[Cliffradical]

Summary:

Useful?
Yes.

Awesome?
Super Duper.

Recommended First Purchase?
No
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Well, yes actually. I did, but that is because I was working weekends and had no opportunity to play outdoor, but DID have access to a pretty darn good indoor facility.
After extensive use of every airsoft system they had for rent I determined that the best thing (for me) to use at indoor games was a pistol, for both fun and function.

The challenges it presented in learning to play airsoft were invaluable first lessons of aggression, ammo conservation, and stealth in that order. This made the transition to AEGs much smoother and more satisfying as I could spend my time getting used to the ins and outs of the gun instead of grappling with fundamentals.

Try before you buy would be the safest bet, then try again.