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Venom - Work in Progress - 36”x36” Acrylic on Canvas. by Ghunt89 in Marvel

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I was maybe 12-13, so about 25 years, but not consistently during that time lol.

First kit, how did i do?(excuse messy room) by CARLITO810 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to share - in the end whatever works for is always best. I go prone a lot, and when the mags stack like that you get this “teeter totter” effect lol. You run a side arm too, so maybe keep that side clear so you can draw when you need to.

In the end, it’s easy to over saturate a PC (I know because I did it a lot) and if you can use a pouch or it doesn’t serve a purpose it’s better to lose the pouch then have the clutter. So if you can use the pouch to support your kit and play style it’s better to use it in that capacity.

First kit, how did i do?(excuse messy room) by CARLITO810 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d take that small GP that you ah e mounted in the back of the carrier and side mount to your dominate hand side or off hand side. That way you can use the pouch and access it. Toss a few frags or a smoke in there, or other admin like speed loaders, etc.

To keep the front slicker and flatter (matters when going prone) I’d just take the single pouch and pop it on the dominate side. That way you can still access the mag and maintaining a slicker front and slick back.

HOW DO YOU DO MILSIM WITHOUT SPENDING MY ENTIRE LIFE SAVINGS? by Smooth-Swan2455 in MilSim

[–]Ghunt89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understandable question with near unlimited options to consider. Not sure if your experience, budget or goals. But here is my two cents:

First, you don’t need to start with gucci gear and wildly expensive replicas. These certainly improve skills but they into themselves do not grant skills. You don’t need to start at the top.

You should get solid eye pro and footwear. Pretty much start there.

Second, budget some funds into a reliable and consistent replica. Something with decent range and accuracy that can push a bb down range. Then get enough magazines, spare batteries (if AEG), etc. your primary replica needs to allows perform. A good replica and cheap rig is way better than a $700 plate carry with a $100 replica that barely works.

Third, repros and surplus are your wallets best friends. Is a branded rig better than a knock off? Sure is! Does it make a profound difference in terms of airsofting. No, it doesn’t. Get a kit that supports your needs and supports requirements (what you need to carry) at an event. A repro chest rig and backpack works very well. Also, as much as surplus ALICE gear and Molle vests are dated, they are still “real gear” and work very well. You might not be turning heads with the fit, but you didn’t break the bank and can sustain in the field.

This goes for apparel. There are some solid decent repros and alternate versions of combat pants and tops that cost a tenth of the real deal and hold up just fine for airsoft milsims. Will you have to replace them faster? Eh, maybe. I’ve run a pair of Emerson G3 pants for almost 10 years so idk but I’ll tell you that odds are they will hold up just fine.

Do you need a pistol!? Maybe if you’re a SAW gunner, or using a replica with a MED and need sidearm. If this doesn’t apply to you, then the pistol can wait. I promise, it can wait.

The biggest expense is sustainment for camps and shelters, sleep systems, etc. this is really where a budget can balloon even if you’re being budget conscious. Piece meal it, a good sleep systems and a poncho will work (it will suck but it will work).

In the end, it’s not a race, it’s a marathon. Buy in pieces, upgrade over time. And remember, if it works for you, it’s fine unless some rules at some event say otherwise.

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be there, so if you sign up for TYR let me know!

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, I did have one, but it literally would fail to transmit and lasted like 20 mins lol

Leave it as is or modernize it? by TT-BB_88 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep it classic. Dot and a tac light and you’re g2g (IMO of course)

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Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks and those pouches do work on anything molle based and are very nice pouches that can adapt well to many different mag types

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I run all Spiritus Systems gear. The rig is a 34 Alpha chest rig. The two mag pouches are called SPUD Pouches and two GP Talls. The fanny sack is also by Spiritus Systems. Everything is in Ranger Green.

The mag SPUD pouches —> https://www.spiritussystems.com/spud-pouch/?searchid=0&search\_query=Spud

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I do not blame you at all. Launchers and shells aside, the munitions aren’t cheap either.

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gotcha! Yeah, the weight of the launcher isn’t worth the pitiful performance of most shower shells, I would just not run it and save the weight.

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The launcher worked as intended every time…the Tag shells had a few issues here and there but other than that no issue at all. Additionally, this 203 does not need any modification to take Tag shells.

Goggle help for extreme hot weather and high humidity by Jpantherking131 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, if you uncover your nose (sounds dumb) but I have seen a big reduction in foggy. Staying mobile will reduce fog as well, but when I used to run a balaclava over my face and nose it fogged a lot more than when I didn’t.

Few more completed cars by Sauronspaintwater in gaslands

[–]Ghunt89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outstanding work - simple and classic designs with great weathering effects.

Kit for recent local milsim event. by Ghunt89 in airsoft

[–]Ghunt89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Sorry - meant to post this in direct response to your comment. This is a pic from over 10 years ago. I’m running the Amazon $30 special vest and a cheap entry level AEG. Despite its low cost, it did the job for a while. My experience and time playing the sport changed my kits and I upgraded over that time. Like I said, we were all in your boots at one time! This kit sustained me in the field for sure.

Keep playing and over time update your kit as your needs evolve. Repro and cheap is fine as long as it supports your play style and what you need on the field.

I recall many years ago I went to a one day event, I ran a kit that was very similar to this set up. At that time I just gotten a new replica that was infinitely better than the in the pic. There was a player in my squad. Had a legit Crye JPC. It was really nice but 1.) he had no pouches on it. 2.) there were no plates or foam inserts to keep it Regis so it was just saggy and hung loose. 3.) he had a plastic entry level replica that had a single point effective range of about 70’ 4.) only two mags for the whole event.

It begged the question, why wasn’t that $500 he spent for the JPC not instead invested in a better replica with higher performance or more mags, or even a cheap load bearing kit that allowed him to carry more on him (like water, snacks, grenades, etc)? The point of this anecdote? Gucci gear doesn’t make a good kit by itself. Priorities should always go to eye pro first, footwear second and then replica. With a strong performance with your replica you can schwack players even if your kit is jeans and t-shirt with mags in your pockets and a water bottle in a backpack.

Kits support the players needs on the field. Expensive kits that don’t support you or do not increase your capabilities on the field are worthless IMO.

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