PLAYER SPOTLIGHT | POLISHAIRSOFTGIRL!

Hey everyone!

Welcome back to the blog! Today I have another player spotlight for you, and this time we'll be learning more about @polishairsoftgirl, Magda! I first became aware of Magda in 2017 when my friends at Gunfire.com sent me an email about one of their friends moving from Poland to the UK, unfortunately, because I and Magda live so far apart we didn't get the chance to play together until 2018 at DFE: BFLAR. Since then we have played together at multiple events around the UK! Introducing @polishairsoftgirl:

Hi Magda, thank you for taking part in the player spotlights! Can you tell us how long you have been playing Airsoft and what originally got you into it?

I’ve been playing airsoft for 7.5 years thanks to my little brother who has done research and bought his first airsoft gun. Straight away I decided to get one for me as well so we could start playing 1vs1 😄

What’s your playing style?

I’m the type of player that you are gonna see entering the game zone first and leaving last. It’s never enough for me! 😄

Are you a woodland player? CQB fan? Or do you like to mix it up?

I’m definitely a woodland player. I don’t mind elements of CQB but I prefer sneaking around in the woods 😄

What can we see you running on the field?

At the moment my favourite primary guns are my Krytac Trident MKII CRB and Specna Arms RRA SA-E03 Edge series. My secondary is my lovely Glock 18C from Tokyo Marui.

My most used camouflage at the moment is M81 but very soon I’m gonna come back to my Polish wz2010 😉 Most of my gear like belts and plate carriers and other pieces of equipment are mainly made in Poland 😄🇵🇱 

What’s your most memorable event?

It’s a very difficult question because I’ve been to so many events in last 7 years but definitely, I remember my first time ever in the USA at Desert Fox Airsoft Event's Battle for Lost Angeles 2. I very much enjoy role-play events in a climate of a post-apocalyptic world. I’ve been on a few very good ones in Poland (S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Nysa). My first Mission of Afghanistan event in 2015 was definitely something that I will always remember (it’s well-known role play event in Poland). “Fedrunek v2” (Silesia Poland) was my first 24 hours game, it was a big challenge but I loved it ❤️

Is there any advice you can give to other players out there?

Airsoft is an amazing hobby that will keep you active and will give you an opportunity to meet many friends! It’s like a video game in real life!

Where can my readers find you on social media?

My Instagram is @polishairsoftgirl 😊

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FIRST TACTICAL MEN'S TACTIX BDU PANTS OD GREEN FROM MILITARY 1ST REVIEW!

Hey everyone,

 So I've teamed up once again with the awesome team from Military 1st to bring you another gear review! In this review we’ll be looking at the First Tactical Men’s Tactix BDU pants!

The Men’s Tactix BDU pants are a lightweight, durable and utilitarian pair of tactical trousers that are designed/manufactured by First Tactical for EMT, First Responders, Forces personnel, Cadets and other activities that take place in rough and tough environments, which makes these perfect for Airsofters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. They come in a limited run of colours – black, olive drab and navy and as I’ve really been feeling green load outs lately I opted for the olive drab colourway.

Let’s discuss the features; the BDU pants have a modern design but with the classic fitted BDU styling that is popular amongst professionals in those fields. They are made from a tough 7 Oz 2-way mechanical stretch double Ripstop fabric – which means they are both durable but have a lot of stretch to them making them a great choice for tough activities that involve a lot of movement including Airsoft. When I pulled the trousers from their packaging my first impressions were very good – they had a good weight to them and the fabric felt high quality. The material is extremely durable, ultra-lightweight and because each pair is treated with the DuPoint Teflon Shield+, they repel water, oil and stains, ideal for those woodland players out there. I also noticed that on the vital seams, there is triple-needle stitching to ensure they don’t fail.

The pants feature a classic zip fly with a press stud and button fastening – no annoying buttons to faff around with! It also features seven wide belt loops (3 rivet reinforced) for those tactical belts, it has a concealed unique sliding Comfort Flex Action Waist system with a one-piece elastic construction for flexibility, a reinforced double seat design and running gusset for ease of movement and added comfort.

All the fastenings on the product are high quality and made by household name brands such as genuine YKK zippers and heavy duty Prym snaps.

The First Tactical Men's Tactix BDU Pants are laden with pockets to keep essentials in, including two roomy front hand pockets with inner loops, two back pockets with hook-and-loop secured laminated non-roll flaps and two expandable side cargo pockets with elasticated entrances, laminated non-roll flaps with a hook-and-loop closure, internal sleeves and hanging loops. The laminated non-roll flaps won’t falter over the products lifetime ensuring you always get a clean, professional look no matter what activity you put them through. The pants also feature external knee pad pockets for optional low profile kneepads, which I like to use during CQB games.

