Suggestions Please.

Fedor Emelianenko · September 23rd, 2008, 00:51

So you guys will probably look at my post count and think I'm a total noob. Well, you're right. I've been looking through online catalogs for the past week or two looking for a gun that fits. My main concerns are fps, reliability and of course cost. So here I am asking for suggestions.

I'd like something around the range of 350+fps. Preferably an assault rifle like a 47 or M16. I'm pretty much a noob at everything so if you think my fps requirement is to high feel free to tell me I'm retarded and should go for a realistic gun. I'm mostly going to be doing forest campaigns and urban, so I'd like something will a little pepper. Also can anyone tell me how far a 350 fps .12g BB will fly straight shot, without pointing the barrel up?

Next of course is reliability. I'm am extremely afraid of buying a piece of crap that 'll break in 2 weeks. It should be preferably mostly metal. Respond from your own experiance and point of view I guess.

And last and probably most importantly is cost. I'll be looking for something in the 150-220 range.

I also realize that the perfect answer to all of this would be an AK-47. But the problem with that is that 2 of my friends already have those and I don't want to seem like a tool. Plus they'd get pissed.

So here I am a total noob asking for some help.

Thanks in advance.

KNIVEZS · September 23rd, 2008, 00:53

Disco_Dante · September 23rd, 2008, 01:04

for 150-220 you won't get much in Canada. A kraken ak-47 would be your best bet, especially if you aren't 18.

The best advice if you're serious about airsofting is to save your money until you are 18, and then buy something really good that won't crap out on you.

Conscript · September 23rd, 2008, 01:05

The criteria posted up above will probably get you an Aftermath Kraken, or, if an Armalite tickles your fancy, a used JG clone.

Heed this advice, Krakens and clones alike have really shoddy quality control, some could be better than others. If I were you, I would save up for a gun in which quality is assured. KWA, CA, G&G, and so on are companies that make "premium" AEG's, you would be better off buying them as a noob and not having to tinker with them as much than buying a clone or a china gun and having to tinker with them out of the box.

surebet · September 23rd, 2008, 01:11

Are you in Canada?

Fedor Emelianenko · September 23rd, 2008, 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by surebet

Are you in Canada?

Yeah, Calgary Alberta.

incrediboy729 · September 23rd, 2008, 01:15

I'm sorry

Airsoft in canada is rediculously expensive :/
Expect 2-3 times the price of what you see on websites like "airsoft gi"

Fedor Emelianenko · September 23rd, 2008, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by incrediboy729

I'm sorry

Airsoft in canada is rediculously expensive :/
Expect 2-3 times the price of what you see on websites like "airsoft gi"

I've got a hobby shop here, where the 2 guys afore mentioned bought AK's for 200.00$

I think I found something to my liking.
A G36.

incrediboy729 · September 23rd, 2008, 01:26

Lol, you might be getting some new customers from around here now

What brand is your g36?

Flea-ish · September 23rd, 2008, 01:26

a g36 eh?

what place is this you're talking about?

incrediboy729 · September 23rd, 2008, 01:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flea-ish

a g36 eh?

what place is this you're talking about?

Told ya

underground · September 23rd, 2008, 01:38

Yea what place is this and where in Calgary? =/

kalnaren · September 23rd, 2008, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedor Emelianenko

I've got a hobby shop here, where the 2 guys afore mentioned bought AK's for 200.00$

I think I found something to my liking.
A G36.

A full size G36 is going to cost around $500-$600+ in Canada, a K might be a little less but not much. A JG G36C is going to cost about $350.

Fedor Emelianenko · September 23rd, 2008, 11:18

It's called PM Hobby craft.

It's a CYMA.
I have no idea if that's any good, but I tried it out and it's beautiful to fire. Only annoying thing is the scroll, because if you forget you're only shooting air.

incrediboy729 · September 23rd, 2008, 13:27

To my knowledge CYMA is an "ok" brand...not as good as an Echo 1 or JG but definitly better than something you'd pick up from walmart.

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September 23rd, 2008, 00:51	#1
Fedor Emelianenko Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	Suggestions Please. So you guys will probably look at my post count and think I'm a total noob. Well, you're right. I've been looking through online catalogs for the past week or two looking for a gun that fits. My main concerns are fps, reliability and of course cost. So here I am asking for suggestions. I'd like something around the range of 350+fps. Preferably an assault rifle like a 47 or M16. I'm pretty much a noob at everything so if you think my fps requirement is to high feel free to tell me I'm retarded and should go for a realistic gun. I'm mostly going to be doing forest campaigns and urban, so I'd like something will a little pepper. Also can anyone tell me how far a 350 fps .12g BB will fly straight shot, without pointing the barrel up? Next of course is reliability. I'm am extremely afraid of buying a piece of crap that 'll break in 2 weeks. It should be preferably mostly metal. Respond from your own experiance and point of view I guess. And last and probably most importantly is cost. I'll be looking for something in the 150-220 range. I also realize that the perfect answer to all of this would be an AK-47. But the problem with that is that 2 of my friends already have those and I don't want to seem like a tool. Plus they'd get pissed. So here I am a total noob asking for some help. Thanks in advance.

September 23rd, 2008, 01:04	#3
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	for 150-220 you won't get much in Canada. A kraken ak-47 would be your best bet, especially if you aren't 18. The best advice if you're serious about airsofting is to save your money until you are 18, and then buy something really good that won't crap out on you. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

September 23rd, 2008, 01:11	#5
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Are you in Canada? __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

September 23rd, 2008, 01:05	#4
Conscript AKaholic Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GTA	The criteria posted up above will probably get you an Aftermath Kraken, or, if an Armalite tickles your fancy, a used JG clone. Heed this advice, Krakens and clones alike have really shoddy quality control, some could be better than others. If I were you, I would save up for a gun in which quality is assured. KWA, CA, G&G, and so on are companies that make "premium" AEG's, you would be better off buying them as a noob and not having to tinker with them as much than buying a clone or a china gun and having to tinker with them out of the box.

September 23rd, 2008, 01:15	#7
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	I'm sorry Airsoft in canada is rediculously expensive :/ Expect 2-3 times the price of what you see on websites like "airsoft gi" __________________

September 23rd, 2008, 01:26	#9
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	Lol, you might be getting some new customers from around here now What brand is your g36? __________________

September 23rd, 2008, 01:26	#10
Flea-ish Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	a g36 eh? what place is this you're talking about?

September 23rd, 2008, 01:38	#12
underground Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary	Yea what place is this and where in Calgary? =/

September 23rd, 2008, 11:18	#14
Fedor Emelianenko Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	It's called PM Hobby craft. It's a CYMA. I have no idea if that's any good, but I tried it out and it's beautiful to fire. Only annoying thing is the scroll, because if you forget you're only shooting air.

September 23rd, 2008, 13:27	#15
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	To my knowledge CYMA is an "ok" brand...not as good as an Echo 1 or JG but definitly better than something you'd pick up from walmart. __________________

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