REENACTMENT

Do you know Reenactment ? For you guys, if you remember your childhood, maybe you like maneuvers game by imitating war action in the movie or just imagination. Reenactment is like that maneuvers game, but this is not for child.
Historical Reenactment is educational activity in which participants attempts to recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. This maybe as narrow as a specific moment from a battle. Reenactment includes some people's activities who come together to replay a historical event. In fact, this reenactment is divided into war reenactment and non-war reenactment.
Activities related reenactment have a long story. The Romans staged recreations of famous battles within their amphitheaters as a form of public spectacle. In the Middle Ages tournaments often reenacted historical themes from Ancient Rome or elsewhere. In the ninetenth century, reenactments were popular in number of countries.
This game popular in USA and Europe from 1970s. The game that most be played in USA and Europe is civil war reenactment and WW II reenactment. From 1990s, after cold war, there are some reenactments about vietnam war in some countries. Reenactment most be played in USA, Europe and Japan. This game is popular as recreation games and learning about what has happened in history.

Last Sunday Skirmish

As usually, last Sunday I and my friends from airsoft club got together in the field. This new field actually has just utilized by our airsoft club currently. Located in plantation, so there were so many trees, make more realistic and challenge like in the forest. But this plantation has been swept from any snakes or another animals, so dont worry...it make us more secure and safety to play airsoft. In this field have been built some protecting shields, bunkers, and towers as defence point or attack point. It also has supported by toilet facility and small canteen, so ehmm.....it very nice to play here... the environment and the atmosphere like in the jungle, but the facility also complete.
About 2 pm, after many of airsoft members have came together in the field and chatted for a while, so we have been ready to play airsoft. But..huff..just few members came to field..only 10 people.. maybe because the rain was falling from the morning..so made some members felt reluctant to come. But it didn't matter, we still could play airsoft together..so the members divided into 2 teams to play skirmish.Team 1 came to area firstly to gave them some moments to prepare points of strategy, then team 2 came to area. I played in 2nd team. 1, 2,3...go..go..go...all teams got ready into action..then line of fire started from each AEG. I got in middle position to support 2 friends of my team in front of me who started to attack by entering opponent's zone. About 5 to 10 minutes my AEG still worked well, but then..oh no...something problem was happened. There were just 1 or 2 BB came out from my AEG each I pulled the trigger, even I have adjusted to automatic shoot. Sometimes the BB can be shooted in long distance, but sometimes it just fell 1 meter in front of me. Hemm... my AEG became impotant. I have tried to adjust anything, but still no progress. Then I shouted "HIT"...to inform the others that I went out from battle zone, because I thought nothing to do with my AEG.
I have really miss play airsoft, because I haven't played for some weeks. But then my AEG got a problem. I should to disassembly the gearbox of my AEG to check the problem.

AIR SOFT GENERAL SAFETY

For Air Soft players, there are some rules that must be followed. Safety is a primary case that must be applied all the time. Air Soft is a unique hobby, because it has tactical gear, uniform, accessories, and guns that are replica of the real one. Air soft gun is not kids’ toy, so we must be wise for handling it. Like a proverb “The wrong is not the gun, but the man behind the gun”.
So, before we play air soft, we must understand all the rules:
1. General Safety Procedure
Ø Treat your air soft gun like the real gun. This will not threatening yourself or the others.
Ø All times, treat every gun as if it is loaded.
Ø When not shooting, always point guns in a safe direction, preferably at the ground.
Ø Leave your air soft gun’s magazine unloaded while unused
Ø Always be aware your target and beyond.
Ø Do not keep your trigger finger rested on the trigger until your read to fire
Ø Do not play in home, BB will bounce back.
Ø Always release the battery of air soft gun while unused.
2. Personal Safety.
Ø Never display your air soft gun in public unless it is enclosed in a glass container, which could be a gun case or similar.
Ø Never use your air soft gun just for fun/fad, or bothering the others.
Ø Always choose safe place to play air soft, avoid public or crowded place.
Ø Always keep your air soft gun in safe and closed place (gun bag or box)
Ø Release your magazine carefully, sometimes there are still BB remaining.
Ø Fire the air soft gun to empty target or up direction before keep it to make sure there are no BB remaining.
Ø Accustom to keep away your finger from the trigger while unused.
3. Games Safety
Ø Always use safety goggles to keep your eyes.
Ø Use good shirt, preferable little bit thick.
Ø Use gloves and military boots.
Ø Obey the game rules. Generally, the game rules are :
* Play on fit and healthy condition
* Don’t play if you have been drinking or using drugs.
* If the target in 10 meter or less distance, shout to surrender or shout “Freeze”.

