By Kirsty Holloway
Are you looking for a new sport for 2015? If you love team games and meeting new people - try Airsoft. It allows you to develop your team skills in addition to developing
strategy.
The game usually involves 2 opposing teams. Each player is
armed with an airsoft gun (usually a replica weapon that fires BB pellets). The teams then have to compete against each other to be the first to reach the
objective, or be the last 'surviving' player.
To give you a little bit more information about Airsoft we
asked the owners of Drone Airsoft. This is a brand new Airsoft company run by
my husband (Dan) and his 2 business partners – Ross and Jamie. It is based down in Dorset, United Kingdom, on the South Coast.
I have asked the questions that will help you to get a better understanding of what you need to know to start airsoft. Go and have a read.
If you need to know anything else at the end send us a question to info@drone-airsoft.com
I have asked the questions that will help you to get a better understanding of what you need to know to start airsoft. Go and have a read.
If you need to know anything else at the end send us a question to info@drone-airsoft.com
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| Jamie at game 2 (March 2015) To see more pictures click here |
How did you get into Airsoft?
Dan:
I had a friend that was already playing. But I know of others that found out about it through the internet. I've been playing airsoft regularly for about 2 ½ years now.
I had a friend that was already playing. But I know of others that found out about it through the internet. I've been playing airsoft regularly for about 2 ½ years now.
Jamie:
A mate introduced me to the sport about 4 years ago. He
described it as “like paintball with more realistic looking guns”. Enough of us
got together that we made our own team.
Ross:
A friend introduced me.
What gear did you originally buy?
Dan:
For my first few events I borrowed a friends AK47 and a full face mask. I just wore a pair of black combat trousers and a matching T-shirt. As I work as a mechanic during the week my steel capped boots made a great pair of sturdy footwear to use. The first piece of equipment I actually brought was a face mask once I started playing regularly.
For my first few events I borrowed a friends AK47 and a full face mask. I just wore a pair of black combat trousers and a matching T-shirt. As I work as a mechanic during the week my steel capped boots made a great pair of sturdy footwear to use. The first piece of equipment I actually brought was a face mask once I started playing regularly.
Jamie:
Viper vest. I love using pyros. The vest gave me lots of
pockets, which was excellent.
Ross:
Eye protection (stamped steal) and a lower face mask (also
stamped steal). You need to make sure your face is protected. We provide a full
facemask with all our rental guns - so you won't need to buy your own straight
away.
What is your favourite gun?
Dan:
My MP5. It's a mostly plastic gun and so it is really light.
In addition, it is also really easy to maintain. I have also spent some time
customising this gun. I've added a sliding stock that now houses the battery as well as a tactical hand grip with rails and a top rail. This has given me the ability
add a torch without having to completely removing the hand guard. The
adjustable stock ensures I can have it in the most comfortable position for
me.
Jamie:
My favourite gun is the Steyr AUG. I love the bull pup design
(the magazine is behind the trigger). This means the gun is shorter so it gives you
a tighter turning circle.
Ross:
The Vector. It's very therapeutic to fire as it is a gas blowback rifle. I also own P90 and an electric Glock.
The Vector. It's very therapeutic to fire as it is a gas blowback rifle. I also own P90 and an electric Glock.
What gun do you recommend for a beginner?
Dan:
M4, M16, MP5 : All have similar firing and all really light. Ensures you can easily carry them around the games without getting tired. They all have safety, semi auto and full auto settings and the fps is usually around the 300 mark – so you can use them on urban and woodland.
That was the main reason we decided to select the G&G CM16 Raider as our rental guns.
M4, M16, MP5 : All have similar firing and all really light. Ensures you can easily carry them around the games without getting tired. They all have safety, semi auto and full auto settings and the fps is usually around the 300 mark – so you can use them on urban and woodland.
That was the main reason we decided to select the G&G CM16 Raider as our rental guns.
Jamie:
An M4 has a longer barrel so has a great range – making it ideal for woodland. MP5 has a slightly shorter barrel so better for close quarter battle (CQB). Both though are great for starting out.
An M4 has a longer barrel so has a great range – making it ideal for woodland. MP5 has a slightly shorter barrel so better for close quarter battle (CQB). Both though are great for starting out.
Ross:
Our site offers rental guns. This allows you to try out the sport to see if you like it before buying anything. Just go for something you think looks cool – but bear in mind the weight as some of the big support weapons are really heavy.
I also recommend getting an electric gun initially. Gas powered guns can be effected by extremes in temperature.
Our site offers rental guns. This allows you to try out the sport to see if you like it before buying anything. Just go for something you think looks cool – but bear in mind the weight as some of the big support weapons are really heavy.
I also recommend getting an electric gun initially. Gas powered guns can be effected by extremes in temperature.
Do you prefer Woodland or Urban sites?
Dan:
I primarily like urban because of the close quarters battle aspect. Woodland tends to have more cover to help you sneak past enemies or pick off the enemy without giving away your position. However, I have quickly fallen in love with our site as it provides the woodland environment with the close range tactical fighting. This is something completely unique to our site.
Jamie:
I prefer woodland as it feels more tactical but I prefer the close quarters fighting.
I prefer woodland as it feels more tactical but I prefer the close quarters fighting.
Ross:
Of the sites I have been on, I prefer “urban style” game play. But I also really enjoy the woodland environment games.
Of the sites I have been on, I prefer “urban style” game play. But I also really enjoy the woodland environment games.
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