Shot Show 2012: MilSimJunkie - Magnum Boots (Command & Panther)

Picture courtesy of Magnum Boots

Command 8.0 Side-Zip
Aimed at the duty professional the Command 8.0 provide the ultimate in protection. With Magnum ion-mask protection these boots are not only water proof but it will repel all sorts of liquids, and resistant to blood born pathogens. Ion-mask technology will be great for on the field use while making clean up a breeze hose it down with some water and your back on the go.  As with many Magnum boots its outsole is design for high traction while being slip resistent.

Having more than a single pair of Magnum Boots I was more than happy to hear that they were offering more boots under or around $100. These boots are feature packed that is sure to lead the wearer in the right direction with enough left over in their pocketbook.

Availability: Now

Price: $115 (MSRP)

Specifications

Sized: 5-12, 13

Color: Black

Weight: 24.5 oz

Height: 8"

Features

› Waterproof 

› repels liquids, resists blood borne pathogens (ion-maskTM protection technology)

› YKK circular side-zipper for easy on and off 

› Soft padded collar for comfort
› Rustproof hardware 

› Full-grain leather / 900 denier nylon upper 

› Moisture-wicking lining 

› Meets or exceeds the rigorous EN 20347:2004 safety standard for occupational footwear 

› Shock-absorbing molded EVA midsole with contoured footbed for comfort 

› High-traction slip-resistant outsole

Panther 8.0 Side-Zip
Another duty boot the Panther 8.0 delivers the ultimate comfort, safety, and value. Whether you've been in the force for 20 years or 5 months your feet and your wallet will appreciate its pricing. Featuring some of the same technology and features of the Command minus the ion-mask.

Availability: Now
Price: $90 (MSRP)

Specifications:

Sized: 5-12, 13

Color: Black

Weight: 26.4 oz

Height: 8"

Features

› Leather / 900 denier nylon upper 

› YKK circular side-zipper with pull stay closure 

› Moisture-wicking lining 

› Durable non-metallic composite hardware 

› Composite shank for support without the weight 

› Tested and certified to the rigorous EN 20347:2004

safety standard 

› Removable EVA insole 

› Aggressive, high traction, slip-resistant outsole

For more information: http://www.magnumboots.com

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Shot Show 2012: MilSimJunkie - KWA (Kriss Vector)

Courtesy of KWA USA

Finally! After all the waiting KWA has announced an airsoft Kriss Vector fully licensed from the guys that make the real thing. As an individual who has fired its real steel counterpart (video here) I have patiently been awaiting its airsoft version. Its great to see that KWA has been working diligently at re-creating a Super-V style system.

This announcement was the biggest hit in the airsoft industry on day one of Shot Show. The booth was filled with some of your favorite airsoft YouTube celebrities and alike.

The Kriss Vector will use a Force Velocity (FV) system which is a unique gas system aim at delivering maximum effectiveness while being very efficient on consumption. With KWA's unique FV design it will recreate the delayed blowback action of the Kriss Arms version. This will provide the shooter with sustainable 2-round and full auto fire.

Aimed at the training end for Kriss Arms the KWA Kriss Vector will see many uses on airsoft fields. The collapsable stock and short frame size (at 8.75") make it the ideal close quarter weapon. At only 2.5 lb its an easy cary on any loadout. Like its real steel counterpart the accessory rail on the front will make mounting attachements a breeze. While the system comes with iron sites the rail on the upper receiver portion of the weapon will make adding an optic easy.

Unlike what we have seen in viral videos I am told the KWA KRISS Vector will be using proprietary 24 round magazines with the hopes of 50 round extended magazines in the future.

From what I have heard the 2-round burst and full auto mag dumps on this weapon are so fast that many people have thought the weapon was not functioning properly. This is going to make for some very interesting gameplay and rest assured I will make this weapon system apart of my airsoft aresenal

Availability: TBA (2-3 Quarter)
Price:  TBA (below $400)

Features

• Closed Bolts, simulated KRISS Super V System delayed-blowback
• Adjustable hop-ip
• Single, 2-Round, and full auto select
• Fiber reinforced polymer upper and lower receiver
• Aluminum alloy inner frame
• Realistic construction and field stripping

Specifications

• Overall Length: 8.75" (22.22 cm)
• Overall Heigh: 6" (15.24 cm)
• Inner Barrel Length: 4.5" (115 mm)
• Inner Barrel Diameter:  6.05 mm
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)
• Caliber: 6 mm
• Magazine Capacity: 24 (or 50) rounds
• Velocity: 340-350 fps (1.07 Joules)

For more information visit: http://www.kwausa.com

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MilSimJunkie's Day Off: October 16, 2011 (GoPro HD POV KJW 1911)

One of the most frequently asked question's is if I do myself play airsoft. I will gladly refer you to the namesake of this blog and Youtube channel. Yes, of course I do, but with managing time filming and working I found it very difficult to find time to enjoy the sport. One of the reasons I picked up a GoPro Hero HD was so that I could partly film and play. Plus it was nice seeing and reliving the day again as seen through my eyes.

