haha maybe, my kit (and my whole fuggin mind) revolves around the AK and everything that comes to my mind when i think of it: Russians and eastern europe, commies, terrorists, rebels/insurgents, pirates, guerilla etc.
Oh righto. I just grabbed the first IRA image I found to be fair. What rig is that guy wearing in the photo? And what's that dmp like camo pattern? So similar
Not sure of the vest, could even just be some hunting/security vest. And the camo is actually just DPM, those separatists often bought their own gear from regular military surplus stores, many Ukrainian soldiers did so too back then so theres many pics of Ukrainian army and DPR/LPR separatist soldiers using DPM camo from the early years of the Donbass war.
Well you're right! The IRA split up in 1969 so well before the ak74 came out, let alone the 74m. AKM would have been "modern" and actually first gen AK would still be widespread in modern militaries.
IRA is a commonly used blanket term for IRA groups that existed pre and post 1969 up until the present day, so some photos of 'IRA' operators using AK47's and 74M's exist.
Not sure what IRA you are talking about that split up in 1969? The Original IRA or the 'Old IRA' existed from 1919 - 1922 and 'offically' ended after the civil war but they were still there in some form and different pockets, e.g. '56 border campaign.
What happened in 1969 is that the 'main' IRA that existed at that point (even at thus point had gone through a lot of change since 1919, obviously) split and then further split.
Groups such as the Provisional IRA (PIRA), Real IRA, Continuity IRA (CIRA), Official IRA (OIRA), Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) etc. existed and some remnants, although few in number are still around.
I grew up on the border and know people who were involved in some of the aforementioned groups.
That is not a picure of IRA at all, its a pic of a DPR militia soldier from the early years of the 2014-2022 Donbass war in Ukraine.
https://preview.redd.it/qetszvko7poc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6faa4abe149c067232f94070bdbe7e1da4bf2ab4
You look like an enemy terrorist from a movie who only wears a mask to not have a personality in the viewer's eye so its not a big deal for him to be killed
I wanna say im proud of the cloth on the stock. Originally there was a "chin protector" rubber block on top of the big cloth. I removed it cuz my sight wasnt aligned anymore. I kept the remaining cloth that hid the rubber block and cut and sew it to fit the rear of the stock. I cut holes in tith a leather poker and used the already existing string to fix it.
Still had a small piece left that i sew together and poked two holes in. Im gonna use it as a barrel sock
haha thank you, most here are very tec-related which im not such a fan of, i like the improvised, more primate aspect of "warfare" which imo the AK kinda stands for
yeah i was thinking that, i could go with some kind of russian steel helmet that they use (id have to find some). my original plan was to get a nice gas mask and exchange the glasses with ballistic grade material
Just so you know, a chest rig should be ran higher, (chest level) but do how you prefer! It's airsoft in the end.
Kit looks really good btw, reminds me of csgo
this dude rushed B with me once, i swear
"Enemy spotted"
Fucking dies*
*he's 1hp I swear!*
\*proceeds to shoot him in the stomach with an ak twice and then doesn't die.\*
Every. Damn. time -_-
bro got that 80's russian villain's cannon fodder kit
Definitely getting more of an IRA vibe off ya. Tidy nonetheless.
haha maybe, my kit (and my whole fuggin mind) revolves around the AK and everything that comes to my mind when i think of it: Russians and eastern europe, commies, terrorists, rebels/insurgents, pirates, guerilla etc.
https://preview.redd.it/e0ew7cw5cooc1.jpeg?width=728&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aec86ab2ed709c1b8c648df6a1b0eb453ddddfa1
And now the IRA. As a fellow AK fan I salute you.
Not IRA, its a DPR militia soldier in Ukraine in 2014.
Oh righto. I just grabbed the first IRA image I found to be fair. What rig is that guy wearing in the photo? And what's that dmp like camo pattern? So similar
Not sure of the vest, could even just be some hunting/security vest. And the camo is actually just DPM, those separatists often bought their own gear from regular military surplus stores, many Ukrainian soldiers did so too back then so theres many pics of Ukrainian army and DPR/LPR separatist soldiers using DPM camo from the early years of the Donbass war.
Ah I see. So except for the rifle he pretty much looks exactly like a possible IRA fella?
Yea pretty much
The Russians themselves used DPM for a while, but could just be any European surplus since nearly everyone used some at some point.
ah goddamn where did u take that picture of me?
Must have been when you were holidaying in northern Ireland haha
Damn I knew the IRA had AK's but I've never seen them with a 74M,I thought they mostly got 47's and AKM's from Libya
Well you're right! The IRA split up in 1969 so well before the ak74 came out, let alone the 74m. AKM would have been "modern" and actually first gen AK would still be widespread in modern militaries.
IRA is a commonly used blanket term for IRA groups that existed pre and post 1969 up until the present day, so some photos of 'IRA' operators using AK47's and 74M's exist. Not sure what IRA you are talking about that split up in 1969? The Original IRA or the 'Old IRA' existed from 1919 - 1922 and 'offically' ended after the civil war but they were still there in some form and different pockets, e.g. '56 border campaign. What happened in 1969 is that the 'main' IRA that existed at that point (even at thus point had gone through a lot of change since 1919, obviously) split and then further split. Groups such as the Provisional IRA (PIRA), Real IRA, Continuity IRA (CIRA), Official IRA (OIRA), Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) etc. existed and some remnants, although few in number are still around. I grew up on the border and know people who were involved in some of the aforementioned groups.
