Attention newbies, this is the Official "is this a good idea?" thread - General

Continuation of the last thread. Post all your questions here. Good websites you should shop from: Clothing/Gear/Camo [url]http://www.hassayampasurplus.com[/url] - Based in the US of A, fantastic costumer service, and great obscure camos. [url]www.ebairsoft.com[/url] - Based in asia, has some cheap offbeat camo. [url]www.flecktarn.co.uk[/url] - You'd never guess what they sell. Great selection, good service by phone. [url]www.polimil.co.uk[/url] - Have a browse, they have great service and a large selection of useful bits and bobs. [url]www.opsgear.com[/url] - This site is the place to get gear for your airsoft needs. They also have a small selection of guns but this site is dedicated to gear. [url]www.bdu.com[/url] - American site primarily for buying combats. [url]www.soviet-propaganda.com/[/url] - Good customer support, based in Russia. [url]www.skippersmilitarysupply.com/[/url] - US based, Russian gear. [url]www.redforces.com/[/url] - Soviet/modern gear. Airsoft Stores UK [url]www.fire-support.co.uk[/url] - Reasonable pricing (for the UK anyway), good service. [url]www.airsoftscotland.co.uk[/url] - Complete rip-off, although they get good deals on Pyros. USA [url]www.airsoftextreme.com[/url] - Easy to navigate and has some of the best guns in stock. [url]www.airsplat.com[/url] - I'm joking, seriously. Do not buy from here. [url]www.airsoftgi.com[/url] - AirsoftGI is basically the god of Airsoft stores. There are almost no complaints from them but apparently there Returns need some work. [url]www.evike.com[/url] - Not reliable on shipping dates, but they have a large selection. Hong Kong/China Dealers [url]www.wgcshop.com[/url] - Okay prices, Seem to have to get quotes on the price before you actually buy. [url]www.rsov.com[/url] - Brilliant service, postage is steep unless you buy in bulk, in which case it's the cheapest site around. [url]www.redwolfairsoft.com[/url] - Another Chinese retailer, good prices, some rare pieces. [url]www.ebaybanned.com[/url] - Brilliant prices, good service and delivery. The horror stories are from people who didn't read the on-screen instructions when buying. Canadian Dealers VelocityArms.ca - No opinion, Seems to carry a LOT of things, almost looks like a canadian AGI. CapitalAirsoft.ca - No opinion, A hodgepodge of high-range and low range AEGs, doesn't have many in stock at a time. BuyAirsoft.ca - No opinion, Hard to navigate, OK selection. Mach1Airsoft.com - No opinion, A hodgepodge of high to mid-range AEGs, terrible site design and not many parts to buy. [b]READ THIS IF YOU ARE FROM THE UK AND WANT TO START AIRSOFTING, THERE ARE LAWS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT![/b] [quote]Right my specialist area :P (i guess being a brit is handy) UKARA is basically a license that restricts RIF's (Realistic Imitation Firearms) to comply with the VCRA (a really big law about weapons)you have to be UKARA registered to purchase a RIF however this can be avoided because you can get your airsoft weapon in Two-Tone which is painting half the weapon in a bright colour (mostly bright green, blue or blaze orange) this means you can purchase the weapon without having the UKARA license but you still have to be over 18 to purchase them. you can get UKARA registered from any of the skirmish sites you go to aslong as your over 18 and have played there for atleast 3 times in two months. Some good websites to purchase Two-Tone weapons from are: [url]www.zerooneairsoft.co.uk[/url] - will spray paint any weapon two tone for FREE [url]www.actionhobbies.co.uk[/url] - has a selection of specially made two tone weapons [url]www.airsoftworld.co.uk[/url] - same as above and apparently two tone any weapon other than GBB for 20 quid [url]www.surplusstore.co.uk[/url] - has a wide selection of Two-Tone weapons and various other bits and bobs [url]www.fire-support.co.uk[/url] - has a small selection of non-UKARA (another term for Two-Tone) which apparently will also two tone any weapon for 15 quid if asked by email EDIT: Non-UKARA weapons are either Two-Tone weapons as stated above or even with a clear plastic body but i highly recommend getting the Two-Tone weapons since I have had really bad experiences with clear plastic weapons as they almost always break very quickly (and you can get metal two tones) also, dont quote me on this because theres apparently a crack-down on this at the moment here in the North-East but you can spray your Two-Tone weapon back to black after you have bought it because the police cant really do anything after it has been purchased... just dont be stupid and point it at them or there will be loads of armed police showing up. Thank You And Goodnight![/quote] [b]WANT TO KNOW WHAT BARREL LENGTH YOUR GUN IS? CLICK DIS LINK RIGHT HERE[/b] [url]http://www.airsoftgiforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1881[/url] [b]GOING TO CQB FOR YOUR FIRST TIME? WANT SOME TIPS? CLICK HERE[/b] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=867503[/url] [b]HOW LONG DO I CHARGE MY BATTERY? ASK NO MORE![/b] [url]http://www.greenbatteries.com/batterycalc.html[/url] And here's a more in-depth post about batteries [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=848[/url]

I was interested in buying a Double Eagle M4! It's super tactical! Should I get it?! It's only $25!

