specter clones... no moving parts means it's reliable and should last years. Since it doesn't have the 1x I get them (I have 2) with an auto-brightness Docter red dot on top....

Forum: Gear Discussion June 10th, 2015, 17:20

Replies: 13 Radio Unlisenced Frequency Canada/USA Views: 11,054 Posted By DipTwit Ya they are the same. I would think you're fine... Ya they are the same. I would think you're fine if you've properly set your radio to low power, but if you were really concerned about the power rating of your radio, it's pretty simple to take a...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 5th, 2015, 11:45

Replies: 16 366+ fps Tpkyo Marui pistols Views: 15,877 Posted By DipTwit 007 doesn't do anything dodgy or misleading. They... 007 doesn't do anything dodgy or misleading. They import their pistols with CO2 mags which keep them in the legal velocity range. You'll just want to buy propane mags to go with them for CQB use.

Forum: Gear Discussion May 30th, 2015, 21:00

Replies: 46 Good lightweight Comms - 100-200$ range? Views: 27,944 Posted By DipTwit I wore them for 4 hours, not sure if that's... I wore them for 4 hours, not sure if that's extended enough, but I had no issues, nor did I have that "ahhh" feeling taking them off. From this (admittedly single) experience, I'm guessing they'll be...

Forum: Gear Discussion May 29th, 2015, 13:44

Replies: 46 Good lightweight Comms - 100-200$ range? Views: 27,944 Posted By DipTwit OK so... I'm no professional writer, and you've... OK so... I'm no professional writer, and you've read the reviews elsewhere that tell you what it does & how, so all I could really add here is *how well* they do it. So far the only questions in...

Forum: Reviews May 14th, 2015, 12:30

Replies: 46 Review : Sequential Airsoft's Silent Fill Valve O-Rings (GBB's) Views: 73,722 Posted By DipTwit Yeah I don't know why manufacturers would sell... Yeah I don't know why manufacturers would sell gas mags without the o-rings... I have seen a few places that sell the black rubber ones, but not for any cheaper than these, and the red color makes it...

Forum: Gear Discussion May 8th, 2015, 16:05

Replies: 46 Good lightweight Comms - 100-200$ range? Views: 27,944 Posted By DipTwit ... and just like that, the FedEx guy brought me... ... and just like that, the FedEx guy brought me my latest bundle of joy... The Code Red set does work pretty well, so far just initial testing in the house, but the only thing that would be nice...

Forum: Gear Discussion May 6th, 2015, 12:56

Replies: 46 Good lightweight Comms - 100-200$ range? Views: 27,944 Posted By DipTwit Just curious, since the most obvious recent unit... Just curious, since the most obvious recent unit to fall in that class is the Code Red one, whether you have ever looked at one to see if it's really crap+hype or not? I may consider picking one...

Forum: Doctor's Corner May 6th, 2015, 12:51

Replies: 17 BB's not reaching the hop-up nozzle Views: 20,193 Posted By DipTwit That's good info for sure, but I meant if that... That's good info for sure, but I meant if that were the problem it would probably be a problem even if he held the gun upside-down (he said it fires a single bb fine if held upside-down.) So I kinda...

Forum: Doctor's Corner April 30th, 2015, 13:39

Replies: 17 BB's not reaching the hop-up nozzle Views: 20,193 Posted By DipTwit If it were the tappet plate, I don't see how he... If it were the tappet plate, I don't see how he would be able to fire a bb by holding the gun upside-down, nor by pushing the magazine up, as he says in his original post.

Forum: Doctor's Corner April 27th, 2015, 11:09

Replies: 17 BB's not reaching the hop-up nozzle Views: 20,193 Posted By DipTwit Is it possible your hop-up unit isn't being held... Is it possible your hop-up unit isn't being held in place, or is flexing against the pressure of the magazine from below? It would only take a tiny bit of movement to keep the bb catch in the mag...

