Hi, I'm new

BlackLight · May 25th, 2011, 00:48

To Airsoft and this forum.

I bought a $15 gun at Wallmart, then got the $30 shotgun and later that afternoon started searching for a forum.

I hope to learn a lot!

R.I.T.Z · May 25th, 2011, 00:51

Welcome to ASC
I'd suggest reading up a little
especially reading through this http://www.airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

You will find that the guns you have purchased are quite useless.

If you are 18+ You will be suggested to get "age verified"
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=11473

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=11474

If not then wait until you are.
Read alot post less, and use the search function

again welcome to airsoft canada

phloudernow · May 25th, 2011, 01:02

How old are you??

slink182 · May 25th, 2011, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by phloudernow

How old are you??

Based on the brevity of his message and price range/choice of guns, probably sub-16.

... but I could be wrong.

MultipleParadox · May 25th, 2011, 10:00

Or could be a trolling troll? :O

HauntedTank · May 25th, 2011, 11:44

Welcome!
You found the right forum!

Fellow airsofters we all posted for the first time just welcome and move on. No need for putting people down. What a welcome your giving Blacklight!!
Let the moderators moderate.

Tank

MultipleParadox · May 25th, 2011, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by HauntedTank

Welcome!
You found the right forum!

Fellow airsofters we all posted for the first time just welcome and move on. No need for putting people down. What a welcome your giving Blacklight!!
Let the moderators moderate.

Tank

Was just speculating, like any speculating speculators

(ok enough of that :P)
It's not like I was harsh or anything. Then again I assume your comment was directed to me, I might be wrong. Anyways

slink182 · May 25th, 2011, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by HauntedTank

Welcome!
You found the right forum!

Fellow airsofters we all posted for the first time just welcome and move on. No need for putting people down. What a welcome your giving Blacklight!!
Let the moderators moderate.

Tank

Yes, all of us started from nothing at one point in time. However, we do have a thread for introductions, and other threads on posting etiquette.

Having said that, I apologize for my comment above.

Blacklight, if you're 18+, then DEFINITELY get AV'ed.

BlackLight · May 26th, 2011, 03:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.I.T.Z

You will find that the guns you have purchased are quite useless.

Not quite, they made me look for something better, which got me here...

Kuro_Neko · May 26th, 2011, 09:17

Welcome to ASC and airsoft in general. For learning more about airsoft you've come to the right place.

It's a great sport, but unfortunately like many sports it costs alot to get started in, and due to liability issues is generally 18+ only. Some of the above posters were alittle harsh, but they were correct. The absolute minimum you'd need to spend for a playable airsoft gun is $200 and that'd be bargain basement. A decent gun would run $300-$400, a good gun would be $600-$700, with some highly upgraded guns going for $1000 or more.

As you can see from the above (very rough) prices, airsoft is not a cheap sport. It's generally accepted that the absolute minimum you need to get into it is $500, and it's usually more like $1000-$1500 if you go with quality gear. I've seen a few people do it for less then $500, but it takes a fair bit of time, effort and jury-rigging. And of course quality tends to be a problem at that level.

If you're 18 years old or older then I highly recommend getting age verified. That will give you access to restricted sections of this forum, including the sales threads, which will definitely help in getting the most bang for your buck, both knowing what to buy and actually finding it at a decent price.

If you're not 18 years old yet don't sweat it, just be patient, save your money and learn. That way you will be prepared to join the sport once you're old enough. If you are over 18 but don't have the kind of budget I mentioned above then depending on where exactly you live you may be able to arrange to rent/borrow guns and gear until you're able to afford your own.

My baby, CA M15A4 Tactical Carbine with m203 grenade launcher, red dot sight and taclight
(total cost = ~$1000):

Me in my full primary kit
(total cost including the guns and a few things you can't see in the pic due to angle = ~$2500):

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May 25th, 2011, 00:48	#1
BlackLight Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: BC, Canada	Hi, I'm new To Airsoft and this forum. I bought a $15 gun at Wallmart, then got the $30 shotgun and later that afternoon started searching for a forum. I hope to learn a lot!

May 25th, 2011, 01:02	#3
phloudernow Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto - Ontario, Vancouver - B.C and Hong Kong	How old are you?? __________________ Current Lineup: VFC HK416 Custom Custom Bowie Tactical x SAI Glock 17 (TM Base), Custom SAI BLU Glock Build (Timberwolf Base) Custom Zev Noveske Shooting Team Glock 34 Project Guns Custom Zev Dragonfly G17 (Project) (In progress)

May 25th, 2011, 11:44	#6
HauntedTank Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newfoundland	Welcome! You found the right forum! Fellow airsofters we all posted for the first time just welcome and move on. No need for putting people down. What a welcome your giving Blacklight!! Let the moderators moderate. Tank __________________ http://www.wilstar.com/midi/shooteye.wav

May 25th, 2011, 00:51	#2
R.I.T.Z Crackers Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Shwa	Welcome to ASC I'd suggest reading up a little especially reading through this http://www.airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21 You will find that the guns you have purchased are quite useless. If you are 18+ You will be suggested to get "age verified" http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=11473 http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=11474 If not then wait until you are. Read alot post less, and use the search function again welcome to airsoft canada

May 26th, 2011, 09:17	#10
Kuro_Neko Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	Welcome to ASC and airsoft in general. For learning more about airsoft you've come to the right place. It's a great sport, but unfortunately like many sports it costs alot to get started in, and due to liability issues is generally 18+ only. Some of the above posters were alittle harsh, but they were correct. The absolute minimum you'd need to spend for a playable airsoft gun is $200 and that'd be bargain basement. A decent gun would run $300-$400, a good gun would be $600-$700, with some highly upgraded guns going for $1000 or more. As you can see from the above (very rough) prices, airsoft is not a cheap sport. It's generally accepted that the absolute minimum you need to get into it is $500, and it's usually more like $1000-$1500 if you go with quality gear. I've seen a few people do it for less then $500, but it takes a fair bit of time, effort and jury-rigging. And of course quality tends to be a problem at that level. If you're 18 years old or older then I highly recommend getting age verified. That will give you access to restricted sections of this forum, including the sales threads, which will definitely help in getting the most bang for your buck, both knowing what to buy and actually finding it at a decent price. If you're not 18 years old yet don't sweat it, just be patient, save your money and learn. That way you will be prepared to join the sport once you're old enough. If you are over 18 but don't have the kind of budget I mentioned above then depending on where exactly you live you may be able to arrange to rent/borrow guns and gear until you're able to afford your own. My baby, CA M15A4 Tactical Carbine with m203 grenade launcher, red dot sight and taclight (total cost = ~$1000): Me in my full primary kit (total cost including the guns and a few things you can't see in the pic due to angle = ~$2500): __________________

Hi, I'm new

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