How do they fit? I opted for the 28/32 which is the smallest size the pants are available in (they go up to a 40/34) The pants are comfortable around the waistband and what I really like is that the waistband expands to accommodate your movement without an obvious elastic waistband. They fit the legs well but are loose in areas of high mobility such as the knees and around the thighs. Regarding the length, I usually wear a 30” leg being a small 5”4 in height but when wearing my Airsoft boots the length isn’t an issue – they sit nicely around the ankles with boots on. The leg cuffs also feature an elastic cord and a cord lock to help you adjust this and keep them in place. For the ladies out there, I would suggest checking the sizing chart on the Military 1^st website to ensure you get the right waist size.

For those reading who are in lines of work that require PPE to be worn at work such as First Responders, these pants accept the Lion Suit Undergarments. They also feature and internal hanging loop and ID panel for easy identification.

So, the burning question - how much do they retail for? The First Tactical Mens Tactix BDU pants retail at £69.95, whilst they are a little more pricey than a pair of bog standard pair of BDU pants, they are built with tough activities in mind meaning they have the longevity. At the moment Military 1^st have an 11% discount on combat uniforms until tomorrow (22^nd June 2017) when you use the code ‘UNIFORM17’ so get in quick if you want to take advantage of the savings!

Overall, I really like the First Tactical Men’s Tactix BDU pants – they’re tough, comfortable and offer the user a lot of movement. The material is a really high quality and the construction is fantastic, especially in regards to the triple-needle stitching around the really important garment seams (fashion student in me making an appearance there!) Despite being a men’s cut they fit me well in the right places and give me ample amount of movement when playing.  These would be really cool as an element of a civvie inspired loadout or Police loadout in the other colourways! These BDU pants get a thumbs up from Femme Fatale Airsoft!

Photography by Silent Kitty Photography.
Post sponsored by Military 1st.

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LOADOUT FOR UNDER £150? MULTICAM TROPIC FROM WEAPON 762!

Hey everyone!

I get a lot of requests from my followers for a post building a 'budget loadout', so I decided to team up with the awesome team from Weapon 762 to make this happen for you. In this post we'll be looking at a MultiCam Tropic/Ranger Green loadout (BDU and Plate Carrier) for under £150! Without further adieu, let's get down to it!

For the loadout build I wanted to step away from the usual camos that have saturated the UK Airsoft community and go for something a little bit different so I chose MultiCam Tropic for the BDU and to finish off the loadout, pair it with a simple Ranger Green Plate Carrier.

For the BDU's Weapon 762 sent me a TMC Gen 3 Combat Shirt and a pair of the TMC Gen 3 Combat Trousers with Knee Pads both in MultiCam Tropic and in a small. TMC Sports Gear is a brand by a Hong Kong gear manufacturer so this means that the sizes can be a little on the small side (so always check the sizing chart before ordering your size). The small sizes are great for Airsofters with a small stature such as myself. When I pulled the BDUs out of their packaging, the material felt pretty good quality and on closer inspection it turned out to be rip stop which is perfect for Airsoft.

The combat shirt has ripstop sleeves and a quick witting, lightweight torso fabric which helps keep you cool and dry on hot game days. It also has a high zipped collar to keep slings and straps off your neck and a comfort panel on the inside so the zip doesn't irritate, it has a pockets with velcro on each side and a pen/eyepro holder. The shirt is comfortable to wear and has plenty of patch space. With a price of £23.29 it is also a super affordable option for a BDU.

Moving on we have the Gen 3 Combat Trousers.

With the trousers you receive tan knee pads but I swapped mine out with a set of black knee pads that I had from a previous pair of trousers. One aspect I really like about these trousers in particular compared to other trousers with knee pads I've used is that the slightly stretchy material around the knees helps the knee pads sit in place at lot better. I also think it helps break up the camo a little. They have a mulitude of cargo pockets on the front, sides and back to store essentials and feature an easy to use knee pad adjustment system in the thigh pockets. I really like how the trousers look and fit. The trousers are are priced at £31.49 - a bargain.

For the Plate Carrier I opted for the TMC MP94A Modular Plate Tactical Vest in Ranger Green because it looked very similar to the LBT 6094 Plate Carrier.

The PC has a large section of velcro on the front for patches and 3 velcro M4 mag pouches on the front with a molle panel to add more pouches and molle panel systems. It has padded shoulder straps so any weight carried on the carrier is comfortable. It feels sturdy and the construction of the carrier is sound.

One issue I have always found with PCs is that they can be a little too roomy around my waist and although the MP94A Modular Plate Carrier can be adjusted fully to accommodate most sizes I removed the cummerbund and just utilised the velcro straps that also come with the PC. I also added some medium SAPI plates to give the PC a little more rigidity. The PC comes in at £42.74.

Next comes the TMC Vest Pouch Zip On Panel, I've seen a similar zip on panel from the brand Semapo Gear and really liked the look of it so when going through the Weapon 762 website and seeing a pretty similar alternative I decided to add one of these to the loadout. As a general rule of thumb I have a backpack on all of my plate carriers so I can carry smokes and any BBs/gas I need in the field so this zip on panel fit the bill. Although it has the zip on edges, it also has molle tabs on the back so you can mount it to molle systems. The two pockets at the top each hold 3 x 40mm grenades/smokes/flashbangs etc, a GP pouch in the middle which is pretty spacious and a small molle section on the bottom to quickly attach other pouches to make the configuration unique to you. The panel also has a built in hydration pouch/bolt cutter pouch. It's a pretty cool and useful addition to the loadout and came in at £40.49.

