getting into airsoft

Foxbat555 · April 13th, 2007, 23:04

Hi all, I'm new to this forum.
I'minteresting in getting into airsoft this summer and, well question is,,,.
Any tips n such on getting into this pastime that anyone can offer?
such as, building up a local contact list, for local enthusiasts, local events,,,.
Thanks for any tips, I'm based in southern ontario near toronto btw.

Foxbat555

Scooby Steve · April 13th, 2007, 23:10

Be prepared to invest several hundred dollars and please be 18 or over.

CalvinTat · April 14th, 2007, 00:15

Fixed:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby Steve

Be prepared to invest several thousand dollars and please be 18 or over.

Bullpup Dog · April 14th, 2007, 00:57

yeah...dont listen to above person "CalvinTat". several hundred is right, unless you want a very expensive loadout. for just getting a gun and bbs and battery, its several hundred. if you would like to get into the role play then its more expensive.

Foxbat555 · April 14th, 2007, 00:59

Hi,
Thanks for the tip.
I am over 18, and I have money too.
I'v been collecting pellet guns for some time, mostly the german umarex brand guns and,,, guess it was inevitable that I got into airsoft to expand my collection of replica's (but a year ago, I was not planing on getting into airsoft,, lol).
2 b honest I would "collect" airsoft guns but only the most high end items for collection sake.
But I'm really interested in getting involved in some good gaming fun too.
I dont really have any friends that are interested into getting into airsoft with me thus the post.

I do have a nice collection of pellet guns though,, and umarex is where its at for replicas (pellet guns that is but they are also making airsoft too now!).
I got a p88 nickel plated, (all metal) except the plastic on the grips.
beretta 92, nickel plated.
p99
p99 compact, bb, blowback.
ppk, bb, blowback
got a nighthawk, distributed by crosman, but the gun is a umarex cp sport double action only, with red dot scope (12 brightness settings) a mock silencer, tac flashlight (its insanly bring too) and has a touchpad switch adapter for the handle so you can toggle the lamp on/off.

I have 3 crosman guns too,
the new T4 glock replica,
1377, moded
the backpacker, moded with a serious scope.

and well, as far as pellet guns are concerned im reaching the endpoint of my collection, i would buy a colt in nickel plating, and the desert eagle and baby variant. (umarex)

and now i'm getting into airsoft and would like to get some tips on anything related, like getting local contacts, events, ect...

Foxbat555

Pip · April 14th, 2007, 01:04

Add your location to your profile that way locals can get in touch with you, also read up on the FAQ's and check out your local area of the games/players section. Other than that, welcome to the sport

Foxbat555 · April 14th, 2007, 01:10

how do i get to the local area games section?
i feel kinda dorky now, lol,, just didnt see it in the site i guess, errr.

foxbat555

Scooby Steve · April 14th, 2007, 01:52

At the very top of the page on the left is a "Community" button. You can also click on "Forums" and scroll down to the Players and Events section.

Foxbat555 · April 14th, 2007, 02:00

thanks, i had a frame from my site above and seemed to hide the uper section of the site. got it,

foxbat555

six4 · April 14th, 2007, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxbat555

thanks, i had a frame from my site above and seemed to hide the uper section of the site. got it,

foxbat555

welcome to your newest addiction, strawberry crack,,

,,oops,,i meant airsoft games

swatt13 · April 14th, 2007, 02:26

no, no six4 its "strawberry cough" - NAME IT!!? just watched it tonight myself.

