Sometimes its nice to buy a totally unnecessary toy

Jarhead0331 · July 22, 2015, 01:12:13 PM

I probably will only use this once or twice a year, if even that, but I simply could not resist. The price point got low enough so I said what the heck.

So far, I only play airsoft in CQB style indoor environments where full auto is not permitted and projectile FPS has to be kept under 350. This SAW only fires in one mode, fully automatic, and has an average FPS somewhere in the 380 to 450 range. As a result, I will never be able to use it indoor, but it will be a great support gun in the field when I finally get the chance to participate in an outdoor field event.

The thing is practically all metal, and the electric box mag holds 2500 rounds. FUN!

LongBlade · July 22, 2015, 01:23:35 PM

That looks incredibly awesome, JH. Wish I were closer so we could game together.

Toonces · July 22, 2015, 01:31:51 PM

That's pretty damn cool.

Jarhead0331 · July 22, 2015, 01:38:55 PM

Quote from: LongBlade on July 22, 2015, 01:23:35 PM
That looks incredibly awesome, JH. Wish I were closer so we could game together.

Dude...I'm so hooked. The sport is such a blast and I finally have something to get me off my ass on a regular basis. In general there is a good mix of serious adults and mature younger gamers who use my local field. I believe there is room for competition in my area though, so me and a group of friends are actually working on a business plan to start our own shop and field.

This is my latest gear for head and face protection.

Its a MICH style kpot with a blast visor and ballistic mandible shield manufactured by MTEK Weapons Systems.

Tpek · July 22, 2015, 02:56:11 PM

Just don't get your toy guns and real guns mixed ;)

Jarhead0331 · July 22, 2015, 02:56:50 PM

Quote from: Tpek on July 22, 2015, 02:56:11 PM
Just don't get your toy guns and real guns mixed ;)

Very good advice!

LongBlade · July 22, 2015, 03:03:08 PM

Quote from: Tpek on July 22, 2015, 02:56:11 PM
Just don't get your toy guns and real guns mixed ;)

Heh. The orange tip is supposed to help with that ;)

BanzaiCat · July 22, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

It's beautiful, man! Beautiful!

I admit complete ignorance to how Airsoft events work, though paintball comes to mind.

Jarhead0331 · July 22, 2015, 04:13:45 PM

Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 22, 2015, 03:07:46 PM
It's beautiful, man! Beautiful!

I admit complete ignorance to how Airsoft events work, though paintball comes to mind.

Airsoft is similar to paintball in that it is an action/pursuit style game. The equipment is the primary difference. Airsoft guns are authentic replicas of the real steel counterparts and can be used as platforms with milspec accessories, such as optics, laser sights, holo sights, foregrips, flashlights, etc. The guns are primarily electric, running off of batteries ranging from 8.4 to 11.1v. Some guns are gas operated (green gas) or CO2 powered. There are some guns that are spring powered, but these are not used competitively. The guns fire BB projectiles at anywhere from 250 to 500+ feet per second. There are a lot of different game types, including, for instance, team death match, king of the hill, and other cat and mouse, capture the flag, defend the objective type games.

Jarhead0331 · July 22, 2015, 04:16:00 PM

Quote from: LongBlade on July 22, 2015, 03:03:08 PM
Quote from: Tpek on July 22, 2015, 02:56:11 PM
Just don't get your toy guns and real guns mixed ;)

Heh. The orange tip is supposed to help with that ;)

True, but not all of them have an orange cage. Current US law requires only the shipper or retailer to attach a colored tip or cage. There are no laws that require the end-user, or consumer from keeping the colored tip in place. Many people remove them and install authentic replicas.

BanzaiCat · July 22, 2015, 06:49:29 PM

I thought Airsoft used tiny little pellets - how are hits even registered? Honor system?

Admittedly it's been years since I've seen one. A friend of mine used to have an arsenal - several Airsoft pistols and at least one larger one...want to say it was an AR-15 replica but I can't recall offhand.

Jarhead0331 · July 22, 2015, 06:59:14 PM

Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 22, 2015, 06:49:29 PM
I thought Airsoft used tiny little pellets - how are hits even registered? Honor system?

Admittedly it's been years since I've seen one. A friend of mine used to have an arsenal - several Airsoft pistols and at least one larger one...want to say it was an AR-15 replica but I can't recall offhand.

They are plastic BBs. Typically, 6mm and anywhere from .20g to .30g...Yes, it is the honor system, but it is pretty easy to know when someone has been hit. Heck, if you don't want to call yourself out after you've been hit, suit yourself, I'll keep shooting you.

mirth · July 22, 2015, 07:04:34 PM

Dude, that SAW is sick. I need to get into that hobby.

Jarhead0331 · July 23, 2015, 03:37:48 PM

Here is one of mine without the orange tip and a faux suppressor. One would never know from a visual inspection that this is not real steel.

Jonathan Glazer · July 23, 2015, 04:00:42 PM

Quote from: LongBlade on July 22, 2015, 01:23:35 PM
That looks incredibly awesome, JH. Wish I were closer so we could game together.

I ga,e with him.
Trust me. You aren't missing much.