Countdown to Episode 5 - 3 days

Hey CQB Radio Listeners,

In 3 days we'll have Episode 5 up for you. Kevin from Mechbox.com will be on the show, as well as a TON of reviews of AEGs and gear. We've also got some exciting news about CQB Radio that I look forward to sharing with you.

In the mean time, if you haven't written a review on iTunes, I'd greatly appreciate it. It doesn't have to be long, but reviews help us out. So thanks in advance.

Keep on firin',
Carp

Mechbox.com Questions for Episode 5

As always, Episode 4 can be found at http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=cqb+radio
And we're at http://cqbradio.libsyn.com/ at the Libsyn site.

E-mail: CQBRadio@gmail.com or leave comments on the blog.
We’re also on Twitter - CQB Radio.

For Episode 5, we'll be speaking with Mechbox.com. I'd love to ask them some of your questions, so email me and let me know what you'd like to hear about in relation to your airsoft guns.

Thanks, and keep in firin',
Carp

Great Airsoft Videos and Episode 4

No reason for this pic - I just like the SCAR so here's a shot of it.

As always, Episode 4 can be found at http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=cqb+radio
And we're at http://cqbradio.libsyn.com/ at the Libsyn site.

E-mail: CQBRadio@gmail.com or leave comments on the blog.
We’re also on Twitter - CQB Radio.


AIRSOFT VIDEOS
In my time surfing the net, I've seen a lot of videos about airsoft. Here are 10 great videos (in no particular order) related to airsoft:

1. Great video on gas-blow backs - RedWolf Airsoft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYzOuoLotrg&feature=related

2. A fantastic video of shotguns in action - ShortyUSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0hvDwSVaA

3. All About Batteries - AirsoftGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDjJfi3XjyA

4. All About Chargers - AirsoftGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fPYVl1e2M0

5. Some basic airsoft training - Mid-West Airsoft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oOkGZ690w4

6. How to use airsoft gun lube - ShortyUSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV4VnpfLTHw

7. A great airsoft skirmish video - Combat South Urban/UncleSam83
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJNv1Ct2XUI

8. Painting Airsoft guns: Part 1 - AirsoftPost
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUjqFxuY4R4

9. Painting Airsoft guns: Part 2 - AirsoftPost
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0lk-s7GZA8&feature=channel

10. How an AEG (mechbox) works - WannaBeNOOb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ziaJVGPl1E&feature=related

CQB Radio - Episode 4: It's Been A While

Episode 4 is ready to be downloaded. You can find us at:

http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=cqb+radio
And we're at http://cqbradio.libsyn.com/ at the Libsyn site.

E-mail: CQBRadio@gmail.com or leave comments on the blog.
We’re also on Twitter - CQB Radio.

CQB Radio - Episode 4: It's Been A While...
- Welcome and Introduction
- Word on the Street: The latest New England airsoft news
- Word on the Street Focus: D-Day with Savage from Maine Airsoft
- Assessment: 2 reviews: The Echo 1 E90 and the TSD SD45 UMP
- Tricks of the Trade, Part 1: Moving Quietly In The Woods
- Tricks of the Trade, Part 2: Talking with Scout the Doggie
- Loadout: Airsoft Optics
- Retailer Review: AirsoftGI
- Just In: New sites, great sites, new items

I heard from Airsoft Korea via e-mail. Great to know that airsoft is being played all over the world, from the U.S. to South Korea - we've got some world-wide plastic slingin' going on.

Here's the Jing Gong M16A4 with an M203 and heat shield. This was originally the JG DMR with a full-length, all-metal rail system. Mods took a while, but it's finally completed. E-mail me if you're interested in hearing about how the these mods are done.

The Bio BB Breakdown is going on now. I started June 1 and one month later, still nothing worth reporting. I'll let you know when the BBs start to break down, and I'll post pics on the blog when the images are worth taking a look at.

COYOTE BROWN COMPETITION: Last month's winner of the TRUE coyote brown contest was Midwest Jay. He's scoring a free pair of Mechanix gloves.

AIRSOFT HANDLE'S FOR MY DOGGS: This month's competition - come up with airsoft names for my two doggs - Griffin (on the left as you are looking at this picture - the all-black Lab/Terrier mix) and Caroline (on the right - the brown and black Shepherd/Lab/Hound mix). The contest ends on July 21st, one entery per person.

