STAR L85A2

Rico · December 21st, 2005, 18:26

There is a big thread at arnies about the STAR L85. here
Seems as if people aren't too pleased with the selector switch and takedown, although good things are being said about the mechbox...Still damn tempting to get one from Grim.

Aquamarine · December 22nd, 2005, 13:02

Hmm... that version in that ad looks somewhat different from what I was playing around with. The ad version looks physically longer, the forward grip is different and there is a lack of the large cheek peice on the one I saw.

gallantcorey · December 22nd, 2005, 13:09

Its all the same rifle just a different variant. Sort of like M4's and M16's, same design just different length.

Skruface · December 22nd, 2005, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquamarine

Hmm... that version in that ad looks somewhat different from what I was playing around with. The ad version looks physically longer, the forward grip is different and there is a lack of the large cheek peice on the one I saw.

You had the A2 Carbine, which is smaller than the regular A2. There is also an extended-barrel LSW version with a bipod, and a tiny SMG-style version designed for vehicle crews. To my knowledge, the only one that wasn't actually adopted by the UK was the Carbine version you were holding.

Point_Man · December 22nd, 2005, 13:41

I don't know why it would effect anything, but could it be that by some design issue the Carbine can't accept M4/M16 mags but the full rifle can?

mcguyver · January 3rd, 2006, 20:23

just a question here: has anyone in canada gotten one of these yet. i see that wgc is advertising them as "in stock" (carbine and a2). $585 u.s. (ouch!!).

Skruface · January 3rd, 2006, 22:08

I have an A2 on order from Grim Fandango. I'll be doing a complete review when it gets here (hopefully soon).

The Tommy · February 4th, 2006, 14:12

Some piccys for you all

Cheers chaps.

Kid · February 4th, 2006, 14:18

Neat.

Was looking to pick one of these up - assuming the VFC AK is bad, or over accesorized.

Any chance of a review?

Skruface · February 4th, 2006, 14:19

Man, thanks Tommy, that's badass. I've got one on the way (with SUSAT). What size battery are you running in yours? Do you know what the maximum cell size what will fit in the handguard is (ie: 'arger than the 2000MaH Sub-C's? My 2400 Sub C's are slightly longer)?

Any problems to report, or reliability issues? Plusses? Minuses? I've read the threads on Arnies and ASCUK, but to be honest they're not really informative, but mostly speculative.

The Tommy · February 5th, 2006, 13:21

skru,

I currently have running a 3300Mahhttp://www.zerooneairsoft.co.uk/erol/erol.html

r.e the weapon itself its performed better then i expected, one oif the best AEG's ive ever owned. Bought mine when it first came out and never regreted it.
but still from what ive heard its been hit and miss, some bods have had problems and some haven't.
Weight and looks (minus a few minor details only spotted by the trained eye) are spot on to the real deal.

still even if it did perform bad i would have bought it for sentimental reasons.

overall YOU MUST buy this weapon.

Point_Man · February 5th, 2006, 14:09

Tommy, does it accept standard M4/M16 magazines?

The Tommy · February 9th, 2006, 06:44

It does mate, yes

Xepharo · February 9th, 2006, 11:55

great pics tommy!!
Making me wanna buy one now :borg:

WiretapScars · February 9th, 2006, 12:52

Who is this Grim Fandango? :smack:

I want an A2. I've been holding off getting a new AEG for a while because I do want an L8 but the only one at the time was the Academy. So I've been waiting for the release of the STAR A2, voila it is finally released.

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December 22nd, 2005, 13:02	#17
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Hmm... that version in that ad looks somewhat different from what I was playing around with. The ad version looks physically longer, the forward grip is different and there is a lack of the large cheek peice on the one I saw. __________________

December 22nd, 2005, 13:09	#18
gallantcorey Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Limoges, Ontario	Its all the same rifle just a different variant. Sort of like M4's and M16's, same design just different length. __________________ “The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.” - Sir Robert Peel

December 21st, 2005, 18:26	#16
Rico Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, On	There is a big thread at arnies about the STAR L85. here Seems as if people aren't too pleased with the selector switch and takedown, although good things are being said about the mechbox...Still damn tempting to get one from Grim.

December 22nd, 2005, 13:41	#20
Point_Man Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	I don't know why it would effect anything, but could it be that by some design issue the Carbine can't accept M4/M16 mags but the full rifle can?

January 3rd, 2006, 20:23	#21
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	just a question here: has anyone in canada gotten one of these yet. i see that wgc is advertising them as "in stock" (carbine and a2). $585 u.s. (ouch!!).

February 4th, 2006, 14:12	#23
The Tommy Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, england	Some piccys for you all Cheers chaps.

February 4th, 2006, 14:18	#24
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	Neat. Was looking to pick one of these up - assuming the VFC AK is bad, or over accesorized. Any chance of a review?

February 5th, 2006, 13:21	#26
The Tommy Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, england	skru, I currently have running a 3300Mahhttp://www.zerooneairsoft.co.uk/erol/erol.html r.e the weapon itself its performed better then i expected, one oif the best AEG's ive ever owned. Bought mine when it first came out and never regreted it. but still from what ive heard its been hit and miss, some bods have had problems and some haven't. Weight and looks (minus a few minor details only spotted by the trained eye) are spot on to the real deal. still even if it did perform bad i would have bought it for sentimental reasons. overall YOU MUST buy this weapon.

February 5th, 2006, 14:09	#27
Point_Man Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	Tommy, does it accept standard M4/M16 magazines?

February 9th, 2006, 06:44	#28
The Tommy Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, england	It does mate, yes

February 9th, 2006, 11:55	#29
Xepharo Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada	great pics tommy!! Making me wanna buy one now :borg:

February 9th, 2006, 12:52	#30
WiretapScars Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Strathroy, ON	Who is this Grim Fandango? :smack: I want an A2. I've been holding off getting a new AEG for a while because I do want an L8 but the only one at the time was the Academy. So I've been waiting for the release of the STAR A2, voila it is finally released.

STAR L85A2

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