The 'How Did Your Airsoft Day Go? Thread

[Tackle]

5 minutes ago, Colin Allen said:

I really like sites that require barrel socks; it is a level of protection against the retards, as long as it is actually implemented.

If only more people used "barrel socks" irl, we might not have quite so many retards on sites😏

[Mtemprell]

I can definitely understand the added safety element to barrel socks. I think I'm just thinking too much into my GBBR mind set of I have no mag in my gun so it can't fire a round and forget about the retards with aegs who don't observe the no dry fire rule. So definitely appreciate the added safety they offer. 

[TheFull9]

Said it in here a couple of times; had the most utterly 'ok' games at driver wood. Field is probably above average (though not all of it), SZ is top tier to be fair. But the games were fairly poorly planned, kinda mundane, not well balanced and lazily just flipped around with no real variety. I also had the most patronising safety brief of my time in airsoft at the site, granted that's something which does really get my goat in general, but I think if I'd recorded it a lot of folks would agree.

 

Barrel socks is a decent idea in general and being the sort of site that's always busy with paintball and laser tag kids' birthdays it makes even more sense. But the food rule is fucking bullshit in the first degree for a myriad of reasons already well stated by others here, and just generally BS outside any dietary requirements etc. I took my own stuff and ate it and I'd just claim some nebulous allergy if questioned; if further details were demanded they're then maybe sort of crossing in to the realms of asking a persons' private medical information. Ridiculous scenario overall and it should never come to that (not having the stupid rule would negate that).

 

They also seemed to have a rule last time I was there (was badly explained so I'm not 100%) that there was a 5-10m MED for 1.1J auto capable weapons, which at the time I went wasn't stated on their site so I didn't bring a sidearm (no MED) and that just makes for silly scenarios in game where you can't put a single shot in someone if you suddenly round a corner on an opposing player, even though said sidearm would be the same muzzle energy.

[Impulse]

The... very business focused rules at Driver Wood is the worst aspect of the site I will agree, but... I somewhat ignore that side of it. I'm not going hungry just because I don't want to buy their food, and my kit tends to include a backpack as I like to try and go as close to real-steel as I can, and field sustainment is a thing. That backpack will have food in it...

 

Though I will say I don't mind the barrel sock thing. Yeah, I only use gas guns, so if the mag is out, my gun's only going to make a clicking noise when I pull the trigger while it's primed and it's annoying to have to use a barrel sock that does nothing for me, but I have seen more than enough AEG and HPA safe zone dry firing to not mind the extra bit of safety.

 

And I think the MED on 1.1J guns is just poorly communicated, as when we went there we asked the marshalls if single shot was fine and they said yes, but we asked because in the safety brief it really sounded like rifles had a 5-10m MED for no reason.

 

Personally, I enjoy every game I've been to Driver Wood. Granted, it's not regularly because I don't know anyone near me who drives there and could give me a lift, but with my own driving test around the corner I imagine I'll be going regularly once I've passed and have my own car, as I do really enjoy the site itself, and regardless of the game design I can usually make a good site a fun day of airsofting for myself.

Edited Wednesday at 19:52 by Impulse

[Emergencychimps]

Having been shot in the safe zone during a safety brief and witnessing several nd's in safe zone, I don't take my glasses off until I am leaving the site. Barrel socks sound great to me. 

 

Sod having a sites food forced on me though 

[Lyndication]

Safety briefs really are an exercise in endurance. 

 

Also are people still using Facebook? It's funny still being pointed to it because it feels like it barely works these days.

[Mtemprell]

1 minute ago, Lyndication said:

Also are people still using Facebook?

I deleted my Facebook account 2 years ago and never looked back and don't miss the thing. Was once a good tool and still is if used right but that's the thing so many don't use it right. 

 

I think we are wandering a bit off topic now for this thread. 

[Impulse]

Speaking of Driver Wood, me and my friend might be making a trip down there on Sunday and it's been a while. Guessing I shouldn't leave stuff lying around the safe zone? We won't have access to a car to store things through the day, so I think I'm going to just need to carry everything with me.

