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Post by disforduc on Apr 22, 2007 23:22:24 GMT -5
hey i live in birmingham , i wanna try airsoft out... i been playen paintball for 6 years already... and i wanna try something new.... i wanna try to get into airsoft... bc paintball gettinng pretty boring... so if yall can help me out it would be kool
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Post by frijoleluna on Apr 23, 2007 8:27:36 GMT -5
well you have come to the right place. The Steel City Airsoft team plays airsoft in Birmingham every Sunday and you are more than welcome to join us. We place we play is near Oak Mountain High School. Do you know where that is ?
Anyway, if don't already own a gun there are several ways of going about purchasing one.
1. You can buy cheap guns, have them break until you get frustrated enough to buy a nice one 2. You can buy a good used gun on AirsoftRetreat.com and possibly save a little money, but run the risk of it breaking prematurely 3. You can just bite the bullet and buy a nice one that's new, and if you take care of it, it will last you years
Because you have played paintball you know the cost of a hobby like this. I would sell your paintball stuff so you can have money for a nice airsoft gun. Airsoft beats the pants off paintball so i have no hesitation telling you that you should sell your paintball stuff.
My next question is: What kind of gun do you want ? A sniper rifle ? An assault rifle AEG (automatic electric gun) ? A submachine gun AEG ?
If you want a sniper rifle, some good gas gun brands (for sniper rifles or pistols) are KJW, KSC/KWA, Tanaka, Marushin, WE, Western Arms, or Tokyo Marui .
If you want an AEG good brands are G&G, G&P, Classic Army (a.k.a. CA), Tokyo Marui (a.k.a. TM), or ICS. All of them feature metal bodies (w/ TM an exception).
Most of the guns listed about will run you about $250-$400 (pistols an exception) depending on the model of the gun, etc.
Cheaper brands are Echo 1, SRC, UTG, Bell, WELL, and several others. Some times they are called "Matrix" or "China Clone" guns b/c they are made in china with cheaper parts. (In airsoft you generally get what you pay for). Some have had pretty good experiences with WELL and Echo 1. Though I know a few who didn't take very good care of their's and they broke within 3 days.
Check out some of these websites to see all these guns: Redwolfairsoft.com, airsoftextreme.com, evike.com, airsoftatlanta.com, airsoftrevolution.com
Keep the questions coming.
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Post by disforduc on Apr 23, 2007 8:35:01 GMT -5
i live near oak moutain on caldwell mill..... alot of my friends go to oak mountain high schooll....
im going to buy a new gun bc money is not a problem.... dont tell me that airsoft is better than paintball.... nothing hard......
but i would like to come out and watch people play... and if i like i would love to buy stuff.... bc i played this b4 when i was in cali...
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Post by frijoleluna on Apr 23, 2007 8:38:15 GMT -5
you played in California ? What guns did you use ?
You don't think airsoft is better than paintball ? why so ?
What does "nothing hard" mean ?
If you want to come out sunday, let me know and i can give you time, directions, etc.
The place we play is actually on Caldwell mill !!
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Post by disforduc on Apr 23, 2007 8:43:38 GMT -5
i used a g3sas m4a1 ak-47s
i think all sport have their ways. i like paintball bc i grew up playen... i play alot of tourney around bham and cali and out of state... i like airsoft to bc its fun and differnt... i dont dog on any sports...
and i dont drive, i live in caldwell crossings
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Post by frijoleluna on Apr 23, 2007 8:46:06 GMT -5
dont get me wrong, i wasn't dogging on paintball, i just like airsoft better. I like the realistic weapons, cheaper ammo and more military feel. but i do love playing paintball as well.
we have several guys that play with us that dont drive, so i wouldnt worry too much about that. hope you can make it out though.
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electricblu
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A life without fear is a short but glorius one.
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Post by electricblu on Apr 23, 2007 10:41:04 GMT -5
What your name, you dont have to give me your last I just might know you or your friends thats all, I Zac, I also go to oak mountain Highschool, Im a Junior.
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Post by disforduc on Apr 23, 2007 13:07:17 GMT -5
my name is duc.... nick name duck...
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Post by mateba on Apr 23, 2007 13:50:22 GMT -5
are we palying this weekend?
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Post by frijoleluna on Apr 23, 2007 13:56:32 GMT -5
heck yes. if we play a night game as well, i can only play on Saturday night.
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electricblu
Steel City Airsoft Member
A life without fear is a short but glorius one.
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Post by electricblu on Apr 23, 2007 19:20:19 GMT -5
Do you hang out with Tony Tran by any chance?
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Post by disforduc on Apr 23, 2007 20:04:06 GMT -5
i do know him one of my good friend.... i hang out with all his buddys and stuff..... i was with him when his car blew up if u didnt hear
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Post by disforduc on Apr 23, 2007 20:45:38 GMT -5
if i remember right i was at your house the other night
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Post by frijoleluna on Apr 23, 2007 21:56:12 GMT -5
well isn't this nice.
btw, i cant play a night game on friday or saturday night. but i will be here for the sunday game.
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Post by disforduc on Apr 23, 2007 22:30:38 GMT -5
very nice =]
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