BlackScorpion 0 Posted October 29, 2005 Hmmm... The Benelli sounds interesting, especially due it's easyness and cheapness, because there are no batteries or such needed. I heard that the stock version is a bit long and that the pump is a bit heavy to operate, but with bit of practise those 3-bursts will become very "deadly". Is the pump heavy? And any experience of how well does Tigerstripe blend in to Finnish landscape? And anyone know where to get cheap and real Russian uniforms in Tampere? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyman 0 Posted October 29, 2005 The stock version of the m3 may be a little long, but it feels very powerful in your hands . Dont really like how to non stock version looks... Pumping the M3 is pretty easy too, its just that your hand might slip off from sweat or greasy hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted October 30, 2005 I went to play Airsoft for the first time on Thursday great fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted October 30, 2005 I allways wanted to go Airsofting but becuase of our stubid laws it illegel. So I shot rifle at cans hanging in a tree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted October 30, 2005 My husband took all the kids to play paintball for the first time 2 weeks ago. His knee is still killing him from diving onto the gravel to take cover at some point. There were another 6 people there and the owner decided to mix and match my family and the others. My 2 youngest were below age but they got to target practice, standing, crouching and prone. Most of the family came back with a welt or 2. I stayed home and cooked. Maybe next time. Maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Ah, thanks. Too bad that they don't sell M3's in my home town, I think... for the pump slip, well, gloves? Saw a nice tuned TM AUG on sale, red dot sights, 3 point carrying sling, Systema M150 tuning kit insides, M135 spring capable of delivering enormous 2.25 joules I think , accuracy barrel, 10.6V 1600 mAh battery and 5 magazines. I calculated that this kit would cost over 800 euros to make, so no hope buing it under 500 €. Nice gun anyways. Anyways, where'd you find those Russian uniforms, FW200? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted October 30, 2005 I'd get a full normal AEG, they will last you a long time and you can throw down BB's at a decent range, even when left stock Ditto... Shotguns are in my opinion very unversatile combat weapons in airsoft.. They lack firepower when needed. If I had a shotgun instead of an AEG yesterday... I would have been hit in the first minute of the game. We were trenched in some kind of dried up channel and were expecting a full-force attack. We were with about 12-14 men, against 22 others. The ambush would have gone well... if one new guy in civilian clothing wasn't so trigger happy with his blow-back gas pistol (one of the most loudest guns u can get). It was a nice kill though. Few minutes later we saw them flanking from the left AND from the right. We had to spread out our wield of fire, resulting in relatively less firepower per yield, thus giving the opponents the chance to punch through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted October 30, 2005 When used correctly, I think they're effective. Plus 3 rounds/trigger pull, that Marui shotguns have, gives better chances of hitting than with e.g a bolt action or other firms' shotguns. Plus they're pretty powerful (0.81 J; TM AUG has 0.72 J untuned). You only need BB's and magazines (shells in this case) to play, whereas with AEG you need all those batteries and stuff. Hmmm... Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Anyways, where'd you find those Russian uniforms, FW200? http://www.russiancombatgear.com http://www.rusmilitary.com (expensive) http://www.frontofrussia.com (very nice source for Soviet era gear) http://www.redsoldier.com http://www.ebay.com and local places selling surplus gear. I have mostly used ebay and local places, but I have also had 2 orders with Front of Russia, haven't used the other ones yet but I know they are good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted October 30, 2005 When used correctly, I think they're effective. Plus 3 rounds/trigger pull, that Marui shotguns have, gives better chances of hitting than with e.g a bolt action or other firms' shotguns. Plus they're pretty powerful (0.81 J; TM AUG has 0.72 J untuned).You only need BB's and magazines (shells in this case) to play, whereas with AEG you need all those batteries and stuff. Hmmm... Cheers. Of course shotguns are cost effective... But only in the beginning. When a shotguns starts to wear out, there are no parts available to replace the worn out parts. I think there are a few occasions, but you will most likely need to import them from Hong Kong. Besides, most shotguns are made of plastic, which is less resistant to torsion. ICS, G&P, G&G and Classic Army AEG's are all made of metal. I've only read 1 or 2 reports of broken receiver parts due to torsion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted October 30, 2005 I am a beginner, so "only in the beginning" won't be a problem. Plus AEGs might loose power and gas guns won't work in cold temperatures. We'll see. Depends on my budget, which isn't even enough ATM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheitmann 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Hi people, didn't notice the airsoft topic until now, so I thought I'd share some pictures. The first two pictures were taken in the last of my airsoft days while I was living in the Philippines (no age limit on airsoft)....I've moved back to Norway now, where I can't buy airsoft guns because I'm only 16.... NOTE: THESE PICS ARE NOT IN-GAME SHOTS, JUST POSED SHOTS Me, with my friend's SPR http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/jonjie/100_1166.jpg Me left, my buddy Francis to the right http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/jonjie/100_1161.jpg Some new pics, taken from a tournament in the Phillippines last week, still pose shots. http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/3171/dscf3144a7nc8vk.jpg http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/1595/lordandrene5mb.jpg And of course an action pic: http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/9946/10023330ub.