The resurrection of this bloated dinosaur will come with changes (staff, content, tech, etc) that will hopefully give the show more bite and useful information. The focus of the show will remain the same; random airsoft topics mixed with news and conversation all submitted by players/staffers to simply recreate the atmosphere of hanging out after an airsoft game. More focus and attention will be paid to listener contributions, interviews, tactics, gear, hardware and reviews. There are quite a few subtle backend plans that, if executed correctly, will greatly improve the show that most of you will never even see. As you can tell, I'm more than excited and almost ready to get the OPSEC ball rolling in the right direction again!

No hard dates have been set for new shows, but we are shooting for late January to early February. Naturally we will update our various social media sites (facebook, twitter, google+) once we have said dates. The forums are back up as is the live chat with it so you can contribute and communicate with the OPSEC staff as you see fit. We are very excited to get going and look forward to what 2012 has in store for OPSEC Airsoft Radio.

Due to the recent tragic events in Japan and the fact that the airsoft hobby is as popular as it is today, due to Japanese Airsoft Companies. We felt compelled to try and give back to Japan in their time of need.

We have created eBay auctions and are selling unique Airsoft, MilSim, Reenactor, Tactical and Collectible items. Auction proceeds will go to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. Click here for more information on the fund or to make a direct cash donation.

All items have been donated by local organizations, and individual airsofters. Some items are truely unique and would be hard to find. Please take this opportunity to help the people of Japan. We will keep these auctions live as long as we have items to auction.

More details and the original post can be found here.

The Episode 127 podcast can be downloaded via iTunes or the Download page. The official feedback thread is up on our forum for those that want to praise/flame us.

Table of Contents

• OPSEC Airsoft Dictionary
• Airsoft Items of Interest
• Main Topic: Starting an Airsoft Team
• OPSEC Airsoft Mailbag
• OPSEC Airsoft News
• Shameless Plugs

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OPSEC Airsoft Dictionary

Term:
Billboard

Definition:
1) A player who fixes an obscene amount of patches to their gear.
2) A player who sports multiple patches, shirts, hats, etc from airsoft companies they have no official association with.

Example:
"Take a look at <players name>, could he fit any more patches on that ruck? What a billboard."

Background:
Patches are fun and a conversation piece, but when every inch of velcro is covered by a patch, you've gone too far and look like a douche. Moreover, you are allowed to love your favorite retailer/site/shop/etc but when you start sporting multiple pieces of company swag you have just become a walking advert. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but be sure you are well aware of what you have become... their free billboard.

Airsoft Items of Interest

Western Arms Punisher 1911 GBB Pistol

The SOCOM Gear Punisher 1911 now has competition with a version released by Western Arms and available at eHobby Asia for US$495.00 which of course is a steeper price to pay. The grip panels sport a black logo rather than a golden one in the SOCOM Gear version. But if you prefer the Western Arms over the SOCOM Gear, then be prepared to pay more.

"The 1911 pistol is considered by many gun collectors and veterans to be the greatest self-loading pistol ever made and the grandfather of the modern handgun, which despite its age is still used alongside modern pistols today. Designed by John Moses Browning in 1910 with patent dates going as far back as 1897, the .45 caliber pistol was adopted into the U.S. military arsenal February 14, 1911. Browning had combined traits of his former pistols and built a prototype around the recently-developed .45 ACP round. The end result was the M1911.

Frank Castle (Thomas Jane) uses a pair of heavily customized M1911A1s as his main sidearms in the film.

* Western Arms Punisher 1911 Airsoft GBB Pistol
* Western Arms SHIBUYA CUSTOM WORKS (Hi-Spec Ver.3 - Fixed Hop-Up) Airsoft Replica
* 'MAGNA' Blow Back System
* Gas Blow Back Pistol with Semi-Automatic
* Built with Heavy Weight slide & lower frame with Metal Barrel
* Non-slip Texture grip with Logo Emblem Tag
* Allow 23 Rounds Loading Capacity R-TYPE Magazine
* Come with Tightbore 6.03mm Barrel for precision shooting
* White Dot Rear (Novak night sights) and Front Sight
* Authentic Western Arms Product & MADE IN JAPAN

NOTES: Recommend to use HFC134A Gas (or lower pressure gas) to operate the pistol, Top Gas might harm the gun slide due to heavy recoil."

GHK AKM GBB Full Steel & Wood

Source: Popular Airsoft

For those who are looking forward to another GHK gas blowback rifle, CWI Airsoft of Taiwan is now taking pre-orders of the GHK AKM GBB. This is made of full steel with real wood furniture. This is expected to arrive in March 2011, so if you want to be one of the first to have this, better place your order. Price is US$421.26.

