What is a good starter gun set up?

Rukus · December 25th, 2006, 19:30

I have a few in mind,

TM type 89
M4
M16
G36C

Had a few companies in mind, but found a lot of people recommend TM. Any other thoughts? I'd love to hear em. Got some christmas money to help me get a gun.

LUTNIT · December 25th, 2006, 19:44

Dude, someone asks this question pretty much 2-3 times a week, read the FAQ

*cough* http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=253 *cough*

Type 89 I don't know much about
M4 and M16 have ver.2 mechboxes (break apart when upgraded too far)
Personally, G36 all the way, solid ver.3 mechbox and common so lots of replacement/upgrade parts available. What are you playing though? Larger fields with longer engagement distances you'll want the increased accuracy of a longer barreled gun (G36 instead of G36c), as I said in a previous thread get the right gun for the job, my CA36 shoots 30fps higher than my teammates G36c with the exact upgrades, the difference is all in barrel length. Moderately upgrading a long barreled gun will serve you better than a highly upgraded carbine. If of course your playing at shorter ranges then a carbine is what your after.

Rukus · December 25th, 2006, 19:51

:smack: thanx

Rukus · December 25th, 2006, 20:09

Thanx for the info, G36 sounds like a good option for sure, and yes forgot about that noob thread and I've been through it a few times, guess I was just tired and stupid when I was reading it. I've been doing as much research as possible,

Let me re-phrase it then lol.

I've looked for a review for this gun but haven't found one. There is one available through Warcraft games inc. or something to that nature. The data they have on it looks about average. It would be nice to hear from someone who has used it. I've looked at the TM type 89 apparently it has a new 3 shot burst on it. It uses the EG1000 mech box, and it's full metal, so was more or less wondering on durability and ware factors, because from what it says the 3 shot burst is relatively new option, though I haven't been around long enough to know if it is or isn't. I think it might be a problem down the road waiting to happen if this is a relatively new feature. Is there anything else out there with the 3 shot burst option?

RickJames · December 25th, 2006, 20:33

Now.. I have been hearing a lot about this FAQ lately. FAQ this and that. Seems more popular than the Davinci Code... Should I read this FAQ? I mean, I really wish it was available on cassette or VHS tape but its not. So, if I read this, can me and greylocks hang out like we was ol' homies from da hood?

As for guns, go for the G36. Always go with a Ver 3 mechbox or above. The new CA G36s are awesome and on par with TM or better

Boche · December 25th, 2006, 20:47

RickJames, you're a stinky twat......don't you know the FAQ is holy airsoft scripture........read it now and be saved.

BTW, G36's are ugly, I'd never get one.........ever.

DuffMan · December 25th, 2006, 20:51

And that's coming from the guy with the Fatherland's flag blowing in his avatar, so you KNOW it's ugly.

Krieg · December 25th, 2006, 21:08

I agree with memel.

I think G36 is ugly as hell.

Mongoose · December 25th, 2006, 22:17

The best way to figure what would be the best gun for you is to attend a game and get permission to shoot other players guns. That way you will see for your self if you like that particular gun or not.

Ibby · December 25th, 2006, 23:15

This is a good starter gun:

:banghead:

Koopa · December 26th, 2006, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.ptrap

I agree with memel.

I think G36 is ugly as hell.

dont you have one?

swatt13 · December 26th, 2006, 00:49

i prefer my finger and thumb pointed in someones general direction going "pew, pew... pewpewpew!" lol

g36 definatly. m4 is good too. wouldnt really say an 89 is a starter gun.... well i guess ANY gun could be a starter gun, but you want something that you can turn around and sell when you realize your first gun isnt right for you. market is swamped with m4's, and 552 buy used to start.

ancorp · December 26th, 2006, 01:07

TM AK-47, or a ICS AK-74M...

Reliable, well built, reasonably priced.

Cheers,
Alex

takatorikku · December 26th, 2006, 01:25

CA36 varient i'd say. ridiculously reliable stock, very strong and good power out of the box (mine shoots are 330~fps). V3 means lots of readily available upgrades and at least I think it's not ugly...

if you're into bullpups, check out the CA AUG A2. very nice price, and i assure you it's a BB laser

Rukus · December 26th, 2006, 01:31

lol, used to do the point a hockey stick and say budget cut budget cut on ex, but our budget is a little better now that the liberals are out of power. And I'll go through the FAQ before I ask another of these types of questions lol.

