In this issue

Welcome to all our readers, old and new, around the world. We hope you are well and, after weeks of enforced inactivity, are getting out to play again, wherever you are!
This month we have a couple of superb exclusives for you, as we take a first look at the much-anticipated LK33 from LCT and pay a personal visit to one of the giants of airsoft, G&G Armament. We also have the superb Barrett REC7 from EMG/Krytac and Specna Arm's S-E03, as well as talking to the guys behind their GBB STEN from Northeast Airsoft.
If you use comms, you must read Sean (from Blackline Simulations in Canada)'s article about the end of UHF radios, while Andy Nightingale points out that the terminology we use can effect how airsoft is viewed by the general public.
If Kit & Gear is your thing, don't miss Ian "Taz" Stokes' look at the "Modern Ratnik" or Bill's "Retail Roundup" - we even get to sample some Swiss Army Chocolate!
All this plus our usual articles and columns - all for free - what's not to like!
Play hard, play fair... Stay safe and stay well!
The Airsoft Action Team.

HECKLER & KOCH HK33

AT AIRSOFT ACTION WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT WE HAVE BUILT UP OVER THE YEARS, AND EVERY SO OFTEN WE GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING IN A REPORT ON A NEW AEG MODEL THAT HAS COME DIRECT TO US FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WE ALSO KNOW THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO REACH OUT TO WHEN IT COMES TO UNUSUAL MODELS, SO THIS MONTH WE’RE JOINED BY OUR FRIEND LAWRENCE FROM STRIKEHOLD.NET TO INTRODUCE LCT’S LATEST CREATION!

6 mins

Licensed To Rock Your World!

The march towards licensing in the airsoft world continues unabated and although there are some great designs out there, when you want something to look as close to “the real” as possible then it’s licensed models that will do it every time - right down to the smallest detail. Bill continues his adventures into the world of the “licensed aeg” this month with the all-new barrett rec7 di carbine.

8 mins

DARING TO BE DIFFERENT

AS OUR REPUTATION FOR TRULY INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE CONTINUES TO GROW, WE ARE DELIGHTED TO REPORT FROM THE HEART OF ONE OF AIRSOFT’S BEST-KNOWN COMPANIES, G&G ARMAMENT. OUR MAN ON THE GROUND IN TAIWAN, STU “STEWBACCA” MORTIMER, WAS INVITED TO HAVE A GOOD LOOK ROUND AND TALK EXCLUSIVELY TO THE PEOPLE BEHIND THIS HUGELY SUCCESSFUL AIRSOFT BUSINESS.

10 mins

Push To Talk Over Cellular: The End Of UHF Radios?

As airsoft events continue to grow in popularity and attendance, more people are using radios for communications. Players are beginning to see the challenges that come along with that growth; limited frequencies, low-quality gear and open networks result in congestion, weak signals, and communications security (comsec) issues. Our “legionnaire” sean, from blackline simulations in canada, looks a potential alternative - using your smartphone!

9 mins

RATNIK: WAY OF THE WARRIOR

WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF SO MANY VARIETIES OF AK12 AND RPK16, MORE AND MORE AIRSOFTERS ARE LOOKING TO RUSSIA FOR INSPIRATION FOR KIT. IAN “TAZ” STOKES TELLS ALL…

6 mins

Federov Avtomat: The First “Assault Rifle”?

It is a well-worn descriptor, often used by shooters the world over to identify a type of gun but just where did the term “assault rifle” come from and what was the first one? Frenchie explains…

5 mins

THE CAGE: BETTER DAYS AHEAD!

AT LAST, WE ARE SEEING A RETURN TO AIRSOFT GAMES AROUND THE GLOBE AND ALTHOUGH GUIDELINES VARY IN SPECIFICS FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY, IT SEEMS LIKE WE’RE GETTING BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL… WITH A MASK ON! BILL’S BEEN WATCHING THE ROLLOUT OF SITE RE-OPENINGS AND HAS EVEN BEEN OUT TO A GAME BUT ASKS THE QUESTION: “WILL THINGS GO BACK TO THE WAY THEY WERE?”

8 mins

THE MEN BEHIND THE STEN

AS HE CONTINUES HIS AIRSOFT JOURNEYS IN TAIWAN, STU “STEWBACCA” MORTIMER VISITS NORTHEAST AIRSOFT AND CHATS TO THE GUYS BEHIND THEIR ICONIC GBB STEN.

6 mins

WRONG WORD – WRONG IMPRESSION!

IT IS EASY TO USE WORDS THAT GIVE THE WRONG IMPRESSION, HOWEVER, WHEN IT COMES TO “GUNS” AND “WEAPONS” WE HAVE TO GET IT RIGHT, AS CALIBRE SHOOTING’S ANDY NIGHTINGALE EXPLAINS…

4 mins

AIRSOFT ARREST: A KIND OF BLUE

HAVING SPOTTED A PIECE ON SKY NEWS, REGARDING THE ARREST OF A YOUNG BOY SEEN PLAYING WITH A TWO TONE PISTOL, FRENCHIE EXPLORES THE QUESTIONS IT RAISED IN THE UK.

5 mins

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