* "2011 GHK All New Design
* Heavy Recoil Gas Blow Back System
* Full Steel and Real Wood, just Like the real thing
* Full Steel Gas Mag
* Highly Replica appearance and action
* Enhanced airflow air-Nozzle
* Gas Bolt Stop when empty the Mag ( Set up by Switch on top of gas mag)
* Very High Performance
* Adjustible Hop Up"

Madbull: Daniel Defense SA85/L85 Licensed Rail System

Guys from Madbull have released a new accessory for your favorite toy. If your poison is the SA80/L85, than the fully licensed Daniel Defense rail system for it should be just perfect, more bellow:

MadBull fully licensed SA80 (L85) rail system. MadBull SA80 RIS is the only licensed and true 1:1 scale Daniel Defense rail system. Daniel Defense was awarded the contract for the SA80 RIS by the UK MOD (Ministry of Defense) and is currently the sole producer for the UK MOD. The MadBull SA80 RIS features full picatinny rails for mounting optics, grips, lights, etc. The SA80 RIS is constructed of CNC machined 6061 aircraft grade aluminum with hard anodized coating. The SA80 RIS also features a swinging top rail for battery access.
Complete your modern UK SA80 load out with our MadBull Daniel Defense SA80 fully licensed rails. The MadBull Daniel Defense SA80 RIS will be available for: ICS, G&G, and
Army Armament SA80 (L85) AEGs.

Airsoft Infidels: Turning geardo’s into heroes Vol. 2

Feb 14th 2011 London, The second book in the series for all budding Airsoft players, geardos and Milsim enthusiasts AIRSOFT INFIDELS – The Very Best of Airsoft & Milsim Photography: Book Two will be released this month. Published by Blurb.com, 80 pages, full colour, the book is a brand new collection of the very best in Airsoft and Milsim photography from around the world and features teams in action, load outs, scenarios, players and kit.

Aidan Minter, a UK Airsoft player and author of the book describes the book as “ another dose of pure Airsoft and Milsim eye candy for your coffee table”. This time round the book provides an insight into the Vietnam airsoft scene as well as milsim games played at a disused underground Titan missile silo. if you’re into tactical Airsoft and Milsim then this book will provide some great inspiration to players all over the world”

AIRSOFT INFIDELS – The Very Best of Airsoft & Milsim Photography: Book Two is the second book in the Infidel series created from photographs submitted by Airsoft players and professional photographers. The books ultimate goal is to present the best photographs together in one medium and share the passion, expertise and dedication of the photographer and Airsoft / Milsim player via stunning photography.

The book is supported with a website found at www.airsoftinfidels.co.uk and a new range of Airsoft Infidel merchandise is due for Spring. Updates on all things Airsoft Infidel related can be tracked on Twitter.com via the authors signature “alliedagent”.

Aidan
Airsoft Infidels
www.airsoftinfidels.co.uk

GunFire: Zeta Labs Mosin available NOW!

Source: Airsoft News.eu
Bartek from GunFire, kindly sent the introduction of the Zet Labs Mosin-Nagant to, the EU market. Mosin is arguably one of the most bad-ass weapons ever made, at least as far as the original goes, think, rude, crude but effective and don't forget, no safety! More as usual, right bellow:

This time I would like to update airsoftnews readers about unique Zeta Lab Mosin Nagant M1944 used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations. The replica is now available in Gunfire shop!

Zeta Lab Mosin Nagant M1944

Replica of Mosin is made of wood and metal components. Body and barrel cover are made of wood while sights, outer barrel, chamber, trigger set, magazine and other elements are made of metal. Sliding bayonet is made of durable ABS and can be disassembled.

Maint Topic: Starting an Airsoft Team

So I have been getting bombarded on the forum and via the contact forms by airsofters asking how to get an airsoft team started. I didn’t really give it much thought initially, but come to think of it, for a new player wanting to get his own team rolling, it is a bit daunting to get a handle on a jumping off point. I, like many team leaders I would imagine, just kind of bumbled our way around getting a team going when we started out. Trial and error is the best learning method, but if I can help fellow ‘softers avoid going through what I did, then rock on.

After all these years, I have learned a thing or two and with the players making all the requests, I took the opportunity to write an article over on my personal website with a few pointers that I think would help players get their new team in the right direction. Here is an excerpt from the article to wet your taste buds with the full article available here.

Points of Interest

• Definition
• Tools
• Leadership
• Getting the ball rolling
• Structure
• Branding
• Standards & Guidelines
• Home Turf
• Web Presence
• Recruiting
• Conclusion

OPSEC Airsoft Mailbag

We get alot of emails from our listeners... most are positive, some are correcting errors and the rest are less than cordial to say the least. From time to time we get the rare gold nuggets that we wish to share with the rest of you, enjoy:

From: David R.
I have been listening to alot of the old shows and I'm seeing a pattern of deep hate for the M4 and M16. Why you guys drinking the haterade?