WORD ON THE STREET: Here are a few link for up-coming events in the airsoft world.
- In Massachusetts - Resident Eval: Return to Racoon City -
http://www.neasg.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25951

- In Vermont - Joint Field Training Exercise - http://www.gmsog.com/
- In New Hampshire - Operation Serpent's Sword -
http://www.neasg.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26378
- In Maine - Operation Northern Fist -
http://www.maineairsoft.com/forum/index.php/topic,1453.0.html
- In Rhode Island - Warzone Paintball - http://www.warzoneri.com/
- In Connecticut - Operation Burning Sun IV - http://www.airsoftct.com/

- In New York - Evike Practical Pistol Competition -
http://www.evike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&p=70534
- In New York - Operation Pine Plains III - http://www.oppineplains.com/
- In New York - Operation Lightning Strike -
http://www.oplionclaws.com/lightstrike/index.php

WORD ON THE STREET: FOCUS
An A.A.R. of D-Day: Operation Failed Drop from Maine Airsoft

Some of the players (myself included) were paratroopers, and of those paratroopers, some of us were wounded right from the get-go.

ASSESSMENT: Review #1 was of the Echo 1 E90, and JP from Alleyway airsoft gave us a hand on this review. Check out his page on YouTube.

The E90 - a strange-looking but great gun.

Here's the M4 mag adapter JP spoke about.

The E90 all set-up.

ASSESSMENT: Review #2 was of the TSD SD45 (UMP)

The box I recieved from AirsoftGI.

In the box you get the gun and these items.

The stock folds like a G36.

The fore grip and charging handle.

The TSD SD45 with a verticle fore grip and an NC Star red dot scope.

TRICKS OF THE TRADE, Part 1: We talked about moving quietly in the woods and how to be a more stealthy airsoft player.

TRICKS OF THE TRADE, Part 2: We spoke with Scout the Doggie about video recording your airsoft games. Check out his page on YouTube - www.youtube.com/scoutthedoggie.

LOADOUT: We talked about optics in loadout - what they are, how to set-them up, and the different kinds often used in airsoft.

Your basic red dot tube sight.

Another red dot with a sun shade.

Another more open red dot.

A holo sight on my SCAR-L by DBOYS.

A reflex sight.

A non-magnified ACOG sight.

A 3-9X40 magnified scope.

That same scope on my KART M14 EBR.

Another magnified scope. This one is smaller in size and is a 4X32 and is just about right for most airsoft players who want a magnified scope.

RETAILER REVIEW: AirsoftGI - http://www.airsoftgi.com/.

JUST IN: New items and websites worth checking out.

CQB Radio was on Airsoftv.com - check them out at http://www.airsoftv.com/.

- http://www.depot53.com/ - check them out, especially the links.
- http://www.gunnerairsoft.com/ - new items like the JG GBB Glock.
- http://www.ebairsoft.com/ - the DBOYS full-metal PDW

That's Episode 4. Vote in our polls and send me some airsoft names for my 2 doggs - Griffin and Caroline. Leave a review for us on iTunes, and check back often to see updates here on the blog.

Thanks, and keep on firin',
Carp

AGM all-metal 416 update

Ox's AGM all-metal 416 is working. The repair process - well, for now it was just putting in a new mechbox. The old one is still under repair. However, with the new mechbox and a 9.6 crane stock battery, the gun is screaming. He's using it this weekend in a skirmish and we'll see how it goes.

Episode 4 is in the final editing stages and will be up on July 1st. Scout the Doggie, JP from Alleyway Airsoft, and much more. Check it out in a few days.

Keep on firin',
Carp

Reminder - Taking care of your Mag and Mechbox springs

As you can see, I've been using the TSD-SD45 UMP - here are a few shots of the magazine.

I was finishing up my firing test with it and just wanted to remind us all about the importance of releasing your mag spring (either hi-cap or mid-cap) when you are done with your gun. In both types, you want to aim your mag into a box or bowl that is lined with something soft so the BBs don't bounce all over the place (even you hand will work). Then, pull back on the tiny lever (shown in this pic below - it's just above the round feeding tip) and release all BBs. This makes sure the spring is in its "released" position, leaving it with no tension on it and giving it a longer lifespan.

TSD SD-45 UMP mag - strange looking mags, but pretty nice gun.

You've probably heard this as well, but when you are done shooting your AEG, take out your mag, and fire a few rounds on semi-auto. This will put the spring into the "released" position (no tension on it) and again, it will help save the life of your spring. To make sure your gun is truly empty, you might want to turn it upside down and shoot a few rounds off - this can sometimes get out a few lagging BBs.

Ok - off to do some work and then get cracking on podcast editing.
Keep on firin',
Carp

Episode 3 and an update on the AGM 416

Episode 3 can be found at the following links:
http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=cqb+radio
http://cqbradio.libsyn.com/
E-mail is CQBRadio@gmail.com or leave comments on the blog.
We’re also on Twitter - CQB Radio.