For the RIF and accessories - head pro, eye pro, gloves, boots etc I used items that I already had in my kit, so... 

What was the overall cost?

• TMC Gen 3 Combat Trousers £31.49
• TMC Gen 3 Combat Shirt £23.29
• TMC MP94A Modular Plate Carrier £42.74
• TMC Vest Pouch Zip On £40.49
• Shipping to the UK (dependent on post code) £8.99

Total: £147.00

Unfortunately as I haven't found any other retailer that stocks these TMC items or similar ones to it I can't compare what the prices would be from another retailer. For the price, these items are great value and definitely look the part.

You can save even more on the TMC gear from Weapon 762 by using the code femmefataleairsoft-weapon762 at the checkout! This code gives my followers 10% off their order.

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SS AIRSOFT'S 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Hey everyone!

So on Thursday 30th March myself, Leah and Jet flew from Ontario, California to Atlanta, Georgia to attend SS Airsoft's 7 Year Anniversary game! We arrived at Atlanta Intl Airport at 7.55pm ET where we were met by Cliff from Elite Force, and off we went to explore Atlanta! We stopped off at Ruby Tuesdays for some wings and drinks (their wings are AMAZING btw!) By the time we had arrived in Atlanta, part of the i85 freeway had collapsed and set on fire and a storm had rolled in, after a 40 minute detour around the city we finally arrived at our hotel at 11pm. One thing I definitely didn't realise about the US is the sheer size of it - it took us almost a day of travelling (7.30am leaving Victorville to arriving at 11pm at night) and 2 flights to get from the West Coast to the East Coast! If you flew for 6 hours from the UK you'd be in Greece! The weather on the East Coast is also crazy, whilst when we arrived there was a storm and torrential downpour, the day of the anniversary and the day we left were super hot and I got sunburned on my face! 

After a decent nights sleep, we made our way to SS Airsoft in Sugar Hill on Friday morning for their media and meet and greet day! Media day is a chance for all the vendors and media people to meet and check out the site/shop. When we arrived at SS Airsoft, we were really warmly greeted by Steve, his wife Patty and his team of awesome staff! On media day I got to meet a tonne of awesome people including Andy from Tippmann, Chad from ASG USA, Rocky from Dye Precision, the speedsoft team SYG, Team Gears and Airsoft C3, Joel from Milsim Media and of course catch up with Charlie and Amanda from G&G Armament. It's always nice to meet people you follow/follow you on the internet and catch up with international friends.

SS Airsoft is an Airsoft site and shop that caters to players of all ages and gameplay styles. The shop stocks a wide range of well known brands for both indoor and outdoor players including: ECHO1, KWA, ICS, Elite Force, Voodoo Tactical, CYMA, Javelin, H&K, G&G, King Arms, WE Tech, A&K, Condor, Socom Gear, Madbull, Dye Precision and many others. The shop also offers teching and upgrade services.

The Airsoft site itself is a 24,000 square feet themed CQB battlefield and what's special about this field is that it has some of the most elaborate props and cover that I have come across. It is meant to replicate a realistic themed warfare scenario that boasts a range of buildings (including jails, banks and shops) and vehicles (including tanks, cars and others) for players to fight over, on and around. With fog machines and working lights on most of the buildings the action is awesome. The games include: capture the flag, terminator, money in the bank, team deathmatches and deactivate the bomb. Unfortunately I didn't get any images of the huge safe zone but here are some images of the briefing room and arena:

The style of play of US CQB is really different to what I'm used to in the UK - there are a lot more speedsofters and kids that play (which is surprising to me as SS Airsoft runs a limit of 400 FPS indoors) The action is fast paced and really intense.

On the anniversary day itself there was around 500 people in attendance, most of them players as well so games were limited to a fashion. There were loads of vendors present to support the day including: Wolverine Airsoft, Elite Force, ASG, Tippmann, Dye Precision, G&G Armament, SpeedQB and Airsoft C3. I got to meet so many of the people who follow me on Instagram and international friends that I'd only spoken to online. The day was a huge success with loads of interaction from the community and giveaways!

Unicorn Leah and Myself ready to slay!

Finally got to meet Dan from Legendary Airsoft!

With a couple of my #WomenOfAirsoft girls Jess aka Precious MilSim and Kate aka Starbuck.

Saturday was crazy!

#WomenOfAirsoft

Accepting a 1Legion_Superfly patch graduation style from Chris at Tactical Hostyle (Tactical Hoedown haha)

Accepting an Airsoft C3 patch for my work in the Airsoft Community from the Awesome team at Team Gears! Great to finally meet you!

With the SS Airsoft family!

After a great event everyone sat down to eat and share what they were thankful for over the weekend. A true family feel.

Thanks to SS Airsoft and Elite Force for having us and putting on a great event! It was a super fun weekend!

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