As part of a new way of managing play time and regular "film" time Id like to introduce "MilSimJunkie Day Off" video as a way of killing the proverbial two birds with one stone. It gives me a chance to play a full day of airsoft while still providing something for your eyes to watch. Per the usual video's at the end of the day-off videos I will still film all the antics and gear people bring out to the field.

What was my loadout during my day-off?

Kit-List:

Condor Special Operation Compact Molle System plate carrier (coyote)

Chest mounted (1911) Blackhawk Serpa

Condor triple mag pouche

Wiley X CAG-1 Gloves (coyote)

KJW 1911 x 5 mags

A simple loadout for a fun day out on the field. This is not my normal setup and did the job well as I only had a few minutes to grab whatever gear before heading out on the field. I will try to explain on these day-off blog posts the rig and loadout setup if there is anything special I decide to run that day.

Enjoy the video and remember to play hard fight hard.

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CQB CITY AIRSOFT ACTION OCTOBER 9, 2011 (Pistols, AKs and The Swede)

Chief and MilSimJunkie poses with Richard from Sweden

You will be delighted to know that MilSimJunkie has been working on a lot of side projects all towards benefiting you junkies out there. Airsoft is still a very big part of my life and I want to continue to promote the MilSimJunkie brand and the sport of airsoft. During the month of September I took some time off from filming and blogging to focus on the future and well being of MilSimJunkie.

That being said lets get back to the video's and blogging! The day was filled with great attitudes and all around good fun. CQB CITY has been revamping and doing it fast. It's lobby has been completely remodeled and now includes a parents area complete with couches and a nice tv for watching sports on weekends. Also in the lobby is a re-vamped Gamepod annex to provide all the equipment needs of the players. New to the lobby is the Armor-Up annex which serves the players gear needs and carries everything from holsters, boots, to bags.

CQB CITY continues to amaze me with the amount of people it brings in every weekend. The types of players that come out to range from the most novice to the avid veteran. It was great to see veterans teaching the new guy's how to play the game correctly.

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CQB CITY AIRSOFT ACTION October 8, 2011 (Vampires, Lycans and Ninjas)

The time came again when MilSimJunkie got invited to another private event at CQB CITY. This time rather than the typical zombie survival scenario the suggestion came out to make things a bit more interesting.

Long story short the plot of the movie Underworld came up and a scenario was developed around the idea's. As you can see in the video it proved to be a new and very unique gametype.

I encourage all of you to experiment with gametypes and not be afraid to try something new. Especially when the Halloween season revolves around getting scared. Overall the scenario worked very well and I looked forward to see how it develops as we continue to experiment with it.

If you have any similar gametypes please do share them as Id like to read about how its played in your area.

Gametype: Survival

Name: Vampires, Lycans and Ninja's (Underworld)

Objectives:

Ninja's (Humans) - Are to find the "silverlight" weapon and detonating it effectively killing Lycans and Vampires

Lycans - Hunt for Vampires and Ninja's

Vampires - Ensure that human's are not able to reach their objective while fending off Lycan's

Rules:
Ninja's are only armed with sidearms and can engage either Vampires or Lycans. Lycan's hunt and bite its prey and are not able to use a weapon. If shot by either a Vampire or Ninja Lycans must reset their position. Vampires are also able to use a sidearm, however, once shot or light is shined on them must stay in place.


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2nd Annual Muddy Maul & Crawl (San Joaquin Delta College Boots to Books)

Post Muddy Maul & Crawl

I caught wind of the event by a friend who whom knew the coordinator, Edna Takahashi. The Muddy Maul & Crawl is a event put forth by San Joaquin Delta Colleges "boots to books" program which aims to aid veterans continue their education after their tour of duty. The mud run consists of 9 "boot-camp" style obstacle's over the span of 2 miles. It took place at local Jessie Grove Winery in Lodi, California.

Starting the day around 0800hrs I met up with the friends Id be running with for the Maul & Crawl. After having a light breakfast we headed to the event grounds to check-in We were greeted by smiles of the volunteers and the smell of BBQ cooking in the background. Also present were local news camera's covering this mornings festivities.

