evilskull52:
hey i not only a wargamer but im also a airsofter but i am a major novice and i need help trying to pick a good airsoft gun but not blow all my money on it. Can someone help me out here.
thanks for any help at all
GRNDL:
I used to play Airsoft, but haven’t in over ten years, so I doubt my thoughts will be worth much weight these days. I’ve used a wide variety of airsoft guns. In my collection:
Electric: Tokyo Marui M-4 RIS, G36, P90, MP5, Car-15
Gas: Mac 11, .38 Revolver (KSC), Walter P99 pistol, Glock 17
Spring: Benelli Super 90, HK .45 USP.
Some things to consider though:
If you want realism and have $$$, get gas blowback guns. Hella fun. 
Downside: constantly refilling mags and guns with gas.
Electric is the way to go for all SMGs and upwards aside from shotguns. The best shotties are spring loaded, IMO. Only downside is pumping each shot. Hop Up should be standard on all decent electric airsoft guns.
* If you play at night/indoor dark, then an auto-tracer is a fun upgrade. Its essentially a strobe light that attaches to your barrel, and when a glow-in-the-dark BB passes through it, it fires, energizing the BB and making it look like a real tracer shot. Seeing those things stream to a target… MUAHAHAHHAHH!!
* If you can, avoid cheap knock offs. Some might be worth it, but in the end you’ll probably blow seals, burn out motors, etc.
* Beware ad-hoc upgrades - one bad part can strip the gears, motors, and what else you have. If you want to tune your gun, make sure you get good upgrades. I knew someone who upgraded big time and that gun spent most of the time in the shop with tons of repairs. None of my guns were upgraded, and work fine.
* If you go gas, make sure you get the right gas. Different types of gas exert different amount of pressures. Someone sold me the wrong gas for my Mac-11 and it blew its seals after a few reloads. Was almost impossible to find replacements.
* Get hi-cap mags, unless you are going for total realism. They cost extra, but most airsoft guns come with limited size mags (30-50 rounds) for mil-sim. A high cap mag can hold 200-500 rounds, so you just pour the BBs in. Saves time and hassle. Only prob with high-caps, is that there is a spring mechanism you have to wind every now and then.
* Slings are VERY useful. Worth the investment, especially 3-point slings from tactical supply stores.
* Real steel weight guns are very expensive, so don’t bother unless you’re hardcore.
Don’t bother with bipods, telescopic sights, etc. unless you’re going for realism. They are practically useless and weigh your gun down fiercely. Red dot scopes are useful.
* Get back up batteries for your electrics. They go fast, especially in cold weather.
Uhm, not sure what else to say. Maybe you might want to check my facts, its been a long time.
Abecedar:
just used up half an hour finding out what an “Airsoft” was. Have done paintball a few times but had never heard of it before now. How do you know who wins if there no paint splatter?
evilskull52:
just used up half an hour finding out what an "Airsoft" was. Have done paintball a few times but had never heard of it before now. How do you know who wins if there no paint splatter?by seeing if they yell out in pain as a little plastic BB hits them
Abecedar
evilskull52:
And Thanks GRNDL and you wont happen to have any guns for sell do you?
GRNDL:
re: selling Airsoft
I could afford to part with a few of them, but getting them across the border without being a supplier/distributor is hard. I’d rather not have the hassle I’m afraid. Sorry.