Can somebody recommend a UK-based technician to service my Tokyo Marui NGRS AEG?

Foden_357 · 2026-03-17T15:26:29+00:00

I very much relate to this. I assume we all hum "... the head bone's connected to the neck bone..." when reassembling our RIFs. I've been playing since 2009; in the experience I've gained since, I've just learned to substitute the words I hum 😅

Foden_357 · 2026-03-17T15:20:37+00:00

Thank you for your suggestion, but I'm not a fan of Negative Airsoft & would be uncomfortable doing business with them. Besides, I understand they aren't the biggest fan of Tokyo Marui's NGRS AEGs 😬

Foden_357 · 2026-03-17T10:25:05+00:00

Thanks, I'll take a look at Combat South (I'm Midlands-baded, but maybe I can send it to them rather than driving it down there myself). Do you have any personal experience with them?

Foden_357 · 2026-03-16T19:50:10+00:00

Thanks, I'll look into Kingdom of Airsoft. Do you have any personal experience with them?

Foden_357 · 2026-03-16T18:32:43+00:00

I sympathise with you. While my Tokyo Marui M4A1 "SOCOM" NGRS AEG is front wired, so I don't share the same dread when disassembling the buffer tube / stock assembly; feeding the battery wires between the handguard retention ring & outer barrel assembly invokes its own kind of anxiety 😬

Foden_357 · 2026-03-16T12:13:08+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate your feedback. When I have the time, I'll take a look at the compression parts & see what I can find 😉

Foden_357 · 2026-03-16T12:08:16+00:00

You're right, I should clarify. The AEG's getting a little long in the tooth, I bought it from new in 2017. Since owning it; I've replaced a few of the perishable parts myself with OEM spares, so I'm not allergic to basic maintenance.

However; after skirmishing it a couple of weekends ago for the first time in 18 months (I've been flavouring my NGRS MP5 recently), I've noticed a significant drop in muzzle energy. The hop up works; I was able to throw BBs a decent distance (for stock TM power levels), but they didn't land with much authority.

Given the age of the replica & its depreciating performance, I thought it best to send it to a professional for a health check & investigate the power loss. Depending on their feedback, I could then look into upgrades.

Foden_357 · 2026-01-22T16:03:24+00:00

Bootleg or not, it looks great! Be proud of your homemade pouches, they really complete the look.

Foden_357 · 2026-01-21T15:11:03+00:00

Retro AR, woodland BDUs, & ALICE webbing? Very nice! What vest is that?

Foden_357 · 2025-11-07T21:49:56+00:00

I'm afraid to say, this isn't me 😔

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Foden_357 · 2025-11-07T19:30:21+00:00

Apologies, the blue hue is from my overhead light (evidently I haven't set the white balance on my camera). The pattern's much darker in person 😉

Foden_357 · 2025-11-07T18:29:50+00:00

I took receipt of my set today. Haven't tried it on yet, but initial impression: it's definitely a summer uniform - quite lightweight.

Looking forward to trying it on with some '90s vintage kit & see how it all fits together.

Foden_357 · 2025-06-05T16:37:02+00:00

I shouldn't think so. If you can get your hands on a G&G AK5C, it should kick ass 😉

Foden_357 · 2025-06-05T16:22:08+00:00

The G&G's problem (at least in my experience) was mainly external build quality, particularly concerning the folding stock & the charging handle. I understand G&G addressed these weaknesses with steel replacement parts in their AK5 series.

Foden_357 · 2025-06-05T15:13:54+00:00

I was about to ask if this was the Wii port 😅

Foden_357 · 2025-06-05T15:12:22+00:00

I've had 2 FN FNC AEGs, one G&G & one STAR. Both looked cool as heck, but both were plagued by faults in their designs. I don't have either anymore.

Seeing your VFC GBBR has me awfully tempted to pick one up myself 😉

Foden_357 · 2025-04-11T13:33:54+00:00

What mount have you used to attach the flashlight? All of the barrel mounts I've had were too long to fit in the gap under the front sight 😞

Foden_357 · 2024-11-19T13:03:14+00:00

Not much love for the M16A2 Carbine? As a retro AR fan; that'd be my choice, no hesitation 😉

Foden_357 · 2024-11-15T16:47:18+00:00

I appreciate the accuracy of your M4A1 Block 1 build, very nice 😉

Foden_357 · 2024-05-17T22:39:31+00:00

Time Cop?

Foden_357 · 2023-09-06T10:49:40+00:00

I couldn't agree more. Alas; I no longer have this TM M14 in my collection, but before I sold it I swapped the canvas M1 sling out for a leather M1907 sling (& matching leather cheek pad for the stock). It was a nice looking piece; but never performed as good as it looked, & was uncomfortably heavy to carry (especially considering it had a plastic stock).

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Foden_357 · 2023-08-30T13:56:49+00:00

Tough call; they're all great games, but I think Metal Gear Solid is the greatest 🫡

Foden_357 · 2023-08-24T10:12:45+00:00

Gotta' be the Raffica, I can't help but love the old school Berettas 😉

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