Been lurking in the shadows and reading lot's of helpful info here so I thought I'd join up and say hello and thank you.
I've already learnt a lot from various threads but there's still plenty to take onboard. Don't worry, I know how to use the "Search" feature so I'll do my best not to ask if I can find the answer. Anyway...
Been shooting guns since I could load a Spud Gun (about 35+ years). Mostly airguns but when I get the chance I go for the real steel. M9s, M4s, M249 (my favorite). I used to build custom airguns - some parts I'd make and some where just sourced. Not too different to this hobby/sport really although AEGs seem more like RC cars internally with gears 'n' stuff. I have a small Mill so I'll be making a few more things as and when. If I wasn't shooting in the real world then I've been doing it virtually since the Commodore 64 & Atari... LOL. I thought I may have been a little old for this sport but it seems to attract all ages, thankfully!
I'm new to the sport but only as far as playing. I did the Bunker 51 Zombie day and never looked back - and never went back either as that place smells like death died and clings to you inside & out. Totally gross place and a health hazard! Good fun though.
Now my airsoft guns: I bought my first AK47 AEG 3 days before the VCRA kicked in and I have an old M870. As that was 10 years ago I went and bought a couple of newer guns a few months ago.
From reading here I know there's no love for the brand I chose. I have no issue with it and the gun does what it should. To a degree I think as long as it works as it should, the rest is down to how you use it. Time will tell. I have a Nuprol Delta Sopmod (insert shock horror and rejection here!). It isn't perfect but the issue is only cosmetic being a little movement on the hand guard. The 551 holo bridging the guard to the upper receiver has fixed that till I can replace it with something better. I like it, it's all metal and weighty - not far from the real one in weight which is important to me. Shoots a little lower fps than stated but still has great range and hits hard. No quarms so far and nothing that can't be fixed.
I also have a WE G17 which is good fun. Of course I have my eyes on a few more. My airgun history has left me wanting a Sniper rifle and I've always wanted one of those Mad Max shotguns.
As far as kit; it's all MTP. I like it a lot. I don't see much love for that either so I guess I go against the grain on most things. I like the pattern and colour. The OSPREY vest is top banana although if I didn't already have the soft armour it would look a little daft and baggy. Overkill? Maybe but it's immersion and I always go in balls deep. All or nothing. Do it right or don't bother. Vietnam Tiger Stripe is my other camo.
I play at TWA in Croydon. I just turn up on me jax, no friends that play but when you got a mask on and if the other players are on the ball then we have a great game. Any other players from there here? I've seen a few mention they go there, perhaps I've met you already? Looking to try other sites around London and the South. NAE looks a good'un.
I don't do FB but I like to watch a few tube vids; Kicking Mustang is great to watch if you like that sort of thing.
Bored yet? I think I've said more than enough...
My future posts will be short! Over and out.
I've already learnt a lot from various threads but there's still plenty to take onboard. Don't worry, I know how to use the "Search" feature so I'll do my best not to ask if I can find the answer. Anyway...
Been shooting guns since I could load a Spud Gun (about 35+ years). Mostly airguns but when I get the chance I go for the real steel. M9s, M4s, M249 (my favorite). I used to build custom airguns - some parts I'd make and some where just sourced. Not too different to this hobby/sport really although AEGs seem more like RC cars internally with gears 'n' stuff. I have a small Mill so I'll be making a few more things as and when. If I wasn't shooting in the real world then I've been doing it virtually since the Commodore 64 & Atari... LOL. I thought I may have been a little old for this sport but it seems to attract all ages, thankfully!
I'm new to the sport but only as far as playing. I did the Bunker 51 Zombie day and never looked back - and never went back either as that place smells like death died and clings to you inside & out. Totally gross place and a health hazard! Good fun though.
Now my airsoft guns: I bought my first AK47 AEG 3 days before the VCRA kicked in and I have an old M870. As that was 10 years ago I went and bought a couple of newer guns a few months ago.
From reading here I know there's no love for the brand I chose. I have no issue with it and the gun does what it should. To a degree I think as long as it works as it should, the rest is down to how you use it. Time will tell. I have a Nuprol Delta Sopmod (insert shock horror and rejection here!). It isn't perfect but the issue is only cosmetic being a little movement on the hand guard. The 551 holo bridging the guard to the upper receiver has fixed that till I can replace it with something better. I like it, it's all metal and weighty - not far from the real one in weight which is important to me. Shoots a little lower fps than stated but still has great range and hits hard. No quarms so far and nothing that can't be fixed.
I also have a WE G17 which is good fun. Of course I have my eyes on a few more. My airgun history has left me wanting a Sniper rifle and I've always wanted one of those Mad Max shotguns.
As far as kit; it's all MTP. I like it a lot. I don't see much love for that either so I guess I go against the grain on most things. I like the pattern and colour. The OSPREY vest is top banana although if I didn't already have the soft armour it would look a little daft and baggy. Overkill? Maybe but it's immersion and I always go in balls deep. All or nothing. Do it right or don't bother. Vietnam Tiger Stripe is my other camo.
I play at TWA in Croydon. I just turn up on me jax, no friends that play but when you got a mask on and if the other players are on the ball then we have a great game. Any other players from there here? I've seen a few mention they go there, perhaps I've met you already? Looking to try other sites around London and the South. NAE looks a good'un.
I don't do FB but I like to watch a few tube vids; Kicking Mustang is great to watch if you like that sort of thing.
Bored yet? I think I've said more than enough...
My future posts will be short! Over and out.
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