 

And do they chrono regular GBB pistols?

[The_Lord_Poncho]

1 hour ago, Impulse said:

Speaking of Driver Wood, me and my friend might be making a trip down there on Sunday and it's been a while. Guessing I shouldn't leave stuff lying around the safe zone? We won't have access to a car to store things through the day, so I think I'm going to just need to carry everything with me.

 

And do they chrono regular GBB pistols?

Whilst i stick my spare Rifs in the car, i leave everything else in the safezone, and never had an issue. There are small lockers that are free I believe (but ive never used them). From memory, they ask to chrono Mk23s only. 

 

 

[Impulse]

2 hours ago, The_Lord_Poncho said:

Whilst i stick my spare Rifs in the car, i leave everything else in the safezone, and never had an issue. There are small lockers that are free I believe (but ive never used them). From memory, they ask to chrono Mk23s only. 

 

 

 

Yeah, that makes sense. I'm not too worried about someone nicking like... a scrim net, but I'm definitely not leaving my SRS (my usual backup because small, light and easy to pack) lying around the safe zone, let alone any of my rare guns. Hopefully the m24 and HK45 will work flawlessly, because I'm not bringing spare guns 😅

[WildBoneZ]

Great evening shoot at Trigger Happy Airsoft in Belfast.

 

First time playing there and gameplay was fast and frantic at time, proper CQB vibes. Bit disappointed I couldn't chuck my BFGs but understand as its nearby streets and out of respect to the neighbours.

 

Noticed a few safety concerns and reported them directly to the marshals and they where appreciated and supportive of constructive feedback.

 

I hadn't filled my air tank for Mp7 HPA rig and it ran out middle of a fire fight, dead trigger 🙃 

 

Back to the safezone and grabbed by back up DE M923G which I forgot how decent out of the box.

 

Spoilt with CQB sites at the moment and I know my next outdoor skirmish im going to do some whinging 😆😆😆

 

[Holly Wallace]

Just got back from Strikeforce CQB in Gloucester, It was veeeery quiet today. Just me, A couple other guys, One of their kids and a couple of the staff.

The two regulars/staff were pitted against the other 4 of us, Started off with a centre flag/KOTH game, rotated around, After a break, The usual pushback game with one team defending and retreating back a zone when hit, Rotated that too.

 

It's super dark in there during the autumn and winter, That combined with the small teams made it really slow. Mostly devolved into holding corners, Both parties waiting for someone to turn on a flashlight. Everyone played great, The team of 4 I was in got a little bit stomped lol. I was being a bit cowardly jumping at shadows, And we ending up moving at a snails' pace for the majority of the game. 

After quite a bit of (unsuccessful) shouting of encouragement, Marshall grabbed a gun and we think he was trying to give us a hand. Ran up and blasted everyone, Our team included lol. Really don't think he likes slow matches

 

Halfway through I had my earpro shot off, BB hit and shattered the plastic linkage between the headband wire and the actual ear cover :((( (fixed with healthy dose of electrical tape)

 

After both gamemodes, Other 3 of my team threw in the towel, Very fair, Pitch black CQB isn't everyones cup of tea....  Me and a regular decided to do a little 1v1, Which was the most fun I've had at strikeforce yet.

 

My new Vorsk VMP-1 performed brilliant, Absolutely worth the money. Just has an issue where it likes to stick on full auto when the magazine's low on pressure or something

 

Overall worth the 25 quid, People who showed up were great fun, Even if it was a little slow. I'd still say the sweet spot for strikeforce CQB is 16-25 players.

 

[Mtemprell]

1 hour ago, Holly Wallace said:

Just has an issue where it likes to stick on full auto when the magazine's low on pressure or something

 

That's a gbb trait. It's because the slide or bolt doesn't have enough ump to do a full stroke to disengage the trigger so you get a burst of full auto. Worth using higher powered gas in cooler months and top up gas on every BB refill. Should minimise that fault. 

[Lyndication]

Yeah, you can also look at winter springs if it's getting cold where you're playing