The question of “What gun should I buy” is asked over and over again on forums. No matter how many different forums you post this question on, you will always get different answers from several different people which won't be so helpful. In this guide I am going to give you some tips to help you choose the correct weapon for you or help you narrow down what it is you are looking for so when asking a similar question on a forum it won't be so generic. One thing to remember is you do not need to spend a lot of money to get a good airsoft gun.
Weapon Purpose-
What will you be using the gun for? If:
Indoor - Look for guns that have rails (for tac lights, or have integrated lights) and a barrel shorter than 14" (for maneuverability)
Outdoor - Look for guns that have a 14-20" barrel and easy to get/cheap magazines
Both - Look for a gun that with an 11-14" barrel, has easy to get/cheap mags and can carry a tac light
Gun Variants-
There are a lot of different gun variants on the market today. When looking to buy your replica, figure out what gun variants catch your eye the most. Being able to narrow it down to a couple different variants will make searching much easier. The most common variants on the field are the M16/M4 and AK. If you're considering buying a sniper rifle as your first gun, don't. Start out with a AEG and once you get a hang of the sport then look into it. Snipers who are just starting out in the sport are usually looked down upon in most airsoft communities.
Common AEG variants
Magazines-
Most mags are very simple and will fit into most vest pouches without any problems. M16/Mp5/AK mags are the most common. P90 mags are long and skinny and pouches are expensive and are hard to find. G36/Sig mags are fatter then most and have build in tabs that allow you to connect your mags together without having a mag clamp used for ak's and Mp5's. The G36/Sig mags usually will have to be disconnected before fitting into a pouch.
Price & Manufacture-
When starting your search know your price range. Being able to know how much your willing to spend will allow you to eliminate the companies that don’t match up with that price range. If your price limit is low, its usually better to just hold off on buying and save up for a little while longer until you can afford something a little nicer.
Your price range will factor into this.
<$100: BE, Galaxy, Aftermath - These all suck
$100-$200: CYMA, Dboys, Echo1, JG - Less suck. Mostly plastic bodies and iffy Quality control.
$200-$300: CA, SRC, TM, G&G - These will be your mainstay models with better performance and upgrade potential
$300+: G&P, Inokotsu, WE-GBB, WA-GBB - Display models, or blowbacks for cool factor
What to look for-
When buying look at what the body is made out of. M16/M4 come in plastic and metal bodies. The plastic can cause barrel wobble and has tabs that can brake off. When buying an M16/M4 I highly recommend spending the extra money on any gun variant and get a metal body.
Where to buy-
As airsoft grows bigger, more airsoft stores are popping up all over the world. First check to see if you have an airsoft store near you before ordering online. It is best to support your local businesses. Don't always take advice from retailers on what gun to buy though due to the fact some retailers will try and sell you on a gun they will make the most profit on instead of what is best for you. There are many online retailers these days that are very reliable. Shop around and find what places has the best reputation and who has been in business for a while before making an order.
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