If the target surrenders, don’t shoot.

If not surrenders, you are allowed to shoot the feet.
* If the target has surrenders, don’t shoot anymore.
* If you have shot, you can blow a whistle or

shout “Hit” in hands-up position to avoid to be shot again.

You should be hurry to go to safety zone and still in hands-up position.
* Don’t shoot to safety zone.

* Do personal safety procedure while you are outside of game zone.

Ranger Wannabe (2)

Continuation of Ranger Wannabe, here more some alternatives for air soft mania who want to be U.S Army Rangers

5. Trousers Uniform (BDU)

BDU PANT

Sewn to military specification MIL-T-44047E

• Six pockets, four with button flaps
• Fused pocket flaps
• Four button fly
• Double reinforced seat and knee
• Adjustable waist tabs with 4 bar tacks
• Drain Holes in bellows pockets
• Nylon drawstring leg closures, fused, knotted and tacked
• Felled inseam, outseam and seat seam

6. Boot
OAKLEY ELITE ASSAULT BOOT

The military put Oakley’s design through the punishment of endless marches, fast-rope helicopter insertions and low-altitude parachute jumps. Every specification had to exceed the combat performance profile for durability, comfort and protection. After testing in urban, mountain, desert, snow and jungle environments, the boot was deemed worthy of the U.S. Elite Special Forces. A high-performance variant of this military hardware was made available to the general public

7. Elbow & Knee Safety
HellStorm, Tactical Elbow Pads

The HellStorm™ Tactical Elbow Pads are built for comfort and performance! Designed to give full range of motion in extreme tactical situations. Made with non-slip flexible molded Talon-Flex™ plastic contact area and 1000D Nytaneon™ nylon. Has dual hook and loop straps and anodized metal rings that will not break in time of need. All padding is closed cell foam for excellent shock protection. Won’t absorb and hold water.

HellStorm, Tactical Neoprene Knee Pad


HellStorm Neoprene Knee Pads

• Quiet and extremely comfortable
• Textured contact area increases durability and improves grip
• High-density, closed-cell foam core for excellent impact resistance and minimal moisture retention
• Contoured interior with latex grip patch cradles the knee, preventing slippage and lateral movement
• Unique “dual-secure” hook and loop adjustment has a secondary closure to prevent them detaching in critical situations

8. Sub Machine Gun

Jing Gong MP5-SD5 Electric Airsoft Rifle

This is the new Jing Gong MP5-SD5 Electric Airsoft Rifle. This 1:1 scale rifle comes with a high quality metal gear box, a metal barrel, and a large type silencer. Jump right into the action at a blazing 330 FPS, a magazine which holds 50 rounds, all p"
Charging an Airsoft Battery: The initial charge should be 4 hours but no longer, and subsequent charges should last no longer than 2-3 hours. Overcharging your battery will ruin your battery so that it won't hold a charge. Remember to never overcharge your battery!

9. Hand gun
Tokyo Marui M92F Military EBB Pistol BLACK

Tokyo Marui US 9mm M9 EBB Airsoft Pistol

TYPE Beretta M92F Military

"Electric Blow Back - HOP UP"

10. Gloves
Rothco Nomex Flight Gloves

• SHEEPSKIN LEATHER & U.S. MADE NOMEX FABRIC
• FIREPROOF
• CONSTRUCTED OVERSEAS TO MILITARY SPECS
• AVAILABLE IN THESE COLORS: OLIVE DRAB & BLACK
• AVAILABLE IN SIZES: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  

11. Helmet
King Arms, Plastic IBH w/NVG Mount – OD

New King Arms replica IBH tactical helmet with Night Vision Goggle mount! Helmet set also includes a spool of Velcro tape, an IFF US Flag Patch, a reflective tab and a protective cover for when your helmet is not in use.

• Plastic IBH Helmet w/NVG mount.

Package includes

• Retro refective tab
• Large IFF flags - OD
• Velcro tape
• Color : OD
• Weight : 800g

12. Others :
3x Magnifier Scope PVS-14 NVG AN/PVS14 Type w/ Red Laser

DETAILS:
· Color - Anodized matte black
· Weight - 550g (full set with 2 mount)
· Scope length - 120mm
· Objective lens diameter - 26mm
· Magnification - 3X
· Laser Type - Red Laser
· Output power - 5mW
· Battery - LR44 x 6 (included)

So, what do you think about those alternatives ?

Ranger Wannabe

U.S. Army Rangers are popular with the weapons, gadgets, uniforms and the actions. Here I just try to provide some alternatives for air soft mania who want to be U.S Army Rangers.