DarkSamus was gonna do the next one.

[QUOTE=Fenriswolf;22786706]DarkSamus was gonna do the next one.[/QUOTE] I think we should give the honors to FPKawaii.

[QUOTE=Identity;22786748]I think we should give the honors to FPKawaii.[/QUOTE] I agree, let DarkSamus add shit in though.

[QUOTE=Fenriswolf;22786784]I agree, let DarkSamus add shit in though.[/QUOTE] Well of course! It's only fair I suppose.

are you fucking serious [editline]12:38AM[/editline] i was working on the new thread too..

Sorry, I didn't know I swear.

I found this high speed low drag clear air soft gun at walmart. I shot it once but it doesn't work anymore? Can you tell me what to do? I need to get back to slaying bodies fast!

[QUOTE=macerator;22787428]I found this high speed low drag clear air soft gun at walmart. I shot it once but it doesn't work anymore? Can you tell me what to do? I need to get back to slaying bodies fast![/QUOTE] Now here's what you got to go. You need to learn how to tactical reload. That way, you're popping the trigger, the thing is compressing, you're out of rounds, you're not slaying bodies, what do you do? Bam, just like that tactical reload, slayin' bodies. Good to go?

[QUOTE=macerator;22787428]I found this high speed low drag clear air soft gun at walmart. I shot it once but it doesn't work anymore? Can you tell me what to do? I need to get back to slaying bodies fast![/QUOTE] Do nothing. Use it as a war club.

I'd use it as a javelin. Hmm.... [b]TACTICAL JAVELIN INBOUND![/B]

I'm moving to Utah, north of Salt-lake, can anyone recommend a decent camo pattern for around there? Currently I'm on the east coast and have no idea.

Okay, should I buy a G&G LR-300, or buy two gas pistols and totally dive and shit?

Get the G&G.

G&G that UBER COOL MATRIX DUAL AKIMBOH PEESTOL DIIIIIBE style thing is hard.

Why is airsoftscotland a rip off?

[QUOTE=Tymoschuk;22848278]Why is airsoftscotland a rip off?[/QUOTE] it actually isnt so i dont know what Kawaii is on about tbh, i thought it was an ok site for pretty much everything except its selection of non-UKARA's are a bit crap but they'll two tone any thing other than a GBB for 20 quid so not bad at all really them and zero-one and land warrior are the best UK dealers in my opinion. Its wolf armouries thats a rip off in my opinion - [url]http://www.wolfarmouries.co.uk/default.asp?page=gun[/url]

[QUOTE=MC Mackers;22848832]it actually isnt so i dont know what Kawaii is on about tbh, i thought it was an ok site for pretty much everything except its selection of non-UKARA's are a bit crap but they'll two tone any thing other than a GBB for 20 quid so not bad at all really them and zero-one and land warrior are the best UK dealers in my opinion. Its wolf armouries thats a rip off in my opinion - [url]http://www.wolfarmouries.co.uk/default.asp?page=gun[/url][/QUOTE] Yeah I think they are a very good retailer, the only problem I have is their admin team, as my Skorpion arrived broken and I'm still waiting on a second reply from them, after about a week and a half wait.

yeah there not too good with returns and stuff but i dont really think that marks them as a bad retailer

Need some help settling a debate between friends - is it a good idea to use green gas in a Tokyo Marui GBB?

I think the posting in a ban me should not get you banned. Oh well. I have no bans :smug:

I can still boast the same after five years on there boards.

[QUOTE=MC Mackers;22848942]yeah there not too good with returns and stuff but i dont really think that marks them as a bad retailer[/QUOTE] Haha, well I disagree. It's been a month and I have only have 1 reply from them. Overall, they are a good retailer though.

[QUOTE=64k1;22850650]Need some help settling a debate between friends - is it a good idea to use green gas in a Tokyo Marui GBB?[/QUOTE] I used propane in my 5.1 all the time when it was stock and everyone else I know that uses TM GBB's do. It's fine.

Okay, am buying a TSD 3 shot shotgun. What type of optics should I get for it?

[QUOTE=milkandcooki;22916004]Okay, am buying a TSD 3 shot shotgun. What type of optics should I get for it?[/QUOTE] A simple red dot will suffice. I dont know name brand but something like this looks good on shotguns: [IMG]http://ameropaintball2.com/images/Red%20dot%2030mm.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Stupideye;22916153]A simple red dot will suffice. I dont know name brand but something like this looks good on shotguns: [IMG]http://ameropaintball2.com/images/Red%20dot%2030mm.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] Sure ain't BSA.

[QUOTE=FPKawaii;22916284]Sure ain't BSA.[/QUOTE] Nope, not a chance.

Eotech on M1014 looks pretty cool