InfoH Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hiya guys, I've just purchased an CA M15A4, never been airsofting but looking into it soon, I went paintballing for first time today.. only got hit twice.. once in leg, and once in neck.. so yeah i would have died hehe tho i took plently more down with me lol made some little school girl cry by shooting her in back of the head (haha was a mistake tho..) anyways, when firing the paintball gun its so inaccurate (tipp mann 98 custom), mainly due to the wind taking the ball and putting it somewhere other than your shooting.. and the hopper for the paint is blocking your view alot of the time whats this like in airsoft?, bb's go where ya aim em? Link to post Share on other sites
scithe Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 airsoft guns are significantly more accurate than paintball guns, and as they replicate real firearms, the sights are no problem. you will find that airsofters are nothing like paintpallers in personality, and the games are only similar in that they both use things that fire projectiles. they are not even in the same world. there are actually several threads on this topic here. Link to post Share on other sites
Burninator Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Scithe beat me to it But I don't think I would ever go paintballing with anyone other than my friends Having done pretty well in a tournament I did not enjoy it. In airsoft however pretty much everyone is pretty nice and it is a friendly atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites
balberoth-the-destroyer Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 An airsoft forum isn't the best place to ask which is better! We can tell you about the differences though: Pro More accurate guns. Realistic looking guns. Magazine changes. Airsoft guns actually have sights. Many different types of sight available. Ability to add torches, etc to your gun. Grenade launchers with different types of grenade. Machine guns. Sniper rifles. Shotguns. Pistols. More tactical style of play. Ammo is considerably cheaper, £10 for 3000+ BBs. No recurring cost to power the gun. (battery powered, just charge it yourself) Airsoft can be less snobby. (depends on the people at the site) Cons No visible indication of hit can lead to cheating. Can be harder to find a site near you, as airsoft is not as popular. VCRA makes it awkward to buy guns. (impossible if under 18, although you already have a gun, how did you manage that?) Not as good for playing 'Rambo' (if you like that sort of thing) Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 An airsoft forum isn't the best place to ask which is better! Just as well he didn't then. Link to post Share on other sites
balberoth-the-destroyer Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 He did, essentially. Link to post Share on other sites
MDK_Marshal Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Seeing as it's illegal to buy a RIF in the UK without being able to conclusively prove you fall under one of the specific defenses (The most prominent of which is the skirmisher defense, which requires you to have been skirmishing three times in two months*), HOW exactly did you LEGALLY purchase an M15? EDIT: *= to be UKARA registered, which is prety much the only proof UK retailers will accept Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 not the only proof... and you dont have to be registerded with ukara to buy LEGALLY, its juts currently the industry monopoly. R Link to post Share on other sites
tiff_lee Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 HOW exactly did you LEGALLY purchase an M15? You are asumming it was legal Link to post Share on other sites
balberoth-the-destroyer Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Bella: Very true, I'm a little skeptical about the whole UKARA thing, as it's pretty easy to abuse, and doesn't provide any legal protection at all. I'm theorising from this that there are still retailers carrying high-end guns that are willing to sell to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites
InfoH Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hehe, thanks for feedback, I wasnt asking which was better, just asking which style of play everyone preferred, i would have asked a paintball forum but not a member of one so easier just to ask here since ya all so nice and helpful As for my weapon I did state i just bought one but that could have been just as in before 1st Oct, but no unfortunatly that was my blank firing glock i bought pre-ukara which i love, but rarely get to use due to the fact its loud as! lol unfortunatly the weapon I have bought is 2-tone(for the minute..) So all in all, airsoft is more realistic with its main downfall being no visable marks from direct hits? Link to post Share on other sites
w733commando Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 So all in all, airsoft is more realistic with its main downfall being no visable marks from direct hits? Not really a major issue, cheaters don't last last long in the world of airsoft. Link to post Share on other sites
minimiman Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hmmmm CA M15 2 Tone......don't think so. The 2 Tone guns are not Classic army. Anyway, fire your gun in a suitable place and you will see the difference now you have been paintballing. Link to post Share on other sites
snorkelman Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 the two one guns are any gun someone is willing to paint for you Link to post Share on other sites
Destroyer 105 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 hehe i airsoft and paintball paintball is more of a "what the hell, carnage, lolerskates game" airsoft is more of a "tactical owange with beasty guns" well my opnion anyway:P Link to post Share on other sites
InfoH Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 *double post* Link to post Share on other sites
InfoH Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hmmmm CA M15 2 Tone......don't think so. The 2 Tone guns are not Classic army. Ordered from 6mil, did check with them first and they assured me weapon will be exact same except before they send it they have to take the plastic parts off, paint em, and put em back.. Pic attached of what they sent me Link to post Share on other sites
snorkelman Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 If I was 6mil I'd be painting a bit more of it than that.. Link to post Share on other sites
nine Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 paintball = big balls airsoft = small balls either way you have to paly with balls Link to post Share on other sites
Royal-Air-Force Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Airsoft=Can't pop your balls! *whimpers* Rich. Link to post Share on other sites
Destroyer 105 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 lmao theres well not any innuedos there Link to post Share on other sites
CaptWilkes777 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Wait... you bought a CA M15, you've had it since before october and you have not shot it or even had much knowledge of airsoft??? I wish I had money to blow like that. Link to post Share on other sites
Viking_raider Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Wait... you bought a CA M15, you've had it since before october and you have not shot it or even had much knowledge of airsoft??? I wish I had money to blow like that. Well, I did something similar. Bought a weapon but didn't get round to actualy 'softing for about three months. I was pretty certain that I'd enjoy it though (I did, now have 6 rifles and three pistols - go all the time etc etc etc). Been paintballing a couple of times - it's OK, I guess, but the weapons look terrible and the cost is NUTS! Link to post Share on other sites
InfoH Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 lol, no re-read the post i posted, it states that i didnt buy it pre-1st oct i'm still waiting on it to be delivered lol Link to post Share on other sites
greg Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Take your pick, I find airsoft is about ten times the buzz of pain ball without the cleaning & ammo bill. Strange how pain ballers go to great lengths to hide their hits (wiping etc) while the airsoft establishment take great pride in calling theirs. I know which I prefer. Watched a guy raise his hand shout hit & take a bow before leaving the play area on Saturday. Class. Never seen any thing like that paintballing. Greg. Link to post Share on other sites
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