Forum: Gear Discussion April 11th, 2015, 03:25

Replies: 582 Sticky: NVG Equipment Gallery Views: 1,673,202 Posted By DipTwit I'm gonna guess this is a good as you can expect... I'm gonna guess this is a good as you can expect for that price range: http://www.scoutbasecamp.ca/product/armasight-nyx-7-sd-gen-2-standard-definition If you dig the binocular format, of...

Forum: Accessories Discussion April 7th, 2015, 11:19

Replies: 14 Looking for advice on a lipo charger, is $60 too cheap? Views: 21,591 Posted By DipTwit Heard lots of good things about the B6 as well,... Heard lots of good things about the B6 as well, though I don't own one. Although I do have an expensive LiPo charger for RC batteries, and have owned a few other brands which turned out to be...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 26th, 2015, 13:33

Replies: 29 6.03;6.08;6.13;6.23 barrel? Views: 18,230 Posted By DipTwit Never said that some people don't have issues... Never said that some people don't have issues that cause a bb to scrape or roll along inside the barrel, just that it would indicate a problem if they do... A bb should be spinning slower than its...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 12th, 2015, 15:00

Replies: 30 Where to buy small screws Views: 20,091 Posted By DipTwit Recently we tried contacting Fastenal, and they... Recently we tried contacting Fastenal, and they said they no longer sell to the general public :( so unless you want to order through a business, and possibly get something by the 1000's....

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 11th, 2015, 16:54

Replies: 29 6.03;6.08;6.13;6.23 barrel? Views: 18,230 Posted By DipTwit Did you look at the photo on the site he linked... Did you look at the photo on the site he linked to? It was rediculous and they *definitely* don't bounce like that. I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone demonstrate that they bounce at all, or roll...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 11th, 2015, 13:53

Replies: 29 6.03;6.08;6.13;6.23 barrel? Views: 18,230 Posted By DipTwit *In theory* even tight bore barrels should have a... *In theory* even tight bore barrels should have a small 'cushion' of high-pressure air surrounding the bb the whole way down, so contact should only happen if the barrel is dirty, or isn't straight...

Forum: Gear Discussion March 11th, 2015, 13:44

Replies: 205 Great boots. Cheap! Views: 131,182 Posted By DipTwit This might seem simplistic, but I tie a knot in... This might seem simplistic, but I tie a knot in the ends of the laces, so when I take them off I can pull everything loose but the laces don't come out of the holes. Way faster to put them back on...

Forum: Reviews March 11th, 2015, 10:29

Replies: 46 ebairsoft.com....TOTAL NO GO!!!! Views: 49,288 Posted By DipTwit I get frustrated anytime I just think about my... I get frustrated anytime I just think about my one & only attempt to order from them. They got so confused trying to explain what items were out of stock, and either didn't understand (or pretended...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 11th, 2015, 10:22

Replies: 29 6.03;6.08;6.13;6.23 barrel? Views: 18,230 Posted By DipTwit Most people who have tried multiple barrel types... Most people who have tried multiple barrel types & sizes seem to conclude that the larger bore might make it less likely that a dirty barrel will make contact with the bb. But given nice clean...

Forum: Reviews March 4th, 2015, 10:07

Replies: 19 BaoFeng (Pofung) UV-82 Views: 35,301 Posted By DipTwit I hooked up to my real Sordins with a cheap-o... I hooked up to my real Sordins with a cheap-o Z-Tac PTT, and it works perfect. You just have to switch the two wires so the wiring is correct for the real thing.

Forum: Accessories Discussion March 3rd, 2015, 15:21

Replies: 18 Consumer/Buyable Thermal Camera for Smartphones Views: 18,004 Posted By DipTwit The XR is the version I have, although I see... The XR is the version I have, although I see they've put out an update to their app, specifically for the XR, so I'll have another look and try to compare. Two important points to remember though......

