AIRSOFT DISCUSSION
The topic is self explanatory - Discuss airsoft
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TIPS/ADVICE/ETC
What is airsoft?
Airsoft is an action sport in which players shoot each other with replica firearms. These guns use 6mm plastic BBs.
Where you should buy from:
http://www.airsoftgi.com/ [USA]
http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/ [Hong Kong]
What do I need to play airsoft!?
To start playing airsoft, all you need is a gun, BBs, and a pair of full seal goggles.
Things you may want are:
Extra Magazines
Vest/Chest Rig/Belt Rig
Hydration Carrier/Method of carrying hydration (This is very important.)
Other Tactical gear and possibly more weapons.
What's the best type of gun to buy?
AEG is the way to go, gas can only be used seasonally and there aren't many gas rifles yet.
In terms of sidearms get GBB, AEPs work too but, they aren't as good.
Spring is a pretty bad choice in airsoft.
Overall, eletric is the best choice, gas isn't quite as reliable and spring is underpowered.
What are some good brands?
A few good brands are KWA, VFC, Classic Army, G&G, and G&P but, there are many other great brands. If you're on a budget clone manufactures such as Echo1, JG, KS, CYMA, and Dboys are also great options.
What type of vest should I get?
If you are on a budget, go for a chest rig or LBV, they're very inexpensive and will hold alot of your mags.
If you've got some cash to spare, a Tactical/Crossdraw vest is a great choice, they're not that expensive, can hold a bunch of mags and, have MOLLE on the back to hold hydration packs.
If you have plenty of money for airsofting, you should defiantly get a MOLLE plate carrier/vest, they're somewhat expensive but, they have an amazing amount amount of modularity to fit any loadout.
What's the best gun to get?
When choosing an airsoft gun, take into account, FPS, weight, sights, stock, and what type of mag the gun uses.
"Armalite" (M4/M16 family) guns and any other weapons that use Stanag mags are great because, they all use the same mags which are, cheap, widely available, and versatile.
Alot of players use "stanag weapons" which makes sharing mags easy, you can also find alot of MOLLE pouches/belts that are built for the mag style. Mp5 Mags are only made for Mp5s but, they fit into M4 mag pouches easily and Condor/OE Tech makes mag pouches for Mp5 mags.
UMP and P90 mags are tall, and somewhat harder to find, due to them being tall, they won't fit in most mag pouches besides ones built for them.
G36c mags are bulky but, they are able to clip together. They will most likely not fit into M4 mag pouches, they might fit into AK mag pouches.
AK mags are easily obtainable and so are pouches.
Overall, what gun you get is your choice and no one else can tell you what gun is best for you.
Good Websites
AirsoftGI
EhobbyAsia
AirsoftAtlanta
RedwolfAirsoft
Other websites
Evike
TrinityAirsoft
Hitguns
Unrecommended websites
Airsplat
PyramidAir
Kapowwe
AirRattle
Hobbytron
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SAFETY
Always wear full seal, ANSI Z87.1+, Airsoft/Paintball goggles when playing the sport.
Keep your the orange tip on your gun when transporting, and keep it in a bag.
Never play in your neighborhood or in plain view of bystanders, play at a sanctioned field or elsewhere at your own risk.
