I am a beginner

[Lukataylor]

I'm going to go to a site and hire rental equipment for a few games but eventually I'll decide to get my own

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

I give up. This is why I don't post in these threads.

You just did ☺
Remember when it all seems too much fall back on sarcasm or blatant piss taking it soothes the soul.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

I'm going to go to a site and hire rental equipment for a few games but eventually I'll decide to get my own

At last "clap clap clap"
By playing and seeing what others are using it will give you an idea what to look for based on how you want to play.

Enjoy your first game.

 

[Sitting Duck]

Usually orange or blue or green

it has to be EASILY noticed that it is not a real or realistic looking gun

jeez - read up a bit, no offense

but have a look about - don't buy ANYTHING especially from JBBG ffs

GO AND RENT AND PLAY - it isn't for everybody

especially unfit lazy COD players - I like COD but it is a lot - no totally different to sitting on ya ar$e

Excuse our sarcasim - you are getting the idea

we get so many of these questions and yet there are so many good sticky's

yes rent n play to test the water - then take it from there

I'm sure you will be hooked but go slowly at first

Loads of us took the plunge and bought Fantastic Quality Pro Guns from places like JBBG

and seriously regretted it - don't rush or buy anything yet - just try it out a few times first

a decent AEG starter gun will be about £125 to £150 and it WON'T come from JBBG

that is still gonna be £200+ once you add battery/charger/goggles/mag/bb's/boots etc....

So pop down to a local site and get playing first and you may find you like the rental guns

or what other players are using

please read this lot:

http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/3581-new-and-looking-for-somewhere-to-play/

lots more here:

http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/12854-new-player-guides-info/

Think I'm done on this for the moment

 

[proffrink]

You've done the right thing, Luke. You have a bright future - devoid of JustBBGuns woes - ahead of you.

 

[Lukataylor]

Thank you guys! Sorry if I've been a bit thick! I'm just worried that if I buy a gun it will be fake ad not work?!? But anyways, where do u guys play? UK?

 

[proffrink]

The majority of this site is UK based, yeh. I'm in the process of moving but looking to play around Ground Zero Woodland once I'm all done.

 

[Lukataylor]

Anywhere near Manchester?

 

[Lukataylor]

What is a skirmish? I've googled it but doesn't come up...is it a mission or a place? All it says is airsoft Mansfield?

 

[proffrink]

Basically it's another word for a day of airsoft at a site.

 

[MxHaze]

I'm not 18... I'll just get gifted the gun. But what colour would the gun come in?

Black and either bright orange, blue or green. I.E two tone. my first gun was blue and black. you can't buy your own all black (non two tone, real imitation firearm) gun, until you're 18 and have your own ukara number, as already mentioned.

 

[Lukataylor]

Thanks guys, I now know what to do and understand airsoft!! Thanks for spending your time to answer my questions

 

[beastmode]

What is a skirmish? I've googled it but doesn't come up...is it a mission or a place? All it says is airsoft Mansfield?

If you're from Manchester just Google airsoft sites Manchester and I'm sure a few will come up.

 

[Airsoft_Mr B]

I think there are quite a lot of sites around Manchester so you're in luck

First & Only Airsoft run a couple (called 'Manchester Woodland' and 'The Sandpit')

There is Skirmish Mansfield or whatever it's called as well which I know a few people on here go to

Skirmish is another word in airsoft terms for an for an airsoft battle / game day / war etc but also the name of the Mansfield site so I can see why that might have been confusing

 

[Lukataylor]

What is the best mask/head gear to get? (Budget...)

 

[Endorser]

What is the best mask/head gear to get? (Budget...)

I usually get my equipment from ebay I would browse airsoft websites first to see what sort of things you like then search for them. If youre under 18 then you need a full face mask the fencing masks you can get are good value and they cover your whole head really. That is the most important in my opinion then as the others say wait to see if you like it then invest in an assault vest, clothing etc...

Good luck bud

 

[Lukataylor]

The mesh masks?

 

[Endorser]

Basically and I am by no means expert only been playing a few years myself. There are two types of full face protection you can buy there are always risks and advantages and disadvantages no matter which option you decide choose:

Mesh Masks: These are masks that have tiny holes for you to see out of, but small enough so that BB's cannot enter an example of this would be a fencing mask http://www.zerooneairsoft.com/product_info.php?cPath=287_438&products_id=7272 or you prefer a mesh mask http://www.zerooneairsoft.com/product_info.php?cPath=287_438&products_id=2439 these are very common for starting airsofters as they are cheap and effective

Glasses Masks: As you are under 18 youll need a full face glasses mask which fog up like crazy no matter how much anti fog you apply to them. There are easier to see out of though (debatable) however fog tends to ruin my day heres an example for you http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Paintball-Proto-Goggles-Switch-EL-Black-Paintball-Mask-UK-SELLER-CC1-/271177017874?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f2368ea12

Please note these are just examples you will have to do research on which masks have protection for your eyes, no sport is worth loosing your eyesight so be sure you are buying a worthwhile official product. Dont let this scare you though ive been using mesh masks for years. Just do your homework if its glass ensure they can withstand the penetration of a bullet

 

[Sacarathe]

What is the best mask/head gear to get? (Budget...)

Find your nearest brick and mortar retail airsoft store and ask them, it is only the RIF/IF that they cannot sell to you, you can still buy everything else - also note that assembling/creating a RIF/IF without a defence is effectively the same as being sold one (and not allowed).

 

[Lukataylor]

Which is better? (I'm not buying off this website btw and this is just for future preference because I might buy one of these soon)

http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=35701&404;http://www.airsoftatlanta.com:80/G-G-GC16-MOD0-30th-Anniv-p/35701.htm=

http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=35700&404;http://www.airsoftatlanta.com:80/G-G-GC4-G26-30th-Anniv-p/35700.htm=