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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
January 31 2009 00:01 GMT
#1
^- as the title says, I'm quite new to the AirSoft gun stuff. Me and a few of my friends decided that it would be pretty cool and fun to start playing some AirSoft. Well, I really don't know what gun to buy or anything. We set up some restrictions so that the game would be fair...

Restrictions:
Spending cap (for gun): $50 +/-$5
FPS limit: 400 (.12g)

well, I am considering an M14:
$39.95
* Full Size M14 Airsoft Replica Pellet Rifle
* Capacity: 37 Rounds
* FPS: 390 (.12g)
* Adjustable Hop Up
* Tri-Rail RIS (Rail Interface System) Integrated Front and Top Scope Rail

Includes:
* Sniper Rifle
* BB Speed Loader
* Cleaning Rod
* Tri-Rail Mount
http://www.hobbytron.com/SniperRifleAirsoftGunDRVB92058.html

From what I have read, it is more like 350 FPS for .12g bb, and 250ish for .20g bb.

Is it a good deal, and if not, any suggestions?
Should I use .20g bbs or .12g bbs?

*
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Kennelie
Profile Joined December 2007
United States2296 Posts
January 31 2009 00:28 GMT
#2
Oh dude this is awesome shit. I played a couple of times but got more deeper in paintball. Well actually played with paintball guns more then airsoft. Matter of fact we used to shoot bb guns at each other. I grew up with some ugly friends. I must be a ugly person.

Oh but yea I think its a great deal what your getting. Are they the automatic ones?
ya had ya shot kid!
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
January 31 2009 00:49 GMT
#3
No, it's a spring loaded. Good "budget" automatic ones are hard to find right?
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Nitrogen
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States5345 Posts
January 31 2009 01:03 GMT
#4
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.
UNFUCK YOURSELF
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
January 31 2009 01:10 GMT
#5
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.


well Airsoft guns have almost no recoil!
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
motbob
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States12546 Posts
January 31 2009 01:18 GMT
#6
On January 31 2009 10:10 FragKrag wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.


well Airsoft guns have almost no recoil!

Also, you can shoot your friends without killing them, that's always a plus.
ModeratorGood content always wins.
krazymunky
Profile Joined June 2008
United States727 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-31 01:20:18
January 31 2009 01:19 GMT
#7
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.


you think airsoft is expensive? try paintball...almost went into debt cause of it =.=
life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
freelander
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Hungary4707 Posts
January 31 2009 01:20 GMT
#8
what is airsoft

aren't the balls loaded with anything?
And all is illuminated.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-31 01:31:52
January 31 2009 01:31 GMT
#9
On January 31 2009 10:20 freelander wrote:
what is airsoft

aren't the balls loaded with anything?


just guns that shoot small 6mm plastic bbs.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Kennelie
Profile Joined December 2007
United States2296 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-31 01:46:00
January 31 2009 01:44 GMT
#10
On January 31 2009 10:20 freelander wrote:
what is airsoft

aren't the balls loaded with anything?


If you mean like paintballs? No it doesn't. They are small plastic yellow/orange/red bb's. While growing up I had received a bunch of these airsoft toys. My favorite one thou was a .44 that was an automatic. It required two double a batteries and shot like a real pistol. I don't know how much it cost me(parents) thou since I was only like 10-13 @the time.

Paintballing would be way funner but it depends on ur budget. Shit I remember even having rubber slingshot guns. As for what I recall I had about 3-4 hand slingshots as well.
ya had ya shot kid!
Nitrogen
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States5345 Posts
January 31 2009 01:48 GMT
#11
On January 31 2009 10:18 motbob wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 31 2009 10:10 FragKrag wrote:
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.


well Airsoft guns have almost no recoil!

Also, you can shoot your friends without killing them, that's always a plus.


well you can always just shoot them in the foot or something
UNFUCK YOURSELF
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
January 31 2009 02:26 GMT
#12
On January 31 2009 10:48 404.Nitrogen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 31 2009 10:18 motbob wrote:
On January 31 2009 10:10 FragKrag wrote:
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.


well Airsoft guns have almost no recoil!

