New Spetznaz team

[Shiloh]

I've been thinking of switching to a Russian kit, just to try something different from the flood of M4's that I've seen. What's a bare-bones, semi-realistic looking impression that I could try to pull off? I'm thinking BDU's, chest rig/vest, gun, and the other little things that would make it look somewhat authentic. Any thoughts/inspirations? The biggest issue I've run into is just the lack of clear, ocncise gear lists. If I can just get a list of commonly used equipment, I could probably go from there.

[STRIK3]

The Rushing Russians in Washington (RR-COM) have some very detailed gear lists and tons of photos. They're also in your neck of the woods, from the looks of it.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rushingrussians/

Our team has some information as well, but our gear requirements are narrower, so the kitlist isn't as complete.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KEBAB.PARTY/

[Shiloh]

Thanks, that cleared up a lot of my questions.

Also, watched 9th Company last night. Definitely a must-see for anyone who's unto the Russian scene.

[Deleteplz]

Thanks, that cleared up a lot of my questions.

Also, watched 9th Company last night. Definitely a must-see for anyone who's unto the Russian scene.

Another series worth watching if you are "into the Russian scene."

http://youtu.be/ntGbzTEGL2k

[Shiloh]

So I take it that chicoms are verboten?

[STRIK3]

So I take it that chicoms are verboten?

As a matter-of-fact, they're legit. Commonly used by both Russian paratroopers and mujaheddin during the Soviet War in Afghanistan.

[Shiloh]

Well then. Time to look up 80's paratrooper impressions...

[Darius137]

This is airsoft. We're not issued our gear, we have to buy it.

The most important thing for the Rushing Russians is reppin'--show up to events, Davai hard, and follow the RR code of conduct.

Each RR chapter has a specific loadout usually suggested, but everything Russian is more or less okay to start out with. If you can't afford a Russian loadout as far as gear initially, start off with some Russian cammies and an Ak47 or 74, with RR COM and most chapters suggesting modern rifles (AK-74M).

If you're going to wear and/or use specific things that aren't commonly used by the Russian federation such as AKSU's or ChiComs, then you better get the whole period-specific loadout to not look like an airsofter who just wants a tiny AK or doesn't want to pay $100 for a legit Russian chest rig.

RR has a Facebook page already listed that is a great place to ask questions about specific loadouts or pieces of gear that are being used and are milsim.

[danneskjold]

Last weekend the Rushing Russians journeyed to Ukraine (California) for an event.










The rest of the photos are on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 198&type=1

[Piano Black]

Calm down, Swansea, it could be worse. There could be Russian accessories on a M4.

-Piano

[DEagle]

I saw 3 PKMs what did they chrono at, mines firing hot and I'm curious to know if its just mine.

[Piano Black]

I downgraded my PKM by cutting three coils off the stock spring and the it chronographed at 385 fps w/ .20g BBs.

-Piano

[danneskjold]

I am pretty sure they all shoot hot stock.

[DEagle]

Thats good to know, thank you.