know any good airsoft gun websites?

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

Looking for a reliable Airsoft gun selling website...any input is appreciated. Thanks

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[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

Shortyusa.com

Best variety I know and great CS.

Airsplat's customer service is AWFUL, do no buy from them.

 

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

thanks alot. Im kind of new to airsoft so any good brands to buy? Im lookin for a good co2 powered handgun with at least 300 fps.

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

thanks alot. Im kind of new to airsoft so any good brands to buy? Im lookin for a good co2 powered handgun with at least 300 fps.

Brands to look into: KWA, KWC, HFC, KJW, WE Tech, UTG (for electrics and springs), ICS, Airsoft Elite,

Brands to stay AWAY FROM: Cybergun, CYMA

Awesome gas blow back, I've wanted one for soooo long. My friend had one and it was soooo ridiculous to fire: KWA Mac 11 Gas Blow Back Machine Pistol...

Check it out, watch the vids.

 

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

is the GAS actual GAS? or is it co2? I see that there is Gas blow back and then co2 handguns...does that mean theres a difference? sorry for a dumb question. thanks again

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

Sorry for a double post, but to be honest, you should look into some of the newer AEG's (Automatic Electric's). They have a VERY high cyclic rate of fire and can even pack a big punch. Not to mention, you recharge a battery instead of buying more gas.

Case in point: ECHO 1 MP5-A4, 330FPS, 900RPM, $140

Also: UTH AK47, 330FPS, 825RPM, $140

AEG's are the most economical way to go if you have the money for a quality one.

 

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

im really only looking at a handgun. any other websites that would be good to shop from? do they ever do packages like the gun, extra clips, etc.?

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

is the GAS actual GAS? or is it co2? I see that there is Gas blow back and then co2 handguns...does that mean theres a difference? sorry for a dumb question. thanks again

They do make CO2 powered handguns that take those little CO2 cartridges, but the GAS blow backs are typically powered by another type of compressed gas, usually "green gas". There is a chamber in the clip or body of the gun that contains the gas and a nipple on the exterior that you use to fill the gun with gas. CO2 powered guns are typically more expensive and cost more to operate because those little canisters can add up FAST.

Go with a gun that uses Green Gas or Red Gas or HFC gas.

Or get an AEG with a high-capacity battery and charger.

 

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

what should i really look for? fps or rpm?

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

im really only looking at a handgun. any other websites that would be good to shop from? do they ever do packages like the gun, extra clips, etc.?

Yea you can sometimes find a good deal on there with extra clips included, but I've been out of the loop for a while. Last time I bought a gun was 3 years ago, but I still look into it every once in a while. As far as other sites go, I don't really know of many that are around anymore, but I can really vouch for shorty. They have very competitive prices and great service.

You'll also find extras on there, BB's, gas, holsters, clips, everything you need.

If you really want a gas handgun, go with the KWC M18C, it's the best bang for buck and it allows for full auto operation with 18 rounds per second.

It's the one I would go for.

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

what should i really look for? fps or rpm?

A good combination of both is the best thing to get. RPM is rounds per minute and is only listed on guns that are capable of fully automatic fire. Basically, higher RPM = more welts you can land on your target in a shorter time. But it also means more ammo used, and when a BB is used once, it's not good to try to use it again, they lose their lubricant and can become cracked.

Any FPS around 330 is perfect, 300 is okay, but somewhere between 330-370 is your best range. Going into the 400-450 range, you're going to be hurting your target pretty bad, causing bleeding/other injury.

They used to sell a Dragunov sniper rifle that hit 580fps, but it was taken off the market for the most part because BB's would go through thin clothes and embed themselves into the skin...scary stuff.

You can still get guns around 480fps though, which packs a big welp.

 

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

link me to gun?

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

Here you go, M18C: http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=510&UID=1200645841-141.157.78.238&OldLoc=/cart/listcategory.html&RID=1&NL=&CA=2&kiosk=&Show=

480FPS Sniper: http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/viewitem.html?II=1217&UID=1200645841-141.157.78.238&OldLoc=/cart/listcategory.html&RID=1&NL=&CA=1&kiosk=&Show=

 

[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

do you think the electric version is decent??

i just dont have that money to spend, and also, will the holsters say whether they can fit that gun or not? or will most holsters fit the guns?

thanks

 

[kidwolf909 10+ year member]

do you think the electric version is decent??
i just dont have that money to spend, and also, will the holsters say whether they can fit that gun or not? or will most holsters fit the guns?

thanks

The electric version of a handgun? Don't waste your time... they can't fit large enough batts or powerful enough motors in handguns. And for a holster for the specific gun, just scroll down to accessories when looking at the gun's page, they should have one there, usually.

How much do you have to spend on just the gun?