[Mjolnir]

Ebay (though the price is steep): http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/330776959183?lpid=82&item=330776959183&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

I'll keep searching. A lot of the sites I found them on are now OOS :/

E/ here (fair price too): http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwo...ul_PTS_PMAG_30G_MagLevel_for_G36_120_rds_.htm

Till Valhalla!

 

[FLUGMERKUR]

Check my edit, you might have missed it; I need a Safariland 6004.

Till Valhalla!

No, I saw it. I'm talking about 6004's too.

 

[Mjolnir]

So it's been awhile, but I'm finally able to get the first real loadout pictures up. Keep in mind that 90% of this will not be part of the finished impression. But, I wanted to get an idea of what the loadout might look like. The big items I have yet to purchase are: G36, G17 with Safariland 6004, and the Plate carrier. Anyway, this is what I have so far.

Till Valhalla!

 

[Mjolnir]

Small update:

You know it's a good day when you find a new reference picture of the incredibly elusive Swedish SOG. This one is of a training exercise held for NATO special operations forces that took place a couples weeks ago. I'm still looking for more pictures from this exercise and for higher quality ones. But, when it comes to SOG photos you have to take what you can get.

The operator on the right is from the Danish Frømandskorpset.

In other news I got payed recently and my Birthday is next week. I should be able to order my G36 then as well as some accessories for it

School gets out in less than 5 weeks; I can't wait to get working on this project again.

 

[Mjolnir]

Thread revival incoming.

Same idea as before: Swedish SOG Impression circa 2014-2018. It will still be based around the G36c. Yes, I know, SOG is starting to phase in the LWRC, however there are pictures as late as just last year with them using G36c's.

Also, base uniform will remain M90. Again, I'm aware they have been spotted wearing Multicam more recently. However, everyone does MC kits, and the idea here is to build something more unique. I do have plenty of reference materials with recent use of M90, so no worries there.

Gear will be mostly Multicam and Coyote Brown, with some specialty items being grey. And, eventually I'll have multiple setups that I can swap between depending on the AO.

Anyway, that's enough for now. Here's a few reference pics, and first piece of gear that's arrived. Stay tuned for lots of updates over the coming days and weeks as stuff starts rolling in.

 

[Mjolnir]

Gucci gear arrival: authentic Swedish Fjällräven G-1000 Vidda Pro pants in dark grey/black. You can see them being worn by a few SOG members in the previous pictures, as well as by SOG and RTF members in pictures below.

These will be replacing my ranger green Emerson G3s.

These pants can go with any of my camo tops (M90, M90k, Multicam, or Civilian). And, they will likely serve as primary pants for the kit, unless I need to run matching top and bottom due to game/team rules.

Haven't gotten a chance to wear them outside yet, but all the reviews I've seen have been stellar. The pants seem very durable and functional, plus they look badass.

Still waiting on main blaster and parts (should get here by Friday *fingers crossed*). Also, some placeholder pouches for the plate carrier, and some helmet upgrades are on the way.

 

[Mjolnir]

Primary weapon is here! KWA G36c.

I decided on this one mainly because I found a great deal on it. Also, because this will be the first gun I attempt to do some serious internal and external modifications on, I wanted something that I wouldn't be afraid of messing up and learning how to tech with. Everything I've seen/heard about this gun is that it's a great all around workhorse, lots of readily available parts, and relatively easy to work on.

If anyone has some recommendations on where to start as far as internals are concerned, feel free to comment. I probably won't be making any really expensive internal upgrades for awhile, just because I want to get the impression completed beforehand, and that relies more on external mods.

Anyway, the IDZ stock and top rail should be delivered tomorrow, along with some more P-mags. From what I've read, the rail should be easy to do, but the stock requires a little dremel work to fit properly. Again, if anyone reading has experience with changing the stock out on a G36, let me know.

 

[Mjolnir]

Got the stock and rail attached, as well as a sight.

My triple mag insert, 5 P-mags, and grenade got delivered today as well.

Never used, or even seen this type of grenade before. But, it was only $20, and it made the difference between free shipping and $18 shipping... so, I guess for 2 bucks it can't be that bad.

Unfortunately, the rest of my Swedish flag patches, and the rest of the pouches for my PC won't arrive before game-day on Sunday; however, I'm still excited to test out the gear I do have.

 

[Mjolnir]

Small update:

Authentic Swedish grenade pouch and mini flag patch just arrived from Stockholm!

Also added a few minor things to the plate carrier-- chemlights, IFF tape, tourniquets, sharpie, IFAK and pouch, thunder-B and pouch, and mini-MAP.

The MAP is just on there as a placeholder until I can figure out exactly which Camelbak I need.

Next purchase for the plate carrier will be 2 BFG ten-speed double pistol mag pouches, which will go on the front, between the 2 CATs.

I'm also waiting on a few things for the helmet, mainly a cover and a strobe.

 

[Mjolnir]

Helmet cover, helmet light, NVG mount, IR strobe, and pistol mag pouches arrived.

