How much did you spend on gear to start playing?

[voorhees -FWA-]

My ICS M4A1 with all the upgrades (internal + external) and fixes was $1000 alone... makes me wish I went PTW... o well live n learn I guess... and the funny part is I will never get back what I put into it money-wise

[The Chad]

Love clones....love them well......love them softly............

[Huron]

I've just got the gun, it's not even close to finished yet, and I'm easily up over $800 on it. I'm just going to start blocking out all thought of total cost about now.

[kullwarrior]

LOL looks like most people dont dip that much as I did...

Gun: $900
Magazines: $50 (150rnds mid cap)
Air Tank: $55
Regulator: $175
Silencer: $130
InnerbarreL: $50
Scope: $250
Vest: $160
Boot: $120
BDU: $110
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~$2k+

[-Trooper-]

Lets see..
- $450 for MP5 PTW
- $375 for Deagle
- ~$150-200 for battery and charger
- ~$50 for extra mags
- $120 for BDU and hat
- $150 for boots
- $50 for vest
- $20 gloves
- ~$60-80 for mask
So that's $1425 for a conservative estimate for when I just started out .

I'm too afraid to calculate how much money I've spent now.

[Eeyore]

Shop around, I got my buddy started for about $500.

Used G&G full black gun $190 ( I swear)
Leather Boots at L'equiper $60
Smart Charger $45
5 used BNIB King Arm mid caps $45
Good Mask $50
Battery $20
BB Bastards $10
Crappy Static Vest $50

He plays in green cargo's and a camo t-shirt. He is saving up for some combats.

Get age verified wait for deals, they happen. Almost everyone here has a story of some amazing deal they got.

[Steven]

Depends on what you get Kull. After about 4 months, i picked up my last part for my Maruzen APS-2. About.... 2k into it? Thats not including any gear, parts, AEG's, pistols, chargers, etc etc etc.

[kullwarrior]

Originally Posted by Steven

Depends on what you get Kull. After about 4 months, i picked up my last part for my Maruzen APS-2. About.... 2k into it? Thats not including any gear, parts, AEG's, pistols, chargers, etc etc etc.

Dude I dont caclulate how much I spent, only current hand. Why? Too scary. Probably over 6k in gross.
Man this is what happen when your parent dont like to get firearms (was gonna get a Mauser and hk45)

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by kullwarrior

Man this is what happen when your parent dont like to get firearms (was gonna get a Mauser and hk45)

Move out of your parent's house then?

[Percuvius]

Thanks for the info guys, especially on the goggles. I don't feel too bad about spending too much now either.

So far I've bought

VFC gun
battery and charger
552 HWS
4X magnifier QD, FTS mount
M6X torch/laser
3 X G&P 130rd midcaps 2 full metal and 1 Canadian Forces Thermold
3 point tactical sling
Crossdraw Tac Vest
Cadpat BDU (Boonie Hat, Patrol Cap, Combat Smock, Combat Pants, Ninja style mask)
Rifle Bag
Drop pouch (fold-up, molle)
King Arms 200 BB speed loader
Collapsible silent BB carry bottle
3500 rounds TM .2 BB's

Just over $1200 so far including shipping. As lots is still in transit I may yet have some import fees to pay, but haven't had any thus far.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by kullwarrior

Dude I dont caclulate how much I spent, only current hand. Why? Too scary. Probably over 6k in gross.
Man this is what happen when your parent dont like to get firearms (was gonna get a Mauser and hk45)

Haha, i know. I havent gotten to that point. Yet.

OP, i would suggest BB Bastards instead of TM, they are the best of the best, and you support a Canadian retailer. :lol:

[scubasteve]

I had to wait till my girlfriend was out of the room.lol So far Ive spent about $7,000. But I'm a gear whore. That of course is 3 differnt loadouts. When I pumped into airsoft I jump in with both feet.

[HeadlessChicken]

I can not remember exactly or even ballpark how much I spent on gear alone but I have owned
-3 vests + 2 chest rigs
-2 sets knee guards + 1 pair elbow guards
-1 pair gloves
-1 pair boots
-2 BDUs
-2 holsters
-3 goggles, 1 shooting glass, 1 full face mask
-a crap load of pouches
-2 gun bags
-1 helmet
-3 slings
Yet I am still planning on another BDU and a SERPA holster. Probably in the $1200 mark.

[Hairu]

If you have to ask you cant afford it

[DarkAngel]

I wont even mention how much ive put into this sport. I highly advise you other guys keep your mouth shut about your investments... Unless you like getting your name put up on a shopping list for thieves.

This isnt an E-Peen contest after all.