[Dorrin79]

Well, following the accounts of many of the members here who have airsoft practice guns, I took myself to Academy today and bought a cheap electric-operated Taurus PT-92 replica.

COOOOLLL!!!! :what:

This thing is awesome. I've been shooting it ever since I got home 2 hours ago. It's surprisingly accurate, too. The only bad part is loading the magazine with the little BBs :banghead:

I'm sure that this will improve my accuracy in the future.

[gudel]

heh... i used to play with it.

oh yeah, some guy posted a thread on hkpro on G36 airsoft, it was promptly locked. :D (not a real weapon, and certainly not HK!)

[mdsteele]

Hey, I love mine. No bee or fly is safe at my house within 6ft. of the muzzle.

Been known to knock bumblebees out of the air with it.

I use it for training also. It's one of the coolest training aids available.

[Recon By Fire]

It also hurts really bad.


Actually it is sort of funny.

7 guys in my dorm got expeled for having an 'airsoft war' in our tower. The school said that they were close enough to real weapons and all seven of the guys are now gone.

It would be nice, but after seeing what happens when you get caught around school, I think I better stay away from them at least until things cool down.

[gudel]

you guys want to take a look at this! (http://www.atfm-films.net/clipplay.php?clip_id=jeremy_8d5d41ba33f7bb091e648b7bc0f1eef18190)

[cool45auto]

I've been wanting one of those Airsoft 93R's ever since Tamara posted a pic of hers!

[Combat-wombat]

I don't want to disappoint you, but I got one of those electric-operated PT-92s and it broke in a week.:(

[Sactown]

Those electric ones are pretty bad. I had a Tokyo Marui Centimeter Master...what a waste of money. Get a gas blow back airsoft....preferably one made by Wester Arms. They even have Glock 18C select fire!!

[cratz2]

Here's my cheapie UHC 'Heavy' Beretta clone. It's not electric or blow back... just cock and shoot. I don't know how the velocities compare but it repeatedly will beon target from about 12 feet away from shooting position and goes through the target about 80% of the time. I've since taken to just shooting dots drawn on styrofoam. Plus the styrofoam almost always retains the plastic BB.

http://photos.imageevent.com/cratz2/guns//DCP_2392a.JPG

[Tamara]

Gas guns are fine for pistols.

Anything bigger, you want an AEG.

[Ian]

Anything bigger, you want an AEG.
Yes, I most certainly do. :D Airsoft skirmishing is great!

[gudel]

can you take off the bright red/orange cap?

[Combat-wombat]

Yeah, I have a cheapie cock-n-shoot "heavy" Glock clone by HFC. It works pretty well so far. I love the little paintballs. But DO NOT shoot paintballs with an AEG or gas gun!:uhoh: And no, you can not take off the orange cap unless you have a hacksaw, electric tape, or black spraypaint. Plus you're breaking the law.

[cratz2]

Plus you're breaking the law.Really? I just though it was a thing suppliers did to make the guns look less like guns. Didn't realize it was a law... :uhoh:

Federal or state by state?

[Feanaro]

You are supposed to have the orange cap on(Fed I think) but no one seems to give a darn. If I could find someone to skirmish with I'd start stocking up on Airsoft but, alas, Alabama lacks Airsoft-eyness. However the M1A1 looks mighty realistic and costs much less than the real semi-auto.:)

BTW I was impressed with the video, mostly because the music wasn't that heavy metal crap. Queen baby. But then they had to put AC/DC on there and ruin it.

[BowStreetRunner]

i tried to watch the video but it didnt come up:(
oh well

[winstonsmith]

I see a p99 spring operated for 20 bucks.. should I go for it?

[Combat-wombat]

Well, you might not be breaking the law if you take off the orange cap. I just heard that somewhere, so I don't know. Winstonsmith:
What brand is it? do you know? It's probably a HFC, and thats an okay brand (My glock is HFC), not the best, but they work, and mine has worked well. $20 is a good deal, too. If you can afford it, go ahead. If it's not HFC, then tell me before you buy it. (I know about which airsoft brands are good and bad)

[Kevlarman]

Apparently, federal law says that the bright orange cap is required to import, sell, trade, etc. the guns, but it says nothing about keeping it on there after the gun is in your posession.

I've owned several airsoft guns, from spring to gas, to electric. Trading your unwanted guns for people's other unwanted guns makes for great exposure to the different types and models available. To this date, I have owned:

M9's
An AK47
SG/1
M16A2
M4A1
Mossberg M500
M1A1
M203
etc.

Got any questions? Ask!

[Idaho]

Is anyone aware of an airsoft P7 M8? I looked on the web, and could only find M13's.... I would like an M8 for training purposes. The function in the M13 is the same, but the grip is very different.

[George Hill]

Can the full auto ones fire the paintballs?

That would be sweet.

A FAMAS full auto would make a cool alternative to an Autococker.

[Kevlarman]

Pretty much any gun can fire the paintballs, but since the quality of the paintballs is so poor, you risk having them jam inside the barrel and gum the whole thing up. It's best to use them in single shot guns and the like.

[Feanaro]

Hey Kevlarman, how realistic is the M1A1 as far as looks and functions? Is it a good performer?

[Sactown]

I purchased my TM MP5A5 from http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store.html

I talked to the workers there about the differences between airsoft and paintball. They had played both and said that to them the biggest difference was sportsmanship. In airsoft you don't get marked by paint so the honor system is very important for the structure of the game. They also said the personalities were less "intense" than paintball. I've only played paintball and have seen grown men scream like children and players wiping. Airsoft would be the ultimate for the tactical gear junky. One more thing, the bonus balls from airsoft hurt a lot less than in paintball.

[Combat-wombat]

The autos (Gas or electric) CAN NOT fire paintballs! It will mess up your gun and void the warranty!

[Kevlarman]

The M1A1 is, IMO, one of the most realistic electric guns Tokyo Marui makes. Unlike most guns, whose receivers are primarily plastic, the whole upper receiver of the Thompson is metal, giving it a realistic weight. The fake wood also looks pretty good, and it's a hoot to shoot!

[Ian]

gudel - On my Airsoft 1911, the most of the orange is from a solid-orange barrel bishing. I'm sure it could be replaced or repainted, but why would I want to? Personally, I like seeing that orange muzzle on guns being fired at me.

[Feanaro]

*marks M1A1 for purchase after another M48*

Thanks for the advice Kevlarman, I may never use the M1A1 for an Airsoft game but I can plink with it and I've always wanted an M1. ;)

[Kevlarman]

Only one of them is real. Which one? :D

[WhoKnowsWho]

Need closer picture! I can't see if there are the small marks that all airsoft guns seem to have.

winstonsmith: Save some more and get a nice gas operated pistol from somewhere like Airsoftatlanta.com or an overseas place that will ship here like redwolfairsoft.com The spring single shot ones are usually pretty fun, but the spring P99 I have is pretty cheap. Some are better than others, $20 is too cheap, $35 and up are good spring ones. $90 and up are good gas ones it seems.

[Feanaro]

I will say the M9 or the M4. Because I can't quite tell, save for the Thompson. I know that's not real from instinct and the AK47s stock looks like the Airsoft plastic one.

[Combat-wombat]

I'd have to say it's the shotgun. Either that, or the M9 On the right. They don't make Thompsons that short (unless you have a class III) The AK looks too plastic, the M4, well it might be the M4, but I doubt it.