Not another Noob!

[Frosty0769]

Hi all just thought I would introduce myself. I'm new to all this and will hopefully be having my first session and Skirmish in Billericay in a week or so.

 

Cheers

 

Mark

[team flex]

do you have your own gun? if not feel free to ask any questions. Welcome to the forums and I hope you love airsoft!

[maniczombie]

Welcome bud

[Baz JJ]

Welcome from another Essex player

[Shinobi]

Welcome to the forums!

[Frosty0769]

Hi Guys

 

How big is the scene in Essex? I' went to Billericay yesterday and was kindly given a walk around to see what goes on first hand. I've also seen there is a venue over by Blue Water that is not to far for me to travel.

 

Apart from those are there any others?

 

Cheers

 

Frosty

[Baz JJ]

Quite a few.

 

Dragons Lair, AWA at Sawbridgeworth.

 

There are plenty of sites the other side of the bridge in Kent, but that can be a pain getting back on Sunday evening.

 

We organise milsims at different locations and the next one is just round the M25 at Kings Langley, which is into Herts

[Happy]

Welcome to the forum mate!

[two_zero]

cool, good luck and enjoy yer day!

[Frosty0769]

do you have your own gun? if not feel free to ask any questions. Welcome to the forums and I hope you love airsoft!

No I don't have my own gun just yet. Going to rent for the time being until I know what I really want. Would need by three days in two to three months before I can purchase. The legislation is a positive as it will make sure I'm actually wanting to do this long term before spending £200+ on a gun.

 

I'm looking at M417 rif at the mo but I've got plenty of time to change my mind before having to choose.

[team flex]

hk417? do you know what make it is?

[Airsoft_Mr B]

Welcome!

[Del Monty]

Welcome to the forums, enjoy your stay and ask lots of questions .. no matter how stupid they may sound.

[Frosty0769]

hk417? do you know what make it is?

I was looking at the G&G T4-18 amongst others.

[dazols]

Hi mate I am also going to Skirmish Billericay on the 10th for my first time. I went a while back and they took me round. There is also another site in Billericay called Airsoft plantation AP that looks like a good site as well.

[Frosty0769]

I should be going on the 10th as well as that's the next one for beginners. I know you can pre-book rentals, but, do you know if you need to pre book the day itself??

[dazols]

No if you have your own kit you can just turn up and pay the walk on fee of £17 then its £15 each time after. But if you need to rent you will need to get booked in asap. I have all mine as I dont like renting but thats just me.

[Frosty0769]

Cool ok ill def book tomorrow.

[dazols]

Cool will see you there then

[Frosty0769]

Well I've booked an M4 for the 10th.

 

I also popped into Airsoft zone in Romford today on the way home from work as the trains were messed up. I got myself some protective glasses and was shown LOADS of guns. They were Very helpful in there and I was given loads of information that went beyond my current level of knowledge. They did have the exact rifle I want though all be it in olive and not black. I was quite impressed with the M16 with the under slung Master key as well although I doubt I would want to lug that about for 6 or seven hours and it would be a nightmare for any CQB.

[Frosty0769]

I do need two questions answering and they are:

 

1 what does it mean when the rif is "Blowback"

 

2 what does Mag pull refer to?

 

Thanks

 

Mark

[Baz JJ]

There are different types of blowback; you can get a gas powered blowback (GBB) or a mechanical one on an AEG but its basically when the working parts move back to simulate a weapon being fired.

 

MAGPUL is a company that makes add on parts/accessories for weapons.

[Frosty0769]

Knowledge acquired!

 

Thanks for that Baz JJ.