Infanteer Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Hi all, I had a good look on the site and saw several posts about two tone gats that were helpful BUT not exactly answering the question I have. I have booked my flight to the UK and will be getting there early Feb. I want to get into airsoft pretty quickly but don't want to wait 2 months to get a defence to get a gat of my own. So I have decided to invest in a two tone rifle and pistol as soon as I touch down. It will also give me a chance to see how they tick, think of some things to do to them and possibly add accessories although I don't envisage that these will be the weapons I end up using all the time in the future. Rather, I think I will have these as back up weapons or when my mates come visit they can have a crack as Airsoft is not big back home. Anyway, that is the background. My dilemma is most of the two tones are in blue and red which to me are not my favorite options. And in my opinion clear makes the gun look like a pez dispenser. I understand the reasoning behind the legislation and the subsequent choices in color however I have also seen some green gats which in my opinion look a lot better. They also make camming up in the future easier in some ways. I have noticed that airsoft zone has some green options:http://airsoftzone.co.uk/starter-packsI am thinking about one of these weapons, probably the one with the biggest magazine capacity because then I can just cut sick. Probably not the best for CQB but I will have a dedicated CQB platform in the future as I see myself playing more CQB than outside. This will then slot into a nice outdoor platform when the need arises. Is anyone aware of any other green options? I noticed the sites seem to have a this gun is red or this gun is blue attitude as opposed to pick your color- green, red, blue, purple kind of choice. I have seen some pistols in green so I don't think I need any help there but if others know of green rifles that can be purchased without a defense please let me know. What I will probably do in the future with this rifle is lay it down, blue tack some fern leaves over the top of it and then hit it with a can of black spray paint, I have seen this effect done before on rl rifles and it comes up nicely.
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 tbh - the green looks like puke green or zombie green the worst colour is vivid orange - that really sticks out if ya like camo then get a base tan/cyote/dark earth/olive gun add ya own touches here n there but in general tan/brown blends better than black but tbh consider the gun itself rather than the colour/2-tone scheme (its ya first gun - get one that will do ya proud rather than colour - girls/sheila's do that ultra colour crap) everybody has their favourites opinions are like ar$eholes - everybody has one no I ain't saying get this or that but a few considerations.... http://www.airsoftworld.net/g-g-gc16-30th-anniversary-limited-edition-aeg-airsoft-rifle-black.html http://www.airsoftworld.net/g-g-gc16-30th-anniversary-limited-edition-aeg-airsoft-rifle-dark-earth.html the 2-tone snake-skin looks different - unsure if it fully ticks the 51% coverage but they sell it it has been mentioned the effect can ahem "wear" off easily..... the tan looks horrible but if it wore off after a few months it could be ok to add ya own scheme maybe pistol - cheap starter one: http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/22839-first-gun-help-pistol/ but you don't HAVE to have a pistol ffs.... you may be a little different if you have some experience but many newcomers - that still includes me... have enough trouble getting to grips with an AEG and pistol/rubber knife/bfg's and $hitloads more stuff just confuses them more most newbie hire peeps don't walk out on field kitted out to f*ck they just got an old aeg that been used more than an old whore tatty but safe full face mask, overalls that might have seen a wash last year maybe a bag/bottle of bb's so they sound like their shaking maracas playing samba de amigo and that is it..... chill a little - have a look around, don't rush to buy anything yet definately not a sniper and maybe wait for ukara for pistol - then get a nice RIF one when ya ready HSCtheta7 and djben9 2
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 Any of those starter packs would be ok. Do yourself a favour and stop using the word gat it makes you sound like a chav.☺ deebo, Aengus and Sitting Duck 3
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 GAT air pistols - cor blimey that brings back memories echo one's GAT - hmmm not drawn to it myself - make sure you can get mags for it or the spectre mofo's http://www.airsoftworld.net/echo-1-gat-full-metal-general-assault-tool-aeg-airsoft-gun-jp-103.html Hibernator and ak2m4 2
Infanteer Posted December 30, 2015 Author Posted December 30, 2015 Can I say bang stick instead? hahaha We don't have chavs in Australia, we have bogans which I think are similar. Here are some bogans at their favorite night club (language warning): The bright orange looks as gay as aids, I think I'd rather wrap a black garbage bag around it. The cam jobs on those are not great but I quite like them Sitting Duck, thanks for posting that. I could get one and then go over the stripes in black spray paint for tan/green spray paint for black gun in the future which would break it up a bit moreand provide better cam or as you suggested "use" it to the point that it "wears off."The more I look at it, the more I like the cam job actually. What is the better rifle in your opinions out of the G and G Vs the CM16?What is considered the better brand?Things I am considering is high mag capacity preferable (own choice)something I don't have to muck around with too much initially ie is the desired/around the desired velocity out of the box etc.Something I can modify easily if necessary laterA rifle that is fairly accurate and highly durable- the more durable out of the two. Initial pistol will be just a cheap/nasty one, not really bothered on the performance of it. It will just be a throw in the cupboard for a backup/mates gun when one of them is in town. I will probably just have it for easy access on me to muck around with in cqb.