1. Goggles
SWAT TEC, Tactical Goggles

• ANTI-FOG, ANTI-SCRATCH, SMOKE GREY POLYCARBONATE LENS
  
• 1" WIDE ELASTIC STRAP
  
• UV 400 PROTECTION
  
• MICRO-FIBER STORAGE AND CLEANING POUCH
  

2. Vest

TMC Cordura Land CIRAS Vest Ranger Green

TMC Cordura Land CIRAS vest in ranger green. The Ranger Green seems all the rage now. At US$152, shipping costs included, you get a full pouched up (now that's a new verb to use in airsoft) as it has an admin panel, M4/M16 magazine pouches, integrated single-point sling, radio pouch, pistol pouches, but no medic pouch. Nevertheless, still a good kit to have. Fits people between 5'5" to 5'11".

UTG, Digital Quick Draw Tactical Vest w/Belt
Under The Gun Deluxe Tactical Vest with Quick Draw Holster

• 4 Deluxe Adjustable Rifle Mag Pouches – Universal design, each holding 1 - 2 most popular mags. Features Velcro closure, drain holes and elastic to hold mags tight
  
• 1 Deluxe Universal Holster – Adjustable position,can be replaced by the Velcro attachable mag pouches (included)
• 2 Large Internal Zippered Map/ Document Pouches
• 3 Deluxe Universal Pistol Mag/Flashlight Pouches – Adjustable height
• 1 Radio Pouch,1 Large ID Pouch. Sniper Shoulder
• Heavy Duty Back Loop System – To carry additional gear/tools
• Fully Adjustable in Girth and Length – One size fits most
• Complete with Heavy Duty Law Enforcement Pistol Belt with Dual Mag Pouches
• High Quality Zippers

3. Shirt Uniform (BDU) BDU 4-Pocket Coat
Four Pocket Coat

• Sewn to Military Specification MIL-C-44048G
• Drain holes in Bellows Pockets
• Fused Pocket Flaps & Collar
• Chest Pencil Pocket
• 2-Piece Double-Reinforced Elbows
• Felled Side Seams & Sleeves
• Adjustable Sleeve Buttons

Battle Rip Digital ACU Shirt & Trousers

Shirt
Propper's Battle Rip ACU is constructed of 65% polyester / 35% cotton ripstop fabric, treated with DuPont Teflon for liquid and stain resistency. All pockets and pouches are consistent with military specifications. The PF5470 does have have hook and loop patches. Available in Woodland Digital, Subdued Digital, and Desert Digital.
PantsPropper's Battle Rip ACU is constructed of 65% polyester / 35% cotton ripstop fabric, treated with DuPont Teflon for liquid and stain resistency
All pockets and pouches are consistent with military specifications.
NOTE TO MILITARY PERSONNEL: THIS GARMENT DOES NOT HAVE NIR TECHNOLOGY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS.

4. Rifles

Tokyo Marui M16A2

Interior
Marui's version2 gearbox can be found inside the A2 and very easy to upgrade and has a vast availability of replacement parts. The hop-up mechanism that comes with the A2 is a 1 piece wheel adjustment type, these types of hop-up mechanisms aren't very precise to adjust and either hop too much or too little.
The Exterior
The TM M16A2 has a very decent amount of metal parts including; the entire outer barrel, the front sight assembly, the rear sight assembly, the flash-hider, the forward sling mount, the rear sling mount, the trigger, the trigger guard, the cocking lever, the ejection port flap, the magazine catch, the bolt catch, the selector switch, and the butt-plate.

ECHO 1, M4 Commando Style Automatic Electric Airsoft Rifle

Features:

• Adjustable Rear Sight
• Adjustable Hop-Up
• Retractable Stock
• Handguard Battery Compartment
• Counter-Clockwise Threaded Outer Barrel (14mm)

Specifications:

• Gearbox Type: Type 2
• Magazine capacity: 300 rounds
• Muzzle Velocity: 350fps
• Accuracy: 120 feet
• Battery Pack Size: Small
• BatteryPackage includes: Manual, HI-cap Magazine, Loader, Battery, Charger, Cleaning Rod, 200 pcs 0.2BBs

to be continued......

U.S. ARMY RANGERS WEAPONS (2)

In 1st series, there are Rangers’ light weapons, and now here for some heavy weapons of Rangers.