Forum: Accessories Discussion March 3rd, 2015, 10:58

Replies: 18 Consumer/Buyable Thermal Camera for Smartphones Views: 18,004 Posted By DipTwit I have one too, probably not usable at any range... I have one too, probably not usable at any range - I didn't save pics but I looked at some scenes (out my back porch) including vehicles and pedestrians going past. The people at any real (past...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 25th, 2015, 11:16

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit I think using a compressed air cylinder instead... I think using a compressed air cylinder instead of a spring would give you wider pressure variations, as outside temperature changes, wouldn't it?? I.e. giving you wide fps variation? I wouldn't...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 24th, 2015, 22:32

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit Not sure, but this looks pretty damned close to... Not sure, but this looks pretty damned close to my idea of the way p* should be.... http://www.airsoftsniping.com/?p=121

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 21st, 2015, 04:14

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit Hey I never said it had to be non-cylindrical,... Hey I never said it had to be non-cylindrical, you did ☺ maybe for the distant future that will be easy but I'd take a cylindrical tank with pieces glued onto it to make the shape of a stock, at...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 20th, 2015, 22:19

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit This exactly, it would have to be a tank that... This exactly, it would have to be a tank that *is* the stock, not just mostly covered by the stock...

Forum: Reviews February 20th, 2015, 09:33

Replies: 46 Review : Sequential Airsoft's Silent Fill Valve O-Rings (GBB's) Views: 73,722 Posted By DipTwit I always did the butane-lighter thing too, not... I always did the butane-lighter thing too, not because they worked perfectly, but because the worked 'well enough' and I go through BBQ lighters like water (I camp lots) They usually worked, but...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 18th, 2015, 13:49

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit Yep, that's the one I remember seeing. It's not... Yep, that's the one I remember seeing. It's not quite perfect yet, of course, as it still leaves some of its innards showing... and am I seeing that correct, that it pushes the air through the buffer...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 17th, 2015, 17:58

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit ^^^ This. We used to play outside in the... ^^^ This. We used to play outside in the dark, and we had a rule that, in order to pull your trigger, your flashlight *had* to be on. People did it quick to avoid being seen, but you still made a...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 17th, 2015, 10:56

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit Hmmm well for low-speed you need a low KV rating,... Hmmm well for low-speed you need a low KV rating, typically I see RC motors for planes stay about 1000KV unless you go into larger sizes, where you can find 200-500KV but I'm thinking even those turn...

Forum: General February 17th, 2015, 01:32

Replies: 64 Airsoft Brawl Views: 37,928 Posted By DipTwit I always find it weird that some people always... I always find it weird that some people always figure it's the other guys fault.... I've heard several people say things along the line of "man, if anyone did that to me I'd <punch him out / light...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 17th, 2015, 01:20

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit Brushless motors in RC tend to be huge if you... Brushless motors in RC tend to be huge if you want them to have enough torque, instead of speed. I would presume you couldn't get around that in something that would fit *inside* a gearbox the way...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 16th, 2015, 12:46

Replies: 154 What will be the next big Airsoft innovation? Views: 110,461 Posted By DipTwit Tackleberry makes nice ones :-P Though I'm... Tackleberry makes nice ones :-P Though I'm no expert, I agree it's odd that his "fix" has been staring them in the face all this time yet they don't just do it from the factory...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 13th, 2015, 10:15

Replies: 35 best red dot for indoor/outdoor Views: 23,036 Posted By DipTwit Yeah that's about what I was thinking when I held... Yeah that's about what I was thinking when I held a RS SpectreDR in my hand once... they wanted almost $3k for it :o Seriously, I have the Holosun on one gun and don't regret that at all, it's...

Forum: Accessories Discussion February 11th, 2015, 10:19

Replies: 7 baofeng uv-5r dont like external ptts? Views: 12,166 Posted By DipTwit Also, generally replica PTT/cans are wired... Also, generally replica PTT/cans are wired differently to the real-deal... To use my Z-Tac PTT on real Sordins I had to swap two wires inside the PTT (first and last? can't recall now) and it now...