At this point, the plate carrier is 90% finished. Eventually I'll get a kosher hydration carrier, probably the Camelbak ArmorBak. Also, eventually going to replace the IFAK and Thunder-B pouches with real-steel Swedish ones from Snigeldesign. The speed loader is a placeholder for a G17 mag, and I'm also going to replace the flashlight with a shorter one that doesn't stick out as much. Other than that though, everything is pretty much setup how I want it.

The helmet is looking better, but honestly I'm still not happy with it. The Emerson helmet cover I got is surprisingly terrible quality (I know it's a repro, but I've been pleased with Emerson in the past). Also, the helmet itself is really old, and I should probably just replace it.

Next part of the project will be my sidearm setup. Haven't made any purchases yet, but it will be a GBB Glock 17 and some kind of Safariland holster. Still trying to decide on which brand for the gun, and which model for the holster.

 

[fred_ditto]

Go for a TM G17. Install a 120% recoil spring. Run dry propane. Profit.

 

[Mjolnir]

Go for a TM G17. Install a 120% recoil spring. Run dry propane. Profit.

I've heard nothing but good stuff about TM. They are a bit pricey for me, though. I may still get one, but I'm just not sure I need to spend that much on my sidearm. Do you have any experience with other brands as far as GBB Glocks go? I'm also looking at a WE one.

 

[fred_ditto]

I've heard nothing but good stuff about TM. They are a bit pricey for me, though. I may still get one, but I'm just not sure I need to spend that much on my sidearm. Do you have any experience with other brands as far as GBB Glocks go? I'm also looking at a WE one.

WE is fine too, but not entirely TM-spec. What's your budget?

 

[Mjolnir]

Well, I could spend up to $150 or so (which I think is about how much TMs are-- more with shipping?)

The WE I saw on the same site was closer to $80.

I'd aim for under $120 shipped, but if TM is really worth the extra, I may spring for it. I just don't entirely see the need for such an expensive sidearm when I probably won't use it too much.

 

[fred_ditto]

Well, I could spend up to $150 or so (which I think is about how much TMs are-- more with shipping?)

The WE I saw on the same site was closer to $80.

I'd aim for under $120 shipped, but if TM is really worth the extra, I may spring for it. I just don't entirely see the need for such an expensive sidearm when I probably won't use it too much.

If you plan on playing in cold weather (below 40°F), a TM is definitely worth it. Otherwise, a WE will do great as well.

 

[Mjolnir]

Big gear delivery today. My M90 pants finally arrived, as well as a box from Amazon with my Camelbak, Safariland, dump pouch, combat shirt, and suppressor.

Unfortunately, the M90 pants are a little darker than my combat shirt, so they don't match perfectly. However, the darker shade means they don't clash as much with multicam, so I'm still going to keep them, and just try to get my hands on some real military surplus M90 pants. I mean, you can never have enough gear, right?

Camelbak Armorbak.

Run of the mill Emerson shirt. Maybe one day I'll spring for something real. Honestly though, this probably won't get used at all unless I'm doing a milsim that doesn't allow weird camo like M90.

Getting closer and closer to having a somewhat serviceable impression. Still very much a WIP, but at least it's coming together finally. I've decided to go with a WE G17 to save some money. I figured between gun, an extra mag, and the holster, I was spending enough on my sidearm. Next purchase will likely be some M90K stuff, if I can find it.

 

[Chow]

My WE G17 worked really well for me what I used it for. It was very much my favorite secondary and I never had any issues with it. I didn't use it every weekend, but it held up well for what I wanted when I fielded it a few times per year.

 

[danerd]

Im liking how this is all coming together. Its making me look more and more into doing a more "realistic" loadout. If its multicam (or a close derivative) I may be able to help you out Not that Emerson is bad, but I have never had good luck with it holding up.

 

[Mjolnir]

WE Glock 17 just arrived. Unfortunately, I didn't realize until after I ordered the holster, that WE glocks are slightly wider than real steel ones. I forced it into my Safariland and then realized it was impossible to remove by drawing it normally. After completely disassembling the holster, I managed to free the Glock. Luckily, I found that if you remove the Sentry locking mechanism, and the SLS hood guard, it loosens the holster enough to allow the pistol to be drawn. It's still quite tight though, and I kept the SLS hood itself on, just to be safe, but I don't think the gun will budge, even if upside-down.

I've acquired a few other items since the last update as well. The coolest of which is the M90k combat shirt. Also picked up a headset, sling for the G36, a shemagh, and some glint tape for the helmet.

Next items will probably be some first line gear. Gonna go with more BFG for the belt pistol mag pouches, but I'm still trying to figure out the best brand for the blowout kit. Most pics of SOG show them using LBT or Maxpedition ones.

 

[Mjolnir]

Hasty kit layout for the game tomorrow. Still missing a few odds and ends, but nearly 100% complete with the minimum needed to call it an impression. I'm going to try to round it out with a PEQ-15, blowout kit, some more G17 mags, and a kosher IFAK. Replacement helmet has been ordered too, as well as some kosher rain gear.

Next goals are some rifle upgrades, then I'm going to focus on an alternate kit based around either a Snigeldesign PAL-10 or a JPC in Ranger Green.

Eventually I want two complete carriers. The 6094 for use with Multicam uniform, and eventually an LWRC primary; the other will be mostly grey or RG gear for use with M90 and M90K uniform, and the G36 platform.