Airsoft

[DEECONX]

So, thinking about getting into Airsoft. Actually been thinking about it for a few years, just kinda been dancing around he idea. I guess I'm what you would call a (ch)airsofter. Anyways, was wondering what you guys thought of it, or even if you play. Couple a reasons I like it:

1) I probably dont get the excercise I need, and a hobby that gets me moving and outside more often is always a good thing.
2) Realism. I have played Paintball, and it is fun, but is more of a "game" than a RL sim I guess. Whereas Airsoft seems more realistic. IMHO anyways.
3) Just looks fun! I watch alot of youtube vids on it (scoutthedoggie in particular) and it looks like they are having a lot of fun!

Anyways, just let  me know what you think!  and 

[Dichotomy]

Squid got into Airsoft a few years ago.  It was a passing fancy due to A) lack of time and B) lack of funds.  I managed to get us a pair of full metal gas blowbacks and we had a blast with them. He made most of his best friends from playing at the creek.  Personally I can see how it can become addictive but wear protection.  Those teflon bb's HURT. 

[oakranger]

I advise you not to get into it.  A lot of the guns are made across seas and customs are stopping any shipment to come into U.S.  Our two local airsoft stores went under because of this.  They had orders over $20,000 that they can not get and lost all the money too.  Also, law enforcement are cracking g down on them too.  It seems that some people got creative by make these gun fire live rounds. 

[Latrobe]

I've always saw Airsoft as a scaled down version of Paintball (in all aspects: pain, cost, etc). I've always wanted to try it, but I hear that paintball is more painful, and that's why I just keep playing it.

Have you seen Rap4's new paintball gear? Co2 tank hidden in the butt of the gun, 18 round magazine clips. Looks like like a real rifle. Paintball is slowly becoming just a realistic as airsoft now. 

[JHerne]

You'll poke your eye out kid!

[F22RaptorDude]

I'm commander of an airsoft team 15 men strong(people couldn't afford guns). It's fun but costly, my advice is get a metal bodied and geared gun because it will last longer, green gas guns dint work well in winter and co2 guns are limited to pistols. It's an extreamly fun sport honesty, but you have to invest time and money into it.

[VonMessa]

I advise you not to get into it.  A lot of the guns are made across seas and customs are stopping any shipment to come into U.S.  Our two local airsoft stores went under because of this.  They had orders over $20,000 that they can not get and lost all the money too.  Also, law enforcement are cracking g down on them too.  It seems that some people got creative by make these gun fire live rounds. 

Send me some pics and specs.


Perhaps I can conjure a few up 

[sunfan1121]

I advise you not to get into it.  A lot of the guns are made across seas and customs are stopping any shipment to come into U.S.  Our two local airsoft stores went under because of this.  They had orders over $20,000 that they can not get and lost all the money too.  Also, law enforcement are cracking g down on them too.  It seems that some people got creative by make these gun fire live rounds.  

Why not? Dosnt sound like he's gonna open a shop, he just wants a new weekend hobby.

 Airsoft is great fun, but like others have said it can be expensive to start up. Its only fun for me with a lot of people. We have some pretty big fields here so anything under 20 people gets boring.

[Seraphim]

I advise you not to get into it.  A lot of the guns are made across seas and customs are stopping any shipment to come into U.S.  Our two local airsoft stores went under because of this.  They had orders over $20,000 that they can not get and lost all the money too.  Also, law enforcement are cracking g down on them too.  It seems that some people got creative by make these gun fire live rounds. 

Typical paranoia. Although cops aren't the biggest fans, the fun factor is well worth it. It was only one manufacturer that made lower receivers too close too real. However, they use cheap steel, so even when someone tried to convert it, it could only fire a few rounds. I've been into airsoft for years, and yes, the initial cost is expensive, but even mid range guns have a reasonable price. I paid 600+ for something that I can get for 200 nowadays. And, over paintball, the ammo is far cheaper per round, and it doesn't make a huge mess like paintball (Especially a factor when shootin in your own yard).

Don't be discouraged by the diehard paintballers/airsoft haters. I used to paintball also, and it got way to gamey.  besides, a 300 round airsoft magazine is much more fun than an 18 round paintball mag.

[EskimoJoe]

I'm commander of an airsoft team 15 men strong(people couldn't afford guns). It's fun but costly, my advice is get a metal bodied and geared gun because it will last longer, green gas guns dint work well in winter and co2 guns are limited to pistols. It's an extreamly fun sport honesty, but you have to invest time and money into it.

Uh oh, you're lapsing back into compulsive lying  

[DEECONX]

Why not? Dosnt sound like he's gonna open a shop, he just wants a new weekend hobby.

 Airsoft is great fun, but like others have said it can be expensive to start up. Its only fun for me with a lot of people. We have some pretty big fields here so anything under 20 people gets boring.

Oh hey, your in Tucson! Ever play with some guys, uh like Adrian (spelling?) and Alex? Dont know them personally but watched a bunch of videos yesterday of a field in Tucson where they played and it looked like a lot of fun. They played alot of rescue missions that was fun to watch. Would be sweet to play down there, but Im out here on the East Coast.

Yeah, the guns I was checking out were all full metal. Specifically the Ares M4A1 and the KJW KP07 M1911.


Thanks for the response guys!

[RTGorkle]

I had one of these shipped into the country (Aus) about 20 years ago. Don't think I could get away with it these days. The curious thing is that I have no idea where it is now

[DEECONX]

I had one of these shipped into the country (Aus) about 20 years ago. Don't think I could get away with it these days. The curious thing is that I have no idea where it is now

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NOT GOOD!

[Dichotomy]

FYI even if you're not going to get into Airsoft in simulated combat a full metal gas blowback pistol is FUN.  The squirrels in my neighborhood hear me pulling the slide back and they go somewhere else. 

[camnite]

while i was with te coast guard we used them to train in hostile situations. of course we would get carried away after hours and have assault teams made up and take over the base while a few defended against them. never had so much fun.