WWII US Paratrooper kit

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Postby Darius137 » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:19 am

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Postby Pope_Alex_Kaeda_I » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:50 am

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Cheers, that Paratrooper kit just make things easier for me.

I know Maurshen makes an M1 Garand, but does Tanaka make one as well?
2nd Bat/REMF at battlesim makes probably the most skirmishable M1 (in my humble opinion). I have an instruction set for converting an m14 to an M1, that I'd be happy to email to anyone who PM's me with their email address asking for the instructions (simply leaving your email in this thread, or asking me to pm you, is a good way for me to overlook/ignore/sign you up for gay porn).

The gas m1's are nice, and Tommyboy uses one to good effect - but there's this persistant problem of them having issues that can't be corrected when they break.
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Postby Stewie » Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:29 am

If you can afford an M1 Garand, and want one, I'd highly suggest that, as it is more authentic, and looks totally bad a$$.

If you are on a budget, a Thompson is completely acceptable.

If you are planning on coming to Jump to Destiny, usually REMF(John Robison, the guy who makes the M1 Garands) has a couple for rent if you'd rather rent your first time and see how you like the M1.
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Postby TexMex » Tue May 05, 2009 8:03 am

Would there be alot of use for a WWII Paratrooper outfit? I have access to one but was wondering if there are alot of games that play with that outfit?
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Postby danneskjold » Tue May 05, 2009 12:28 pm

If any of you want an AEG Garand...PM - I am selling one. Upgraded, with a TM base..
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Postby TexMex » Tue May 05, 2009 1:39 pm

well nasty you are going to have to keep me posted. id like to go to one as well.
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Postby Gamble » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:32 pm

Where do these reenactments go on? I have a Thompson M1A1 and a 1911 so i would be interested in the future. I have a feeling age restrictions come in to play. :?
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Postby Brandon197 » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:12 pm

Here is a site that gives you an idea of what to buy to make different paratrooper kits, depending on what division you want. http://www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/zoom/us-101.html
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Postby LettuceHead » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:00 pm

Gamble wrote:Where do these reenactments go on? I have a Thompson M1A1 and a 1911 so i would be interested in the future. I have a feeling age restrictions come in to play. :?


I believe The War Dept events minimum age is 15. I recall there was either a notarized consent form or some other prescreen required.

www.thewardept.org has more info.

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Postby danneskjold » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:10 pm

Jump to Destiny was actually in Randle...about midway from Tacoma and Portland.
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Postby John_234 » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:28 pm

You know, I have this gigantic post I wrote up a while ago covering all of the US airsoft weapons, let me dig that up for you...

Oh, and for gear, atthefront.com is a great site. I can personally vouch for the incredible quality of their repros, though expensive.

One thing most sites don't carry, strangely enough, is the holster for the 1911.
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Postby John_234 » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:51 pm

Here it is. Look for the gigantic post.
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