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That's interesting. I've only ever bought 0.25g from them but never saw any defects like that. (I did check quite well when I first tried them)

Ah sorry, I was actually asking those questions to @Shamal ? Good to hear you've got the cable anyway

Edit: @Shamal Have you go the USB cable? Have you checked what frequencies they use? Have you check if they have Beat Shift?

I got these 888s but they've raised the price ? (I checked and paid £14.16 for em) Great if you want simple to operate radios with no fiddly buttons to operate with gloves on. I don't know if they're all the same but mine came with 'Beat Shift' scrambler which is really cool. (You can select which channels to use it on in the software) I can't check the power output but I did set it to 'LOW' and 'Narrow' on all channels I also bought a pair of these which are cute and flexible so it fits in a pocket nice and protected. They should reduce the output a bit but still worked great in the game zone with no interference. Alternatively you could get these which I checked are compatible. This is the cable I got. Downloaded software rather than use the disc.

Once you've got a good performer other other pewpews are just a different shape (which can be nice to vary) As Tackle said, maybe consider a different style of play with a longer DMR. Or you could get into recoils with the NGRS, BOLT or Lonex BAW (if you can find one)

On mine I have to rack the slide because just cocking the hammer doesn't retract the striker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nDSDEScEDQ

UV-5R needs the licence as said but BF-888s use PMR frequencies which do not need a licence. (They are technically over powered to be fully legal but not heard of anyone having a problem with em) I saw a video about Baofeng radios which said that they often come with random frequencies used for testing so should be reprogrammed to the correct ones. But a friend I talked to at last game said he didn't change his and seemed to work fine. For my 888s radios I got a programming cable (£4) and changed to analogue PMR frequencies just to be sure.

From what I understand most sites have a commercial license for the marshals so you can use radios under their cover. Can always ask your local what their radio protocol is as they'll have one or two reserved channels. I just got a pair of 888s for £15 and very happy with their use at our last game.

You're off to a good start ?

Most brands are good at that price range. (400-500) You just have to check the details of the internals and extras that come with it to compare. Keep in mind that manufacturing has improved in the last 10 years so you don't need to spend that much to get a decent shooter. Search some of the posts talking about best starting guns...

Yeah there'll be some who are completely fearless and charge everywhere with no regard for military doctrine ?

Welcome to the club you lucky bugger ?

I wish I had a decent size garden ?

That's a good idea

That's good to hear but I wouldn't expect that to be the regular outcome.

Be careful not to introduce them too early. A bad experience can put them off for life. It can be quite intimidating having grownups attacking you. At the fields I know 14 is the youngest allowed to play.

That's good to hear but I'd rather be safe by using the correct PMR frequencies just in case. I used Baofengs own software and seems fine as well ? Download if anyone needs it. (Install the Windows USB driver first)

Mine didn't even come with velcro straps ?

As stated, I got the cheapest Baofeng 888s set and a programming cable. (Worth having because you can set many options) Any radio you buy will be set to random frequencies and should be programmed to the frequencies HERE (Same as the ones Rogerborg posted. I used the analogue frequencies) I had a chance to test mine out with my son at our last game and they worked great. As long as you don't hear other people who sound like ambulance, police, taxi or other official services, you should be fine to use it.

Welcome Gonz Yeah I got into airsoft for something to share with my son when he was 14. He's 16 now and has two GBBRs, an AEG and a couple of pistols as well as several outfits. Sure is lots of fun for all the family ?

They do a gas blowback DL-44 as well ? https://www.surplusstore.co.uk/armorer-works-k00001-dl44-blaster-rif.html Its only £177 including post if you have UKARA and order from HongKong. (There may be import fees on top) https://airsoft.tiger111hk.com/p32524/ARMORER-WORKS-M712-Star-Wars-Han-Solo-DL-44-GBB-Pistol/product_info.html

Email should be better because customers and businesses need a record of conversations and agreements.

Did you set hop for 0.2g ? Try chrono with hop on and off. Can make a big difference.

Sounds good ? As long as the neighbours know. Would be worth checking if there's a game site near you. I expect most would let you use the range for free. https://playairsoft.uk/ Might even be tempted into having a game day. I know some 'mature' players who manage to have fun walking around and shooting ?

You certainly can but to do it properly is a bit more involved than just cutting and putting back in. Once cut (I think one turn should do) you have to heat the end with a torch and then bend it flat against the next coil. Then file it so its all as flat as possible. It should look the same as before you cut it. Alternatively for 15fps you could try to leave the spring cocked. (Do a quick trigger pull in auto so it doesn't complete a cycle) Might have to leave it like that several weeks...