Gun advice for a Newb

[Chrisseh]

Hey there,

I had my first ever Airsofting experience this weekend (MAW in Melton Mowbray, Leics)

I went with a friend who has an SA80 and a G36, I had a go with both of them. The Sa80 had a far better FPS (about 330) and the g36 was a bit lower (280).

I thought the SA80 was just a tad too heavy, and i prefered having the trigger behind the mag on the g36.

Is the g36 a decent beginner gun? I quite fancied looking for somethign slightly smaller and more manouverable. Thanks in advance!

[jagillham]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

The model is a shell around some internals, so any model is good as the next really. The brand who makes it is the important part.

Anyway, have a look around here - this question is asked every single day without fail

[john_mcginge]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

the JG g36c was my first gun was brilliant no problems with it at all and was great for me i didnt find it to long and i play cqb mainly if you wanted somthing smaller a mp5 could be for you (well for a main rifle) or a mp5k etc
i would of thought a p90 but if you prefer the mag in front of the trigger well, not for you

i also owned a sa80 and found that brilliant as well and not to heavy in my opinion,

what was to big about the g36 the barrel of stock etc

john

[bill1310]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

as a first budget gun go for g&g raider

[FormerSmurf]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

My first rental experience was a G36, seemed sluggish, but it was down to a budget battery and years of abuse. My mate bought one second hand at a good price with decent batteries and better history, its like a bloody cannon!

I might get flamed for saying this.... but a lot of people are saying that the "sportline" range are brilliant first guns, really cheap but with great internals, and very reliable.

[Chrisseh]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

Thanks for the advice guys. The G36 I used was a classic army I think. I've been told that ICS are really good. My mate owns the Sa80, G36 and a M4 thats currently being fixed.

We've talked about me buying the g36 or the m4 off him. The m4 is an ICS one.

[LukeMauger]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

I've owned a few G36s and personally I think they're awesome!

I've got a TM and a JG and both are great. TM is more reliable in theory, but I haven't noticed a difference yet.

I think its a good starter!
Luke

[john_mcginge]

Re: Gun advice for a Newb

if its the proline ics m4 with dplit gearboc get it hands down fantastic gun but dont pay more than 230 if its in pristine condition