Author Topic: New Airsoft gun: What to choose (Read 2293 times)

KillSlim · « **on:** 01-09-2010 »

Option A:
SRC AK-74 tactical. 600 Round magazine, 310 fps. Full metal, RIS rails available for accessories.

Option B:
SRC Ak-74u Spetsnaz special. 600 Round magazine, 310 fps.

Option C:
AGM M14. 330 fps, scope and bi-pod included, made from aluminium and plastic, RIS rail available for accessories.

Option D:
AGM HK416. RIS Rails available for accessories, 330 fps, 300 round magazine, adjustable stock, flashlight / laser sight included.

There we go, decide for me.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #1 on:** 01-09-2010 »

Get a real branded gun and not a shitty China clone. You will be much happier. G&G makes all sorts of cheaper AK varients that are supposed to be sick; I bet you could get one of those for only like $50 more than the bad brands you have there.

Bucky · « **Reply #2 on:** 01-09-2010 »

Id do C with following Paints instructions, honestly, youll be happy you did.

KillSlim · « **Reply #3 on:** 01-09-2010 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 01-09-2010

Get a real branded gun and not a shitty China clone. You will be much happier. G&G makes all sorts of cheaper AK varients that are supposed to be sick; I bet you could get one of those for only like $50 more than the bad brands you have there.

G&G Are fucking expensive, even then they're boring-ass M4's and M16's which are just everywhere in the airsoft market. More like +£100 / £150 just for a popular brand over here.
The lowest score out of this selection of weaponry is option C with a 4.5 / 5 score, reviewed by airsoft world, and only option C is a 'Shitty China Clone'. C also happens to be the cheapest, and comes with a free Bipod and 3-9 X32 Zoom scope.

meetdadoom · « **Reply #4 on:** 01-09-2010 »

Also remember to get a different battery other than the one you get with the gun if you do get a chinese gun.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #5 on:** 01-09-2010 »

Buy it right or buy it twice, all I'm going to say.

KillSlim · « **Reply #6 on:** 01-09-2010 »

I'm just going to ignore anything that isn't constructive or helpful.

ㅎㅎLocke · « **Reply #7 on:** 02-09-2010 »

Get the AK with the grib

Cutch · « **Reply #8 on:** 05-09-2010 »

My list of tips for choosing an airsoft gun.

A) Go metal. Plastic breaks extremely easily and is susceptible to wear.
B) Practicality over extravagance. The HK146 may look good, but its obviously not going to hold up to wear and tear.
C) Check your manufacturer.

KillSlim · « **Reply #9 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Quote from: Cutch on 05-09-2010

My list of tips for choosing an airsoft gun.

A) Go metal. Plastic breaks extremely easily and is susceptible to wear.
B) Practicality over extravagance. The HK146 may look good, but its obviously not going to hold up to wear and tear.
C) Check your manufacturer.

Thanks for the response, there are a few ... contradictions with your comment:

A.) The Plastics are actual weapon materials, Nylon and Glass fibres. Sturdy and very hard to break.
B.) The HK416 is full metal.
C.) Usually I read reviews from people who have actually used the weapons. Manufacturers usually boast about a whole range of things, like Nvidia who describe each of their products as if they're god-sends.

I'm leaning towards Option A and Option D, any suggestions for an airsoft gun from the UK would be cool and helpful. Price Limit: £250. Suggestions for accessories would also be cool.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #10 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Full metal doesn't mean good. Most of those china clones are made from zinc potmetal which isn't that strong.

And seriously if you are going to ignore everyone's suggestion of "Save up and buy a higher quality model" then why even post this?

KillSlim · « **Reply #11 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 05-09-2010

Full metal doesn't mean good. Most of those china clones are made from zinc potmetal which isn't that strong.

And seriously if you are going to ignore everyone's suggestion of "Save up and buy a higher quality model" then why even post this?

These are weapons made of high-quality plastics or metal, they're not gonna' break or dent easily. Even if it does break or dent, it's going to take a lot of force to break or dent it which is unlikely to happen. It'd take a good swing from a hammer to dent it, it won't be damaged from a tiny bump or scrape in the field.

