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Best gun for around $115

chansman — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:07:30 GMT

This will be used for CQB in my neighborhood.
Wants:
Metal gear box
decent rof
high cap mag
folding/removable stock

Was looking at the Galaxy Mk5
Galaxy G5K M5K PDW - Weapon Blender Airsoft

JG M5-J
Airsoft Megastore - JG M5-J Tactical Airsoft AEG M5A5 Rifle

I'm not dead set on the MP5 but would rather not have an M4...what do you guys think?

Please help me choose a gun for my son

leaird — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:38:05 GMT

I need some help picking out a gun for my 11 year-old son. He has played in paintball wars for several years now but has never played in an airsoft battle. However, a family we know is setting up a monthly airsoft battle on their property for the kids (ages 11-15). They have 3+ acres of woods on a mountain side with fallen trees, gullies, and rock outcroppings. I know my son will love playing with the other boys and I would really like for him to participate.

I have absolutely no idea what kind of gun to buy for him. Whatever I buy, I want it to be a quality gun that is going to work without problems and not break. Please no spring guns because he doesn't like pumping it every time he shoots. Most of the boys have semi/fully automatic electric guns so I would like to find the same for my son. He wants something that holds plenty of ammo so pistols are out. One of the rules for the battle is that your gun cannot shoot more than 400 fps. My son is around 80 lbs. so size and weight of the gun should definitely be a consideration. I am willing to spend somewhere around $150 for the gun, but less would be great if I can get a good quality gun for that price. As for the style of the gun -- I HAVE NO IDEA! I'm a woman and that isn't my area of expertise. That's why I am here asking you guys for help. lol

Thanks,
Elizabeth

Looking for a teammmm

darrFRESH — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:09:47 GMT

I live in hartford and brown deer wisconsin, and i'm new to airsofting but good at it. i'm 24 and looking for other people that are around my area to merge with. I have a few guys also with me.

Finally got back in

Jamis17 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:19:57 GMT

Damn, It's been a while. glad to be able to communicate w/ you guys, again:D. I got my life line back woohoo.:p

galaxy mp5 rails

sterfry02 — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:22:37 GMT

i got this gun and need to get rails for the top plz help

Large and Small batteries

theonlyBuster — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:34:22 GMT

Just curious, would it be bad to use a large type battery in a gun meant for a small type battery? If so why?

Mastering the Reload

UnknownSoldier — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:14:08 GMT

UnknownSoldier again with some more helpful tips! If you have any questions, I'm here to help!

Now on to the post: reloading. Most airsoft players know how to reload: unload your old mag and jam in a new one. Well, I'm here to tell you that there are actually certain types of reloads: two types to be specific. They have what is called a "Tactical Reload," which most airsoft players use even if they don't know what it is, and what is called a "Combat Reload."

The "Tactical Reload" is the most common that you will use in airsoft. A "Tactical Reload" is performed properly when done in this manner:
1. Bring out a fresh magazine at the ready.
2. When you feel as if your magazine is getting low on ammo, unload the mag from your weapon.
3. SAVE the magazine in a pocket or pouch on your vest.
4. Replace the old magazine with the fresh one.

That simple! Not too hard to learn, and as you practice it you'll get faster and faster at doing it.

Now the "Combat Reload" is of a different genre. Most airsoft players WON'T use this reload, unless you don't want to see your magazine again. This is usually used in life or death situations.
1. Bring out a fresh magazine at the ready.
2. When you feel as if your magazine is getting low on ammo or it is completely out, unload the mag.
3. ABONDONE the mag.
4. Replace the old magazine with the fresh one.

In a combat situation, you need to get as many shots as you can at your enemy, while in a tactical, you need to save as much ammo as you can. Both are effective if used properly.

That's all for now! Hope this helps with some of my fellow airsofters.
UnknownSoldier out.

BB weights

kingplant2 — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:35:08 GMT

How do you know whats the right weight for the BB"s
I have 6mm / 20 g now and as soon as the come out of the barrel they curve upwards. any help?

Im buying an AEG- Need advice.

daftpunk — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:54:30 GMT

Well, like the title says, im buying an AEG soon. I cant make up my mind though! :mad:

The AEG should be around $160 dollars and should shoot at 400 fps.

It should also have rails and have strong durable externals/Internals.

Any suggestions? Thanks :D

Good Sidearm for under $50?? I'm on a tight budget...

slayer614 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:40:08 GMT

hey all...
I myself am not a noob or beginner airsofter, I just am in need of a relatively cheap sidearm. I'm on a tight budget because I do not have a job so money IS a factor. I already have a shotgun, but I can't carry that with my hydration backpack on my back. I'm going to a big skirmish in 2 weeks so I do not have "time" to save up for a gbb...and I really don't want one either. I'm open to anything ( even crosman :P) so please help...

What makes a gun what it's worth?

b1indfire — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:35:01 GMT

Just like the title says, what makes a gun worth how much it is?

Specifically, spring sniper rifles. I need help convincing my parents that this: Evike.com - Airsoft Guns | Evike.com - Sniper Rifles | Evike.com - AGM MP001 VSR10 Airsoft Bolt Action Sniper Rifle w/ Scope Rail (Black) | is worth seventy bucks. :o

Hello everybody.

DegreE — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:12:40 GMT

So I finally decided to pack all my paintball gear into the closet and picked up a JG Tactical AK47 from Cragislist for dirt cheap.

I've done some research on this thing, finally found out what brand it was because I bought it used without the box and I had no idea who made it. And watching some videos on this thing, I think I am missing the hop-up adjuster, I pull the slide back and it looks like I am missing that piece.

I charged up the battery and did some dry firing, and it seems to operate normally, I ordered some ammunition for it and it will be here in a few days.

My questions are:

What is the purpose of the hop-up adjuster?

Where can I get replacement parts, such as listed above?

The bi-pod and scope will be coming off because it looks really lame. lol

Hello everybody.

DegreE — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:25:21 GMT

So I finally packed all my paintball junk away in the closet and picked up a JG AEG AK47 for dirt cheap from craigslist.

I've done alot of research on this thing because at first I didn't even know what brand it was. Because I bought it used without the original box or instruction manual.

Anyways, mine came without a stock. And watching some videos on this thing... I pull the slide back and I think I am missing the hop-up adjuster.

I charged up the battery and dry fired it a couple times and seems to be functioning pretty well. I ordered some ammunition for it so I can actually fire it soon.

I've been looking for a place to buy replacement parts and came up with nothing. Anybody know of a good place to get some replacement parts for this thing?

H&K

Superduper — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:34:02 GMT

Anybody ever heard of them? And if so are they good?

This Gun, is it right for me?

AceXNick — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:50:28 GMT

Evike.com - Airsoft Guns | Evike.com - Airsoft Electric Rifles | Evike.com - Matrix (Top Choices) | Evike.com - NOW IN STOCK! JG Latest Version MK36C Full Size Airsoft AEG Rifle w/ Reinforced Gearbox |
I've looked into it, It seems pretty good. I just started playing at a local CQB place.
I was hopelessly outclassed, so now i hope this will do a little better.
The limit at our CQB place is 300 FPS, so i might have to get the spring cut at a local store. So, do you guys think this is a good fit for what i need, a good starter gun, and can you recommend any video review, because i'm having issues finding good ones.