Is this a decent, newbie sniper?

[surebet]

Whoa! Any chance we could get more information on this build? Absolutely gorgeous!

Originally Posted by HellRanger

Get yourself one of those...
This is my puppy.

No! Wait, you can't get one it's custom made.

[RSS14]

Originally Posted by Edmode

Only if you believe that a pistol/springer is a comparable match to an AEG. This isn't Counter-strike, R6, Halo, CoD, etc etc and any other 5 dozen FPS games. This is real world physics and a bolt-action/pistol simply does not have the accuracy or range advantages that FPS's would lead you to believe.

Sure in CS you can zoom in and pick someone off at over 500M but in airsoft, good freaking luck.

Get a solid AEG first and go from there. If you find you like to sit back more and take single shots at people...sure go for a sniper but if you go out on the field expecting to bunny-hop and taking people out with a sniper from 200+M...I've got some great beach front property to sell you up in saskatchewan.

I think this is irrevent becuase airsoft guns are not like real guns, the AWM (AWP) from counter strike, can own you from a long distance, but if they make an airsoft version, then they will have to change the insides so it can shoot bbs, and so it is impossible to modify it into the real thing. The bbs wont go farther than the real life counter part.

[LyquidFyre]

Originally Posted by RSS14

I think this is irrevent becuase airsoft guns are not like real guns, the AWM (AWP) from counter strike, can own you from a long distance, but if they make an airsoft version, then they will have to change the insides so it can shoot bbs, and so it is impossible to modify it into the real thing. The bbs wont go farther than the real life counter part.

It's good that you acknowledge the fact that airsoft guns are not like real guns. With that in mind know that if you buy a sniper you have no advantage over any other stock AEG out there. In fact some stock AEG's may even out-range you.

This is why a sniper is a poor choice for a first weapon. If you enjoy frustration and constantly being fragged by faster moving, mobile opponents who can put more fire down than you can, sure buy a sniper rifle.

The reduced engagement ranges and poor accuracy of airsoft rifles require quick follow-up shots. Of course you can go out and upgrade your sniper rifle but expect to pay half or even more than half of the original cost of the rifle to get it to the point where it will out-range a stock AEG with decent accuracy.

*EDIT* You know what, go ahead and buy whatever you like. It's your money and your choice. I'm expressing my opinion here and from some of the experiences I've had. Should you still choose to purchase a sniper rifle as your first airsoft weaon then you too will have your own experiences and depending on what you're expecting out of the sport you may be disappointed or you may not. FIN

[RSS14]

Naw Edmonde I respect your opinion, and you have a good point about not getting the sniper first. So I will probably get an AEG. Now all i gotta do is find a dealer.

[surebet]

A&A airsoft (http://aasurplus.ca/disclaimer.html)
007 airsoft (http://www.007airsoft.com/)
Classifieds on this site

Take note however that these options all require you to be at least 18 years old to purchase.

There are essentially no other options at the moment.

[Nik12]

Originally Posted by surebet

Foxtrot alpha india lima.

This made me laugh.

Originally Posted by RSS14

I think this is irrevent becuase airsoft guns are not like real guns, the AWM (AWP) from counter strike, can own you from a long distance, but if they make an airsoft version, then they will have to change the insides so it can shoot bbs, and so it is impossible to modify it into the real thing. The bbs wont go farther than the real life counter part.

...

...Well, to be honest, chances are they won't touch the real thing (aside from maybe getting measurements....). What you'd get instead would be a plastic shelled, battery & electric motor, BB firing machine.

...BBs never go farther than the bullets in their their "real steel" counterparts (Airsoft guns are real life counterparts of themselves, they do exist in real time and in real life).

And the last of my $.02 in the language of C... Counterstrike != Airsoft

[Greylocks]

Originally Posted by RSS14

Is it true that a gas blowback pistol can outrange the super 9?

Yes, quite easily. A good spring pistol (Marui) can outrange a Super 9 all day.

[surebet]

*joy*

Welcome back!

[Greylocks]

For some stupid reason I had bought a Super 9, and tried to "upgrade" it. It sits in a corner of a closet and is likely to stay there.
What I said about the spring pistol was actually tested. That should say a lot about how crappy the low-end cheap shit is.

Dont buy crap.

[vondnik]

Originally Posted by surebet

Whoa! Any chance we could get more information on this build? Absolutely gorgeous!

APS-2 shell
all guarder internals with a PDI 200 spring
TN tight bore barrel
M700 RS sniper stock modified to fit the aps
custom machined barrel shroud
maruzen aps2 supressor

The very last of the Vkarms customs
time required for build about 100 hours of work
retail value of about 3500$

[HellRanger]

And it's all mine...

Yes, I'm proud of it.

Originally Posted by vondnik

APS-2 shell
all guarder internals with a PDI 200 spring
TN tight bore barrel
M700 RS sniper stock modified to fit the aps
custom machined barrel shroud
maruzen aps2 supressor

The very last of the Vkarms customs
time required for build about 100 hours of work
retail value of about 3500$

[surebet]

It's obvious a lot of effort went into this build, and it shows. I really hope you'll reconsider your gunsmith retirement at some point...

[Ghillie973]

HellRanger, you rifle makes me want to touch myself.

It looks amazing.

[Styrak]

Greylocks is unbanned? Who knew?

[Renegade)]

Originally Posted by Styrak

Greylocks is unbanned? Who knew?

theres already a thread all about it lol, look wayyy down.