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 Guns guns guns guns - where to begin....... main choices - there are more but the main choices and MY pro's con's M4 easy to use, ergonomic, mags and other bits easy to get 300 to 450 hi caps but blow me not another M4 especially with white CM that G&G put on their Combat Machines G36c - good little all rounder, ambidextrous selector switch (lefties & peeking left etc) higher mags 470 can't comment on cons coz not used mine as a tad hot until I tweak/break it AK's often the airsoft version can kick many a similar M4's ar$e, higher mags 500 world's most famous gun but damn it - I just can't seem to love the fire select - I just fumble my way - think undoing a bra one handed is easier (not that I wear them that much) MP5's - hmmmm me personally not a great fan but only got mp5k's (cheap nasty ones at that) its the mags that put me off but many on here love them other odd/special/unique guns/less common guns - L85, Tar, ARX160, G3 etc... always check out mags, parts & reviews first before buying often a fair amount of people stick with more common guns the novelty may wear off, they think nah I like my old ak/m4 etc..... G&G are the Fords of airsoft M4's - bloomin' everybody has got one luckily they do a very extensive range but still common as muck still they sell $hitloads of them so they can't be complete piles of $hit They ain't perfect but a very good starter gun - not an unwise purchase at all G&G's starter range is the Combat Machine - with white CM on side of the polymer receiver - good polymer receiver imho 30th edition is metal/partly metal and has a subtle 30th on receiver avoid a blow-back model - just more $hit to go wrong imho, normal G&G M4 starter will do ya M4 Carbine 357mm or 300mm comando/lite version Raider - long 357mm or short 233mm GC16 - 330mm barrel CM18 - 275MM (i think) oh sod it - look here for the range http://guay2.com/web/airsoft_gc.php?lang=en#aeg_banner ICS are also very very nice - see firesupport.co.uk for ICS guns JG & Cyma do great starters too mainly JG for G36 & Cyma for AK's Infanteer, KiwiBanany and Mos 3
Supporters jcheeseright Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 for the price there's no better starter gun than a G&G combat machine, if you're only intending to use it for a couple of months then you should 100% get one of those. Barrel length in airsoft is also largely irrelevant too, so a good indoor gun 99% of the time is a good outdoor gun too, no need to hamstring yourself with a 20" barrel for better ballistic performance! Infanteer and Monty 2
HSCtheta7 Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 most newbie hire peeps don't walk out on field kitted out to f*ck they just got an old aeg that been used more than an old whore tatty but safe full face mask, overalls that might have seen a wash last year maybe a bag/bottle of bb's so they sound like their shaking maracas playing samba de amigo and that is it..... That was beautiful, Mr Duck! Seriously though, if you're looking at green guns, visit SOCOM Tactical. They aren't great for big repairs, but they sell some nice guns with free two-toning (which they do in green, I can send pics if you want). Just don't ask them to completely disassemble your gun or it'll end up like a Lego set put together by a three-year-old. With pistols...it's a tricky one, cause you have three options here. You could either go for a gas non-blowback one like an HFC (the ones listed on the pistol guide), you could get an AEP (CYMA make a half-decent Glock 18) or a cheap blowback gun like a KJW. Their Glock 23s and Beretta 92s are great, but the others are pretty hit-and-miss... Hope this helps. Infanteer 1
Supporters jcheeseright Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 reference pistols, I wouldn't recommend getting one til you've got a means of getting one in it's full RIF glory; you definitely get what you pay for with a pistol and two toning a nice marui / (some) WE would be criminal. Not only that, a pistol largely is a vanity piece, no one NEEDS one, we all want one because walking round with a pistol is cool. Sacarathe, Monty and Sitting Duck 3