Foxbat555 · April 14th, 2007, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by six4

welcome to your newest addiction,

thanks, i cant wait to start playing,, my first AEG should arrive in a week or so.
i got a tokyo mauri mp5 clone,, (now im already thinking of getting a high end m4 carbine or something that'l scare the devil himself, errr.)
for the time being i cant wait to get my item, i ordered it from buyairsoft.ca.
all i need to do is get some couple of airsoft friends now. lol

foxbat555

Scooby Steve · April 14th, 2007, 03:24

That Umarex stuff is nice. I might have to get a couple. I'm liking the p99's. You might forget about the Umarex Desert Eagles when you see what Tokyo Marui has to offer.

six4 · April 14th, 2007, 05:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatt13

no, no six4 its "strawberry cough" - NAME IT!!? just watched it tonight myself.

hey!! it's the u.n. dude,,it's six4(ken) here ( my socom says hi

) just teasin man,,im still talking about those games when your crew came here to play,,good times man,,good times.

Greylocks · April 14th, 2007, 09:19

You should have done more research and contacted local players to see/try guns before ordering anything. Quality does count.
I hope you got lucky.

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April 13th, 2007, 23:04	#1
Foxbat555 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007	getting into airsoft Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I'minteresting in getting into airsoft this summer and, well question is,,,. Any tips n such on getting into this pastime that anyone can offer? such as, building up a local contact list, for local enthusiasts, local events,,,. Thanks for any tips, I'm based in southern ontario near toronto btw. Foxbat555

April 14th, 2007, 00:57	#4
Bullpup Dog Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cochrane, AB	yeah...dont listen to above person "CalvinTat". several hundred is right, unless you want a very expensive loadout. for just getting a gun and bbs and battery, its several hundred. if you would like to get into the role play then its more expensive. __________________ "Say hello to my little friend!"

April 13th, 2007, 23:10	#2
Scooby Steve Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Catharines, ON	Be prepared to invest several hundred dollars and please be 18 or over.

April 14th, 2007, 00:59	#5
Foxbat555 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007	Hi, Thanks for the tip. I am over 18, and I have money too. I'v been collecting pellet guns for some time, mostly the german umarex brand guns and,,, guess it was inevitable that I got into airsoft to expand my collection of replica's (but a year ago, I was not planing on getting into airsoft,, lol). 2 b honest I would "collect" airsoft guns but only the most high end items for collection sake. But I'm really interested in getting involved in some good gaming fun too. I dont really have any friends that are interested into getting into airsoft with me thus the post. I do have a nice collection of pellet guns though,, and umarex is where its at for replicas (pellet guns that is but they are also making airsoft too now!). I got a p88 nickel plated, (all metal) except the plastic on the grips. beretta 92, nickel plated. p99 p99 compact, bb, blowback. ppk, bb, blowback got a nighthawk, distributed by crosman, but the gun is a umarex cp sport double action only, with red dot scope (12 brightness settings) a mock silencer, tac flashlight (its insanly bring too) and has a touchpad switch adapter for the handle so you can toggle the lamp on/off. I have 3 crosman guns too, the new T4 glock replica, 1377, moded the backpacker, moded with a serious scope. and well, as far as pellet guns are concerned im reaching the endpoint of my collection, i would buy a colt in nickel plating, and the desert eagle and baby variant. (umarex) and now i'm getting into airsoft and would like to get some tips on anything related, like getting local contacts, events, ect... Foxbat555

April 14th, 2007, 01:10	#7
Foxbat555 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007	how do i get to the local area games section? i feel kinda dorky now, lol,, just didnt see it in the site i guess, errr. foxbat555

April 14th, 2007, 01:52	#8
Scooby Steve Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Catharines, ON	At the very top of the page on the left is a "Community" button. You can also click on "Forums" and scroll down to the Players and Events section.

April 14th, 2007, 02:00	#9
Foxbat555 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007	thanks, i had a frame from my site above and seemed to hide the uper section of the site. got it, foxbat555

April 14th, 2007, 03:24	#13
Scooby Steve Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Catharines, ON	That Umarex stuff is nice. I might have to get a couple. I'm liking the p99's. You might forget about the Umarex Desert Eagles when you see what Tokyo Marui has to offer.

April 14th, 2007, 09:19	#15
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	You should have done more research and contacted local players to see/try guns before ordering anything. Quality does count. I hope you got lucky.

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