What gun should I buy?

fantastix · October 6th, 2008, 12:50

Ok, before you explode all over this thread hear me out.

I've been airsofting for several years. My kit is complete. I've had guests come to games fairly regularly this year, and it's about time that I bought a dedicated weapon for them to use, rather then having them red army with someone, or taking turns playing.
I'm not interested in specific models or brand names, I can find that out myself. My exact question is:

"If you were invited as a guest to an airsoft game, what would be the weapon of choice for you to use?"
Also, which gun would give you the best impression of airsoft (coolness is a big factor).

The demographic is 18-20 yr old. 50/50 split between gender. Little to no gaming/weapon knowledge.

burningashes · October 6th, 2008, 13:10

Tokyo Marui M9 Chrome!!
Def. the sexiest gun in production

Shirley · October 6th, 2008, 13:19

Well if I was invited and had no guns. I'd be thankful for anything you give me that would shoot. As long as you have fun.
I'd say the MP5. Small and mostly great for the ladies.
Kraken for the guys?

zone 69 · October 6th, 2008, 13:46

I think it would be an AK just about everyone likes AK,s.

TCLP · October 6th, 2008, 13:49

An Ak for the middle east look, and a m4 or a mp5 for the north american look. Since the m4 and mp5 could have sliding stocks it would be good for both men and women. A PEQ that held a battery would add some wow to an m4 and still be practical as would vert grips.

m4's also tend to be the soup of airsoft (in our area anyways) so its a good gun to start them on. And if they had a sling it would make them more interested IMO since they don't need to worry about setting it down where it could potentially get damaged.

Just my .02 cents though...

Blackthorne · October 6th, 2008, 13:50

Well, unless you are going to buy a full contingent of mags, and a chest rig of somekind for them to use, you should go with whatever your current platform is.

That way you can lend off a couple of mags and an old or unused rig and they are good to go.

I had a brother out to Rampant Lion in muskoka this past weekend.

He used a Kraken AK and a Chicom chest rig, with a few mags borrowed from other players.

Worked out really well.

rexdlu · October 6th, 2008, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by zone 69

I think it would be an AK just about everyone likes AK,s.

+1 almost everybody KNOWs what an AK is.

Kraken for example is also best bang for your buck, and its 600rnd hicaps for ak's for dirt cheap.

PaCHeKo! · October 6th, 2008, 14:03

I also vote for an AK... Kraken should do the job!

Roughneck · October 6th, 2008, 14:35

M4 with a hicap.. its all a new player needs.

The Saint · October 6th, 2008, 14:38

Full metal and retractable stock, so probably some sort of M4. Blow them away with tacticool foregrip and RDS. Maybe a Trigger Master unit to lock automatic into 3-round burst for more "jumpy" newbies.

Donster · October 6th, 2008, 14:42

Mp5 or other H&K compact variants like the MC-51 or G36C. Here is why. They are compact for the ladies, look cool for the guys, and in terms of loading, they are a breeze. I think they it is simpler to load those guns as opposed to armalites because the H&K guns are ambi-mag release. At least on the guns that i just listed.

Ktown Militia · October 6th, 2008, 14:44

M4 or AK, look good and you can buy a decent model for a reasonable price.

Turd · October 6th, 2008, 14:51

close quarter styled M4 with a hi cap, tacticool for the men and small sexy for the ladies lol.

or something full metal and blowback for straight up BA'ness

fantastix · October 6th, 2008, 14:52

I've been tilting towards an ak74u. For practical purposes I suppose an armalite would be best, but in my experience, nothing beats the expression on someones face when you nonchalantly hand them an AK. Others I play with have been loaning out pretty much every other gun on this list too.

grantmac · October 6th, 2008, 19:30

I say go for something known to have a VERY tough body and ambi controls. Pretty much anything modeled after H&K would be nice, but keep in mind the MP5 slither stocks are two position; not adjustable like an M4.
AKs are nice enough but the hook-then-rotate mag attachment can be jammed by someone new to the sport, a high-cap would make that a non issue. AKs do tend to be rather heavy which from my experience would make it a turn off for smaller ladies.
I would also echo the trigger-master set to 3 round burst to keep down the spraying.
Cheers,
Grant