£250, or $387 is more than enough to get a good airsoft rifle. I'm ignoring your suggestion to save up even more money to buy an even more expensive rifle because it's not helpful. I posted this thread because there's too much of a choice, so I narrowed down the ones which look like they're worth it.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #12 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Wait in the UK china clones cost $387? Wow sucks to be you. I thought you had that and just were too cheap to spend it all. In the US $387 will buy you a nice AEG from pretty much any of the major brands.

KillSlim · « **Reply #13 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 05-09-2010

Wait in the UK china clones cost $387? Wow sucks to be you. I thought you had that and just were too cheap to spend it all. In the US $387 will buy you a nice AEG from pretty much any of the major brands.

Currency exchange can be a bitch, and the Chinese imports are fine. Please drop the negative stereotype towards Chinese-made goods. "Don't buy anything Chinese, even though nearly everything in my household has been made in China and works fine."
Option C and D were taken from here: http://www.airsoftworld.net/airsoft-guns/all-chinese-made-guns?SID=aamvrrti9q5egng0s7re3749r1&p=1

As you can see, there is only 1 product with less than a 4 out of 5 Star rating.
Back on track. What to get.

lolKieck · « **Reply #14 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Depends which suits your game style. I don't know anything about ASG, although choose the one which is good for you.

Mangoman · « **Reply #15 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Paint is right though, I'd rather get a KWA or a Classic army over a Clone, if I was spending that much.

Cutch · « **Reply #16 on:** 05-09-2010 »

I got a suggestion, get someone to buy a decent god damn gun here so its cheaper. Look 'ere.
http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/Airsoft_Guns_AEGs_s/3.htm

Paintcheck · « **Reply #17 on:** 05-09-2010 »

Or buy from one of the big Hong Kong dealers. Redwolfairsoft.com I believe ships to Britain and for $387 you could do better than those China guns even including shipping cost (which will be like $50-$70, convert into Pounds yourself)

Lucidius · « **Reply #18 on:** 06-09-2010 »

Instead of being retarded, i'm going to ask.

What are your import laws? I've seen so many threads exactly like this but canada fags and americans being all YOU CAN BUY A TM MP5 FOR HALF THAT PRICE FROM THIS SITE *link*.

Weren't you guys restricted to like 200-300FPS or something silly?

Also, don't know what the deal with any of those shotguns are but avoid the sawed off double barrel and any 8mm ones. Not to say 8mm bb's are terrible, they're just expensive and not plentiful.

KillSlim · « **Reply #19 on:** 07-09-2010 »

Read this: http://www.practicalairsoft.co.uk/uk-law.asp

We don't selectively import weapons because of lisence requirements, and because we have different laws. You can buy yourself one of those weapons from the US or China without a Ukara lisence and face getting heavily fined or jailed.
I've had enough of these 'Hurpadurp buy from the US cus its cheaper, dont trust any Chinese sh1t cus its crap even tho its got good faive star reveews.'

Lock this thread please.

Lucidius · « **Reply #20 on:** 07-09-2010 »

Quote from: KillSlim on 07-09-2010

I've had enough of these 'Hurpadurp buy from the US cus its cheaper, dont trust any Chinese sh1t cus its crap even tho its got good faive star reveews.'

It's funny cause, this is what happens in every airsoft forum i've been on. Good job children.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #21 on:** 07-09-2010 »

Because a TM gun is VASTLY superior quality wise and will save you hassle in the long run. Everyone is trying to help you from making a poor decision and for some reason I can't fathom you think we're trolling you. We're not.

Recreas · « **Reply #22 on:** 07-09-2010 »

Or just make your own? , since I live in a country where guns like that aren't legal :/ I got to make my own D: , Tho my own design still looks awesome ;P

Lucidius · « **Reply #23 on:** 07-09-2010 »

Quote from: KillSlim on 07-09-2010

Lock this thread please.

Lock it yourself.

Jake · « **Reply #24 on:** 07-09-2010 »

Quote from: Lucidius on 07-09-2010

Lock it yourself.

qft

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