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Spartan Imports, who is the exclusive distributor of MAGPUL PTS products, has sent out a newsletter with exclusive pictures of the PTS MASADA . Although there are a lot of pictures out there this shows that the distributor has them in their possession, and a release date should be announced soon.

More pics below.

We've been anticipating these releases from KWA since we initially covered their booth at the 2010 SHOT Show. The wait is finally over for the KWA KM4 SR7 DEVGRU and the series of modern M1911's that includes the MKI, MKII in Black and Tan, MKIII, and MKIV in Black and OD. All of these outstanding replicas are definitely, as KWA says, "engineered to outperform". I know i've already fallen in love with the MKIV in olive drab and am debating picking one up myself. So, if you're in the market for a 1911 or even an M4 then be sure to give these a look.

Lately we've been getting a lot of questions about MAGPUL's PTS ACR and its release date. Rumors are circulating and no one has been able to give a definitive answer to when it will be released. So I decided to email MAGPUL-PTS in Hong Kong and ask for some more details and this is what they said:

"Dear Ben,

Thanks for your effort about the announcement at the 2010 Shot Show. The first batch of the ACR (both Black and Dark Earth) will be available at around mid July, details announcement will be made shortly.

Best Regards,

Robert Lam"

I know as well as anyone about the importance of having good boots in the field. I served in the Marines for four years and had a wide range of boots issued to me, combat boots, jungle boots, desert boots, steel toed boots, you name it. My search for the ideal combative footwear has been ongoing since I left active duty; I've tried a variety from Danner, Belleville, and of late the Oakley Gatling 8". Although the Gatling is extremely rugged and comfortable, the term "Moon Boot" comes to mind each time I wear them because they make me feel sluggish and clumsy.

Fortunately enough my search was cut short when one of our good customers, who works for Nike, informed us of Nike's release of their Special Field Boot (SFB). After some initial testing he helped us become a vendor and soon enough I was wearing the SFB's around the shop. It was hard not to notice how extremely comfortable they were from just walking around the store, they actually felt more like a shoe rather then a boot, and their non-fatiguing soles (based off the Nike Free technology which tries to emulate barefoot running) helped when I was on my feet for extended periods. Some people say that if you're new to the Nike Free technology that you should allow your foot some time to get used to the added flexibility, but I didn't notice a needed break in period for the SFB aside from stretching the sides to fit my wide foot.

Last Sunday (5/16) I was finally able to christen my Desert Tan Nike Special Field Boots in Airsoft Pacific's Operation: Thunderstrike which was held at Splat Action in Molalla, OR. Splat Action is simply a wide cut of woods with a variety of large hills, cold creeks, muddy trails, and killer bunkers. Although my main purpose was to be a Platoon commander, my secondary objective was to test the SFB to see if it matched my expectations.

The long wait is finally over! Echo1 AEGs have been hard to get for months because of crackdowns on Airsoft factories by the PRC. Since December 2009 supplies and availability have been dwindling on many of the popular models, but now a limited supply of Echo1 guns are now back on the shelves, and just in time for summer. With multiple models in stock now, including the standard Stag-15 M4A1 and Stag-15 M16A4, we'll have your needs covered for the Summer gaming season!

We currently have in stock the Stag-15 series, which includes the M16VN, M4A1, Full Metal M4A1, and the M4 Rail Carbine with Fixed Stock. We also still have the M14 SOCOM 16 in stock as well.

The Task Force Black series is also available including the Mk5 SD6 Blowback, the full metal Mk5A4, and the Mk5A5. We also have the AK47 Red Star with real wood furniture, and the popular AK47 CPW. Airsoft season is getting into full swing, so be sure to come by the store or check the website and find an AEG to get outside and get playing!

When you meet someone new and try to explain to them what Airsoft is, what do you say?

"Airsoft..."
• are those clear spring guns to shoot vermin with
• is just another game my friends and I play in the backyard
• is like Paintball
• is Military Simulation
• is a training tool

Regardless of what you say, the fact of the matter is that our humble Airsoft industry is slowly emerging into the limelight and is attracting a lot of attention, not only from the media and general public, but from the firearms industry as well. Granted, some may look at this as a "coming of age" for Airsoft while others see it as trouble on the horizon.

Our initial batch of Nike Special Field Boots arrived today in limited quantities. We're still waiting on more pairs of the Black SFB as well as the SFB mid length trainers, but as of right now we have Men sizes 9 - 14 in Desert Tan and a few Black pairs in 11 and 11.5, overall we only have 23 pairs so be sure to pick up your set before they're gone!

Real Sword is one of the smaller airsoft manufacturers, with less than a dozen different models in their AEG line. However, they have developed a reputation as one of the top tier manufacturers when it comes to realism and quality. Their detailed replicas are constructed of steel and real wood. While other manufacturers use some steel parts and some alloy or aluminum parts, the Real Sword Type 56 and Type 56-1 are constructed fully of steel. Every external part that is not wood is steel, from the barrel to the sling swivel to the charging handle and receiver. Because of this dedication to quality, Real Sword AEGs feel more like real guns than almost any other production AEG. Currently Real Sword's offerings include a line of Kalashnikov style Type 56 Chinese rifles, a pair of SVD models, and the Chinese Bullpup Type 97 and Type 97-B.

Just as a quick update: we've received the highly anticipated Classic Army LWRC M6A2 PSD today, and our initial impressions are "WOW!"

Your opponent will think twice when you unleash full auto with 11.1 volts because the PSD sounds like it's spitting hate and discontent behind a wall of 6mm bb's. Not only will you stop and turn heads on the field, but you'll rest assured that you're getting the very best in Classic Army quality. The CA LWRC PSD boasts some beefy 8mm bearings, has a newly designed hop up unit, and runs the Classic Army ABS system. If you're looking for a top tier Airsoft gun then be sure to give the CA M6A2 PSD serious consideration. 

Oh, and as if choosing was hard, Classic Army is throwing in a free 32" hard gun case with this first production run...

LWRC BLACK M6A2 PSD  

LWRC Dark bronze M6A2 PSD