mingray Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Guys, My wife has started playing airsoft to let off some steam,and i want to buy her a gun to get started...but havent got a clue!!... so anyone know anything or recommend a gun to start off???>..looking to spend < Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I thought that Airsoft was banned in the UK? I'm assuming you are in the UK because you mention GBP. Go to RedWolf airsoft online. One of the original non-Japanese retailers, and very very good. I have had a FN P90, a Walther P99 and a SIG 551 from them for a few years now and enjoy them tremendously. For those in the dark, AirSoft is the Japanese version of "Paintball" .. no paint .. hard plastic balls .. and photo realistic "weapons" instead of day-glo garden hose nozzles with air tanks attached. As far as Im aware, it's perfectly legal to own an AirSoft toy anywhere in the US except New Jersey, Chicago, and Greater New York City where draconian firearm laws prohibit even toys that LOOK like firearms. To answer your question .. why not get your wife a nice AK47 replica? Who doesnt like a nice AK47 ?? an AirSoft M60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 For those in the dark, AirSoft is the Japanese version of "Paintball" It didn't start that way. When I bought my Airsoft guns in the UK, back in 1990, they were just toy pellet guns (plastic replicas) that worked with springs and low-pressure stuff. They then evolved into compressed gas-powered tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 It didn't start that way. When I bought my Airsoft guns in the UK, back in 1990, they were just toy pellet guns (plastic replicas) that worked with springs and low-pressure stuff. They then evolved into compressed gas-powered tools. You can still buy inexpensive Airsoft sidearms and such, which are spring loaded. Not being from Japan, I can't say 100% how they evolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingray Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys for the replies... In the uk its not illegal,you just need to have some UKRA number to buy the more realistic models i beleive.....?,.... Been looking at a JG G36C for her to start with...seem reasonable at Edited July 22, 2009 by mingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Never really been into Airsoft as being from the US I can and do own the real thing I would suggest looking for something based on the M4/AR-15 platform. Most of the higher end airsoft rifles are based on the real deal and as such the M4 is the easiest and most egronomical platform I have ever used. Not bulky, easy to reach controls, lightweight(in comparison), and compact for easy manuverability. On top of that the M4 platform, even in airsoft, is a very popular weapon that easily lends itself to modifications. For example they make a copy of the AN/PEQ's(IR laser and illuminator) that you can attach to the forearm rails which contains an extra battery pack for the gun, they also make a copy of the SOPMOD stock which houses batteries for the gun as well. With a flat top your sight options are limitless you could use Airsoft knock off scopes / red dots all the way up to the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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