The 'Is this Good to Buy' Thread

[B.S]

Recently I've been asking for Advice on Items that I couldn't find much info on by just starting a new thread, and I felt like I was causing clutter for just 2 or 3 responses, So I thought I'd create a place to post Items that aren't easy to find info on, such as the Quality, Price, or Just function of. Preferably include an Image, and Link to the item.

 

[B.S]

Tactical Airsoft 1x32 Illumination Red/green dot scope

Not sure if this is worth getting as a Cheap scope, Since whatever airsoft scope you get, short of a real one it isn't going to be very accurate. This one just looks good, and is cheap. Also is apparently full metal.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VERY100-Tactical-Airsoft-Illumination-Green/dp/B00EJCJSQM

 

[Samurai]

It's not bad at all. I had one, now my buddy uses it. But it's a red dot, not a scope hence the cheap price.

 

[Josh95]

good idea for a thread

 

[B.S]

It's not bad at all. I had one, now my buddy uses it. But it's a red dot, not a scope hence the cheap price.

Yeah, I know, I just copied the Name XD I think I'd prefer Red dot over most other sights. Thanks.

 

[Albiscuit]

I run a similar sight. Only a dot, no magnification but just like yours it looks the part and does the job.

Id go for it if it works for your needs.

 

[Josh95]

any one got these http://www.military1st.co.uk/15615401-mil-tec-commando-goggles-air-pro-clear-lens-olive-frame.html

how bad do they fog up?

 

[slick]

Tactical Airsoft 1x32 Illumination Red/green dot scope

Not sure if this is worth getting as a Cheap scope, Since whatever airsoft scope you get, short of a real one it isn't going to be very accurate. This one just looks good, and is cheap. Also is apparently full metal.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VERY100-Tactical-Airsoft-Illumination-Green/dp/B00EJCJSQM

i just got this

wanted an illuminated crosshair and 4xmag and fibre optic open sight, ticked all the boxes

The TA31 style is twice the price!

 

[proffrink]

any one got these http://www.military1st.co.uk/15615401-mil-tec-commando-goggles-air-pro-clear-lens-olive-frame.html

how bad do they fog up?

Are those properly rated? Doesn't say they are.

 

[Josh95]

Are those properly rated? Doesn't say they are.

says z87.1 on them

 

[tinkle60]

says z87.1 on them

You might want to check before buying. Z87.1 covers protection against a range of hazards. Impact protection should be marked Z87+

 

[XLRWoody]

This is such a good idea for a thread!

So I'm struggling to decide between 2 guns of the same model but made by different manufacturers.

The first

http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-bulpup-guns/ics-l85-a2.htm#.V0Z3CPR4XCQ

And the second

http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-bulpup-guns/ares-l85-a2-assault-rifle-aeg-olive-green.htm#.V0Z3F_R4XCQ

 

[B.S]

This is such a good idea for a thread!

So I'm struggling to decide between 2 guns of the same model but made by different manufacturers.

The first

http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-bulpup-guns/ics-l85-a2.htm#.V0Z3CPR4XCQ

And the second

http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-bulpup-guns/ares-l85-a2-assault-rifle-aeg-olive-green.htm#.V0Z3F_R4XCQ

I've done a lot of research into L85's - I'm planning on getting one eventually. The general consensus I've seen is that the ICS is the best to go for, But I can't speak from first hand experience, so maybe wait on someone else's response (I have been proven to be very unreliable with advice in the past XD)

 

[Josh95]

This is such a good idea for a thread!

So I'm struggling to decide between 2 guns of the same model but made by different manufacturers.

The first

http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-bulpup-guns/ics-l85-a2.htm#.V0Z3CPR4XCQ

And the second

http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-bulpup-guns/ares-l85-a2-assault-rifle-aeg-olive-green.htm#.V0Z3F_R4XCQ

no love for g&g ):?

 

[Heps_417]

Are those properly rated? Doesn't say they are.

Best eye-pro to get if you're looking for goggles are Revision Bullet Ant's they're used by our troops (trust me!) they retail from their website for around $160 but you can get them from ebay / surplus stores for around £25. I've shot a spare lens from 2cm away with a .25g @ 310fps and it didn't even leave a mark!

 

[proffrink]

Dunno why you're quoting me specifically but hey

There's plenty of cheap properly rated eyepro out there - Revision, Bolle and ESS all make stuff at the sub-£25 price-point. Advancer V12s are a good example of what value you can get at £25, and include 3 sets of lenses and an anti-fog cloth; certainly the best value I've ever found. The V12s were also issued.

 

[Josh95]

yeah i actually bought some ESS V12's a second ago lol

 

[Heps_417]

V12's have been out of issue for a while now, although they are still amazing quality. I just find the Revisions more comfortable and fit better with a lower mesh mask

 

[XLRWoody]

I've done a lot of research into L85's - I'm planning on getting one eventually. The general consensus I've seen is that the ICS is the best to go for, But I can't speak from first hand experience, so maybe wait on someone else's response (I have been proven to be very unreliable with advice in the past XD)

My own research came to the same conclusion. Just nice to see a second opinion before dropping all the money.

 

[Trojan]

What's a good optic for my RIS rail, budget of ~£50, medium-longish range for my M4?