• Machine Gun
  M2 .50 Machine Gun
  Specifications:
  Length : 61.42 inches (156 centimeters)
  Weight:
  Gun : 84 pounds (38 kilograms)
  M3 Tripod (Complete) : 44 pounds (19.98 kilograms)
  Total : 128 pounds (58 kilograms)
  Bore diameter : .50 inches (12.7mm)
  Maximum effective range : 2000 meters with tripod mount
  Maximum range : 4.22 miles (6.8 kilometers)
  Maximum effective range : is 1,830 meters
  Cyclic rate of fire : 550 rounds per minute
  Operated by Rangers : since World War II
• Grenade Launcher
  MK19 40mm Grenade Launcher
  Specifications:
• Weight : 72.5 Pounds (Gun only)
  Length : 43.1 Inches
  Barrel length : 16.25 Inches
  Width : 13.4 Inches
  Cartridge : 40x53mm
  Action Advanced Primer Ignition / Blowback
  Rate of fire : 325-375 rpm (Cyclic)
  Effective range : 1500 yards
  Maximum range : 2,212 yards
  Feed system Belt
• Anti-tank weapon
  M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW)
  
  Specifications :
  
  Launcher extended : 34.7 inches.
  Launcher closed : 24.8 inches.
  Weight (M72A2) : 5.1 pounds
  Firing mechanism : percussion.
  Rocket : 66mm HEAT.
  Rocket Length : 20 inches.
  Rocket Weight : 2.2 pounds.
  Rocket Muzzle velocity : 475 feet per second.
  Rocket minimum combat or arming range : 33 feet.
  Rocket maximum effective range (stationary) : 660 feet; (moving) : 541 feet.
  Rocket maximum range: 3300 feet
  Operated by Rangers : since Vietnam War
  
  
• Mortars.
  60mm Mortar
  Specifications :
  
  Weight : 42 lbs assembled; barrel 12.8 lbs; bipod 16.4 lbs; base plate 12.8 lbs.
  Length: 28.6 in.
  Muzzle Velocity (HE): 535 fps
  Max Range (HE): 1000 yds effective (1985 yds max)
  Rate of Fire: 18 rpm normal; 30-35 rpm max
  Sight: M4 collimator
  Operated by Rangers : since World War II

U.S. ARMY RANGERS WEAPONS (1)

Up to now, U.S. Army Rangers have employed several weapons to adapt the battle needs. The characteristic of Rangers that must be available for immediate worldwide deployment in whatever condition need be supported by suitable weapons. Here, I have collected some informations about weapons that have been utilized by Rangers. From World War II which utilized M1 Garand and M1 Carbine, and now have changed to M16 or M4, Rangers have transformed the weapon system.
Here, the Rangers weapons:

• Pistol
  Beretta M9
  Specificiations:
  
  Weight : 952 g (33.6 oz)
  1,162 g (41 oz) Loaded
  Length : 217 mm (8.5 in)
  Barrel length : 125 mm (4.9 in)
  Cartridge : 9x19mm Parabellum
  Action : Short recoil
  Muzzle velocity : 354 m/s (1,161 ft/s)
  Effective range : 60 m
  Feed system : 15 round detachable box magazine
  Operated by Rangers : 1990 - present

This pistol which has just utilized by Ranger from 1990 (become standard by NATO from 1985) actually as replacement of the legend one pistol--> 1911A1. The 1911A1 pistol (Browning pistol) first served US Army againts MORO tribe in Philipine.

• Rifles
  M16
  
  
  Specifications:
  Length : 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
  Weight, with 30 round magazines : 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
  Maximum range : 3,600 meters
  Maximum effective range:
  Area target : 2,624.8 feet (800 meters)
  Point target : 1,804.5 feet (550 meters)
  Muzzle velocity : 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
  Rate of fire:
  Cyclic : 800 rounds per minute
  Sustained : 12-15 rounds per minute
  Semiautomati c : 45 rounds per minute
  Burst : 90 rounds per minute
  Magazine capacity : 30 rounds

• M4
  
  
  
  
  
  Specification:
  Caliber : .223 Rem / 5.56 mm
  Cartridge : 5.56 x 45 mm NATO
  Weight : 5.9 lb / 2.68 kg empty
  Effective range : 660 yd / 600 m
  Operated by Ranger : in Afghanistan


• Sub machine gun
  MP5SD
  
  
  
  Specifications:
  Caliber : 9mmx19
  Ammunition : 15- or 30-round capacity
  Cyclic rate : 900 RPM
  Sight Radius : 10.25 inches
  Weight : with empty magazine 6.14 pounds
  Barrel length : 5.50 inches
  Overall length : 14.50/23.75 inches
  Width : 1.96 inches
  Height : 8.26 inches (209.8mm)
  Operated by Rangers : since 1980’s

to be continued...

