At the MOA Exhibition 2023, the big guns are produced by the Penghu Armaments Factory or PAF Airsoft. For those familiar with the company, the have the M2 Browning airsoft machinge gun series that even come with a twin-mount for double the fun. For fast launchers, they have the MK19 and the Vietnam War-era MK18 Mod0. For more infantry support they also have the M2 mortar system.
Stewbacca is with PAF Airsoft to go over this big M2 60mm mortar for airsoft use. It is based on the light infantry support weapon that U.S. forces used in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War, the M2 Mortar fires smooth, round projectiles from its open barrel at a steep angle. It has a caliber of 60 millimeters.
At the Taiwan MOA Exhibition 2022, we again saw our friends from Retro Motif to find out new novelty items they have for airsoft players and other hobbyists. For those who want a different way of carrying water to the field, they have the Mortar-Style Water Bottle.
The most realistic mortar system for airsoft and milsim use, the soon to be released TAGinn Dominus Mortar System, got tested by Airsoftjunkiez during Op Serious Viking III hosted by Third Coast Airsoft at the Guardians Center. This is a scaled pneumatic replica of M224-A1 US Army’s 60mm mortar, but instead of lobbing a 60mm-style mortar round, it uses 45mm due to safety purposes. Since it is pneumatic, it uses HPA to propel the round to a distance of 300 meters.
The most realistic operating mortar system for use in airsoft and milsim events, the TAGinn Dominus Mortar, is shown here in action in this exclusive footage from the Gun Gamers... "In this video, we were given some exclusive footage of the new TAGINN Dominus mortar and Ian learned how to do glitch transitions."
TAGinn/Airsoft Pyrotechnics continue with their test of the Dominus Mortar System for airsoft use. This uses a 45mm rounds instead of 60mm rounds which the M224-A1 mortar system, on which their product is based on, for safety purposes... "Testing day #28 [mode 14-1] + first video of shooting 45mm mines:
The TAGInn “Dominus” M224-A1 Airsoft Mortar System is expected to be in stock at Airsoftjunkiez by Autumn of this year. This a realistic operating airsoft mortar system that is based on the US Army’s 60mm mortar, the M224-A1. However this is not a 60mm airsoft mortar but a 45mm for safety reasons.
Below is a video giving an overview of the system during the StrikeCon in Russia.
Well, mortar rounds for use in airsoft event will be coming your way this year. Red Army Airsoft reports about this, reports about this and this is a mortar system, not only just the rounds... "An unexpected announcement from TAGinn that you can only speculate on. Obviously, the mortar shot in the photo. Judging by the description, the declared range is from 70 to 300 meters.
To our questions, the manufacturer revealed only the following facts:
We saw the Zoxna HL1+ Mortar at the IWA Outdoor Classics 2017 and now it's finally released. You can get yours if you are a reseller from SKWAirsoft right now... "ZOXNA HL1+ MORTAR. Water balloon launching mortar for airsoft activities and training (safety forces). Launches water balloons at an approximate distance of 150 m. Actioned by co2. Up to 60 bar of pressure."
A quick video by Scoutthedoggie at Section8 in Scotland on an airsoft mortar built by the game field owner... Testing an Airsoft mortar during a game at Section8 on 11th June 2017. The game was based on the Mel Gibson movie 'We Were soldiers'. Site owner Neil built this out of scrap metal, then he and Ricky has some ear splitting fun testing this on site during the game. My ears are still ringing."