My gear

[Fugi94]

http://www.firstandonlyevents.co.uk/first-and-only-rules/

 

Tells you here minimum age and so on.

I said in one of my previous posts I have been to one of their sites before and I'm 16.

 

I meant under 16 as that's what the full face applies to

[airsoftwarrior147]

My sites allow me to use mesh lower and mesh goggles. But the mask is uncomfy and falls down if it's not on the top of my head and the goggles make dim light hard to see in and are uncomfy as my eyelashes touch them

[Fugi94]

charger £33.50 link lipo battery £20.05 link grip £8.99 link goggles £28.95 link heroshark mesh £45 link t4-18 £263.99 link m4 hi-cap £21.99 link Scrim scarf £4.90 link boots £20.00 link Total: £447.37

right i put everything on a exel spreadsheet(ext clothes) and i looking very expensive is there anything i could change to lose little quality but bump the price down a bit

and about the face protection im paying for the goggles and hell provide and attach lower mesh(i think he sed post in the email) for £45

[Sitting Duck]

Not being funny but if you spent say £150 if on a FA bare bones budget

or

If you went complete nutz on a 1,000 budget you still will be wondering....

 

To be absolutely honest get the hell out there and start skirmishing a few times

you could buy all this and with a few skirmishes think you may wanna sniper

you could even decide it ain't for you - either hate it, not like being hit, sprain

you ankle - loads of things but decide maybe it isn't what you thought it was

 

And human nature being what it is you will never be happy & content with what

you got - the grass is green or his gun looks better than yours.........................

 

The crap me and I'm sure many many many others went out with when we started

but that didn't mean we had a real brilliant time either......

Even me with B500A1 getting owned most of time but still stopped some other guy

gallop with his £350+ gun using a £50 one - how pi$$ed does he feel

(not much really coz $hit happens like this all the time)

 

get out there n get shooting - hire gun £150 gun £350 gun - whatever

yes if you are gonna buy something try n buy something decent etc.....

 

but maybe try not to run before you have learned to walk so to speak

[Lozart]

charger £33.50 link lipo battery £20.05 link grip £8.99 link goggles £28.95 link heroshark mesh £45 link t4-18 £263.99 link m4 hi-cap £21.99 link Scrim scarf £4.90 link boots £20.00 link Total: £447.37

right i put everything on a exel spreadsheet(ext clothes) and i looking very expensive is there anything i could change to lose little quality but bump the price down a bit

and about the face protection im paying for the goggles and hell provide and attach lower mesh(i think he sed post in the email) for £45

You are facing the same dilemma that most do when starting out. Fact is that airsoft is an expensive hobby. You could save a chunk by getting a cheaper gun though.

[Dan88]

I run around with a £125 g&g raider, I have zero problems with it and I'm more than holding my own with it.

 

An expensive gun won't make you a better player.

[Fugi94]

i would get the combat machine but i want a gun that is full metal but seeing as its alot cheaper i will probably go with the combat machine if they are hardly different (so many decisions )

[Dan88]

The G&G plastics are really good. It doesn't have a plasticy cheap toy feel if that's what you're worried about.

 

I've put a better spring and motor in mine which cost like 40 quid altogether and now I get a consistent 345fps and a lot better rate of fire.

 

Standard raiders sit around 310 - 315 fps which is more than good enough.

[Lozart]

i would get the combat machine but i want a gun that is full metal but seeing as its alot cheaper i will probably go with the combat machine if they are hardly different (so many decisions )

Don't get hung up on the "full metal" thing. The polymer bodied combat machines (not the plastic ones, the nylon reinforced polymer ones) are as strong as if not stronger than metal. Plus if cost is the issue bear in mind that the guts of the t4-18 is going to be basically the same as the combat machine. The cost difference between the guns is more than the cost of a tight bore barrel.

 

Don't try and scrimp on the protective gear though.

