Hi, I'm new to airsoft and I've been looking for a good, beginner airsoft gun, I have found this: https://bbguns4less.co.uk/products/cyma-cm518-m4-sia-custom-muzzle-break-in-black.html however I'm not sure how good it is, wondering what people think about it, and if you have any other recommendations, I'd be glad to hear them!
Looking for a decent, beginner gun
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Don't buy from places called "BB" anything.
How many games have you played with rental guns? UKARA eligible yet? Or even more importantly, are you over 18?
For a starter gun I'd suggest a G&G brand. My first gun was a G&G R8L, that was good. I'd also recommend the CM16 Raider L - it's a very standard M4A1 based gun with a quad-rail picatinny handguard so you can add a torch, vertical grip or whatever depending on how you like it. at £120-140, it's the gun to start with.
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As for store recommendations, I heartily recommend Crawley Surplus or FireSupport, also many people have had good experiences with Patrol Base and Land Warrior.
How many games have you played with rental guns? UKARA eligible yet? Or even more importantly, are you over 18?
For a starter gun I'd suggest a G&G brand. My first gun was a G&G R8L, that was good. I'd also recommend the CM16 Raider L - it's a very standard M4A1 based gun with a quad-rail picatinny handguard so you can add a torch, vertical grip or whatever depending on how you like it. at £120-140, it's the gun to start with.
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As for store recommendations, I heartily recommend Crawley Surplus or FireSupport, also many people have had good experiences with Patrol Base and Land Warrior.
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Rogerborg
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I guess +2 to the above. There's a reason that the G&G CM16 Raider is regularly recommended, they are very nice for the price.
However, my CYMA M4 was surprisingly usable until I over-optimised it. If you've got a CYMA sized budget, then you can start airsofting with one.
NOT THAT ONE THOUGH! First, any "BB" site is a no-no. Second, that comes with CYMA's stock "M120 spring", which will put it way over the power limit for auto guns at most UK sites, and legally speaking makes it a firearm rather than an airsoft gun. They should not be selling that in the UK, which is a great example of why to avoid the "BB" sites.
If you want a CYMA, then I'd start looking here:
https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-m4-ar15-m16-variants
Filter by in-stock and (I suspect) "No defence" to get the two-tones.
However, my CYMA M4 was surprisingly usable until I over-optimised it. If you've got a CYMA sized budget, then you can start airsofting with one.
NOT THAT ONE THOUGH! First, any "BB" site is a no-no. Second, that comes with CYMA's stock "M120 spring", which will put it way over the power limit for auto guns at most UK sites, and legally speaking makes it a firearm rather than an airsoft gun. They should not be selling that in the UK, which is a great example of why to avoid the "BB" sites.
If you want a CYMA, then I'd start looking here:
https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/airsoft-m4-ar15-m16-variants
Filter by in-stock and (I suspect) "No defence" to get the two-tones.
BoomingHedgie
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This.
I've had my G&G CM16 from the start and I have never had a problem with it.
Cheap, reliable and you can customise the balls out it it!
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Welcome 
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I have had good service from Fire Support.
I have also bought from Surplus Stores. Good backup. Their prices aren't exactly the best though.
If you decide on a Combat Machine Raider, ROE Airsoft were doing them for a mere 99.99 recently. Everywhere else they are £130-140.
Just checked and they are still the same price. That is a great deal. And they are good guns.
If I had a spare ton I would get one myself.
I have also bought from Surplus Stores. Good backup. Their prices aren't exactly the best though.
If you decide on a Combat Machine Raider, ROE Airsoft were doing them for a mere 99.99 recently. Everywhere else they are £130-140.
Just checked and they are still the same price. That is a great deal. And they are good guns.
If I had a spare ton I would get one myself.
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emilianoksa
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You know you can't have too many backup guns.
And just think you'll be able to loan it to family members and friends.
And just think you'll be able to loan it to family members and friends.
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