Reb3l Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Zero one is your best bet as it has some good AEGs and the g&g combat machine range with free 2-tone but don't forget the additional protection eg. Eye protection face protection and chest rigs/plate carriers and any other accessories you may want. Also it may helpful to set a budget otherwise you can't spend hundreds. Infanteer 1
Randymanpipe Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Where are you going to be based upon your arrival to this almighty glorious nation? Only reason I ask is my local shop offer a rent to buy scheme so you effectively rent your desired rif then once you got your defence you pay the balance and buy it out right. I'm based near the saaaaf coast btw Infanteer 1
Infanteer Posted December 30, 2015 Author Posted December 30, 2015 Where are you going to be based upon your arrival to this almighty glorious nation? Only reason I ask is my local shop offer a rent to buy scheme so you effectively rent your desired rif then once you got your defence you pay the balance and buy it out right. I'm based near the saaaaf coast btw NW mate, somewhere around Manchester or Liverpool. Randymanpipe 1
Randymanpipe Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Ahh, Up norf! Too bad, don't know how civilised people are north of the watford gap!
Infanteer Posted December 30, 2015 Author Posted December 30, 2015 Ahh, Up norf! Too bad, don't know how civilised people are north of the watford gap! I have family down south but my mum is up in Manchester so around there is as good a place to start as any, Having travelled thousands of km though I can say that I am not adverse to moving if I deem it necessary. I don't really remember much of Manchester from when I last visited. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing lol.
deebo Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 They aren't RMP......they aren't....haha Like jcheesright said, do t get a pistol unless its and rif. Some people (myself included) will drag out a pistol at any oppertunity, but the cool factor is all gone if its a bright colour and not tacticool. Grab a combat machine and some second hand army gear, then wait till you ha e a defence and can buy proper stuff. Save in the meantime and by then you will have a better isea of what you really want to get/look like. This hobby breeds magpies so its easy to see something cool buy it and change your mind again lol Monty and Jedi_Master 2
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted December 30, 2015 Supporters Posted December 30, 2015 Ahh, Up norf! Too bad, don't know how civilised people are north of the watford gap! They aren't RMP......they aren't....haha You can both kiss my ass cheeky barstewards. deebo and Randymanpipe 2
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted December 30, 2015 Head Moderator Posted December 30, 2015 It is grim up north but cheaper to live. Infanteer, deebo and Randymanpipe 3
Reb3l Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I'm near Gloucester so gear is difficult to come by as most people look down on it
deebo Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Gloucester isnt too bad, just unfortunately close to wales haha
Randymanpipe Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I went to York once on a stag do weekend, one word Deliverance. That is all. Lol jk. deebo 1
Mostly Retired Moderators djben9 Posted December 31, 2015 Mostly Retired Moderators Posted December 31, 2015 I went to York once on a stag do weekend, one word Deliverance. That is all. Lol jk. and i live on the fen edge.....dont like to stray over the borders! as mentioned above, dont 2 tone a decent one, unless you fancy a nice respray after
adamraywilson Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 If you're still wanting something green i know www.zerooneairsoft.com will 2 tone any of their rifles in green for free aswell. Infanteer 1
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