From: Ashley B.
What ever happened to Tak? You guys seriously need female voice on the show!

From: Rob
I just started getting serious about milsim and I'm finally ready to take the plunge and get quality gear. What are a few of your favorite companies and what should I avoid?

From: 'Sniper'
I've honestly tried like 3 times to listen to your show and I don't get it. My friends love it but it's all noise to me. Help me out.

OPSEC Station News

Meaningless internal news about this black hole of suck.

KWA KMP9 Raffle Postponed

Unfortunately, we were notified by Paypal this morning that raffles violate their Acceptable Use Policy so we cannot accept funds from the sales of raffle tickets. This policy was completely unknown to us. For the time being, the raffle has been postponed and refunds have been issued. I know, this sucks and we apologize profusely for this error. No ETA on when we'll fire up the raffle machine again.

Shameless Plugs

From:
Zach Jorrisch

Message:
Hey Ospec I was wondering if you would mention my website
www.airsoftconnected.com in your next radio show. You can just take
information on what to say from the about page.
http://airsoftconnected.com/page/about-1
This would be much appreaciated.

Thanks,
Zach

From:
punk_newbie

Plug Title
Replica Canadian Frag Vest Group Buy

Related Link
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=118163

Plug Details
Replica Canadian Frag Vest Project
The once in a lifetime opportunity has come around for Milsim players
who enjoy their Canadian Kit. RustySniper of Airsoft Canada is working
to get a group buy together to get replica Canadian Frag Vests made in
your choice of CADPAT TW or Arid. We need your help to get the
required numbers to make this project a go.

Price will be $140 CAD
More info directly from RustySniper can be found here.
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=118163

On going discussion is taking place here.
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=76677&page=11

To directly contact RustySniper with questions or concerns he can be
reached via pm on Airsoft Canada
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/member.php?u=29566
Or at this address
soldner@live.com 

Pictures
Prototype without TW or Arid Fabric
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e295/KSKsoldner/vest.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e295/KSKsoldner/Vest1-1.jpg

Issue CADPAT TW Frag Vest
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e295/KSKsoldner/fragvestft-1.jpg

Right off the back on Ep.126 comes the venerable episode 127. We're not sure on where it will be held and we almost have a main topic in-line as of the posting of this announcement, but why rush things The line-up is nearly complete and here's how it's looking so far:

Episode 127

• Date: Thur, Feb 17th, 2011
• Time: 6p PST/9p EST
• Airsoft Items of Interest
• OPSEC Station News
• OPSEC Airsoft Dictionary
• Main Topic: TBD
• Shameless Plugs
• OPSEC Mailbag
• More to come as progress is made...

Remember, if you have any suggestions, requests or plugs, be sure to let us know at least 24hrs in advance.

In this episode, we covered the usual biz of Airsoft Items of Interest, OPSEC Station News and Shameless Plugs, but our main topic was Changing Scenery; how to reestablish yourself in airsoft should you have to relocate. This topic is close to my heart as I relocated in July of 2010 across the country and am still in the process of getting reestablished. Hopefully if there are any other airsofters out there going through the same process, this topic will guide them and possibly save their sanity.

Speaking of Shameless Plugs, listener Tyler Stanfield from Ohio is battling Ewing Sarcoma (who is making excellent progress!) and his local community is throwing an event in his honor to help offset the cost of his fight. The event details, registration info and how you can donate if you can't attend have been posted in the show notes. Click here to get the info. Tyler, OPSEC is pulling for you brother, get well soon!

The Ep.126 podcast can be downloaded via iTunes or the Download page. Listener punk_newbie has started a feedback thread on our forum for those that want to praise/flame us.

Table of Contents

• Airsoft Items of Interest
• Main Topic: Changing Scenery
• OPSEC Airsoft News
• Shameless Plugs

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Airsoft Items of Interest

ICS GLM

ICS Revolver Grenade Launcher - Modular Configuration
- Can take 6 x 40mm Cartridge (<110mm)
- works like a revolver (self-winding chamber)
- Made from industrial high strength plastic material

ICS Revolver Grenade Launcher (Multiple Rounds) Multiple shot, area target grenade launcher. Suitable for offense and defense suppressive fire purpose. Made from industrial high strength plastic material. Light weight, high portability & maneuverability, Suitable for airsoft war game. A unique wind-up feature allows you to pretension the 6 round loader, which then automatically turns by one notch every time you pull the trigger. This allows you to fire off six consequence shots single-handed (if you have strong arms since it's over 5kg, woo~). Utilize standard 40mm BB Shower such as Pro-Arms, King Arms, Mosquito, Classic Army, G&P Cartridge. Insert 40mm Cartridge (<110mm) inside and fun to shoot

ICS GLM equips a M1913 quad rails handguard. It is compatible with accessories compatible with M1913 military standard. The stock can adjust 6 lengths and 3 angles. It is compatible with AR MOD retractable stock. comes with a quick slide on grip. Push one button to adjust the position or slide on/off. It's compatible with M1913 Picatinny rail. There is a removable panel that you can slide out of the way to install pressure switches.

