What is more important: Automatic or More Speed?

Keby · September 11th, 2007, 00:46

Hi, I am relatively new to airsoft, and only have a bunch of secondary guns. I am going to purchase a primary weapon, probably an Ak-47, and I will be using it to play airsoft. I have seen a whole variety of different kinds and I originally wanted an AEG. I did notice that spring loaded ones go a lot faster, but they are not automatic. This will be my first primary airsoft weapon.

I was wondering what I should go with, an AEG that is automatic, or a spring loaded gun that is more powerful?

Thanks.

Bob the Angry Potato · September 11th, 2007, 00:49

Errrr.

And WHERE did you see a spring loaded one can go faster?

dontask · September 11th, 2007, 00:58

like a bolt action spring rifle?

Keby · September 11th, 2007, 00:59

on airsplat.com, why they can't?

Keby · September 11th, 2007, 01:00

well here is an example of one of the fast spring ones, this one is cheap and I am going to get a TM but this is what I saw that was faster, and there are more.

http://www.airsplat.com/Items/AR-SA-12721.htm

Bob the Angry Potato · September 11th, 2007, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontask

like a bolt action spring rifle?

You can upgrade an AEG to shoot just as hard as one of those comfortably, and some AEGs come stock shooting just at very high velocities (before the argument 'some spring rifles come like that' is used).

Airsplat is fucking stupid, don't listen to them. Also, that AK shoots 400 FPS with .12s, and you're using .20s- and with the reputation Airsplat has for getting velocities right, it's going to be closer to 200 FPS or less.

Styrak · September 11th, 2007, 01:08

That gun you linked to is most likely crap. And you won't want a spring gun for an airsoft game. The 400 FPS w/ .12's as it says is probably nowhere near where it actually shoots. And they use .12's as a reference, so you know it probably isn't good.

Keby · September 11th, 2007, 01:13

okay, thanks, I guess I will get my gun somwhere else then.

ILLusion · September 11th, 2007, 01:14

.12s @ 400fps is equivalent to 314fps with 0.20g BBs, which is the standard weight for measurement

Bob the Angry Potato · September 11th, 2007, 01:14

This is Airsoft Canada. Therefore it's safe to assume you're Canadian, which means you couldn't buy from there anyways.

Monkey · September 11th, 2007, 02:15

Just a word of advice. When ever I've heard anyone say "more speed" it never ends well. One time involved a lathe.. another.. a car.

TokyoSeven · September 11th, 2007, 02:27

Dont trust the words of retailers like airsplat. I perfer to think of their dealings as airshat. They tend to bend the truth in more ways than one.
Although it maybe tempting to buy out of country, the truth of the matter is, Canada has importation laws regarding airsoft, but that wont really stop you if you are determined because as it stands, Canada it self has suppliers as well, at first glance you may think there prices are higher, but due to the way airsoft is currently in Canada there are legal and importation fees to factor into our prices.

When you say, go faster, Im assuming you mean the BB's travelling speed. As it stands airshat may quote 400fps, but using .12gs that doesnt mean a thing. A blade of grass could deflect a .12g

Please take some time to review our FAQ section of this website, it will answer many questions you may have regarding importation, a good gun to choose for those starting off, as well as other useful info.
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

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September 11th, 2007, 00:46	#1
Keby Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	What is more important: Automatic or More Speed? Hi, I am relatively new to airsoft, and only have a bunch of secondary guns. I am going to purchase a primary weapon, probably an Ak-47, and I will be using it to play airsoft. I have seen a whole variety of different kinds and I originally wanted an AEG. I did notice that spring loaded ones go a lot faster, but they are not automatic. This will be my first primary airsoft weapon. I was wondering what I should go with, an AEG that is automatic, or a spring loaded gun that is more powerful? Thanks.

September 11th, 2007, 00:49	#2
Bob the Angry Potato *AV Status Suspended pending trade resolution* Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A pile of empty boxes and broken dreams.	Errrr. And WHERE did you see a spring loaded one can go faster? __________________ Age verifier- Halifax region

September 11th, 2007, 00:58	#3
dontask Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver	like a bolt action spring rifle? __________________ Present TM AUG A2 [Standard/Commando barrel], KSC U.S. M9 HW, KSC USP Compact

September 11th, 2007, 00:59	#4
Keby Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	on airsplat.com, why they can't?

September 11th, 2007, 01:00	#5
Keby Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	well here is an example of one of the fast spring ones, this one is cheap and I am going to get a TM but this is what I saw that was faster, and there are more. http://www.airsplat.com/Items/AR-SA-12721.htm

September 11th, 2007, 01:08	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	That gun you linked to is most likely crap. And you won't want a spring gun for an airsoft game. The 400 FPS w/ .12's as it says is probably nowhere near where it actually shoots. And they use .12's as a reference, so you know it probably isn't good. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 11th, 2007, 01:13	#8
Keby Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007	okay, thanks, I guess I will get my gun somwhere else then.

September 11th, 2007, 01:14	#9
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	.12s @ 400fps is equivalent to 314fps with 0.20g BBs, which is the standard weight for measurement __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

September 11th, 2007, 02:15	#11
Monkey Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Surrey, BC	Just a word of advice. When ever I've heard anyone say "more speed" it never ends well. One time involved a lathe.. another.. a car. __________________ eating mako... is like eating fish...

September 11th, 2007, 02:27	#12
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Dont trust the words of retailers like airsplat. I perfer to think of their dealings as airshat. They tend to bend the truth in more ways than one. Although it maybe tempting to buy out of country, the truth of the matter is, Canada has importation laws regarding airsoft, but that wont really stop you if you are determined because as it stands, Canada it self has suppliers as well, at first glance you may think there prices are higher, but due to the way airsoft is currently in Canada there are legal and importation fees to factor into our prices. When you say, go faster, Im assuming you mean the BB's travelling speed. As it stands airshat may quote 400fps, but using .12gs that doesnt mean a thing. A blade of grass could deflect a .12g Please take some time to review our FAQ section of this website, it will answer many questions you may have regarding importation, a good gun to choose for those starting off, as well as other useful info. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21 __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

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