There were close to 150 runners which consisted of men, women, and even children who ran at the end of the day. All active participants went in one of 3 separate waves the third of which was the team run where at least 1 person of the group had to be carried at all times.

I was delighted to see veterans and law enforcement running along side myself. Everyone was very encouraging at all stages of the obstacle course and willing to help each other conquer each portion of the run. The last obstacle was a fridget mud crawl in a pit under some camo netting. At the end of the run we all washed off via a refreshing high pressure firehouse

In all I had a blast and couldn't have done it without the encouragement of friends and fellow runners. It was a great event for a great cause and rest assured that MilSimJunkie will go at it again next year. Id highly recommend anyone interested in participating with me next year or encourage you to participate in a local event near you. There are tons of mud/obstacle runs happening around the world and most of them going towards a good cause. Try it out you never know what your missing out on.

For more information regarding San Joaquin Delta Colleges Muddy Maul & Crawl please visit:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/troops/MuddyMaulCrawl.html

Official press release from San Joaquin Delta College:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/publicinfo/prel/2011/MuddyMaulCrawll2011.html

For more event pictures (courtesty of www.captivatingsportsphotos.net) please visit:
http://www.captivatingsportsphotos.net/MuddyMaul

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CQB City Airsoft Action September 3, 2011 (Zombie Survival)

MSJ w/ Winner of Desert Locust Goggles by Revision

Another Zombie survival game. This time the game took a nice turn of events. During the hosted private event the storyline went into a new avenue for myself. As you will watch the video some new tactics and thinking had to be considered for the new elements to the game. While the objective was easy to accomplished we soon found out that it was difficult to maintain.

Details on the new gametype and video after the jump...

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Milsim Junkie Review: American Shooters Range & Store (Las Vegas, Nevada) + Kriss Super V

I recently got invited to go down to Nevada to do some shooting. While I have been to several indoor and outdoor gun ranges before in California the higher level of professionalism in Nevada is out of this world.

A friend, whom works at the Department of Homeland Security, recommended that I check out American Shooters located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unlike all the tourist traps in Las Vegas this facility was nicely tucked away from the strip. While the range & store has seen its share of tourists the staff is friendly to people from all walks of life.

Speaking with "Von" a worker at the American Shooter store people come with either a ton of experience (i.g., Military, Law Enforcement) to the new shooter with little to no experience. The nice thing about having a range next door, Von told me, is that customers can go shoot the weapon before they make a purchase or go shoot the weapon after they've made their purchase. I had a great conversation with some of the staff and could see that they were committed to deliver excellence customer service. I was surprised (or not surprised really) to also learn that a handful of the employee's were former California residents. It was also very comforting to learn that some of the staff also come from a Military/LE background.

Not to mention their wide-array of product diversity just inside the store. Not only where there many weapon systems available and on display but they had accessories that seemed to go on rack after rack. I found this a great opportunity to pick up a pair of Surefire EP3-M earpro and an HSGI War belt.

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CQB CITY AIRSOFT ACTION AUGUST 6, 2011 (Zombie Survival TM Five Seven Galaxy MP5K KJW 1911)

MilsimJunkie  w/ winner of a pair of Revision Vipertails

You guys have asked for it since the last video. The opportunity came when I was invited to another private Black Scorpion Squad event at CQB CITY. Of course this ment there would be an awesome game of zombie survival. With the new layout and re-vamp of the city it would make for one exciting game of airsoft.

B.S.S has always played their zombie survival with time and weapon constraints. Their rules dictate that once a survivor is infected that individual immediately becomes a zombie. A zombie cannot use lights, or weapon of any kind with the exception of melee weapons. Another limitation of being a zombie is a lack of communication.

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"Make it Rain" - Like a good Neighbor MilSimJunkie is there

After a great day of airsoft me and a few of the CQB CITY staff and regulars thought it would be funny to film another "Like a good neighbor" video. I had played with the concept of this video since the last but finally found time to film it. Originally the video parody was suppose to only take 30 minutes to film but hanging out with a hilarious proved to be difficult. Behind the scene the guys made faces or improved dialogue making for some funny outtakes. It all it took us 2 hours to shoot this 60 second video. Its cheesy, I know, but we had fun filming it and its funny does that count?

Remember folks "call your hits" and play with the honor and respect that this sport was based upon.


Video after the jump.