[Unrustle_Thine_Jimmies]

Also suggesting dialing back on the gun. Combat machines are very nice rifles. The Nylon bodies are very often stronger than the zinc and aluminum crap alloys used in guns. Guts are more or less identical,so performance will be close to the top techs.

 

Using the money saved on some good boots. They make a world of difference man. Ones that are often recommended are German Kampfstiefel 2000 boots, indestructible known to last a very long time. Offer great ankle support. The Mk7s can often be found in grade 1 condition around the 40 pound mark. British Pro boots are great too. They're goretex lined so won't soak. I've waded through marshes and played in bucketing rain and my feet have always been bone dry. Also offer excellent ankle support. Only thin I'd say is that the soles are not the strongest things ever. German Bergstiefel boots are a bit more expensive but Have very knobby soles which offer great grip. Then you also have your high end Haix,Lowa and Meindl boots.(These 3 also OEM Kampfstiefel and bergstiefel boots,their own name stuff is a bit more expensive) Pricey but the quality is fantastic.

[DProBoy]

First off sorry for the amount of threads lately must be driving you all crazy

This is what I have in mind

Gun:

Not quite decided these are my options

1.G&g raider gc16 gen 2( favoured option) http://www.zerooneairsoft.com/product_info.php?cPath=268_318_403&products_id=8788

2.t418 gen 2 (bit over budget but I will stretch) http://www.proairsoftsupplies.co.uk/acatalog/-GEN2--T4-18-Light-T4_18_L_GEN2.html

3.cm16 raider l ( under budget ) http://www.zerooneairsoft.com/product_info.php?cPath=268_318_403_494&products_id=5774

What are the differences. BEtween option 1 & 2 because I don't mind spending more as I carn't see myself getting a new gun anytime soon after this

Face protection:

http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/asgep7nx.html

http://www.proairsoftsupplies.co.uk/acatalog/steel_half_face_mesh_mask_black.html

Boots:

http://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-dakota-mens-saftey-boots-181038?colcode=18103804

Or this if these are better

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes/genuine-military-issue-lined-547917.html

Neck:

http://www.polimil.co.uk/web-tex-shemaghs.html

Or a scrim scarf

Sight:

Might get a cheap 1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Holographic-Red-Green-Dot-Sight-Fits-20mm-Weaver-Rail-Rifle-Airsoft-Reflex-Sight-/171315882245?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item27e338e905

Battery :

Will run a 7.4 lipo with all the above guns not sure to either get this

1.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vapex-Airsoft-25C-LiPo-Cranestock-Battery-LiPo-Charger-LP305-7-4V-2600mAh-/400701716295?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Paintballing&hash=item5d4baef747

Or this

2.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-IMAX-B6AC-Balancing-Charger300mAh/dp/B00GGBC8WA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=110K6RB0W147JS818B76

http://www.componentshop.co.uk/7-4v-2600mah-cranestock-battery.html

 

Gloves:

Will get mechanix or armoured Oakley gloves

Sites( please tell me if these places allow under 18 have a half and half face protection or insist upon a full full face protection)

 

Im in Manchester these are the half decent ones I could find. I will be renting their a few times first

1.

http://www.zedadventures.co.uk/locations/the-manor/ ( only problem is that rental gun is a shotgun I think would of liked to try an m4)

2. http://www.firstandonlyevents.co.uk/locations/

The two cqb ones and the Manchester woodland

Anyone been to any of these and are their any better ones in/near Manchester

Sorry for the long post

i really like your gear

[Albiscuit]

The G&G plastics are really good. It doesn't have a plasticy cheap toy feel if that's what you're worried about.

 

I've put a better spring and motor in mine which cost like 40 quid altogether and now I get a consistent 345fps and a lot better rate of fire.

 

Standard raiders sit around 310 - 315 fps which is more than good enough.

 

Better spring and motor, could you elaborate a bit more please. I want to upgrade mine but dont know where to start. Thanks...