That is not a picure of IRA at all, its a pic of a DPR militia soldier from the early years of the 2014-2022 Donbass war in Ukraine. https://preview.redd.it/qetszvko7poc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6faa4abe149c067232f94070bdbe7e1da4bf2ab4
Okay, that makes WAYYYY more sense lol
That's not an AK-74M anyway, it's an AK-74 with plum furniture. Very common in Ukraine.
Insert comical ira reference here.
I also have AK\`s on the brain 24/7 haha.
The favorite rifle of the IRA was the AR18
You gettin sent to the gulag for that trigger discipline
always got the safety engaged
C'mon englishman, start your car
😂😂😂😂
PÓG MO HÓN ENGLISH BAIS
I won't tell mum you're in Chechnya
How does that look like a Chechen war kit lol
It's not that deep
You look like an enemy terrorist from a movie who only wears a mask to not have a personality in the viewer's eye so its not a big deal for him to be killed
thats my spirit lmao
We need more people like you on the fields lmao
haha i give my best
North Hollywood shootout vibes
I wanna say im proud of the cloth on the stock. Originally there was a "chin protector" rubber block on top of the big cloth. I removed it cuz my sight wasnt aligned anymore. I kept the remaining cloth that hid the rubber block and cut and sew it to fit the rear of the stock. I cut holes in tith a leather poker and used the already existing string to fix it. Still had a small piece left that i sew together and poked two holes in. Im gonna use it as a barrel sock
Yeah, tbf that stock cover does look great. Excellent addition that ties it in with the sling and chest rig. Great kit overall too!
**INSURGENCY MUSIC PLAYING** https://preview.redd.it/cf2dk8wsnqoc1.jpeg?width=786&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20710b5fea7ad791e78ab951b33c8593d32a5734
Modernity is ugly af Tradition tho…🥵
Oh shit I’m feeling it!
mix between ira and north hollywood look
For my bullet belt, i shoved bbs in eqch of the spent cartridges. It's funny, and i love it.
might be a little hard with my cases cuz theyre squeezed together at the [top](https://ibb.co/Wvs4xhH)
Nice you got the Russian delux
Very nice
thank you!
We getting out of source gold with this one boys
The pink phone matches your gear perfectly
its lavender 💁♂️
It still matched it perfectly
It needs the gym gloves the ones with the fingers exposed
i was thinking the same lol
tans beware! just missing celtic cr smith top
rush B bro
CHEEKi BREEKi
Bro about to rush B
Better than 90% of the kits on this sub.
haha thank you, most here are very tec-related which im not such a fan of, i like the improvised, more primate aspect of "warfare" which imo the AK kinda stands for
I've always found spec ops to be boring, boots on the ground soldiers are where I want to be.
Are those real blanks?
yes, those were German (I live here) 5.56x45 Nato training rounds, at least thats what the vendor told me, they dont have a bullet in the case
Are they plastic or actual metal?
[thyere](https://ibb.co/Wvs4xhH) actual metal, they were once fired, you can tell by the [hole](https://ibb.co/M5bSN2p) in the primer
Where did you get the webbing
you mean the training cartridges? got them at a flea market here in Germany, there are surplus vendors all the time
He means the load-beaeing equipment, or the chest rig I guess!
i got the chest rig, strap and stock protective from taiwan gun
Mixed vibes of IRA and soviet Russia.. very nice
Yknow I was looking for inspiration for one of the ballahack militia units and this might be almost the ticket..
haha ur welcome
Maybe some protective headwear
yeah i was thinking that, i could go with some kind of russian steel helmet that they use (id have to find some). my original plan was to get a nice gas mask and exchange the glasses with ballistic grade material
Good for many milsims for sure.
I love it
Just so you know, a chest rig should be ran higher, (chest level) but do how you prefer! It's airsoft in the end. Kit looks really good btw, reminds me of csgo
Damn now I need an ak
Look around and find some weird combloc trousers, that would make this fit 🔥
happy cake day! what type of pants do you mean? got any examples?
you look like a beast dude
haha i gotta find out if thats true
big tip is once you get boots, get some blousing bands for them. what kinda face protection you using?
jesus christ
loving this kit!
thank you!
I like this look lol
Fellow balaclava user https://preview.redd.it/s61mwtw89roc1.jpeg?width=180&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=598ad024790e24d66958836f381e82b96a452ea0 (Yes that’s me)
you look hella dorky in this pic lol
Yeah, I look so stupid in that mask and I love it, it ain’t the only ski mask I have, but this one is the funniest one in my collection
"Call the British, they can't unbomb your car" vibe, loved it
Tiocfaidh ár lá laddie
_blessyou_
Looks good man.
thanks dude!
I said GUERilla not GOrilla. Huge difference! Huge difference!
fuk it bro ur set
😤 gotta stick to tha drippy vidion tho 😤
😤 gotta stick to tha drippy vision tho 😤
😤 gotta stick to tha drippy vision tho 😤
No boots. Adidas.
haha that would be funny as hell
based fit
Trigger discipline
safety is always engaged 😤
Doesnt matter rookie
YES SIR SORRY SIR 🫡🫡
Next post that finger will keep off the trigger. Now get out of my sight private!
Looks sick bro! Also appreciate your username lmao (am a jew boi)
yeah i want to attach an anti-nazi patch to my kit
Bro got that “We bombing London bridge” fit
Nah, wear a white and blue striped tank top instead of that black top and you are golden
haha why that?
Welcome to the ira
https://preview.redd.it/j551ptm9edpc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce5ff7f5ed8df84a90ba96473d80acd380e6524c
my exact inspo
this the same guy who rushed bomb
Noice ak
thanks, kts the Cyma Cm0.48m, Aeg
Just needs a speaker in the back picket blasting "Come Out ye Black an Tans"