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CQB CITY AIRSOFT ACTION JULY 24, 2011 (KWA M93R RAFFICA SYSTEMA KJW GLOCK G&P M4)

Time and time again the reason I love this sport and I love doing what I do is because of not only you the read/viewer but also that people that I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet. This weekend was no differenct I was glad to meet a father and son duo from Oregon and a player from Massachusetts. The father-son team drove 11 hours to come and play and meet me in person. I must say I feel honored that they did that even more amazed that a sport like airsoft brings them together like that.

It was a fantastic day to play as airsofter's enjoyed the new layout. The staff at CQB CITY ran some interesting and intense games that I hope the camera captured. In a lot of the YouTube comments more and more of you are liking the mix of POV (point-of-view), PIP (picture-in-picture) and in-game footage. Its a great way for me to capture a lot of the action around the city. As you will see in the video its also a great way to captured different ends of a firefight.

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MilSim Junkie Review: Revision Asian Locust Goggles

While I love Revision Desert Locusts goggles I did find some flaws in fitment while wearing them. So I picked up Revision's Asian Locust goggle system and I was astonished of how comfortable the goggles were.

The Asian Locust goggles are EXACTLY like the Desert Locust counter-part but in a format that much better suits my Asian profiled face. While wearing the Desert Locust's I experience some gap in the nose-bride are and found it a bit uncomfortable around the cheeks. With the Asian Locusts the gap is virtually gone and now I have a full seal around my eyes providing some fantastic eye protection.

One of the biggest questions I received regarding Revision's eyewear, especially the Desert Locusts, were if they fogged. I am quick to answer both yes and no for the reason that I didn't experience any fogging until about a month after initial usage. Revision has REUSABLE anti-fog wipes that people can purchase to resolve fogging issues. While the fog wipes will not completely fix the fogging issues the fog wipes minimize the chances of fogging will occur. What the fog wipes do is turn the wood-be fog into a thin layer of moisture on the lens. However, my view is NOT obstructed and I am still able to go about my business even with the moisture build up on the lens.

Combine this with the Asian Locust Fan goggles and there is virtually no fogging at all. The fan varient is great as they offer a nice cool breeze on the eyes especially when wearing the goggles for long periods of time. The fan is powered by one battery and has three settings (low, medium, high). I often find myself wearing these on the field especially on hot days were I know fogging may occur.

Another question I often get is "how to wear prescription glasses with the goggles." Revision's solution is on their RX Carrier. You will need to get the RX carrier fulfilled with your prescription by your optometrist but Revision is able to fulfill some prescriptions. The RX carrier is compatible with several other eyewear in Revision's line-up and is easy to install/transfer to your goggles.

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CQB CITY AIRSOFT ACTION JULY 16, 2011 (New Layout)

Chief and the rest of the staff at CQB CITY spent countless hours working to re-vamp the city's layout to further their continued commitment to offer fantastic gameplay. Some of the staff members dedicated some 30+ hours to building new structures moving buildings, and their not even done yet. Along with some of the changes also unveiled a different way of doing briefings and getting people ready for time on the field.

In all peoples were reactions were positive and I am excited to see upcoming developments. I had a chance to see the construction during day one and had the "fortunate" (*rolls eyes*) opportunity to walk the city during a lights out walk. All I can say is that private games are going to be a blast.

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CQB CITY AIRSOFT ACTION JULY 10, 2011 (WE M4 OPEN BOLT REVISION EXOSHIELD)

Many fought to stay cool on and off the field. The heat brang in more than 60 players to the city who duked it out in a fantastic day of airsoft.

In light of my brief hiatus due to camera malfunction I was very hard at work on other task to help the quality of the videos and set in stone some future projects. But more on this stuff at a later date. Stay Frosty.

Despite all the talk about SB 798 and the future of the sport over here in northern California airsoft is stronger than ever. I am seeing many people travel from all over to enjoy the sport, to enjoy California, and overall meet new people. I was fortunate to catch some visitors from HI, and New Jersey.

I am glad to report that the sport is thriving in other parts of the U.S. and from around the world.

Most notable weapon of the day went to John (Ender007) with the brand new WE M4 open bolt rifle from the guys at DogTagAirsoft.

Most notable loadout of the day went to a player named Oscar armed with two MP5K's and a vest full of Airsoft Innovations Tornado Impact grenade.

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Magnum's new blog "BLDG4801" and the $1000 Giveaway

Magnum Boot's has been a long support of MilSimJunkie and of the growing sport of airsoft over the past year. I was delighted to be given a preview of the blog last week and from what you will see in their blog there is nothing short of awesome.

