Is the length of the MK23 NBB pistol turning you off that you won't buy it? A favourite sidearm for airsoft snipers, Trung The Maker did some modification to make it shorter. Check it out to see if the size is right for your needs... "The stubby mk23 mod is cutting down the end of the pistol to make it more compact."

Special Weapons and Plastic (SWAP) show you how to convert an APS CAM870 as part of a MasterKey. This is a modification to an M4 rifle in which a shotgun is mounted for use in breaching... "I really like to shoot, so I want to put a gun on my gun, so I can shoot while I shoot. Enter: Masterkey! No duct tape allowed."

Learn more about gearbox air compression in this video from AirsoftReviews HD... "In this technical video, we explain how a gearbox can lose fps rate cause to bad air sealing and low air compression due to technical problems. Using an upper receiver from a G&G L85A2, we will give you usefull advice of how you can increase air sealing only with some modification that will not cost you money. Stay tuned for more technical videos on AIRSOFT REVIEWS HD!"

Given the limited ammo capacity in airsoft gas magazines, airsoft players will need to watch their rounds fired or they will run out quickly. One way of avoiding it or slowing it down is to fire on semi-auto mod though sometimes you will accidentally move the switch to full auto. Nugentgl shows how to avoid it by modifying a GHK M4 Gas Blowback Rifle to fire in semi-auto only... "If you need to lock your GHK M4 to semi-auto only, then give this a watch..."

If your game site requires airsoft guns to be in semi-auto, especially at CQB sites, here is a a mod tip from Team Blacksheep for owners of Jing Gong, ASG, and Tokyo Marui Steyr AUG AEGs... "Check out this quick and easy way to modify your AUG rifle. Either a JG, ASG or Tokyo Marui this will work and give you that semi auto only for your local field if needed. Let us know if you want more helpful videos like this!"

For those who want to order airsoft guns from Hong Kong only to find out that the items do no meet legal requirements, WGC Shop have announced their free modification scheme to help you meet thr FPS limits in your country. But this also depends on the model which WGC Shop will have to evaluate if possible so check with them first.

For Kiwi Airsoft Players, Hobby e-Shop is reminding that for customers placing airsoft gun orders on or before 31 July will get a free semi-auto only modification. For those wondering why, New Zealand law stipulates airsoft guns to only fire in semi-auto only... "Hi every one! Final reminder, Free Semi-Auto only modification for New Zealand players will offering till 31-7-11, 4 days left! Place your order now!