I recently picked up a used TM MK23 SOCOM  NBB pistol and man this thing is pretty big!  Definitely not designed for someone with small hands but damn is it cool. 🙂

The LAM (laser aiming module) is pretty useless, other than for looks no one in their right mind would keep that thing installed.  The suppressor on the other hand does help dampen the sound of the gun and since there’s no blow back it’s probably one of the quietest pistols on the market.  I think I’ll be keeping this thing, heh mom and dad don’t worry it only cost me $100 so please don’t give me the 3rd degree. 😉

Man night games are a ton of fun but they certainly take a toll on your body (especially if you’re like me and not in shape lol). Another good night at FlagRaiders heh command is fun I like yelling at others, poor Mike I boss him around at work then I boss him around at the game. 😉

That field can be quite difficult to navigate in the dark, there are lots of hills and gullies, I fell a few times and there’s a huge bruise on my right shin but the game was definitely worth it. Pictures are coming, Brian took a few and I’ll post them when they’re available.

Other than that I don’t have much news to report in my life, not really busy with anything other than work I guess I’ve just been a bit lazy with updates.

Yesterday Chris held a night game at FlagRaiders and it was a lot of fun.  I haven’t played a night game in quite some time and man I have to get some night vision! 😉  The mil sim was well run, clear objectives and simple play which is my favorite and kudos goes to Jeremy for playing a darn scary terminator!

Here’s a quick team picture yeah a mish mash of camo but at night it doesn’t make a big difference.   It was a fun night and I can’t wait to play with my boys (and girls) again. 🙂

With the outdoor airsoft season starting to heat up a lot of friends have recently expressed interest in trying airsoft out so that means I’m in need of a solid gun to act as a loaner. Yes I have quite a few guns as it is but nothing I’d want to lend out to a newbie, if this new one breaks well at least it was cheap. 😉

I just picked up a Combat Machine (G&G’s entry level subsidiary) M4A1, yeah I know another plain jane M4 but newbs like this type of gun and I already have mags/batteries.  Here’s a few pics of the gun and next to the PTW to give you an idea at how it at least cosmetically matches up.

I’m told that the plastic body is fibre reinforced and it does feel more solid than TM/JG’s ABS plastic bodies but if you fall on Combat Machine M4 or bump it hard it’ll still break like most other AEGs; something I am a master of… The package comes with a longer than average 450 round hi cap magazine and 1000 rounds of 0.2g BBs. Out of the box it chronies in at 320 fps which is perfect for newbies, I won’t be upgrading this thing.

It does have one cool feature, when you fire the thing the fake bolt moves back and forward.  Certainly a neat but gimmicky.

Anyway I’ll pull the gun apart to do a complete review later, it’s Sunday and I want to enjoy the rest of my weekend. 🙂

Over the weekend the GHOSTS and I went to play Operation Broadsword in Picton and I have to say the field is absolutely amazing.  Formerly a mental hospital,  the play area is huge and the indoor facility was quoted at being 130,000 square feet in size. 🙂  Here are a couple of pictures, Jason’s in the pic to give the buildings some scale…

The interior consists of large hallways, tons of rooms, a full kitchen facility and even a gym.  There’s more to the building but I didn’t explore the place as well as I wanted. Pictures of the interior were not allowed because it’s currently a Department of Defense training facility and indoors we saw grenade pins, targets and a ton of breach holes (they’re surprisingly clean) in walls and doors. If you’re going to play here definitely bring a flashlight and lots of batteries, even with clear skies and lots of sun the interior can be quite dark, pitch black at spots.

The game itself was a bit boring I mean the GHOSTS were guarding the most important objective, yet I think we fired a handful of shots in its defence.  The attacking team simply did not attack so it was a bit frustring, that and generally people on our side were not team players. Still seeing the field and picturing its potential was well worth the lousy game.

No biggie, Border War 3 will be held at this place too and with Brian in charge of the Canadian team, I’m sure I can pick and choose whatever task I want. Those who are under my command better be ready to run, I ain’t going to hold back just because we run into opposition. 😀

A picture of the my boys (and girl) before the game started, field was awesome but the game definitely was lacking.

Today I picked up a “broken” Classic Army M249 MK2 LMG for a relatively cheap price and had to share. 🙂

Heh I had to make a deal with Maggie, if I get this thing I have to sell the A&K M249 Para which is ok since I’ve always liked the MK2 model more. Not only is the new gun a better brand, it came with two box mags and a full sized battery. Yeah it’s technically broken but I found the problem and it’ll cost ~$10 to fix. 😀

A few weeks ago a CBC film crew came down to TTAC3 to talk to players and to get some footage for a story about fake guns.  I did a lengthy interview but it wasn’t put into the piece, I guess they weren’t interested in hearing someone talk about responsibility and safety. 😉 In any case the piece can be found here, yes I’m on camera a few times but I doubt you’ll recognize me with my face mask on.

Overall it’s about as balanced as I could expect. Personally I think anyone who commits a crime with a fake gun (be it airsoft, BB or nerf) should be dealt with as if they’re using a real firearm, which is the case when it comes to prosecution and charges.