Also, you can shoot your friends without killing them, that's always a plus.


well you can always just shoot them in the foot or something


efficient way to lose friends i suppose
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Nitrogen
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States5345 Posts
January 31 2009 02:41 GMT
#13
On January 31 2009 11:26 FragKrag wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 31 2009 10:48 404.Nitrogen wrote:
On January 31 2009 10:18 motbob wrote:
On January 31 2009 10:10 FragKrag wrote:
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.


well Airsoft guns have almost no recoil!

Also, you can shoot your friends without killing them, that's always a plus.


well you can always just shoot them in the foot or something


efficient way to lose friends i suppose


unless they are into that stuff.
UNFUCK YOURSELF
Ganfei
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Taiwan1439 Posts
January 31 2009 02:50 GMT
#14
On January 31 2009 09:28 Kennelie wrote:
Oh dude this is awesome shit. I played a couple of times but got more deeper in paintball. Well actually played with paintball guns more then airsoft. Matter of fact we used to shoot bb guns at each other. I grew up with some ugly friends. I must be a ugly person.

Oh but yea I think its a great deal what your getting. Are they the automatic ones?


Is everyone one of your posts about how tough and badass your childhood was? Last post I saw was you talking about taking in pregnant raccoons and keeping them as pets. Seriously, what the fuck? Is that you 50 cent?
You are crushing me like a cheese sandwich
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
January 31 2009 02:56 GMT
#15
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.



Real guns are considerably less complicated and easier to produce, in what way is this surprising?
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
itzme_petey
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States1400 Posts
January 31 2009 03:32 GMT
#16
On January 31 2009 11:56 heyoka wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 31 2009 10:03 404.Nitrogen wrote:
everything for airsoft is so fucking expensive. you can buy real guns for cheaper.



Real guns are considerably less complicated and easier to produce, in what way is this surprising?


negative. Tokyo Marui guns are top of the line airsoft products. They do not exceed $400. Try buying an MP5 Heckler and Koch for $400. Simple motors and plastic/metal parts are cheaper for an airsoft gun. Opposed to higher quality materials needed for a real weapon.

A blowback gas pistol is max $170 (very high quality), what clean gun can I get for $170?
"Last night, I played a game.. as I recall it was a strategy game.. Peeked around and what did I see, a girl playing starcraft better than me.. and I jizzed in my pants.."
itzme_petey
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States1400 Posts
January 31 2009 03:35 GMT
#17
To the OP:

You have to be careful of the brand also. If its is too good a deal, its probably going to be a chinese made POS. Visit shortyusa.com to see more quality products. I guarantee you 100% that chinese branded products will break after repeated firings (exceptions are UTG, they are a great value). The spring and plastic with break or malfunction.
"Last night, I played a game.. as I recall it was a strategy game.. Peeked around and what did I see, a girl playing starcraft better than me.. and I jizzed in my pants.."
liger13
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1060 Posts
January 31 2009 03:35 GMT
#18
lol, don know about the gun..but the vid on the site is hilarious....
the box... just brilliant
I feel like pwning noobs
BanZu
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States3329 Posts
January 31 2009 04:17 GMT
#19
Well, I got a crappy, auto M4 because I thought it looked cool. Turns out the hop-up feature wasn't even true (lying bastards). Even though it was $40, I got what I paid for and I've regretted it ever since. So if I were in your position I would much rather have a spring airsoft gun for sniping.

I'm no pro with airsoft guns but two things I know:
1. Never buy an M4 (i don't know why but my friend said that they always suck)
2. If you're going to buy an electric/gas airsoft gun you might as well settle for a good one. And if you're gonna do that be ready to pay some hefty cash.



Where are you guys planning on playing?
Sun Tzu once said, "Defiler becomes useless at the presences of a vessel."
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-01-31 04:27:57
January 31 2009 04:26 GMT
#20
We haven't really planned out where though, probably at a school or something.
well, i don't think $50 is enough to cover a good electric, let alone a gas, and I don't want to have to upkeep my gun with batteries/gas.

I think I might go with the M14 simply because it has some good reviews on most sites I viewed it on.

http://www.airsplat.com/Items/AR-M14-M160-B2.htm is $5 cheaper, and I found reviews on it!
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
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