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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...

Welcome While airsoft isn't as accurate as real weapons its still fun to target shoot at shorter ranges. Be aware that even if the land is private you have to be careful if any public would be able to see you. It only takes one call and you have to deal with lots of explaining and hassle.

Turnigy are good too right? https://hobbyking.com/en_us/accuell-s60-ac-charger-uk-plug.html?wrh_pdp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuGJBhB1EiwACU1AiX9RJQFqrAAwg5yLUUsxS3fKqAMxCINLXzixCgWmKWibtg-JVSe3oBoCwzsQAvD_BwE

As well as Componentshop, my go to's are HobbyKing.com and Vapextech.co.uk

Looks hot - as in sweaty 😄 Many people realise that lighter is better. Especially with this kind of weather 🥵

Welcome. Plenty of info here and you're sure to meet a member at your local site.

Would be interesting to see a test comparing 'plastic' and 'metal' bodies. I would guess the plastic to be a bit more resilient because it has more flex and the weapon would be lighter so less inertia on impact. I still prefer metal though 😏

Stick em up on classifieds to find out... https://airsoft-forums.uk/classifieds/category/14-parts/ You'll need a few more posts before you have access so get into some conversations 😉

Hard to tell from the editing but did it take all those shots to get a hit? Its quite an impressive range no doubt. As I understand it, you just have to pay Guinness a rather hefty fee to come and 'witness' your record attempt.

Welcome, Sounds like you're all off to a good start 👍 Yikes, its going to get expensive 😄 The 'accidental' shooting by your wife is unfortunate. Make sure you instil the safety aspects of gun usage; no finger on trigger until ready to fire and ALWAYS wear eye-pro. You should be happy with a CYMA AK. (You'll inevitably consider tinkering to get more range 😉) Do lots of reading in the forum as most questions have answers in here somewhere 😁

Welcome Shadowfox. As CRTHayes said, CYMA is a good make (No experience with the Platinum). Others to look at are JG, G&G and SpecnaArms. Its really up to you to choose a rifle style you like. Obviously the M4/AR15 is the post popular to add accessories but there are many others available too. Look around the online shops to see what grabs your interest... (Unfortunately stock is very low in general at the moment) £300 is plenty to get a decent first RIF but don't forget to set aside an amount for other essentials: - Eye protection. THE most important part. Not only to get good protection but reduce fogging as much as possible. - Boots with good ankle support. - Webbing or some load carrying setup to carry ammo etc. - Magazines. You'll need a few depending if you go for high or mid capacity. - Batteries. A couple of LiPo batteries to last the day. - and a good charger to keep the batteries healthy and not burn down the house. There are many posts regarding all these elements so best do a lot of searching and reading 😉

Gel blasters are the only system legal to use in Australia. Some are produced by the same companies that make airsoft weapons so the base is the same. Since its not common in the UK I don't think you'll find conclusive answers here.

Welcome Scott, Sounds like you have a good plan to start at your local site 👍 Yes, CYMA and Specna are good makes. Be careful buying second hand because its quite common for people to modify their guns and often mess them up so they sell them instead. Beware of sales with 'upgraded' in the description unless you can validate them. Best thing to do now is read lots of the posts on the forum because most questions have already been answered and there may be things you haven't thought of yet.

The B6AC is very good (I have one too) but becoming hard to find. Have a look at one of their latest models around the same price range: SkyRC S60

The honourable thing to do would be send the payment back to TG. Its situations like this that convince them not to sell to UK anymore...

Be aware that the bolt pull is used to cock the spring so can be quite tough. MUCH harder to pull than a real bolt action. Would be worth trying one in a shop if you can. If that is a problem then an electric rifle (AEG) will be much better and you can still have fun trying to hit a target 😉

As with others, eyepro determines height but generally as low as possible. I do prefer using irons more tho. Clearer sight picture. Its funny when people spend more on the optic than the RIF 😆

Yeah, fogging is one of the constant problems in airsoft (as well as non hit takers 😏) There are a few anti-fog solutions you can try from Revision wipes to CatCrap but there doesn't seem to be an overall solution. Mesh does have a certain risk but I've seen lots of people use them without problems. I use mesh but have glasses underneath which works great. I prefer the wire (A) versions rather than sheet with holes (B). The wire type is easier to see through and I think it has slight flex which would reduce the chances of BBs shattering. (A) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (B) Any game will be as fun as you make it. Fast attacks and aggressive advances can bring tactical advantages but expect to be lit up and do a lot of walking back to spawn 😉 Just play as you want.

Welcome mate. First thing to do before any shopping is LOTS of reading 😁 There are several threads on this forum about starting in airsofting and avoiding costly mistakes.

For single rifle this is good https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283058925351?hash=item41e7a06f27:g:BFkAAOSwueldX5Pc

Had a game last weekend and spoke to some rental guys who both had full face masks. Hopefully they're well cleaned. Not as safe but they're your eyes... 🙄

You're welcome of course. Yeah, the noise of AEGs did put me off when I first got into it but you get used to it I guess. You can hear when they sound nice and poppy rather than grinding or whining. Almost all pistols use gas and are a lot of fun to use. They also have problems in Winter of course. Electric ones (AEP) are OK for short range and don't have cold problems but just not as fun. You can get Co2 ones but they are more expensive to run and can be too powerful to use. Its legal for your friend to lend or even sell you an airsoft rifle or pistol without UKARA. Just don't let the public see it. This includes neighbours so may be best to explain to them before using in a garden.

Hi and welcome. Sounds like you've got quite a bit of gear you can repurpose already 👍 Make sure the goggles are enclosed and a decent make. The face protection you linked looks a bit expensive and not very comfortable to me. I use THIS myself. Get good ankle support boots too. Yeah, GBBRs are fun to use and the most realistic plastic BB flingers in airsoft BUT they do have some downsides. - They are expensive and don't have any range advantage over cheaper AEGs - Having to buy gas is more expensive - Making them consistent firing can be a pain. Cleaning and maintenance is very important because the moving parts are more exposed. Parts wear faster than AEGs. - Winter can make them problematic to use. Gas does not expand enough to provide operating pressure when cold. You can get higher pressure gas to compensate but still can be problematic. - Magazines are much more expensive than AEG (electric) versions. - Magazines are much heavier than AEG versions. - But the big drawback is limited ammo. A typical gas mag holds around 30 BBs but an AEG hi-cap can hold over 300 in a single mag. You can reload mags but that means carrying spare BBs AND gas so not something practical under fire. In a fight against someone with an AEG you can use up all your BBs and gas and they'll keep shooting you. Even if you conserve ammo by only using single shots they can spray you with auto fire bursts for longer. Some people do use GBBRs but having experience is important to get the most out of them and not get discouraged by the limitations. MilSim games are more suited to GBBR use and they are more common.

Welcome Sounds like you're off to a good start 👍