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Trixter · July 11th, 2005, 21:26

My opinion is that you should get out to a game first and rent a gun. See what the sport is like. If you've decided that you've liked it, then look to purchase. If you've already done that, then look at what gun you want and where you'll be playing first.

Since you're new to the sport, Tokyo Marui is definitly the way to go. Just about all of their AEGs have the same average performance, so there is no "best" gun. If possible, try to get something with a version 3 gearbox over the version 2. Battery capacity is also one way to influence your purchase. Generally, full stock weapons (except for the AUG and some others) can house a large battery. Large batteries usually have a higher MAH than mini batteries giving you more shots. Typically, you get about 2shots per mah in ideal condition with awesome cells. You should expect more like 1.25-1.5 shots per mah.

Some suggestions for Woodland Combat (med-long range):
M4A1
M16A1/VN/A2
M4 S System
AK-47 (Has the most stable hop up of all the TM AEGs)
Steyr AUG
G3SG1
G36C

CQB Suggestions:
MP5A4/A5
MP5SD5/SD6
M4A1
M733
AK-47s
And many more...

Surplus US BDUs can be bought cheaply. A good start is the tri color woodland. Cheap and easy to find.

Tactical Gear doesn't have to cost a lot either. You can buy a relatively good rig for about $40 USD (not replica gear). I'm talking about a Surplus US FLC (Fighting Load Carrier) or even ALICE gear. Both are cheap and easy to find as well.

Look into a good set of boots. Danner is probably one of the best on the market. Belleville, Corcoran, Bates, Wellco, and Matterhorn also make good boots.

Eye protection is a must. Paintball masks are the easiest to obtain and are accepted everywhere. Goggles with a full seal are generally the best way to go, but some prefer shooting glasses. Personally, i always go for a full seal. I'm paranoid about being flanked and shot at and having a bb slip through the sides of the glasses. Good companies that make quality eye protection (aside from the usual paintball masks): Wiley X (lots of people have fogging problems with them though), Bolle, Oakley, and Paulson. There are more, but i just can't seem to remember them.

Kneepads are generally a good investment. You don't need them but they're worth it. You don't even need to wear both. You can just wear 1 on the knee that you go to for times when you kneel to shoot. Gloves are also a good investment. Especially if you play in a place with a lot of mosquitos, ticks, and other things that bite, sting, leech on to you. Most of the people on my team prefer the fingerless gloves. IMO, get what you want. If you get full fingered gloves and don't like how you can't feel the trigger as well, just cut off a portion of the trigger finger part of the glove and you'll be fine.

July 11th, 2005, 21:26	#15
Trixter Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005	My opinion is that you should get out to a game first and rent a gun. See what the sport is like. If you've decided that you've liked it, then look to purchase. If you've already done that, then look at what gun you want and where you'll be playing first. Since you're new to the sport, Tokyo Marui is definitly the way to go. Just about all of their AEGs have the same average performance, so there is no "best" gun. If possible, try to get something with a version 3 gearbox over the version 2. Battery capacity is also one way to influence your purchase. Generally, full stock weapons (except for the AUG and some others) can house a large battery. Large batteries usually have a higher MAH than mini batteries giving you more shots. Typically, you get about 2shots per mah in ideal condition with awesome cells. You should expect more like 1.25-1.5 shots per mah. Some suggestions for Woodland Combat (med-long range): M4A1 M16A1/VN/A2 M4 S System AK-47 (Has the most stable hop up of all the TM AEGs) Steyr AUG G3SG1 G36C CQB Suggestions: MP5A4/A5 MP5SD5/SD6 M4A1 M733 AK-47s And many more... Surplus US BDUs can be bought cheaply. A good start is the tri color woodland. Cheap and easy to find. Tactical Gear doesn't have to cost a lot either. You can buy a relatively good rig for about $40 USD (not replica gear). I'm talking about a Surplus US FLC (Fighting Load Carrier) or even ALICE gear. Both are cheap and easy to find as well. Look into a good set of boots. Danner is probably one of the best on the market. Belleville, Corcoran, Bates, Wellco, and Matterhorn also make good boots. Eye protection is a must. Paintball masks are the easiest to obtain and are accepted everywhere. Goggles with a full seal are generally the best way to go, but some prefer shooting glasses. Personally, i always go for a full seal. I'm paranoid about being flanked and shot at and having a bb slip through the sides of the glasses. Good companies that make quality eye protection (aside from the usual paintball masks): Wiley X (lots of people have fogging problems with them though), Bolle, Oakley, and Paulson. There are more, but i just can't seem to remember them. Kneepads are generally a good investment. You don't need them but they're worth it. You don't even need to wear both. You can just wear 1 on the knee that you go to for times when you kneel to shoot. Gloves are also a good investment. Especially if you play in a place with a lot of mosquitos, ticks, and other things that bite, sting, leech on to you. Most of the people on my team prefer the fingerless gloves. IMO, get what you want. If you get full fingered gloves and don't like how you can't feel the trigger as well, just cut off a portion of the trigger finger part of the glove and you'll be fine.