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monsterdawg725 · 01-03-2008, 04:07 PM

im thinking about getting into airsoft for a little extra trigger time especially with the cost of ammo lately does anyone on here mess with the airsoft guns? im looking for a m4 style rifle and a pistol that would be electronic and have a rechargable battery. i know nothing about airsoft but i know ill get what i pay for i just dont want to get somthing i shouldnt . so whats something good to start out with? metal body or plastic? good name brand? good source for guns/gear?

**Grip** · 01-03-2008, 04:44 PM

a paintball gun would probably be better for trigger practice...they actually have 1-4 pound triggers and have a similar recoil to a .22..maybe a little less(airsoft has no recoil)

but a paintball gun will suck for target practice because the paint will splatter or make a .68 caliber hole.

airsoft would be better for traget practice.

**AZXD** · 01-03-2008, 04:44 PM

You might also look at a few pellet guns. I've been doing this for the past week with thoughts of more practice time. I think you'll find better accuracy for a given dollar amount in a pellet gun.

Stay away from BB's they are not very accurate. Oops, that's what those airsoft things are. Plastic BB's

monsterdawg725 · 01-03-2008, 05:06 PM

ive tried paintball not my thing, and pellet guns are ok im looking for the electric airsoft more than anything tho.

blefferd · 01-04-2008, 07:20 AM

why dont you just purchase a cheap 22. you can buy 550 rounds at walmart for around 11 bucks and its like shooting a real gun and not a toy

IndyMatt · 01-04-2008, 07:32 AM

Not to mention that the .22 might be cheaper than the paintball and/or airsoft gun. But you can shoot the airsoft and/or pellet gun in your backyard.

zac07 · 01-04-2008, 07:34 AM

If you have a AR why not buy the .22 cal conversion kit. They run about $150 and then you can practice with your actual gun for alot less.

standerson · 01-04-2008, 07:35 AM

Airsoft is a good way to get some training time and not break the budget, especially if you use the gas operated handguns/rifles.

If you are going to go that route, spend the extra $$ and get the handgun or rifle that resembles what you are going to actually use. I have a couple and they are decent to use for trigger control, sight picture, etc.

**AZXD** · 01-04-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by monsterdawg725

ive tried paintball not my thing, and pellet guns are ok im looking for the electric airsoft more than anything tho.

Understood,
Take a look around http://www.pyramydair.com/ they have a nice selection of items. But I still say if you want trigger time at home, a BB/pellet gun is the way to go. More accurate, simulated recoil, and even a moving slide. Airsoft is cool, but it is, by design, eye candy for those who dream of better things they are not yet old enough to possess.

If it's got to have batteries, checkout the Drozd BB Pistol. Best of luck, let us know what you decide.

Badshot · 01-04-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZXD

Understood,
Take a look around http://www.pyramydair.com/ they have a nice selection of items. But I still say if you want trigger time at home, a BB/pellet gun is the way to go. More accurate, simulated recoil, and even a moving slide. Airsoft is cool, but it is, by design, eye candy for those who dream of better things they are not yet old enough to possess.

If it's got to have batteries, checkout the Drozd BB Pistol. Best of luck, let us know what you decide.

I've always wanted one of the Drozd pistols just cause they look like way too much fun..

I'll back the .22 route. I have a SIG Mosquito specifically for training the fundamentals. The Cerner kits are a great alternative as well.

01-03-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 700	airsoft?? im thinking about getting into airsoft for a little extra trigger time especially with the cost of ammo lately does anyone on here mess with the airsoft guns? im looking for a m4 style rifle and a pistol that would be electronic and have a rechargable battery. i know nothing about airsoft but i know ill get what i pay for i just dont want to get somthing i shouldnt . so whats something good to start out with? metal body or plastic? good name brand? good source for guns/gear? __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

01-03-2008, 04:44 PM	#2
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,177	a paintball gun would probably be better for trigger practice...they actually have 1-4 pound triggers and have a similar recoil to a .22..maybe a little less(airsoft has no recoil) but a paintball gun will suck for target practice because the paint will splatter or make a .68 caliber hole. airsoft would be better for traget practice. __________________ 2008 AR-15...in the work's (need a BCG) 2007 XD-9 Service, 2,225 shots fired since 12-20-07 (zero problem's)

01-03-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,419	You might also look at a few pellet guns. I've been doing this for the past week with thoughts of more practice time. I think you'll find better accuracy for a given dollar amount in a pellet gun. Stay away from BB's they are not very accurate. Oops, that's what those airsoft things are. Plastic BB's __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD

01-03-2008, 05:06 PM	#4
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 700	ive tried paintball not my thing, and pellet guns are ok im looking for the electric airsoft more than anything tho. __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

01-04-2008, 07:20 AM	#5
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,442	why dont you just purchase a cheap 22. you can buy 550 rounds at walmart for around 11 bucks and its like shooting a real gun and not a toy __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

01-04-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	Not to mention that the .22 might be cheaper than the paintball and/or airsoft gun. But you can shoot the airsoft and/or pellet gun in your backyard.

01-04-2008, 07:34 AM	#7
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,117	If you have a AR why not buy the .22 cal conversion kit. They run about $150 and then you can practice with your actual gun for alot less.

01-04-2008, 07:35 AM	#8
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 659	Airsoft is a good way to get some training time and not break the budget, especially if you use the gas operated handguns/rifles. If you are going to go that route, spend the extra $$ and get the handgun or rifle that resembles what you are going to actually use. I have a couple and they are decent to use for trigger control, sight picture, etc. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

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