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If its not engraved or at least etched then no paint will stay for long. You could buy the 'F' and 'S' letter punches (or a complete set) and once done go over the stamp mark with acrylic pen as Tommikka said.

Yeah 'Gunfire' and 'Taiwangun' are good European retailers

Welcome ? Getting into the joys of tech-ing ?

Hi, I think I know the ones you mean. My son won one at a fair in Spain about 10 years ago. (It didn't last long of course) You can get those kinds of things HERE but if you are in the EU it would be a lot cheaper to find a shop in your country. Many airsoft shops also sell the cheap ones so you'll have to ask around.

Yes, an air rifle is best if accuracy is the main objective (and cheaper) but the danger factor goes up by 100x A few rifle examples: (AEG) Gun-1 (Choose a colour option) Gun-2 (Choose a colour option) Battery (Should fit with most guns and last quite well) Charger (Note: This is the first suitable that I could find in stock. I do not know this retailer) Another alternative is a gas pistol (GBB) Realistic action and fun to shoot. Pistol-1 (This is a good one even in plastic) Pistol-2 (A big one) They use THIS gas which will be an ongoing cost.

Sorry but I'd have to disagree with that. A decent AEG (CYMA or JG around £150) should last a few years of garden plinking. High accuracy is a different matter but for plinking at cans or other targets around 10m to 20m should be fine. @kirsty Do you know what type he likes? American M4 or old Soviet AK47 style etc...

There shouldn't be a lot. Make sure its seated properly at the front. You can slightly bend the sides together to make it a bit tighter.

Welcome back ? As Rogerborg said, TM is commonly regarded as the best performing manufacturer but a bit more pricy (and not full metal if that's important for you) Most other makes are decent (apart from mentioned Nuprol) but there are so many variations between models that you're better off choosing a particular model that you like the look of and then researching which make is best. If you want best performance vs price I'd also recommend the AAP-01 (but avoid using the full auto function)

THAT becomes a problem once you have your UKARA number. Welcome ? and enjoy all the frivolous, funny & fact filled pages on the forum ?

Welcome ? Have a look around. Plenty to see ?

? I'll put my hand up to be next in line to 'look after' it ?

Ah OK. I'm sure there's a bit more of the German QC thrown in ?

Welcome ? All the info you need is in the forum. Just do some searches for starting out and you'll find lots to read. Have a look HERE to find sites near you.

Maybe, I don't have one. Just what I heard from my bike buds ?

Josh: Will be interesting to see how the 'Evolution' develops (...More airsoft toy manufacturers the better) Rogerborg: True of earlier ones. They seem to be better now the electrics are handled by BMW ?

Welcome ? I'm certainly no expert on the P90 but I'm sure most will say the TM is king. Someone may chime in on the Krytac but you should look at plenty of reviews. I wouldn't consider the Novi version as its just an upgraded generic one which they charge loads for. I have the older Classic Army which is great but duno if still available.

Welcome back ? Yeah, the performance of our toys has gone up with the prices going down over the years. Unfortunately stock in UK is very low at the moment and the European sources are now cut ? Have a look HERE for sites near you. Well done for being patient. It will give you more time to decide what shape BB slinger to get ?

Welcome ? Do some searches and lots of reading to answer most questions on starting. See what sites are near you HERE

Hi ? Plenty of threads to read on tech work and I'm sure someone will be able to help.

Welcome back ? QC = Quick Change. Allows you to more easily access the spring so it can be changed without dismantling the whole gun and gearbox. Definitely a plus Rotary hop has the wheel around the whole part rather than a small cog on the side like the older versions. It allows for smoother changes and does not drift once set. I personally like the Specna Arms range but if you get one, definitely test it thoroughly to make sure it works well. (Advice for any new purchase really) Also clean the barrel before testing. Happily since the early years prices have come down with performance going up so there are several manufacturers to choose from that won't touch your budget limit. (Unfortunately stock is very low at the moment) CYMA are well respected and have quite a few metal offerings. JG (Jing Gong) are good value for performance with some very cheap polymer items but they also do metal versions. As mentioned, Specna Arms EDGE 2 are very good value with good performance. There have been reports of breaks and failures which may have been a bad batch so test within the return period. Double Eagle have some fans so worth looking to see what they offer. G&G are a good brand but seem to be over-pricing themselves for what you get. I also prefer metal toys ?

Welcome ? Haven't tried CQB. I like the more open battlefield of a wood with multiple attack vectors and less chance of choke points ?

Welcome ? I'm sure you'll be able to meet someone from here. Do lots of reading to get all the info for starting out in airsoft ?

Yep, as said, its just a retailer thing to prove they have sold a potentially dangerous item to someone who will use it for its intended purpose. ie airsoft not robbing people etc. The retailers selling with JustCos are obviously desperate for some business at the moment so they are reducing their selling criteria. If a retailer is found to have sold a RIF (Realistic) airsoft gun which was later used in a criminal way then they could face some legal problems. I've not heard of any such situation but that's the background to it...

Yes, UKARA is only one way (the usual) to buy a realistic looking (black) airsoft weapon. Once you have your airsoft toy you can take it to any event without any questions being asked where or how you got it. Just make sure to keep it completely hidden from public view when transporting.

If really buying for your son I'd suggest letting him choose from a list in the required price range. He'd get more excitement actually choosing it but give it a few days before making a final decision. Most of em will perform about the same and can be tweaked if you want more range etc. As for pistol, I think the WE M84 Cheetah is a cute little one. The one that comes with extension barrel and suppressor gets it around 350fps! But again, I'm sure he'll love choosing one. (Probably a Desert Eagle ?)