Forum: Accessories Discussion February 3rd, 2015, 11:02

Replies: 10 Kill Flash for G&G Elcan specter dr 1x4x Views: 12,161 Posted By DipTwit Looks awesome.. I might have to order another one... Looks awesome.. I might have to order another one now... mine actually took a bb hit and saved the day ;) Thankfully, you can't even tell when using the sight, but I'd like a fresh one regardless.

Forum: Gear Discussion January 26th, 2015, 15:35

Replies: 15 Radios/Headsets Views: 13,472 Posted By DipTwit lol unless you're planning on airsofting in... lol unless you're planning on airsofting in caves, 2W should still be way more than you need to keep in contact with your squad....

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 26th, 2015, 12:17

Replies: 3 zeroing red dot on a p90? Views: 4,646 Posted By DipTwit Some people also aim the dot sight down ever so... Some people also aim the dot sight down ever so slightly, so that it's spot-on at around 100ft, just a little high in the 25-50ft range, and compensates a bit for drop in trajectory at the 150-200ft...

Forum: Reviews January 26th, 2015, 12:00

Replies: 19 BaoFeng (Pofung) UV-82 Views: 35,301 Posted By DipTwit I guess I wasn't clear - I really meant that I'd... I guess I wasn't clear - I really meant that I'd heard 'programming' via the keypad was unfriendly on many models, I've always wondered which, if any, are actually easy to use without hooking up to a...

Forum: Accessories Discussion January 23rd, 2015, 11:10

Replies: 15 They finally make the holosight Views: 21,736 Posted By DipTwit ^^^ what he said... My holosun works awesome,... ^^^ what he said... My holosun works awesome, even if the trades are way too civilian... So based on the photo, looks like there's no good way to add a sacrificial lens... or did they actually...

Forum: Gear Discussion January 22nd, 2015, 13:14

Replies: 205 Great boots. Cheap! Views: 131,182 Posted By DipTwit Kinda surprised you couldn't just find a local... Kinda surprised you couldn't just find a local buyer for them, AnthonyG, given how cheap they were. Thankfully mine came in the correct sizes, and I'm pretty happy. I wasn't expecting ski boot...

Forum: Reviews January 22nd, 2015, 13:03

Replies: 19 BaoFeng (Pofung) UV-82 Views: 35,301 Posted By DipTwit Battery misinfo doesn't surprise me - even with... Battery misinfo doesn't surprise me - even with Cr123A and 18650 batteries they are often labelled "optimistically" and then, attempting to be honest (?) you'll be told the more accurate value by the...

Forum: General January 16th, 2015, 11:27

Replies: 22 Airsoft Lotto???? Views: 14,321 Posted By DipTwit Not to mention a lottery of this kind would... Not to mention a lottery of this kind would require licensing to be legal... not sure it's worth the effort.

Forum: General January 12th, 2015, 14:36

Replies: 1,578 Airsoft "Pet Peeves", time to vent guys! Views: 1,296,631 Posted By DipTwit I wasn't aware that the mock suppressors *ever*... I wasn't aware that the mock suppressors *ever* did anything to increase performance, that's all ;) 75% of what we do tends to be for visual effect anyway, if he thinks being unable to turn around...

Forum: Accessories Discussion January 12th, 2015, 14:25

Replies: 10 Kill Flash for G&G Elcan specter dr 1x4x Views: 12,161 Posted By DipTwit I don't know if the G&G uses different threads... I don't know if the G&G uses different threads than others, but I put one of these on my (no-name) spectre, and it fits / works just awesome. I see it's out of stock right now but you could call and...

Forum: General January 9th, 2015, 16:56

Replies: 1,578 Airsoft "Pet Peeves", time to vent guys! Views: 1,296,631 Posted By DipTwit Not sure I'm following - you mean covering the... Not sure I'm following - you mean covering the inner barrel with their suppressor? Or Just wanting the barrel to be longer cuz it looks tacticool?

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