Montag, 19. September 2016

Review: IKAR Taktika Redut-T5

Die Replica Redut T5 Veste von IKAR Taktika ist eine sehr hochwertig verarbeitete Weste. Es wurde hauptsächlich robustes Cordura vernäht. Die wichtigsten und am meisten beanspruchten Nähte wurden doppelt vernäht.

Die Weste in Einheitsgröße genäht, sie passt also für alle Größen und lässt sich individuell einstellen.
Leider sind die auf dem ersten bild abgebildeten Pouches nicht beim Kauf der Weste enthalten.


The Replica Redut T5 Vest by IKAR Taktika is a very high-quality processed vest. It was mainly sewn from sturdy Cordura. The most important and most stressed seams are double stitched.

The vest sewn in standard size so it fits for all sizes and can be adjusted individually.
Unfortunately, the pouches shown in the first picture are not included when you purchase the vest.





Die Redut-T5 Weste bietet einen verbesserten Schutz gegenüber z.B. der Defender 2, da neben dem Tiefschutz auch die Hüfte und die Schultern gegen Splitter geschützt werden können.

Die weste kommt ohne Fake-Platten oder Kevlar-Imitat. Beides kann aber optional hinzugekauft werden. Selbstverständlich passen auch echte Schutzplatten oder Inlays.

The Redut-T5 vest offers improved protection than the Defender 2, as well as the hips and shoulders can be protected against splinters next to the jock strap.

The vest comes with no fake plates or Kevlar imitation. Both, however, can be purchased optional. Of course original protection plates or inlays from FORT will fit too.


Auf der Rückseite Befindet sich eine fest vernähte Funkgerätetasche, ein Bergegriff sowie diverse Schlaufen zum einstellen der Weste.

On the back there is a permanently installed radio pocket, a rescue handle and some loops to adjust the vest


Die Fort-Logos sind aus lizenzrechtlichen Gründen beim Kauf nicht vernäht, werden aber mitgeschickt und können selbst angebracht werden

The Fort logos are not sewn for licensing reasons. But they will be sent with the vest and can be attached by yourself.


Auf der Innenseite ist, wie beim original ein dünneres, durchlässigeres Gewebe vernäht. Ebenfalls sind kleine Polster als Abstandshalter vernäht, die eine bessere Zirkulation der Luft ermöglichen.

On the inside is a thinner, more permeable cloth sewn. Also small paddings are sewn as a spacer, which enables a better circulation of the air.


Die Inlays sind mit Klett befestigt und lassen sich entfernen.

The inlays are attached with Velcro and can be removed.


IKAR Taktika Logo auf der Innenseite der Weste.
Die Website ist inzwischen leider nicht mehr erreichbar.

IKAR Taktika logo on the inside of the vest.
Unfortunately the Website is now no longer accessible.


Der Schulterschutz lässt sich individuell einstellen oder ganz entfernen, wenn eine höhere Bewegungsfreiheit erforderlich ist.

The shoulder pad can be adjusted individually or removed if a higher freedom of movement is required.





Bei IKAR Taktika findet ihr wirklich hochwertige Schutzwesten, die dem Original in nichts nachstehen. Alle Teile wurden in Russland hergestellt und sind direkte 1:1 Kopien.

Hier findet ihr den Europäischen Retailer für IKAR Produkte. Leider nur bei Facebook, dafür aber Support auf deutsch und englisch:

Die Hier abgebildete Weste mit allen optionalen Teilen kostet 255 $
Die dazu passenden Fake-Kevlar Inlays kosten 170 $

Zum Vergleich: Eine IRT Redut-T5 Molle kostet derzeit, je nach Anbieter,  250 - 270 $ Ohne Schulter- und Hüftschutz.


At IKAR Taktika you really find quality protective vests that rival the original recording engineer. All parts were manufactured in Russia and are direct 1: 1 copies.

Here you can find the European Retailer for IKAR products. Unfortunately, only on Facebook, but support in german and english language:


The vest pictured here with all optional parts cost $ 255
The matching fake Kevlar inlays cost $ 170

By comparison, the IRT Redut-T5 Molle currently priced at  250 - 270 $ without shoulder- and hip-protection.


Freitag, 19. Juni 2015

Review: K6-3 Replica from RedZone

After a long search for a good K6-3 replica Helmet I finally received this 
Red Star Militaria offers this Helmet now on pre-order
Delivery time in my case was just 2 weeks.