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Nice pics, you all looking very "tactical". But I advise you to link them, image hotlinking limit is 100 kB. Those are all over 500 I think. But, about the age limit thing, isn't it possible that you get some adult to buy you a gun? I mean, here in Finland, it's legal to buy a gun if you have your parents' permission. In Finnish store Nemesis, they even have a form that, when properly signed, allows you to buy an airsoft gun even if you're not 18 yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheitmann 0 Posted October 30, 2005 But, about the age limit thing, isn't it possible that you get some adult to buy you a gun? I mean, here in Finland, it's legal to buy a gun if you have your parents' permission. In Finnish store Nemesis, they even have a form that, when properly signed, allows you to buy an airsoft gun even if you're not 18 yet. I could do that, but I don't wanna get into trouble....I can file a request a permission to own an AEG from the local police if I want to, since I'm 16, that's allowed, but that would require me to join a NASF (the airsoft organization here in Norway) certified club....and in-game I'd have to bring an adult/observer with me....annoying. I'd rather wait until I'm 18 to play here in Norway. I'm going back to the Philippines (hopefully) for a vacation next year, and I'll continue playing there. My friend there is taking care of my M733 rifle, so that won't be a problem. I'd have to bring my airsoft gear in my luggage....hope the airport security don't freak out after seeing a FLC or body armor in my suitcase.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Airport security: "Anything special in your luggages?" wheitmann: "Well... few BDU's, PASGT helmets, tactival vest and glasses, body armor." Airport security: "OK... put your hands up and step away from the luggage!" wheitmann: "Oh crap." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheitmann 0 Posted October 31, 2005 Airport security: "Anything special in your luggages?"wheitmann: "Well... few BDU's, PASGT helmets, tactival vest and glasses, body armor." Airport security: "OK... put your hands up and step away from the luggage!" wheitmann: "Oh crap." Â LOL! Anyways, I might be ordering a BlackHawk Commando Chest Harness next month....I'll be ordering from www.optactical.com together with some friends.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted October 31, 2005 Hi people, didn't notice the airsoft topic until now, so I thought I'd share some pictures. The first two pictures were taken in the last of my airsoft days while I was living in the Philippines (no age limit on airsoft)....I've moved back to Norway now, where I can't buy airsoft guns because I'm only 16.... NOTE: THESE PICS ARE NOT IN-GAME SHOTS, JUST POSED SHOTS Me, with my friend's SPR http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/jonjie/100_1166.jpg Me left, my buddy Francis to the right http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/jonjie/100_1161.jpg Some new pics, taken from a tournament in the Phillippines last week, still pose shots. http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/3171/dscf3144a7nc8vk.jpg http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/1595/lordandrene5mb.jpg And of course an action pic: http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/9946/10023330ub.jpg Glorious pictures!!! Are you guys re-enacting some kind of US SF unit??? This is my latest outfit... http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/89/traningsdag341vm.gif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheitmann 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Are you guys re-enacting some kind of US SF unit??? Well, we try our best. Nice outfit, necromancer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 2 Posted November 1, 2005 Nice pics, Wheitmann. But why US SF? Imitating some Norwegian unit could be great fun as well - cheaper equipment more suitable for chilly Nordic battlefield, possibility to use any M4 clone (I think Norwegian army uses Diemacos, but not sure...). I am in the unit/team reenacting Czech army contemporary infantry recon squad, and we soon found out that being a "grunt" gives you much more fun than imitating any special-warfare unit. @BlackScorpion: If you wanna "play" seriously, save your money and buy yourself an AEG - most versatile and powerful, accurate and with most advantages. But IMHO gun is not what makes you an airsofter - proper uniform, equipment (if we speak about hardware), knowledge and experience are far more important. Depends a lot on what you expect from it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheitmann 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Nice pics, Wheitmann. But why US SF? Imitating some Norwegian unit could be great fun as well - cheaper equipment more suitable for chilly Nordic battlefield, possibility to use any M4 clone (I think Norwegian army uses Diemacos, but not sure...). I am in the unit/team reenacting Czech army contemporary infantry recon squad, and we soon found out that being a "grunt" gives you much more fun than imitating any special-warfare unit. US SF, because Norwegian army gear is so expensive.... Plus, those pictures were taken in the Philippines, kinda hard to get Norwegian camo unless I import it from Norway. Most players there like to have US get-ups.... The Norwegians don't use the Diemaco yet, it's still one of the candidates that will replace the AG-3 (Norwegian G3). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Espectro (DayZ) 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Some places here in the USA, anything like pellet guns, or paintball guns, etc... are illegal.But not here in Colorado.New York City and surrounding areas, New Jersey, Michigan, Philadelphia PA or Chicago IL. its illegal. Sorry for being so stupid... Airsoft guns are ilegal, but not real guns? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Some places here in the USA, anything like pellet guns, or paintball guns, etc... are illegal.But not here in Colorado.New York City and surrounding areas, New Jersey, Michigan, Philadelphia PA or Chicago IL. its illegal. Sorry for being so stupid... Airsoft guns are ilegal, but not real guns? Dutch laws are similar in that... The problem is that airsoft is not internationally represented such as paintball (no international organisation excists), thus making it nearly impossible to legalize airsoft in such countries/states. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted November 3, 2005 I went to play Airsoft for the first time on Thursday great fun About 0.2 seconds later I fired a burst at the photographer (one of the organisers), Oooops! But seriously, if you're going to run around taking photos of people shooting at each other, announce it in English as well as Czech, just in case there are some dumb foreigners around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 2 Posted November 3, 2005 @Placebo: Regarding your shooting at MOPIC - rule of thumb is not to shoot people aiming cameras or weapons with range bigger than your own. How about making trip to north Bohemia to attend some of our weekend sessions? We make lots of scenarios which are very beginner-friendly - the brains and skills count more than overpowered AEGs... Last time we tried "military patrolling game" - eight 4-8-men teams hunting points (and each other) by visiting checkpoints in unused industrial plant and forest near Teplice. I hope I will be able to post some pics soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FW200 0 Posted November 3, 2005 Hmm an airsoft skirmish with the BIS team + BIS forum regulars.. that could be fun as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