Well, I told you in Episode 3 that I'd give you an up-date on the AGM all-metal 416. We reviewed this in Episode 2 and soon after, it stopped functioning. Looks like some major issues - piston is busted and gear tooth broke off. Can't say this is standard for AGM since many of their AEGs have been pretty good for people. Once Ox gets it repaired, we'll give another update, but for now - waiting on some replacement parts.

~The AGM all-metal 416 - down, but not down for the count~

Also, Maine Airsoft has made some changes - check out the new site at http://www.maineairsoft.com/ - nice work, Savage.

We've got some exciting stuff lined-up for the July podcast - stay tuned.

CQB Radio - Episode 3: And on the line we have...

Lots of phone interviews on this episode - check it out!
Episode 3 is up and you can find it at:

http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=cqb+radio

And we're at http://cqbradio.libsyn.com/ at the Libsyn site.

E-mail: CQBRadio@gmail.com or leave comments on the blog.
We’re also on Twitter - CQB Radio.

CQB Radio - Episode 3: And on the line we have…
- Welcome and Introduction
- Word on the Street: The latest New England airsoft news
- Word on the Street Focus: D-Day at Harris Field Farm in Maine
- Assessment: 2 reviews: TSD SD87 and the KJW M9
- Tricks of the Trade, Part 1: Airsoft gun magazines
- Tricks of the Trade, Part 2: Talking with Zach from Airsoft Reports
- Loadout: Non-optic accessories for your weapon
- Retailer Review – an interview with Craig from Federal Airsoft
- Just In: Some new airsoft gear, as well as some cool sites.

This is a TOP M-60 from Federal Airsoft - one of the many AEGs Craig has at Federal Airsoft

Last episode we talked about cleaning out your AEG. Check out this picture - here's what came out of my gun - pretty nasty, huh?

COYOTE BROWN COMPETITION: Find the least-expensive vest or chest rig in true coyote brown for me and you can score a pair of Mechanix gloves! Contest ends June 15th.

Word on the Street: Here are a few links to some of the sites we talked about:

Operation Failed Drop - D-Day Event at Harris Field Farm. Raffle for Systema Tw5 and 2 Tornado airsoft grenades with distraction devices. http://www.maineairsoft.com/ – check out the “Events” section.

Feel Good Farms Build Day – June 7th; Spring Offensive – June 13th and 14th. http://www.neasg.org/ – check out the “Up-coming Events” section.

In Country – June 27th and 28th – Wolcott, CT. http://www.historicalmilsim.com/

CQB Urban Combat Training I in Rhode Island: http://www.newenglandairsoftevents.com/

Operation Silent Vigil in Charoltte, VT – June 21st. http://www.airsoftvt.com/

2 Lions Claw Events in New York: http://www.oplionclaws.com/

I didn’t mention any Massachusetts events in this episode just because of the timing of the podcast release and when the events were taking place. Nothing personal, Mass. – I had to go away for a wedding in Oklahoma so I had some time constraints.

Assessment Review #1 was on TSD SD-87 multi-shot shotgun

Assesment Review #2 was on the KJW M9 GBB Pistol

In Tricks of the Trade – Part 1 we talked about airsoft magazines. Here’s a photo of the mag fix that helped my Jing Gong mags load more effectively with my Classic Army M15A4.

In Tricks of the Trade – Part 2 we chatted with Zach from Airsoft Reports. Check out his site for great, detailed reviews of airsoft guns and some gear.

You can find these reviews http://www.airsoftreports.com/ and at http://www.youtube.com/user/Airsoftreports

In Loadout, we talked about non-optic accessories for your airsoft weapon. Below are some pics of the items we discussed.

The G&P laser/flashlight mount - $7

The G&P laser/flashlight mount with a flashlight on my M4

Flashlights - a $5 light from Auto Zone and a $25 flashlight from MXDL that I took out of a foregrip/light combo

M4 Cheek rest- $15

Magpul Mag Assist - 3 for $10

Vertical foregrip - about $20 for the UTG version, $5 for the basic version

Basic DBOYS PEQ box - $5, added a laser for another $5

M16/M4 Carrying handle scope mount rail - about $12

Our retailer review was an interview with Craig from Federal Airsoft (http://www.federalairsoft.com/). Here’s his shop and Craig himself.

For Just In, here are a few links/items to check out:

http://www.cfaprogram.tk/ - build your dream weapon
http://www.airsoftgi.com/ - check out their videos
http://www.asrdb.com/ - a huge list of airsoft reviews

The H&K MP5 on Pyramid Air
Echo 1's full-metal, real wood Red Star AKM

The Ares Tabor is out, and they put out a floor stand and a wall mount
AGM GBB M4s are out now
Mad Bull - 4 colors of tracer BBs

Thanks for listening, and keep on firin',
Carp