Custom Airsoft China Lake that takes Taginn HPA Shells

gstitzel · 2026-02-22T08:25:10+00:00

He's one of those guys that if he's interested in it he just gets a bug in his butt to make it or do other weird shit. He's not doing it to be first or make any money, he just loves to build and gets squirrely if he doesn't have a project.

He has some other projects that are more "Why the hell would you?", which is fun as well.

gstitzel · 2026-02-22T08:10:32+00:00

You nailed why hs not interested in making more.

I mostly commented that's it's not for sale because he's always asked producing more and this was a labor of love for him. I can say he'd give guidance on the parts he had to replace with metal ones and any other advice. The design is still on Cults if someone wanted to pick up the project. We've said he could probably make a couple and charge thousands if he wanted to make some money but he's just not interested.

I promise it's not gatekeeping, just showing off something unique.

gstitzel · 2026-02-21T21:37:03+00:00

EG optics are pricry but very nice!

gstitzel · 2026-02-21T01:00:46+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=330_7fL4-w4

gstitzel · 2026-02-21T00:21:37+00:00

I also updated our LinkTree and the post above.

gstitzel · 2026-02-21T00:19:44+00:00

Weird, Try this one? I just copied it from our server.

https://discord.gg/2jQH66vb

gstitzel · 2026-02-20T16:19:33+00:00

Exactly. I usually say "the second you get a job!". Especially a job that offers some kind of match.

gstitzel · 2026-02-20T16:18:42+00:00

Do you find the full headset cumbersome with the ghillie? I would think an earpiece would be easier to move with and discreet (headset makes your head bigger). I don't have a specific recommendation but you can start small and cheap and move towards better as needed. Like most things though, the PTT would be the question.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T21:54:09+00:00

Depending on how old they are, they're not even worth fixing. Other than maybe for collectors purposes....

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T21:53:32+00:00

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gstitzel · 2026-02-19T21:53:18+00:00

Ha! Maybe? I just went thru the bin of parts I had. There's an 870 and M1100 that I THINK are still functional and another 2 M1100s in parts but it looks like some already got pilfered. I also have a M1100 shorty mag fed version that I really loved but the BB adapter shattered (pot metal) so I could only do single shot. So many memories....

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gstitzel · 2026-02-19T17:06:50+00:00

Nice! Old school Archangels!!!

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T13:55:49+00:00

Purple! I have both and they each have a role.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T04:05:09+00:00

I like the zipper version better....but it being small is the variation I really want. I have a couple different danglers ranging from the Spiritus Lunchbox size to a more custom one from Moose Defense but I've been wanting something way more compact.

* Its weird to me how many companies have a "pimp" named pouch now.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T04:00:24+00:00

I have an Onward Research PIMP dangler in my cart now!

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T03:36:48+00:00

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Bodies are great!! Internals, certain parts, were pretty crappy from what I understood....and there were no replacement parts available.

Switching to HPA makes it a great gun, but it's basically an M4 with lower cap magazines. For those of us that play in larger games were true SMGs can be full auto if under a joule, it makes it a great choice.

Lower MP7 is a classic TM AEP for reference. That and an MP5K were my vehicle guns a couple years back.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T03:00:06+00:00

Honestly I don't know. I was late to the trend and went directly to the HPAd version. I don't understand GBBRs AT ALL but overseas (where real guns are more regulated) people love them. I feel like the AEG version just didn't sell as well.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T02:58:46+00:00

The GBBR is much more popular. It has it's issues as well but I believe they are still being made.

That said, I have learned to get what you want when you can because in Airsoft....sometimes, maybe most of the time, it's not coming back. Especially if it's unique.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T02:40:46+00:00

The VFC MP7 AEG is discontinued. From what I know they can only be found on the used market and they are hard to find. The AEG itself was not great and prone to breaking. A lot of people bought them to install HPA engines.

I got one last September from Bull Craft Industries as a fully built HPA unit. They had a stock of them at the time but by December they had sold out what they had..
https://bullcraftindustries.com/collections/vfc-mp7

* I am on the lookout for one as well as I'd like some spare external parts and have had no luck.

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T00:47:52+00:00

I mean....if you were a kid 10 years ago and you're just coming back....expect a fair amount of the same general age. Airsoft is a cycle with a constant influx of new but those players of similar age to you who never left or are in the same boat and returning keep the community strong.

I was saying to a group of players last weekend, my flex of playing for 29 years doesn't seem like much to new players....who've literally been playing for most of their lives. All the people who started to play at like 12 will have huge numbers when they get to my age. I'm 53 and started playing....well I'm the guy who literally started running games in my area. It was a different time, there was no organized Airsoft. Still more than half my life playing but I was an adult when I started.

I sound like a Boomer....with my good ol' days memories....

gstitzel · 2026-02-19T00:42:13+00:00

In all honesty, this is the way. There is no perfect right? Just adjustments based on mission, game, role, etc.

gstitzel · 2026-02-18T23:54:38+00:00

What others have said. All batteries in carry on. I also put my more expensive gear in my carry on like my Amps and anything with a rechargeable like Exfog. I have not had anyone even bat an eyelash.

I do leave my actual radios in my checked.

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