Reasons why you buy a particular model of AEG

[MattCoops91]

Probably because I have absolutely no experience with real weaponry but am I the only person who sees all of these different styles and can only basically see M4 AK or other? ?

Probably not the right audience to admit that too to be honest! 

 

[remus]

differing reasons. my tommy was on sale and i thoughtcool as ww2 weapon not abad starter. m4 is iconic and ergonomic norm. my m92 i loved the look and resident evil(my first was the bio hazard one#)aug was cheap but i dont like it. mp5 i wanted plus good deal. love shottys. sniper was cheap...

i want a g36k for looks. andi want an ak because iconic, woud go well with many loadouts. also want a revolver... but money is tight as a ducks arse so have to sell something to buy... sigh

 

[PopRocket123]

What I have any what I would like to have are two very different sets of reasons. The guns I own are all about practicality, looks and having a different gun for each role. The guns I want are very different though. Then it's mostly about looks and "coolness" and in the case of the Lee Enfield No.4 and L1A1 I will admit to being a little patriotic lol

 

[Steveocee]

Bought my M4 because my mate had one and his hadn't fallen apart after 5 uses. Being M4 it should be fairly cross compatible with other parts so when it breaks, the parts are plentiful.

 

[Jaylordofwaargh]

Probably because I have absolutely no experience with real weaponry but am I the only person who sees all of these different styles and can only basically see M4 AK or other? ?

No your not the only one! It took me a while scrolling through (many) pages of website to spot the differences (mostly barrel length ?). 

 

[Philby21]

Fell in love with Glocks when I saw them used extensively in The X Files and then went and bought a 1911 as my first sidearm.  Since I finally bought a Glock I've fallen in love with it again, it just fits my hand nicely.

First got into the Sopmod watching The Last Ship, just looked so purposeful, eventually went for the TM and again, it just feels right.

During my regular trawls of AliExpress I've been noticing ads for backpack steady cam kits, then someone pointed me towards a website for building the Aliens M56 Smart Gun (based on the MG42) - completely impractical for skirmishing but I'm still tempted to build one!

 

[pod2k2]

I been watching the new Hawaii 5-0 a lot over the last few years, kind of been influenced by that, m4, ak, mp5, mp7 and HK45

 

[Rogerborg]

I been watching the new Hawaii 5-0

[Random aside]

* CBS points to it as a show featuring top billed BAME actors rather than just the usual white guys.

* BAME actors realise they're getting paid less than the usual white guys, ask for pay parity.

* CBS: GTFO.

If Tinseltown didn't have double standards, it wouldn't have any standards at all.

 

[pod2k2]

[Random aside]

* CBS points to it as a show featuring top billed BAME actors rather than just the usual white guys.

* BAME actors realise they're getting paid less than the usual white guys, ask for pay parity.

* CBS: GTFO.

If Tinseltown didn't have double standards, it wouldn't have any standards at all.

I don't even know what that means ?

 

[SgtTalbert]

I don't even know what that means ?

He means the white guys were being paid more than the Hawaiian guy and girl so they left because they didn't get more money. CBS brought on two more Hawaiian people to replace. 

it's a good show. 

 

 

[Rogerborg]

the Hawaiian guy and girl

All looky same?

 

[SgtTalbert]

All looky same?

Nope

 

[Lozart]

I don't even know what that means ?

He means the white guys were being paid more than the Hawaiian guy and girl so they left because they didn't get more money. CBS brought on two more Hawaiian people to replace. 

it's a good show. 

 

Also - BAME = Black And Minority Ethnic, GTFO = Get The Fuck Out

But yes, it's a good show.

I been watching the new Hawaii 5-0 a lot over the last few years, kind of been influenced by that, m4, ak, mp5, mp7 and HK45

You mean like this one...?

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[pod2k2]

Yes like that one ?

 

[Zarrin]

These three are all inspired by some of my favorite movies... not the most practical primaries considering a distinct lack of RIS space. Also with the exception of the 733 they all look and feel pretty goofy with optics mounted IMO.

M16VN - Definitely platoon and FMJ inspired (though not poxy apocalypse now with their sacrilegious use of 30rd silver stan mags ?)

M16/m203 - Predator, and Black Hawk Down.

M733 - Mostly Black Hawk Down, but also Heat and Blood Diamond.

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[AlphaBear]

Oh crikey that threesome brings back memories! I seriously had all three at one point ?

 

[Apharmd]

I bought mine for various guns from games and movies I wanted, or as close as I could get.

G&G TR16 Short - Bought for a Halloween Game costume from Fallout New Vegas. Now upgraded into an "All-American" homage.

CA SA58 - Based my black loadout on Tanith Ghosts, it looked like a good lasgun analog.

G&G P90 (now sold) - Halloween again, went as Chief Tyrol from BSG.

G&G TR4 Viper - MGS Patriot homage. Used a G&P frontend.

TM SGR12 - "Abomination" from Monster Hunter novels.

 

[Sitting Duck]

Reasons why you buy a particular model of AEG

jeez, coz I want it & (hopefully) can afford it (of a sort)

Ask ya wife/GF why buy a particular bag/shoes etc...

Honestly I think my own logic is along the lines of:

I f**king like that ~ i REALLY f**king like that

I think I can afford it (and hide it from wife)

I had a quick check of some reviews and flaws - yeah still not bad

fairly reliable, no real bad flaws to avoid like the plague

(seriously, at least "try" to do a tiny bit of research if possible than buy a POS)

What do the bits n bobs costs - extra mags & spare parts

A good price or offer.....

Oh shit they got it on offer - should i get a spare or one in tan as well as black

Then it all goes crazy and another credit card gets max'd out once again

Some people look for something different say Aug or L85 something

others something looking all "operator" or used in wot not

others like "f**k it, it was on offer" etc...

end of day, most of them sling out BB's ok and allow you play peew peew peew

so buy what YOU like with YOUR money

they all have their flaws, some more than others, so seek a bit of advice maybe

just before you part with your hard earned cash

if you are a rich bastard like I once was....

Buy whatever the f**k you like as you got money to burn to create your own armoury

 

[Impulse]

Ummmmmmmmm... For pistols:

m1911 - Because Big Boss used one

HK mk23 - Because Solid Snake used one

(Who would've guessed I'm a massive fan of the Metal Gear Solid series...)

For rifles:

m14 - Because it's got that classic rifle aesthetic while being a good semi-auto DMR. Furthermore, Black Hawk Down was a thing and that last stand scene was super cool.

 

[PrometheusX]

Price to performance and if it looks cool or not. Also availability of upgrade or replacement parts.

Got an AY Spectre because of call of duty black ops. Might not be the best performer but it looks cool imo in gunmetal grey.

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