Ron_SF

It's really difficult to ask someone who's exhausted after a full day of Airsoft to pose for some photographs. Most guys (myself included) just want to break down thier gear, put on a warm parka and get in the car and get home to a nice hot shower. Even getting them to stand still before a skirmish for one or 2 shots is difficult. Everyone has thier minds on the task at hand and NOT going off into the woods to have good old Camo shoot pics of them for some silly website.

It is for this reason that I want to say thank you to my good buddie Ron (Long Island Airsoft) for taking the time to let me shoot him. As always, he's very patient and allows me to indulge my inner photographer as I pose him like a full size GI Joe Action Figure.

We had an amazing day of Airsoft and I'm very excited that I get to share these pics. Ron decided on some very interesting gear this time in a particularly unique arrangement. This action shot to the left is probably my favorite so it heads up the following photos of this awesome impression.

Overall the clothing choice was simple. It was a very cold day but with the body armour acting as a layer of insulation, all that was needed was some basic under-layers. The polypro undershirt is US military issue. The lower counterpart was also worn. Ron's only specific quote regarding this impression was simply; "This impression was NOT inspired by any one picture. It was just what I thought would look cool and work well for the temperateture." Rest assured, it's US Special Forces inspired.

It's amazing how effective the old US woodland in this environment. Over 20 years, it's still proving itself to be a very useful scheme. This pattern has been reproduced all over the world and it's no wonder why it's popularity still has remained so strong. Smart choice here is the polypro undershirt. A goretex outer shell was kept in a vehicle and would be used in the event of rain or a sudden dip in temperature. The shell is also in woodland.

One of the many M4's in his arsenal. My favorite modification to this is the special collar added to the tubular bttstock for the sling mount. Not as hi tech as the other items but a very under-appreciated detail.

Matterhorn Boots A.T.D. Artic to Desert
U.S. Woodland camo pants
Knee Pads[ I don't remember the brand]
Brown Poly-Pro Undershirt
Mil-Tec Sniper Veil
Blackhawk Coyote Tan Watchcap
Blackhawk Hellstorm Flight gloves
Guarder MOD 2 replica body armor
ON ARMOR -
Spec-ops Brand M4 Mag pouches
Maxpedition medium Roly-poly
Tactical Tailor 1911 modular holster
Maxpedition M3 Pouch
Blackhawk Strike Pistol Mag pouch
Blackhawk Camel Back
Weapon -
TM M4 RIS
Hurricane Metal Body
Guarder Outer Barrel
Guarder replica Aimpoint
Real Steal Rear Flip up sight[ From our friend in the Sand Box]
M4 is internally upgraded with LIAS Bootcamp:
Deep Fire 120 spring
Bushings
Custom wired to the back

Loadout in detail. The Maxpedition M3 stays up high on the chest for all the necessary items like multi tool, tape, zip ties, ciggs, lighter, etc. The mag pouches ordinarily hold pistol magazines but for this Op, smoke was carried instead. Also up high at the ready. Middle photo shows the pistol pouch (weapon was in the vehicle already) and the Maxpedition dump pouch. Both Ron and I agree this is probably the most useful pouch one can own; equal in importance to quality mag pouches when the combat goes high-speed. Speaking of mag pouches, these Spec-Ops brand mag pouches are made of awesome materials and allow for easy use. Last pic on he right shows a dynamic feature. If you want to quiet the outer vecro, just pull forward the inner velcro tab and secure it down. In this configuration, there is no "velcro tear" when you remove your mags. If you ned the security of zero mag loss, just flip the inner tab back in. Nice!

A truly great rifle sling. This sling springs when you let go of the M4. It's made of extremely durable nylon and has an extremely strong clasp at the end. This is a favorite among special operators "over there" and is well recieved by Ron and a few other airsofters we run with. Personally, my AK needs dirty, nasty canvas but I'd be willing to try this thing for sure!

Tag on the sling reads: Z-M Systems 413-648-9501 size large

Guess that will do for now. I hope the next skirmish we attend yeilds photos as good as these. Thanks again to Ron for posing my Nikon. Ron can be reached at his store - sales@islandairsoft.net Maxpedition, Guarder, and Blackhawk goods can be purchased there as well as the best airsoft weapons and accessories.