Phil from Clearwater Airsoft performs a hardware transplant on his APFG SIG airsoft rifle, replacing the standard outer barrel with a steel version from Clutch Precision. The process involves a fair amount of mechanical surgery, starting with the removal of the handguard and the extraction of various pins and tiny screws that seem designed to test one's patience.

Phil from Clearwater Airsoft shares a collection of airsoft purchases that left him questioning his life choices. He starts with the Celsius CTW, a platform that promised much but delivered mainly frustration and a collection of shredded BBs. Apparently, buying one failed gun wasn't enough, so he bought a second just to be sure he really disliked it, proving that hope can be quite stubborn when it involves a fancy paperweight.

Phil from Clearwater Airsoft provides a look at gas blowback submachine guns from Maruyama, specifically the APC9 and the newer MP9. He explains that these replicas are manufactured by VFC and designed to mimic the B&T line of firearms. Phil talks about his personalized APC9, which features a folding stock and a modified suppressor that he stuffed with foam insulation to stop it from sounding like he was firing in a church.

Phil of Clearwater Airsoft decides to treat his airsoft Glocks like a set of building blocks to see what happens when you mix and match parts. He starts by weighing the G17 and G45, noting that one carries a bit more mass than the other. The weight of the magazines seems to vary based on how much gas is currently inside, adding a minor variable to his initial measurements.

Phil from Clearwater Airsoft reviews the T8 CGS N4 GBBR, a gas blowback rifle based on the Tokyo Marui MWS system. He points out the high-quality externals and licensed trademarks, noting that the rifle feels solid despite the average plastic furniture. The build is designed for compatibility and ease of use, making it a strong contender in the mid-range market.

Clearwater Airsoft talks about the VFC KS-1 Gas Blowback Rifle, an airsoft replica of the British L43A1. He likes the rifle's exceptional realism, highlighting accurate Knights trademarks, the URX6 rail system, and full ambidextrous controls for the fire selector, bolt, and magazine release, along with the correct tan V-Mags.