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Welcome back 🖐 I think the main thing that's changed in the last 10 years is the engineering and manufacturing has improved to a point where even budget guns work well enough for general game days. You don't need to spend a fortune to get a decent metal body and accurate enough AEG. (Of course looking for perfection gives diminishing returns) Good budget makes include: CYMA, JG, Double Eagle, Specna Arms I agree with Rostok. Rent for 3 games. Yes its a pain but you'll get to try the latest budget guns to see what they're like and see what other people have to help you decide what to get. Don't get a Co2 pistol for games. Many sites don't allow them as they're often too hot. (They're a pain to use as well) TM plastic slide pistols work very well in Winter or you can get Red/Black gas for metal slide pistols in cold temps.

To be honest I don't know. If you can't fix it then you've got nothing to loose sending it to him. His email is on his YouTube About page so can ask him. (Can't post his email here as its open to bot scans) https://www.youtube.com/c/Bigclive/about

Yep, a good general summation of the dilemmas for getting into airsoft. (Then there's eye-pro as a whole section in itself) The easiest way to go about buying the precious pew is to have a particular model in mind. Something you've seen in films/TV, history etc. Then find out which is the best make and budget. They generally perform similarly from new unless you get to £300+ and that's no guarantee of better performance. Being a perfectionist to get absolute maximum range/accuracy will lead to frustration and misery. For easy fun with most weapons just get sneaky and use tactics to get closer to the enemy. With more experience (and preferably budget to get a backup weapon) it can be time to open up the pew for some surgery and upgrades. It is a bit of a dark art because there is no 100% guarantee that things will improve with better parts. They still have to blend well with existing components to get the full benefits. This is why its best to have that backup weapon if the upgrades aren't ready for gameday or something fails on the day. Buying second hand is not recommended for new players because its harder to recognise if something is overpriced or isn't working right.

Calling @ak2m4 He can probably tell you which shell will work...

Yep, somethings gone pop. Looks like plastic so have a closer look at the nozzle.

Maybe worth sending to Big Clive then...

If interested:

I'll admit I didn't watch all of it 😏

I thought it was quite good

Got mine open: It does look the same as your jumper version so something else must have blown without showing any signs. As a replacement I would suggest to look at the SkyRC range. Something like this: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/skyrc-s65-ac-charger-65w-438918

When originally looking for a one I was warned not to buy a clone.

Lets just say you aren't the oldest 😉 CQB tends to be quite a bit higher energy than woodland games so try one of those too if you get a chance

Oooh nice. I might try and make something similar

Where does that go on the rifle?

Yeah, looks really unique while still working as camo 👍 Agree it will look even better with some dirtyness 😁

JG are a good budget brand. Its good to get a feel before you buy. Different configurations of battery for various spaces available. Don't worry. Once you've chosen a particular gun you'll see what kind of battery will fit.

I don't think anyone can give a definitive answer as more investigation would be needed. Do you mainly use single or auto? How long are bursts? For the price I would expect it has a decent motor but you could look for a better Neodymium high torque. Could need better shimming and service? Or run on 7.4v?

As above, eye/face protection should be the priority. (It can be difficult to find something that's comfy and doesn't fog. Mesh can be used to eliminate fogging but it must be good quality) Good boots with ankle support is highly recommended as sprains are the most common injury. (Army surplus is good and cheap but not the most comfy and may need wearing in) Good batteries (Li-Po) and an intelligent charger are also good investments as the ones which come with the weapons will not provide optimal performance and will likely fail after a short time. (Look for threads about batteries and charger options) The weapons come in all shapes and sizes but generally perform similarly. (Barrel length does affect power and accuracy but not as much as real ones) So decide on what shape pewpew you like and then research which is the best make/model to get.

Well done 👍

The big caveat is that GBBRs can be very frustrating with limited ammo compared to the hi-cap magazine army. Especially the ones who take several hits to admit defeat. Milsim games generally have more GBBR players I believe

I personally wouldn't run 11.1 on a stock gearbox. At least it should be properly shimmed, radiused, cleaned and re-greased first. As @Tackle said, it'll likely shorten the life of the gearbox and may cause more damage than a 7.4 if something does fail.

Sounds like stripped piston (Teeth on piston rack) I wouldn't expect it to happen so soon either but if they say its out of warranty then you can fix yourself and check everything out at the same time.

Welcome mate. Many of us started alone and quickly met up with others. Check out: https://playairsoft.uk/ For sites near you. Give it a go and rent for the three games to get UKARA registered. Be patient and research buying gear or you may have regrets.

You'll have to be careful what you buy to equip both of you for £300. You should definitely rent until you get UKARA registered otherwise you will regret spending all your money on coloured guns.