"The reasons I perfer Airsoft over Paintball"

[PsychoBaller]

Don't they have Paint Tipped rounds for Airsoft guns?... i coulda sworn I saw something like those in an RPG-90 once somewhere. Granted the paint amt is not as large as paintballs, but they would still leave a mark. That could be cool.

-baller

[VFX_Fenix]

Don't they have Paint Tipped rounds for Airsoft guns?... i coulda sworn I saw something like those in an RPG-90 once somewhere. Granted the paint amt is not as large as paintballs, but they would still leave a mark. That could be cool.

-baller

Yes, they do make 6mm paintballs for Airsoft guns, however they aren't advised for use with most guns, generally only springers are advised to use them and even then it isn't all that good of an idea.

[Eagle]

Well there goes this thread. Oh yes, and ah, IN BEFORE THE BAN!

[slade]

wtf is going on?? thats 3 porn postings ive seen in the past 2 minutes.

(and yeah, in before the lock and ban)

*edit* make that 5... three by this @**hole.

[automikey]

Hmmm...

So these Airsoft guns use plastic pellets with no paint, you play on the honor system, and there's no mess? Is that correct?

Can someone comment on the differences between the air, spring and electric versions?

[FSU_Paintball]

correct

Spring-powered is exactly how it sounds. AEG, or electric, uses a battery-powered mechanism to compress the spring used to shoot the BB, I believe. And gas-powered uses Green Gas, which I think is... propane? with some other stuff to make it smell a bit less. High-end guns are almost all AEGs, except for sniper rifles, which are usually high-powered springers. Most nice pistols are gas powered so you get a nice blowback slide effect

If you're interested in airsoft, I'd suggest looking at some Classic Army AEGs in the $200-350 area. The MP5 and the P90 are nice.

[bound for glory]

i've played both. imho, even the high end airsoft guns are still plastic and easily broken. when serious airsoft players go to big events, they bring multiple guns each. they also break down when you try to tweek them for better purformance. don't get me wrong, they look great. i perfer milsim. but the durabilaty just is'nt there with airsoft.

[-=Squid=-]

Umm... Retarded.

Paintball is incomparable to airsoft, unless you like to turn it into a war-game. Which is stupid in itself, especially when airsoft is available...

Again: I am an elitist cockwad, and I think people pretending to be in combat is absolutely ridiculous.

[Automaggot68]

Umm... Retarded.

Paintball is incomparable to airsoft, unless you like to turn it into a war-game. Which is stupid in itself, especially when airsoft is available...

Again: I am an elitist cockwad, and I think people pretending to be in combat is absolutely ridiculous.

BANG YOU'RE DEAD.


Shooting at people is fun.

[automikey]

Are the metal Airsoft guns worth getting? I switched to automags because of the high quality, so I don't want a cheap marker. I checked the guns at Shorty's website, are the $130 gas pistols made of metal? Would electric be better? I'm pretty sure I want pistols due to my pesonal playing field (see below).

BTW, the whole reason I'm asking about airsoft is because I own a 30,000 s.f. old high school building, 3 stories high with a gym, classrooms, etc. I've been wanting to play paintball indoors, kind of "urban assault", but the building is in decent shape and I don't want to cover the inside with paint. Would airsoft work? Do the pellets hit hard enough to dent sheetrock or break windows? They don't look like they have enough mass to cause much damage. Can I set the fps on them to be lower for close-range indoor play?

I'll still play paintball when outside, for many reasons. But could airsoft be the answer for indoor play?

[Eagle]

Remember, paintball started as a military senario.

As for the paintball in the school, I like the idea, but I assume the floor is tile, and that will get real slick real quick with paint on it. If you do decide to got for it, you'll want to paint the floor with some nonskid floor paint, lay a layer of gravel perhaps.

[AGDlover]

I think the sensis we all need to come to is everyone has their own sport and a way of playing it. We shouldnt hate ppl just because they dont play our sport just leave em be guys.

[r-unit]

i play airsoft as well as tourney pb... they are both incredibly fun, as are scenario games in both. they are just..so much different from each other, in each and every aspect.

[r-unit]

Are the metal Airsoft guns worth getting? I switched to automags because of the high quality, so I don't want a cheap marker. I checked the guns at Shorty's website, are the $130 gas pistols made of metal? Would electric be better? I'm pretty sure I want pistols due to my pesonal playing field (see below).

BTW, the whole reason I'm asking about airsoft is because I own a 30,000 s.f. old high school building, 3 stories high with a gym, classrooms, etc. I've been wanting to play paintball indoors, kind of "urban assault", but the building is in decent shape and I don't want to cover the inside with paint. Would airsoft work? Do the pellets hit hard enough to dent sheetrock or break windows? They don't look like they have enough mass to cause much damage. Can I set the fps on them to be lower for close-range indoor play?

I'll still play paintball when outside, for many reasons. But could airsoft be the answer for indoor play?

yes, if they are above 50 bucks and a gas pistol, even if they are made of plastic, it is very very durable, high quality plastic. generally, the plastic in airsoft is the best out there. the velocity dented wood at my house, but it also depends on what grade bb's u are using.

[automikey]

Ok, I at least have to get a pair of guns and try it out. Which BBs will be the least harmful to the interior? Can you adjust the velocity?