You don’t have very far to search when looking for a MOSFET these days, with the online market being abundantly littered with them, and in all manner of configurations and abilities too. So what is a MOSFET and why do they vary so much? Well in their most basic form, a MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) is mostly just a switch, and by using a small amount of current, you can send a much larger current to a different part...
ICS MX5 A5 The sub Machine gun is one of the most widely used in the real world, having been adopted by 40 nations and numerous military, law enforcement, intelligence, and security organizations around the world. Its real world counterpart was designed and built in 1964, and later adopted by the German Federal Police. Since its conception, over 100 different variants have been created, including this one sitting on my bench right now ICS AEG This AEG has been a popular but less common...
Mechanix Wear tactical gloves are designed to protect military, law enforcement, and shooting sports enthusiasts in varying operating environments and conditions. From high-dexterity precision shooting gloves and patrol gloves to flame-resistant tactical gloves, each glove series is designed to meet the demands of professionals and enthusiasts alike. Mechanix tactical gloves feature a range of colour options and camouflage patterns to effectively disguise the wearer across varying terrain and conditions. Hand protection is Mechanix Wear mission in life. Mechanix Gloves have been...
You can be forgiven in thinking that Energizer just made batteries. Let's face it, we have all seen that bunny and its ability to keep on going. But Energizer also has a lighting division that supplies light in the forms of traditional handheld flashlights, hands-free lights, area lighting, novelty and tactical- who knew. Energizer Holdings, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries and portable lighting products through the companies recognised...
How Hop units work Hop-up generally speaking applies backspin to bb's to increase their range by reducing the air pressure on the bb's top side causing the plastic pellet to fall less over a given distance than it would without the spin applied, extending the effective range without increasing velocity. In Airsoft guns, this is usually implemented by a projection called bucking. The bucking momentarily disturbs the flight of the top side of the bb causing that all important backspin, which...
Dave Porter reviews the Helikon's'Training Mini-Rig For a few months now I've had the pleasure of fielding Helikon's 'Training Mini-Rig', or TMR for short. I have to be careful that this review doesn't sound like a sales pitch, because in all honesty, I really don't have a bad word to say about it. To put some context to how I've been using it, I typically run as an assaulter-style role, yet occasionally I pick up a bolt action or DMR and...
Welcome to Volume 17, Issue 3 of Airsoft International Magazine. Inside this month’s issue is packed with hardware reviews from ICS and their Black Leopard Eye range of pistols, these are incredible and worth a look, Cyma has bought out a rifle, their CM.014H which is perfect for room clearing, see what Jason thought of this iconic little beast. We also have Umarex’s HK416 on review and something a little different with Lancer Tactical’s AAP Drill Kit… you’ll see! Tactical gear...
This is a bracelet that is designed for anyone who wants to have the combination of fashion and functionality. Ideal to wear and use on a skirmish field the bracelet is convenient to wear and easy to use. Leatherman informs us that the TREAD is "The world's first wearable multi-tool, this travel-friendly bracelet features 29 tools and customisable links. In an ever-changing world companies are forced to innovate and diversify to stay competitive and on top of their chosen markets. Back...
Ear defenders are rarely taken into consideration for airsoft, outside of a comms solution using the earmuff and boom mic setup. Coming from a real steel shooting background, and working around the industry of industrial deafness, I have an acute appreciation for the need of hearing protection, especially given the mutual enthusiasm for pyrotechnics within airsoft. The Jack Pyke electronic ear defenders found their way into my kit bag as an optional spare piece of kit, mainly for if my...
THE PTS Syndicate MTEK FLUX Helmet is the officially licensed replica of MTEK's FLUX Carbon Helmet, which the manufacture informs us, the FLUX helmet is the latest in tactical head protection. This is the tangible result of a multi-year design and development effort to create an advanced, modular helmet system. The word FLUX is an acronym for Future, Lightweight, Undercut, eXpandable and is derived from the Latin word Fluxus, meaning "flow". Every aspect of the FLUX has a particular and...
