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I think it would be a site dependant thing. A site with wide open fields/sightlines could afford a higher general level if managed well. If we throw out any realistic concerns and assume people always stick to the rules and judge things like med correctly free from accidental or intentional breaches i'd work along the lines of: 1j for pews to be used point blank, so cqb sites would have that as a flat peak. So your subguns, shotguns, handguns etc all fall into this category. Up to 1.5j for "assault" style pews outdoors, but with an med to ensure the impact owchie is 1j (i cba doing the math but lets assume it works out that ~10m on 0.48's sees them dropped to 1j) Up to 2j for "battle" rifles, same as before with a higher med calculated to our 1j owchie standard and the requirement that you need to be carrying a bulkier pew to justify it, like a fal or scar h. This would apply to big support guns, but you cant just slap a drum into an arp9 you gotta be lugging around a pkm or fn mag to join that party. Up to 3j for bolty, again you're gonna be landing a chunky med. Those would be maximums, and our hypothetical situation would have sites adjusting limits up/down based on their field characteristics so a dense woodland site might be running flat 1j if the terrain prevents people engaging at any major distance. The idea is that you arent getting hit by anything higher than 1j. Of course this is firmly rooted in a dreamland and in reality such a system would fail spectacularly given even benign isntances like people popping up right infront of a hedge as they pull the trigger on a farther target let alone that sites still dont know the difference between fps and joules and before we acknowledge the existence of the kickingmustangs of this world. In reality i'd be more inclined to go for a flat limit until sites learn how to understand and police energy limits well given everyone shows up with different ammo weights and different gun types, then maybe we could introduce complexity.

Im new to this, but I don't think I want it increased either for the reasons above.

For the most part, no. I think we have a very nice balance, however I do sometimes wish it was possible for LMGs to have a higher power limit for a touch more range. You’d need associated rules (MED, only fire mounted etc) but would make them serve more of a purpose than they currently do.

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Hi I've decided to make an account here because I've been carrying this question around for years and never seem to get a straight answer. I'm hoping some of you might know more than the people I've asked before Basically there's a certain group of lads I've always noticed growing up and to be honest, they’ve had a massive influence on me during some really formative years. I don't even know what to call them, or if there is a name for their subculture. Every time I ask, people just reply with some really grim classist insult about working class people, which isn't what I'm asking for at all. I know that term, and it's not what I mean. What I'm talking about is: They wear Burberry baseball caps (not as often these days but it still pops up) Full tracksuits, usually matching top and bottoms. Air Max 95s Gold chains, rings, little earrings, a bit of jewellery in general. Caps + tracksuit + trainers + jewellery all together, not just one piece. They're into UK garage, bassline, drum and bass. Sometimes tribal looking tattoos. People of all age groups appear to be members of this subculture. It feels like there must be a proper name for this, the way goths or punks have their look + music + attitude. These lads have their own thing going. On a more personal note: a group of guys like this actually saved my life not too long ago. It's not something I want to go into detail about on here, but it cemented in me just how protective, loyal, and understanding they are. From a young age they were the people who treated me the nicest, and I've never forgotten that. I've decided more recently that I'd actually like to find a boyfriend, and honestly, these lads are my type through and through. The look, the loyalty, the music.. everything. But I feel completely lost because I don't even know what to call them when I try to search online. So yeah, if anyone knows whether there's an actual name for this subculture I'd really appreciate it. Even just a starting point so I can look into it myself would mean a lot. Thanks in advance! 🙂

No thank you, I agree that we have a good balance in all the categories. Airsoft guns are like vehicles, if a car has 100bhp & you tune it to 200bhp, you don't therefore get double its top speed or acceleration, airsoft guns are no different, plus harnessing that extra power is another issue with hops etc. And extra power will likely shorten the lifespan of the internals, another negative 👎

No I wouldn't. I really don't know if it's sadism but i don't get the more power lot in airsoft!. I have seen people get their teeth shot out, i have had to dig BBs out my arm, still got a mark on my collar over a month after i got shot. All at UK limits most from long range shots. It's been proved time again you don't need power to get range and personally think airsoft would better with out snipers.

I agree with marcusr. I think we currently have the best balance

I think the current limits keep gameplay at a close range that encourages action and fun. I think having higher range is good up to a point (see paintball vs airsoft) but the 50-70m limit from a well tuned 1.14j airsoft gun is about right. Also, might be an unpopular opinion, but getting shot at close range by 1.14j hurts plenty for me. Much higher and I'd be less inclined to do CQB.

Been thinking about airsoft joule limits in other countries and wondering who has the ‘optimal’ limit to balance effective range against injury. I would personally happily take a higher UK limit, although tempered by the fact I still want my kids to be able to take part and I wouldn’t want an increase in field limits to result in site insurance policies that start mandating additional armour beyond eye protection. Where is your happy middle ground? Or if you are not in the UK, what is your limit and are you happy with it?

Good price that.

They're gunna be rare for a while. I'm ngl, I thought about it.

I'm worried he'll drop and break all my mags... 😂 I sent him your posts, can't let him read it all or he'll know what he's getting. Thanks again, appreciate your time and effort mate. He's buzzing now.

Sadly, some poor barsteward will probably end up paying for this. Sooo unbelievably cheeky.

A PS …. Aim to practice reloads from either hand, which means you can keep the left pistol on the left and the right on the right Alternatively if better at reloading in one particular side then you can swap pistols over as they empty, that can mean you always know which will run out before the next and can reload from the optimum side

Brilliant reply, I'll read it him. Thanks. We have 5 mags for 2 pistols.

I don't see why they wouldn't let him akimbo. It's worse than just using one gun in game terms, though it is really fun.

Limited options such as pistols change the dynamics, and as such are typically a limiter when up against others with higher capacity. However they are fun, and with the limitations when you get the kills then the payback is higher To be effective twin pistols need to have their reloading managed - not just having a holster to deposit one in order to release your hand for magazine changes, but avoiding them both being empty at once. It feels great to hold out both arms alternatively firing one shot per side, but then they both need reloading at once rendering you ineffective. Start the game favouring one side (eg right hand) until it’s probably half way ahead of the other. Then use them together When you’ve either counted it to empty (or more likely you notice that nothing is coming out) then it’s time to change magazine, but you still have the left one ready to shoot. Practice reloading so you don’t have to holster one - it helps to have big hands and long fingers If in a stable position you can drop a magazine, but it’s most likely that you want to stash it - pull it with your fingertips, drop into a dump pouch or down your shirt. Again with fingertips pull a fresh magazine and insert - your right pistol is now full and your left is half full If convenient move the dumped magazine to a pouch (and remember to manage what pouched magazines are full / empty) By keeping both pistols out when reloading you have the ability to shoot, a holstered pistol can’t shoot anyone (except yourself)