[sigtau]

Just recently thought I'd get into airsoft since I'm making a game about combat tactics.  I mean, why not get some hands on experience?

Just bought a Glock 17 sidearm (electric blowback) to get me started.  Probably going to have a ****-load of birthday money after Saturday's over with which will leave me enough to buy an electric-powered rifle, preferably with a muzzle velocity of >350 FPS.  Probably going to get something that isn't an M4 or M16 derivative (because, really, **** those things, everyone uses them), and I'll also be getting face protection as well as a BDU of sorts to lower the pain experienced from getting shot (which, I have been before--on bare skin--and that **** hurts).

Anyone else into this sport/hobby?

[General Battuta]

I got into it for a while before college and then got out.

[Pred the Penguin]

Personally I like paintball better, but I've heard good things about airsoft and I have a few friends that play it.
How's the combat tactics side of things coming?

[Unknown Target]

I was. I had a TM G36C. Sold it when I didn't play often. It's fun for sure, though. I'm not a fan of the "HURRR REAL MILITARY" attitude that a lot of players seem to have, though. :\

[sigtau]

The group I'm going to be a part of handles it less like a real military and more like a team sport.  Treating it like the real military is like saying Call of Duty is an accurate representation of warfare.

[PsychoLandlord]

The MilSim guys are what killed my interest in Paintball after five years of putting up with them. Thought about trying Airsoft but heard they were even worse over on that end. Always been interested though.

[Pred the Penguin]

The group I'm going to be a part of handles it less like a real military and more like a team sport.  Treating it like the real military is like saying Call of Duty is an accurate representation of warfare.

Treating it like a team sport is the most fun I think.

[Hades]

The group I'm going to be a part of handles it less like a real military and more like a team sport.  Treating it like the real military is like saying Call of Duty is an accurate representation of warfare.

YOU MEAN IT'S NOT?! D: D:

And yeah, have fun with that gun. I've always wanted one myself but my mom won't let me have one because she thinks I'd shoot her with it, which is stupid because we have sharp kitchen knives. Hell, woman wouldn't let me have nerf or water guns until last yeah that's how crazy she is.

[Dilmah G]

On a bit of a tangent...I'm curious as to how 'real military' you guys are meaning here? Are you referring to mil specific tactics and perhaps some BDU crap or an actual rank structure and ****?

[General Battuta]

On a bit of a tangent...I'm curious as to how 'real military' you guys are meaning here? Are you referring to mil specific tactics and perhaps some BDU crap or an actual rank structure and ****?

TACTICOOL BRAVO FLANK LEFT GO GO GO

[jr2]

Just recently thought I'd get into airsoft since I'm making a game about combat tactics.  I mean, why not get some hands on experience?

Just bought a Glock 17 sidearm (electric blowback) to get me started.  Probably going to have a ****-load of birthday money after Saturday's over with which will leave me enough to buy an electric-powered rifle, preferably with a muzzle velocity of >350 FPS.  Probably going to get something that isn't an M4 or M16 derivative (because, really, **** those things, everyone uses them), and I'll also be getting face protection as well as a BDU of sorts to lower the pain experienced from getting shot (which, I have been before--on bare skin--and that **** hurts).

Anyone else into this sport/hobby?

I've played it in job school twice IIRC and our shop in my reserve unit is trying to get one of these outings set up (they did before, but I couldn't make it because it was the day before out monthly drill which for me is a 153 mile trip).

It's fun, but yeah, can be quite painful.  Especially if you are playing with the rules where rounds don't kill you; you just keep shooting until you give up (by holding your weapon above your head).  I never participated in matches with that rule, however... Didn't want to have un-necessary bruises all over.    Crazy people... well they're in the right branch.  USMC, gotta be a little crazy.   

I prefer capture the flag, team vs team elimination, or maybe free for all last man standing.

Hmm, actually, I did play using "surrender" rules once... now that I think of it.  I just hid behind my wall and put my face up.  Everyone had to wear masks for safety, so they shot a lot of rounds into my mask, which didn't really hurt (except for a round or two that skimmed my scalp, ouch!)... got the other team to waste a bunch of rounds on my mask, firing enough to keep them interested, until my ammo ran out.  Then I held my weapon up and left.  Hehe, thanks for all the rounds, now my team can be that much closer to victory. 

[sigtau]

On a bit of a tangent...I'm curious as to how 'real military' you guys are meaning here? Are you referring to mil specific tactics and perhaps some BDU crap or an actual rank structure and ****?

TACTICOOL BRAVO FLANK LEFT GO GO GO

Precisely why I didn't join the group that meets at the downtown arena.  The group I'm in uses radios, but we don't divide into squads, it's usually just the whole team moving as a unit with sentries stationed where we need them.

