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Playing Airsoft with a gas Shell ejecting lever action = Bloodborne frustration level
Buying My First GBB Rifle
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EDcase
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I haven't used it in a game for the previously mentioned reasons but I can say the R36 is a good performer and reliable for me so far. Of course bits will wear out but since its WE compatible, all the upgrades like RaTech will fit. So its a better starting platform than a WE at least.
Of course TM or GHK will be better but for how much more...
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Well we've had a good ol discussion... the OP??? ??
Didn't get the answer he wanted, has rage quit to go and play paintball instead?
Just thinking back to the milsim-lite I did when I got attached as a sniper to a squad composed entirely of lads with GBBRs.
Every engagement was: "[Pop-pop-pop. Pop.] OUT! [Pop-pop] OUT!" - I throw my MP5K to the closest squad made - "[Pew-pew-pew] OUT!", and then the squad firepower is down to one sniper and a few pistols.
Now, I'm not saying that they didn't have fun, and with short games you could have a blast. But if it's long games and a long slog to the safe zone, not so much.
So I'd emphasise: rent and play the site first, then decide what works there.
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@Cyberlawyer - The power variation was one area of concern when I owned a GBBR. The other issue which I was conscious of was the additional encumbrance of carrying a sufficient amount of gas versus just carrying an extra battery or two.
Admittedly I am heavily contemplating returning to the world of GBBR's. Despite using low caps wherever possible, I find I miss the reduced ammo, stop on empty and tactile feedback of a GBBR. The NGRS Scar-L I picked up from @Davegolf answers a lot of the previous list but unfortunately my true love is the MP5 and the AK (74 and later) platform.
On an unrelated, what's the general opinion on the MP9 from ASG/KWA?
@Reginald - You've got a lot of good information in this thread and I would echo what several others have said when it comes to trying the hobby/sport first as a rental. I'd also strongly recommend obtaining your UKARA prior to making any purchases. I would argue that GBBR's are easier to maintain (based on my experience with the MWS) but the upkeep is more intensive in my opinion and more costly simply due to additional cleaning/lubrication products required. The MWS was a very easy platform (in my opinion) to maintain, unfortunately I can't comment on any other GBBR's.
I'd always argue to go with what you want as it's your money and only you know what it is you're really after. GBBR's definitely have a more significant outlay in terms of initial cost but depending on your choices when it comes to an AEG you can end up spending just as much, if not more.
It might be worth considering picking up a mid-range AEG once you've tried the hobby, confirmed you enjoy it and have obtained your UKARA. If you pick up an AEG in the same platform as the GBBR you're interested in then this may help confirm whether or not you like the feel of said platform. If you get a good mid-range AEG then it would also give you a solid back up once you pick up your GBBR.
Just a few thoughts.
Admittedly I am heavily contemplating returning to the world of GBBR's. Despite using low caps wherever possible, I find I miss the reduced ammo, stop on empty and tactile feedback of a GBBR. The NGRS Scar-L I picked up from @Davegolf answers a lot of the previous list but unfortunately my true love is the MP5 and the AK (74 and later) platform.
On an unrelated, what's the general opinion on the MP9 from ASG/KWA?
@Reginald - You've got a lot of good information in this thread and I would echo what several others have said when it comes to trying the hobby/sport first as a rental. I'd also strongly recommend obtaining your UKARA prior to making any purchases. I would argue that GBBR's are easier to maintain (based on my experience with the MWS) but the upkeep is more intensive in my opinion and more costly simply due to additional cleaning/lubrication products required. The MWS was a very easy platform (in my opinion) to maintain, unfortunately I can't comment on any other GBBR's.
I'd always argue to go with what you want as it's your money and only you know what it is you're really after. GBBR's definitely have a more significant outlay in terms of initial cost but depending on your choices when it comes to an AEG you can end up spending just as much, if not more.
It might be worth considering picking up a mid-range AEG once you've tried the hobby, confirmed you enjoy it and have obtained your UKARA. If you pick up an AEG in the same platform as the GBBR you're interested in then this may help confirm whether or not you like the feel of said platform. If you get a good mid-range AEG then it would also give you a solid back up once you pick up your GBBR.
Just a few thoughts.
Once you go Gas, you never go back...
providing you buy a good one they will run indefinitely with very little maintenance. Me and 2 other mates ran out mws’ at dagger woods last Saturday. I ran a RS buffer and buffer spring and it full auto mag dumped happily and locked back. My mates FPS deviation at chrono was .8fps over the 9 shots. Not 8... 0.8. They make consistent 65m shots with just a nub and some heavy bbs at the stock 312fps
Run them on propane, clean the barrel every now and then as you should with all airsoft guns, and spray it with a bit of lube on occasion. Takes 5 mins to completely clean and service, compared to an AEG which is a ball ache.
The ONLY factor these days with the quality and efficiency the good GBBR’s are offering, is if the user can manage with 30ish round mags.
providing you buy a good one they will run indefinitely with very little maintenance. Me and 2 other mates ran out mws’ at dagger woods last Saturday. I ran a RS buffer and buffer spring and it full auto mag dumped happily and locked back. My mates FPS deviation at chrono was .8fps over the 9 shots. Not 8... 0.8. They make consistent 65m shots with just a nub and some heavy bbs at the stock 312fps
Run them on propane, clean the barrel every now and then as you should with all airsoft guns, and spray it with a bit of lube on occasion. Takes 5 mins to completely clean and service, compared to an AEG which is a ball ache.
The ONLY factor these days with the quality and efficiency the good GBBR’s are offering, is if the user can manage with 30ish round mags.
EDcase
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I'd agree that the main problem with using a GBBR in a game is ammo.
If everyone was using one it would be great.
So yeah, MilSim. I've not been to one myself but from what I've researched, its long winded games where you have to carry everything that would normally sit in the safe zone.
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