U.S.ARMY RANGERS

Do you like war movies ? We often watch some movies with Rangers theme, and maybe some of those become our favorites (such Saving Private Ryan--> this is my favourite movie, etc), because Rangers have good reputation for persistency in dangerous situation and dedication for pure American values. In those movies, Rangers were defined:

• Have strength, intelligence, and full of spirit for doing something, no matter how difficult the situation.


• Have full dedication to accomplish the duty. No hesitant in focus to achieve target.

U.S. Army Rangers are an elite American Special Operations Force that qualified to plan and run some specials direct military operations. Ways of thinking and confidence of Rangers were developed in organizational culture that charge for discipline and high standard in advanced readiness condition to be available for immediate worldwide deployment

The term of Rangers was emerged in 13th century England. Then in 17th and 18th century in North America, Ranger got in wars between colonist and Native American Tribes. Rangers were full-time troopers employed by colonial governments to patrol between fixed frontier defenses in scouting to provide initial warning of attacks.

The modern U.S. Army Rangers, the 75th Ranger Regimen, were initially raised for Korean War. In Korean War, a unique Ranger unit was formed.

The headquarter of 75th Ranger Regimen is at Fort Benning, Ga . The 75th Ranger Regiment consist of three battalion, they are :

• lst Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.


• 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.


• 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

AIR SOFT GUN

What is air soft guns? What the difference between air soft gun and real gun ?
Air Soft Guns are a scale 1:1 replica of real guns which are powered by spring, gas or electric to fire small plastic ball bearing. Most air soft guns are produced as real as the original real firearm. Commonly airsoft gun made in Japan or China can be really like the real one, but for airsoft gun made in USA there is a spesific difference (orange token in gun point). But in my opinion, I prefer the one without the orange token to be more realistic.
Beside the capability of firing, many people also consider the realistic body performance of air soft gun. Metal body and the existence of body marking have become one of realistic point of air soft gun.
There are three types of air soft guns; spring, gas, electric, and all of those work on the same principle of compressed gas expanding to push the bullet down the barrel:

1. Spring
   This type of air soft gun use potential energy stored in spring to push the bullet. This is single shot device, and can not automatic or semi automatic fire. We must to cock a spring gun before pull the trigger. This type of air soft gun usually is cheaper than electric-powered gun. We also can’t use this gun in close combat. But spring-powered guns are usually more reliable against weather.
2. Gas
   This type of air soft gun use pressurized gas to fire the BB. The gun can be automatic or semi automatic. The most common gases used are "green gas" (which consists of a mixture of propane and a polysiloxane lubricant) and HFC-134a
3. Electric. This type of air soft gun typically uses a rechargeable battery to drive an electric motor, which cycles an internal piston/spring assembly in order to fire BBs.The gun can be automatic or semi automatic.

So, guys...which one you prefer and think better? Some people like spring-powered guns because some reasons, even there are some spring airsoftgun groups. They believe that spring airsoftgun has character which can build maturity of members in airsoft game. Because each person should think carefully before shoot the BB. I myself prefer electric-powered gun for riffle because it is simple and can beautomatic or semi automatic. But for handgun, I prefer gas-powered gun, because the sound more powerfull and I think it make more realistic.

AIR SOFT at a glance (WELCOME)

Hai....Welcome to airsoft mania community..Here I want to explore and sharing about airsoft. You can also comment or sharing about my posting and your experiences or opinion. But, it's better to describe basic knowledge about airsoft. Air Soft is a sport for hobby that the players wear tactical gears (army uniform, vest, or etc) and utilize replica of gun (air soft gun) which shooting small plastic ball bearing to eliminate the opponent team. The team usually divided into 2 teams and they play some mission. Generally the mission / playing style consist of some types:

• CQB (Close Quarters Battle) is the way of playing air soft where the participants play in small arena and performing fast action combat. Because simulating war zone, in the arena usually there are some protection spots for players that consist of tower, bunker, shelter, stack of tires, or etc. The mission can direct facing both of team, flag battle, Rambo (1 or 2 players against many players), or etc.
• MilSim or Military Simulation is the way of playing air soft by combining air soft regular style with military role playing. The arena usually is larger than CQB and the mission spend longer time (sometimes it spends several days). The mission in this playing similar with military operation that includes mapping, patrol, attacking enemy base camp, etc and the players communicate each other utilize short-range radio. Sometimes they also utilize vehicles such as van or truck.
• Re-enactment
  In this air soft game style, team plays historical battle. All of the gears, weapons and even the scenarios are attempted to match with the original battle. Of course, because it based on true story battle, the result of game also has been known.
  
  But, air soft games are not just limited to above style. There are many games modifications.