[Dilmah G]

On a bit of a tangent...I'm curious as to how 'real military' you guys are meaning here? Are you referring to mil specific tactics and perhaps some BDU crap or an actual rank structure and ****?

TACTICOOL BRAVO FLANK LEFT GO GO GO

So OTT usage of shoehorned military discourse? Eurgh.

[Luis Dias]

Ender's tactic pwns everything.

[Pred the Penguin]

Just recently thought I'd get into airsoft since I'm making a game about combat tactics.  I mean, why not get some hands on experience?

Just bought a Glock 17 sidearm (electric blowback) to get me started.  Probably going to have a ****-load of birthday money after Saturday's over with which will leave me enough to buy an electric-powered rifle, preferably with a muzzle velocity of >350 FPS.  Probably going to get something that isn't an M4 or M16 derivative (because, really, **** those things, everyone uses them), and I'll also be getting face protection as well as a BDU of sorts to lower the pain experienced from getting shot (which, I have been before--on bare skin--and that **** hurts).

Anyone else into this sport/hobby?

I've played it in job school twice IIRC and our shop in my reserve unit is trying to get one of these outings set up (they did before, but I couldn't make it because it was the day before out monthly drill which for me is a 153 mile trip).

It's fun, but yeah, can be quite painful.  Especially if you are playing with the rules where rounds don't kill you; you just keep shooting until you give up (by holding your weapon above your head).  I never participated in matches with that rule, however... Didn't want to have un-necessary bruises all over.    Crazy people... well they're in the right branch.  USMC, gotta be a little crazy.   

I prefer capture the flag, team vs team elimination, or maybe free for all last man standing.

Hmm, actually, I did play using "surrender" rules once... now that I think of it.  I just hid behind my wall and put my face up.  Everyone had to wear masks for safety, so they shot a lot of rounds into my mask, which didn't really hurt (except for a round or two that skimmed my scalp, ouch!)... got the other team to waste a bunch of rounds on my mask, firing enough to keep them interested, until my ammo ran out.  Then I held my weapon up and left.  Hehe, thanks for all the rounds, now my team can be that much closer to victory. 

Try playing those rules with paintball...

[Thaeris]

I almost got into this while I was at Embry, but I never really committed. Too much money and too much time go into this, just like paintball. I did end up getting a spring powered MP5, however, which was the "suppressed" sliding stock model. This was quite useful, as I could dissemble it and hide it in my file cabinet.

If I had to start again, I'd spend $150 and get myself a spring sniper rifle. I've already got most of any camo/gear, so that's not a real concern on that end.

[StarSlayer]

On a bit of a tangent...I'm curious as to how 'real military' you guys are meaning here? Are you referring to mil specific tactics and perhaps some BDU crap or an actual rank structure and ****?

TACTICOOL BRAVO FLANK LEFT GO GO GO

So OTT usage of shoehorned military discourse? Eurgh.

Depends on the group, I was considering trying it out awhile back but it conflicted with horse riding lessons, the team my friend rolls with literally do everything by the book.  Proper room breach and clear, bounding, the works.  I did some research and even  put together a gear budget but schedule wise it wasn't really in the cards, plus I can spend that money on getting a motorcycle instead

[sigtau]

Well, I decided on a rifle: a Jing Gong G36C AEG (350FPS, with an extra magazine--each mag holding around 300 rounds).  The rifle itself has tons of positive reviews, and since mine is more or less a squad cover support playing style, I chose it over something like an M14 (which would enable effectiveness at longer ranges).

To supplement the basic kit, I also intend to buy full face protection, a speedloader, and--since the G36C has a Weaver rail on top that makes it compatible with just about any optical sight on the market--a red dot sight.  Total cost of everything in my kit including the accessories and initial rounds to get me started comes to about $170--NOT bad for a startup.

The BDU can come later.  My 11 year old brother claims to have been hit with 350FPS rounds at the latest local match, wearing two layers of light clothing and a rainjacket to supplement it, and only feeling a slight 'thump'.  I figure I can survive if I wear a hoodie with a long sleeved shirt underneath, some heavy jeans, and comfortable running shoes (with face protection, of course).

[jr2]

Try playing those rules with paintball...

Err... oops.  I mixed up paintball and airsoft.  I've never played airsoft (if that is those little plastic BBs)... I meant painballs.    Sorry, had just gotten up when I posted.  ofc, if you read my post, it will make sense.  You don't get black and blue from BBs (or do you? they are really small).

[sigtau]

You don't get black and blue from BBs (or do you? they are really small).

If you get hit on bare skin, it will probably bruise, especially at velocities >200FPS.