GBB pistol as a primary, newbie questions

[TacMaster]

I'm aware your original post specified an MP5K- and I still stand by my point. It's extra weight that would not be necessary for a pistol only loadout, and to top it the weapon is made of poor plastic that may not handle knocks and bangs of CQB. I've seen people accidentally drop weapons down stairwells in CQB, and the Well MP5K probably wouldn't handle that sort of treatment.

As well as this, if you put the weapon on a 1 point sling and kept it by your side as you moved with pistols in both hands, it would flop around a fair bit- I'm sure there are holsters out there for it, but then it's even more unnecessary expenditure on a backup which will just slow you down in CQB.

If you do come against something heavy in a skirmish, you probably wouldn't be aware of it's existence in CQB until too late- and in woodland you could leave a support gunner or hi cap spraying skirmisher to your better-armed team mates. And even then, you could still potentially 'kill' the support gunner through quick movement or moving to a position where they cannot engage you effectively.

I still think it's pointless taking a 3rd weapon into battle on your person while playing in a role which requires lightness and quick movement. Sure, the Well won't weigh a lot, but combine it with the weight of your rig, the 2 pistols, all their mags, speed loaders, gas, holsters etc- it adds on unnecessary weight.

 

[team flex]

I heard the galaxy mp5 is actually alright, cheap and cheerful, but don't hold me to it. Someone on arnies airsoft mentioned something about them lasting ages and with quite good performance, especially the price ( I think )

 

[NH Shooter]

If you must be strictly pistol... Get an aep. Full auto, 100 round mags, full pistol.

I am personally planning on sporting a tiny ares amoeba m4 with 3 hi cap mags... Something to lay down some serious fire if needed... But I plan on keeping it purely as a secondary to make sure I don't forgo team firepower on a personal whim. Playing with a pistol for the next 6 months will greatly improve my skills, then I can alternate at will. After I can get good with a pistol... Or more to the point, with better field craft... It will be time to get a mk23 and make a proper silencer... Then it gets fun...

 

[Richie Boyle]

the only kill i got today was with my CO2 pistol. i left the AEG in the car for one game and i actually preferred it apart from the lack of ammo. i went out with that pistol and my desert eagle AEP which couldnt touch the range of the 1911 but neither does my AEG. using 0.25s made it even better and the accuracy was spot on with slightly heavier bbs

i would suggest trying it and see how you get on. even if you hire an AEG for the day, you still have the option to leave the hire gun behind

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[Russe11]

Pistols only works well for CQB. It is very limiting for woodland. I would suggest that you go for it but plan on getting an AEG long term as it will open up more possibilities.

 

[DannyG35764]

Awesome, thanks for all the feedback guys . Been youtubing some of the TM guns and v happy with what I've seen . The TM desert eagle with high recoil looks sweet as. But I'll probs end up with 1 or 2 1911s

 

[DannyG35764]

Except the Marui Beretta (M9). The slide does tend to break.

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Decided I want an M9 or a des eagle for my primary. You say TM m9 rails tend to break. Any recommendations for ones that don't tend to break? Lol also can you attach a torch to one of the TM des eagles? Or modify it so I can put one on it?

 

[Samurai]

Hi-capa is the way to go.

 

[DannyG35764]

Any chance of a link?

 

[Samurai]

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Gas_Pistols_SMGs_Tokyo_Marui_Tokyo_Marui_HI_CAPA_5_1.htm

The Desert Eagle is way too big IMO. The MEU is not bad, but the thin magazine doesn't hold much gas. Hi-capa is one of, or maybe the best Marui handgun. You can attach anything and customize it any way you want.

 

[jcheeseright]

hicapas are pretty legendary, SO MANY AFTERMARKET PARTS!!!!

 

[Richie Boyle]

http://www.landwarriorairsoft.com/airsoft-weapons-c38/pistols-c42/asg-sti-lawman-co2-pistol-p339

that was a spontaneous purchase but it is a great pistol. everyone loves the kickback and noise from it plus its full metal so it should be durable. it chronod at 285 - 314 straight out the box which easily outranges my AEG and fires straight with 0.25s as i discovered on sunday. the standard mag will fire around 50 shots before a new capsule is required. the spare mag i bought with it struggles to fire half that many but that is under investigation

it has no rails or thread for a suppressor though so bear that in mind. very accessible adjustable hop