There are 2 versions available . One without visor and one with visor. 

The Helmet came wrapped in black plastic foil to avoid scratches.
Also the polycarbonate window in the shield is covered with white foil.
The helmet is very robust and feels like a real one.
The helmet shell is made very thick fiber-glass and feels absolute realistic. My old Helmetreplicas K6-3 was just a piece of plastic with some rubber on the inside to make it look thick.

Also the Visor is made from a laser cut steel plate and the window from thick Polycarbonate.
The window frame is made from cast Aluminium.
The visor has 2 air holes behind the window for better air circulation, the most replica helmets don't have this feature.
It's much better than my old helmet without the holes because it reduces the fog behind the visor.

But enough said. Check out the pictures:

















Available on pre-order on www.redstar-militaria.de

Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2014

Review: RedZone RSP-30 flare replica


RedZone came up with RSP-30 flares a few months ago. We received some Samples of them through our supporter Red Star Militaria www.redstar-militaria.de.

We were surprised by the quality, because there was no repro flare before this close to the original.
Check out our pictures:

RedZone produces 3 different kinds of flares. Red, green and white.

Upside RedZone
Below Original RSP-30 Flare
You can see the different colors of the igniters and different markings.
Red Zone uses painted resin for the igniter parts and the same paper material for the flare tube
which where used for the original RSP-30 Flares.

Original markings for comparison. You can see there are different markings and our three original flares are not representative for all kinds of markings. There are much more styles, including the style RedZone uses for it's flares.

The RedZone Flares comes with a metal cap. 
All original Flares you can get in the west are fired and are missing this detail.

The original igniter is build from metal, RedZone uses painted resin parts.
All parts are clean and the painting is good.

Cap markings for comparison.

 Cap markings for comparison.

Cap markings for comparison.
The red flare comes with different cap markings then our original RSP-30.

We think RedZone has made a very good job with this flares. They are hard to reproduce and we saw much crappy homemade repros in the past for much more money.
This is definetive a must have for every russian geardo.

You can get these flares for 11,90 € on www.redstar-militaria.de

Dienstag, 25. November 2014

E&L AKSU vs Tula AKSU


Today we want to present you something special. We received 2 very nice AKSU Rifles. We have the E&L AKSU (AEG) and our Sponsor Red Star Militaria sended us a original AKSU manufatured in Tula (Russia).
We heared lots of rumors that the E&L AKSU is more close to the original than other Airsoft Guns. Let's check out how close it really is.



Top: E&L AKSU
Below: Tula AKSU

You can see the different finishing, also the diffent Handguards.
On the other Hand, the wood color is very close to the original, size is the same.



Here you can see again the diffent finish. I think you can fix that with some black spray paint.
The Bolt of the AKSU is numbered, this detail is missing on the E&L AK.



Different Handguards. The original has just one straight gap. The E&L Handguard has bigger holes.
Also you can see that the rivets and holes on the E&L body are different from the original.





Original guns have all parts numbered. Some details you won't find on any Airsoft gun, but it's easy to punch some numbers in the metal. The serial number on the receiver is marked with white color. Also this detail is missing on E&L. The numbers are not punched like on the original, the laser engraving looks too clean to me.



Iron sights of the AKSU you can see the markings are a little bit different.
A little bit too small and dark on the E&L AKSU.





The original muzzle break is chrome plated. This detail is missing on the E&L AKSU.
You can take some silver spray paint to fix that.



The folding stock if the AKSU is bent inwardly. E&L is the first manufacturer who noticed this detail




The welding of the E&L AKSU is very rugged




The shutter is a little bit different.




The E&L AKSU comes with a mount rail. Our original AKSU is missing that.




You can see the closing mechanism of the original AKSU looks stronger than on the E&L AKSU.
The Shutter stands out clearly and has a hole. 
Also the color of the pistol grip is different, I would prefer a LCT grip with "Bakelite" look,. This will be more close to the original. It's obvious thet  the diameter of the Grip is different. Its impossible to put the AEG motor into an original size AK pistol grip.





The E&L wooden parts are a little bit too thick.
The ventilation slit is cosed.




The muzzle break looks a little bit different in shape. Also the gas tube is fixed with 2 pins. That's different from the original.


On the original Handguard, there is a big metal pin in the wood. On the E&L AKSU this pin is much smaller.