Hyde Definition: PenCott-Snowdrift

Lawrence sent in the details on Hyde Definition's latest camo pattern. It's very much appropriate for this time of year, especially if you have snowfall and winter is not just a season on the calendar. The patterns is called Snowdrift and by the looks of ti, it could as well be very effective. More bellow...

Further showcasing the multi-environment versatility of the PenCott™ camouflage pattern, Hyde Definition announces the PenCott-Snowdrift™ colourway for snow-covered mountain, woodland and other broken- or mixed-terrain environments.

The traditional approach to "snow camouflage" has been to use a plain, solid white coloured over-garment; however, this does not take in to account the extent of shadows and other textures that actually exist in a snow-covered environment. Some historical patterns, such as the famous German "pine needles" pattern, have attempted to incorporate a disruptive element, and more recently the Finnish M/05 and USMC patterns used digital pattern geometry to improve disruption and concealment. However, by adapting the naturalistic, complex, multi-scalar, hybrid, fractal geometry of PenCott, we believe we’ve developed a superior camouflage for a wider range of snow-covered terrain than any other pattern currently available.

Tokyo Marui Storm

-- PX-4 .45 Custom Airsoft GBB Pistol replica
-- Rotating Barrel Lockup System
-- Large Piston design same as FN5-7 to provide higher air-flow & recoil energy
-- Ambidextrous safety lever (also work as decocking lever)
-- New Hop-Up Unit can be adjusted without disassembling the gun

Airsoft International: First issue in 2011 is out...

Echo 1 M240B

Echo 1 has knocked it out of the park with their M240 Bravo, before this you would have to pay top dollar for a high quality 240B and you will still have to upgrade to make the gun ready to skirmish. Based upon the real steel M240 Bravo, the Echo 1 M240B weights nearly 22 pounds fully loaded with a battery and BBs. The Echo 1 240B features a full metal design with only plastic at the carrying handle and full stock. The detail of the M240B is spot on, the finish of the stock and metal body nearly mirrors that of the real steel. The carry handle is extremely durable and can easily take the weight of the gun without creaking or flexing. The gun features a very sturdy bipod that is barrel mounted and can fold up and tuck up beneath the hand guard. The M240B features a folding leaf sight with aperture and notch for adjustment of elevation and windage, with a standard blade style front sight. The charging handle of the M240B functions just like the real steel charging handle in that it does not return to the forward position by spring force alone, the charging handle must be manually pulled to the rear and then seated to the front again.

The Echo 1 M240B fires at 400 FPS and per second, making the M240B one of the best airsoft light machine guns on the market. The box magazine of the M240B holds around 4000 BBs so you can easily cover your teams advance in any situation. The M240B is not a gun that is made to be used as a assault carbine, the Bi-pod and large magazine makes it perfect for fortifying a position or covering a advancement. With the Echo 1 M240B at your side, there is very few things that can get in you and your teams way.

Main Topic: Changing Scenery

So be it for work, school or to escape the law, you're moving. Airsoft is such a community-centered game that moving can really throw you off your game in a big way. From new playing styles, game types, retailers, fields, personalities and drama/politics, the stress of moving for the airsofter can be a little overwhelming. Tonight, through the wisdom of 1st hand experience, we're going to do our best to guide you through your airsoft move and hopefully take some of the stress out the mess you just stepped in!
Points of interest:

• Let go but don't forget
• Research, research, research
• Retailers have the inside scoop
• Seek out the local communities
• Don't be too quick to hitch your wagon
• Local politics & drama
• The trick to finding fields & games
• Get out & play!
• When and how to find a new team

OPSEC Airsoft News

Episode: 127

How rare is it that we're on the ball enough to plan shows in advance? Nothing is built and we really don't have a location yet, but we do have a few ideas up our collective sleeve.

Date: Thursday, Feb 17th, 2011
Time: 6p PDT / 9p EDT
Discussion: Forum Thread

Check the forum thread for details and updates as progress is made or if you have any content suggestions, etc.

Shameless Plugs

Line-up is still pretty fuzzy but here's how it's looking so far:

Episode 126

• Date: Thur, Feb 3rd, 2011
• Time: 6p PST/9p EST
• Airsoft Items of Interest
• OPSEC Station News
• OPSEC Airsoft Dictionary
• Main Topic: TBD
• Shameless Plugs
• OPSEC Mailbag
• More to come as progress is made...

Not too shabby, eh? Wait until you hear this rusty train wreck, we'll curdle your gut!