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October 6th, 2008, 12:50	#1
fantastix Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Windsor, Ont	What gun should I buy? Ok, before you explode all over this thread hear me out. I've been airsofting for several years. My kit is complete. I've had guests come to games fairly regularly this year, and it's about time that I bought a dedicated weapon for them to use, rather then having them red army with someone, or taking turns playing. I'm not interested in specific models or brand names, I can find that out myself. My exact question is: "If you were invited as a guest to an airsoft game, what would be the weapon of choice for you to use?" Also, which gun would give you the best impression of airsoft (coolness is a big factor). The demographic is 18-20 yr old. 50/50 split between gender. Little to no gaming/weapon knowledge. __________________ Before the internet, the village idiot would stay in his own village.

October 6th, 2008, 13:19	#3
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	Well if I was invited and had no guns. I'd be thankful for anything you give me that would shoot. As long as you have fun. I'd say the MP5. Small and mostly great for the ladies. Kraken for the guys? __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

October 6th, 2008, 13:50	#6
Blackthorne A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Consecon, Ontario	Well, unless you are going to buy a full contingent of mags, and a chest rig of somekind for them to use, you should go with whatever your current platform is. That way you can lend off a couple of mags and an old or unused rig and they are good to go. I had a brother out to Rampant Lion in muskoka this past weekend. He used a Kraken AK and a Chicom chest rig, with a few mags borrowed from other players. Worked out really well. __________________ VINCITE OMNIMODO

October 6th, 2008, 13:10	#2
burningashes cumpulsive masturbator Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008	Tokyo Marui M9 Chrome!! Def. the sexiest gun in production

October 6th, 2008, 13:46	#4
zone 69 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KELOWNA , B.C CANADA, PLANET EARTH	I think it would be an AK just about everyone likes AK,s.

October 6th, 2008, 14:03	#8
PaCHeKo! Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St-Jérôme, Québec	I also vote for an AK... Kraken should do the job! __________________ P.M.C. - Prostituée Militaire de Campagne.

October 6th, 2008, 14:35	#9
Roughneck used to be Spencer aka Sue Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS	M4 with a hicap.. its all a new player needs. __________________ Tpr. Spencer, DF RCD C Sqn - CFB Gagetown Please save for me, some gallantry That will echo when I'm gone

October 6th, 2008, 14:38	#10
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Full metal and retractable stock, so probably some sort of M4. Blow them away with tacticool foregrip and RDS. Maybe a Trigger Master unit to lock automatic into 3-round burst for more "jumpy" newbies. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

October 6th, 2008, 14:42	#11
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Mp5 or other H&K compact variants like the MC-51 or G36C. Here is why. They are compact for the ladies, look cool for the guys, and in terms of loading, they are a breeze. I think they it is simpler to load those guns as opposed to armalites because the H&K guns are ambi-mag release. At least on the guns that i just listed.

October 6th, 2008, 14:44	#12
Ktown Militia Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kelowna BC	M4 or AK, look good and you can buy a decent model for a reasonable price. __________________ Last edited by Ktown Militia; October 6th, 2008 at 22:15..

October 6th, 2008, 14:51	#13
Turd Liberal Assassin Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alberta	close quarter styled M4 with a hi cap, tacticool for the men and small sexy for the ladies lol. or something full metal and blowback for straight up BA'ness __________________ CTW MK12 Mod 1 KWA HK45, USP 45 KSC G19

October 6th, 2008, 14:52	#14
fantastix Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Windsor, Ont	I've been tilting towards an ak74u. For practical purposes I suppose an armalite would be best, but in my experience, nothing beats the expression on someones face when you nonchalantly hand them an AK. Others I play with have been loaning out pretty much every other gun on this list too. __________________ Before the internet, the village idiot would stay in his own village.

October 6th, 2008, 19:30	#15
grantmac Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Victoria, BC	I say go for something known to have a VERY tough body and ambi controls. Pretty much anything modeled after H&K would be nice, but keep in mind the MP5 slither stocks are two position; not adjustable like an M4. AKs are nice enough but the hook-then-rotate mag attachment can be jammed by someone new to the sport, a high-cap would make that a non issue. AKs do tend to be rather heavy which from my experience would make it a turn off for smaller ladies. I would also echo the trigger-master set to 3 round burst to keep down the spraying. Cheers, Grant

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