[New Player Northants]

Thanks for all your input, it is helpful. I’m going to read old posts to try and learn as much as I can.

[New Player Northants]

16 hours ago, Shamal said:

Hi fella and welcome to the good ship Afuk. 👍

 

Check out our friendly info warrior @GAMBLE. He has a tube channel full of information for everyone really. A laid back and informative fun channel from which you will get some good advice and insight.

 

I have specna arms,ares,g&g and we RIF's and not had probs with any really. But then again there will be others that will have had nothing but trouble with them. It's all a bit of a gamble really. 

 

Best thing is to read as much as poss and make your own decisions. It helps if you like the look of a particular gat to start with.

 

Have a look on playairsoft.uk for sites near you.

 

Advice for a newbie? 

get a second job....you are gonna need it!😉

 

Just have fun,listen and call your hits 🙂👍

 

regards

Hi Shamal,

 

Appreciate the response and advice. I’ll check out the Gamble videos. I can see how expensive this hobby is already and I’ve not bought anything 😁. That’s the experience I’ve had when researching, different people have different experiences with the kit. I guess I’ll try and go with a decent make and hope I’m one of the lucky ones. 

16 hours ago, RostokMcSpoons said:

Spec Ops down at Olney, just outside MK is worth a visit... Its small, friendly and well run, but the woodland site is currently shut due to the council blocking its use at the moment. 

However a new indoor CQB site will be open shortly.  I'll let you know when there's more info

I’ve played there and it’s amazing! Carlos is such a nice guy and always there to help you. I saw on FB there’s a new site, very much looking forward to playing there. With a CQB site do you have to have a CQB gun, or can you have a longer barrel gun (it prob. has a technical name 😂) but obviously it may be a little more awkward to navigate in an enclosed area?

14 hours ago, EDcase said:

Welcome mate.

 

Adding to the above:

I use CYMA, JG and Specna Arms and all have been reliable and playable from the box.  If you just want one toy you can afford something more up-market though.

Some people on the forum have good opinions of G&G but personally I think they're a bit pricy for what they offer.

 

Can't really advise on more expensive options so more reading and review watching needed.

I prefer to have a couple of (cheaper) play style options on a game day like an MP5 for sneaking attacks or a longer M4 for longer range work.

(Having multiple weapons on a game day has also come in handy when a friends or my other main stopped working)

 

Decide on the look you want, find what companies sell it and then check reviews of each option.  Video reviews are good if you watch plenty to get different opinions and then ask on the forum for specifics.  The thing to remember is you can spend a LOT of money to get a few extra feet of range when you could just sneak a bit closer and pick people off with better tactics and movement.

 

Best advise is not to take it too seriously.  Winning a game is less important than having a good firefight 😁

...and call your hits.  Its just a short walk to respawn and offers you a different approach to the target.

 

 

Hi, Thanks for the advice. I can definitely see the benefit of having multiple weapons. Never mind two jobs, I think a third job is going to be needed! I’ve noticed there’s more video reviews than non-video reviews, but I guess that makes sense and is helpful. I agree, I’m looking to have fun rather than win - bad news for some as I know it can get competitive with people yelling stuff I’ve never heard of before - sorry you want me to what, move where, why didn’t you just say that 😂

14 hours ago, Tactical Pith Helmet said:

Is Sabotage still going near MK?  I had a damn good day out there a couple of years back.

 

You won't go far wrong with a G&G M4 Ranger.  It's just that other brands have got a lot better than they used to be.  G&G have not got worse quality wise. 

 

I wouldn't pay too much for a first rif.  When you get a few games under your belt and have a play with other people's toys, you may decide that you want something else or loadout specific.  

Some of the G&G’s look nice and do get good reviews. I’ll definitely consider. That’s a good point about looking at other players guns. 

[New Player Northants]

Hi Everyone,

 

I’m new to Airsoft and have only played 4 games (rented equipment). I’m in my 40’s so not a young speedy player. I now have a UKARA and I’m looking to buy an M4 type gun. I have a budget of up to £400 for the gun and an additional £150 for the batteries, mags, protection etc.. I have been playing in woodlands, but would also like to play indoors. I would rather have a gun that’s good out of the box and not have to initially upgrade, although in time I’d like to upgrade it, but happy for that to be a different gun to this recommendation. I’d rather have a gun that performs rather than looks good, obviously both would be great. I’m after some advice regarding:

 

1. What websites and social media channels would you recommend to learn more about the hobby and interact with like minded players

2. What M4 brands and guns would you recommend. I seem to come across a lot of conflicting information, for example I’ve heard G&G used to be good, but not so much now and VFC and Krytac are good out of the box but the UK version of Krytac comes with a 20k motor instead of a 30k, as sold abroad, which stops it being as good.
3. Any site recommendations that’s within 30 miles of Northampton. I’ve heard there is a site in Leicester called The Department and one in Nottingham which I need to research. 
4. Now you’ve been playing for many months/years, what advice would you give a newbie?

 

Appreciate you taking the time to read and respond, so thanks!

 

Tony