Thanks for the info, I'll keep searching, but I think I giver for the G36 sounds like a reliable weapon.

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December 25th, 2006, 19:30	#1
Rukus Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Work Point, BC	What is a good starter gun set up? I have a few in mind, TM type 89 M4 M16 G36C Had a few companies in mind, but found a lot of people recommend TM. Any other thoughts? I'd love to hear em. Got some christmas money to help me get a gun.

December 25th, 2006, 19:44	#2
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	Dude, someone asks this question pretty much 2-3 times a week, read the FAQ cough http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=253 cough Type 89 I don't know much about M4 and M16 have ver.2 mechboxes (break apart when upgraded too far) Personally, G36 all the way, solid ver.3 mechbox and common so lots of replacement/upgrade parts available. What are you playing though? Larger fields with longer engagement distances you'll want the increased accuracy of a longer barreled gun (G36 instead of G36c), as I said in a previous thread get the right gun for the job, my CA36 shoots 30fps higher than my teammates G36c with the exact upgrades, the difference is all in barrel length. Moderately upgrading a long barreled gun will serve you better than a highly upgraded carbine. If of course your playing at shorter ranges then a carbine is what your after. Last edited by LUTNIT; December 25th, 2006 at 19:48..

December 25th, 2006, 20:47	#6
Boche I am memel, hear me roar! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, On.	RickJames, you're a stinky twat......don't you know the FAQ is holy airsoft scripture........read it now and be saved. BTW, G36's are ugly, I'd never get one.........ever. __________________ 76991693 The Shepherd always finds His sheep. The Flat Earth has me Levelled.

December 25th, 2006, 19:51	#3
Rukus Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Work Point, BC	:smack: thanx

December 25th, 2006, 20:09	#4
Rukus Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Work Point, BC	Thanx for the info, G36 sounds like a good option for sure, and yes forgot about that noob thread and I've been through it a few times, guess I was just tired and stupid when I was reading it. I've been doing as much research as possible, Let me re-phrase it then lol. I've looked for a review for this gun but haven't found one. There is one available through Warcraft games inc. or something to that nature. The data they have on it looks about average. It would be nice to hear from someone who has used it. I've looked at the TM type 89 apparently it has a new 3 shot burst on it. It uses the EG1000 mech box, and it's full metal, so was more or less wondering on durability and ware factors, because from what it says the 3 shot burst is relatively new option, though I haven't been around long enough to know if it is or isn't. I think it might be a problem down the road waiting to happen if this is a relatively new feature. Is there anything else out there with the 3 shot burst option?

December 25th, 2006, 20:33	#5
RickJames Banned Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sunnyvale	Now.. I have been hearing a lot about this FAQ lately. FAQ this and that. Seems more popular than the Davinci Code... Should I read this FAQ? I mean, I really wish it was available on cassette or VHS tape but its not. So, if I read this, can me and greylocks hang out like we was ol' homies from da hood? As for guns, go for the G36. Always go with a Ver 3 mechbox or above. The new CA G36s are awesome and on par with TM or better

December 25th, 2006, 20:51	#7
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	And that's coming from the guy with the Fatherland's flag blowing in his avatar, so you KNOW it's ugly. __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

December 25th, 2006, 22:17	#9
Mongoose Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta	The best way to figure what would be the best gun for you is to attend a game and get permission to shoot other players guns. That way you will see for your self if you like that particular gun or not. __________________

December 25th, 2006, 23:15	#10
Ibby Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Victoria/Kingston	This is a good starter gun: :banghead: __________________ "Anyone with a name like Amanishourbariki should give a few letters to the poor Ng family." - Snarfangel, Fark.com

December 26th, 2006, 01:07	#13
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	TM AK-47, or a ICS AK-74M... Reliable, well built, reasonably priced. Cheers, Alex

December 26th, 2006, 01:25	#14
takatorikku UnVerified Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006	CA36 varient i'd say. ridiculously reliable stock, very strong and good power out of the box (mine shoots are 330~fps). V3 means lots of readily available upgrades and at least I think it's not ugly... if you're into bullpups, check out the CA AUG A2. very nice price, and i assure you it's a BB laser __________________

December 26th, 2006, 01:31	#15
Rukus Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Work Point, BC	lol, used to do the point a hockey stick and say budget cut budget cut on ex, but our budget is a little better now that the liberals are out of power. And I'll go through the FAQ before I ask another of these types of questions lol. Thanks for the info, I'll keep searching, but I think I giver for the G36 sounds like a reliable weapon.

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