From what I can tell there will be featured posts from individuals who wear Magnum footwear from everything ranging from professionals and hobbyists alike. It will also be a launching platform for their new lines of gear. Currently, under "Field Reports" reader will get an inside look at some of the hottest gear out from Magnum as well as a preview of Magnums new RD apparel (*want*). If you havent yet go check out the blog and browse around.

Recently, Magnum asked if they could interview me for their blog. Well, how could I say no? Check out the whole article here. I hope it answers some of the questions you reader/viewers have had about the man behind MilSimJunkie.

They are also holding a Magnum giveaway with $1000 of gear! All you guys need to do is subscribe to their blog. For the rest of their contest details. Check out the article here.

If you havent already check out Magnum USA's blog: www.bldg4801.com

We are "Greater Than" SB798

"Greater Than SB798"

Today (June 21st 2011) is the State Senate Safety Committee hearing regarding SB 798. As mentioned in a previous entry, on different blogs, and videos alike the bill is a strong step at changing how we play this sport. Responsible enthusiasts alike have banned together to greatly oppose this bill. Many have called in to Assembly members, signed petitions, and have forced many of its young community to take a serious stand against the bill.

At this very moment there are hundreds of people gathered outside our Capitol Building from all over California. There are business owners, manufacturers, enthusiasts, and parents all whom have came to stand "greater than" the bill.

I created the simple and straight forward graphic as a means of helping to spread the word of our sport, and our community. I ask only that you educate yourself concerning the bill and share the graphic and your thoughts of what it means with others.

MilSimJunkie Gear Giveaway 10K Subscriber Celebration

In light of reaching 10K subscribers (yay!) I have paired up with Revision to offer another giveaway. Revision has come up with three separate prize packages that I think is awesome. That means three lucky individual will have a chance to win:

• Revision Desert Locust Goggles (Essentials Kit)
• 2 Revision Hats
• 2 Revision Patches
• More Info: http://www.revisionmilitary.com/locust.html

• Revision Bullet Ant Goggles
• 2 Revision Hats
• 2 Revision Patches
• More Info: http://www.revisionmilitary.com/bulletant.html

• *New* Revision Exoshield Goggles
• 2 Revision Hats
• 2 Revision Patches
• More Info: http://www.revisionmilitary.com/exoshield.html

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Did I mention I was on blogged about over at Everyday-Carry.com? Look at the items I USED to carry one me

Over a couple (four) months ago I submitted an old EDC kitlist picture to Everyday-Carry.com. If your not familiar with the term EDC stands for Everyday Carry. It is used by many survivalists, LE/MIL, outdoor individuals to signify their everyday preparedness. These items (EDC) can range from pens, wallets, to handguns and weapons.


Some of you have asked me what sorts of things do I carry on me at all times (i.e., my watch, multi-tool, etc). While the above pictures is NOT the most up to date kitlist I hope to spark some interest in some of you that dont currently think in that survival mindset.


Check out the original Tumblr post here.

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Like a good neighbor... (MilSimjunkie x Rainbow Ops)

Over the last weekend I had the fortunate opportunity to work with a team based out of southern California. You may know them as Rainbow Op or Rainbow for short. Despite the funky little name the guys are very professional and want to share their passion for the sport with everyone else. Both of your YouTube channels started around the same time and we equally have around the same number of viewers. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to network.

While the guys of Rainbow were up here to check out CQB CITY to do their field reviews. I drummed up the idea to do a MilSimJunkie skit. As rough of an idea as it was I thought it would be funny if we filmed it at the city. Thankfully the weather was good despite the previous weekends pouring forecast.  

The guys at Rainbow were extremely helpful in setting up the shots and coming up with some of the on the spot dialogue. It all it took us about 20 minutes to film and about a days worth to edit. I had fun working along side them and learned a lot about the SoCal airsoft community.

This wont be the last time we team up together.

If you have a chance please check out their blog and youtube channel. Let them know that MilSimJunkie sent you.

Until then. Enjoy the video!

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Check out this video from the guys at Rainbow Ops

MilSim Junkie Review: Revision Desert Locust Goggles

I first started wearing Revision after my current spectacles failed to meet my expectations. Mainly, it did not fit as well as I had hoped. After picking up the Revision Sawfly glasses I wanted to know a little bit more about the company. The Desert Locust goggles became the first pair of eye protection I had gotten apart from my very trust Arena Flakjack V.1 goggles.

Feature:

- High Impact Low Profile Frame

- Interchangeable Lenses

- Adjustable Band

- Rubber seal to ensure proper fittiment

- RX carrier compatible

- ANSI rated lenses

- MILITARY grade

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