@@botodin6979Yes, nice tips, it helps a lot. I suggest baby shampoo with paraffin as it's a little more effective and safer for your eyes. I like to put it the day before, rinse with water and let the small film dry overnight.
1:58 In my first public game all i had was a simple c02 handgun, 2 mags for it with 15 bb capacity, and a speed loader. All of this very "high tech" equipment i stored in my hoodie pockets. Did they rattle? Yes. Did i die several times from the rattling alerting others? Yes. Did i have fun? Hell yea!
that actually really helped me because while he said it in the video, its the same thing every other video said hearing it from someone else felt good - especially because im a kid and so going into a public game is all the worse because of it :p
Honestly instead of an optic, I'd recommend a sling first. Generally you can just point shoot and be good enough when you're starting. But losing your replica because you got distracted when a buddy called you over and left it on the ground *somewhere* is not fun. Just a basic sling so you've got it attached to you any time you're on the field, or easier to move around off the field does wonders for your day out
As a good optic, a sling helps you a lot handling your airsoft rifle. But there is one problem for a beginner: what shall I buy? One point, two point, three point sling? Where to fix to the gun? Luckywise, youtube and other internet platforms are full of tipps and tricks about all these issues, but: never believe only one source. Inform widely, ask other players, then buy quality. Buying cheap is buying twice. Remember: on airsoft-fields where you need a backup, you can't deal without a sling...
@@HamFlare_12345 if you run a very long primary you need a sling when switching to your secondary without having to put on the ground your rifle, at least I do as I don't want dust on my gbbr
My brother extended lend me his gear, because he isnt playing anymore and only having to spend 100 bucks on an thumbgrip bbs and 3 spare mags for my asg cz scorpion feels awesome. Next weekend is my first game and Iam sooooo excited to finally get to play after hesitating to get into airsoft and it feels so awesome
went to my first game the other day with a friend, an indoor skirmish field, and had a bunch of fun. there were a bunch of veteran players with $2000 dollar kits and shit, but there was also a kid next to our setup table there with his mom who had never played before and he was telling her all the details on how to play, it was actually pretty cool to see someone a bit older there trying it out for the first time.
one minor mistake I didn’t know or huge depending on outdoor or indoor is please stay hydrated you might not think of it but trust me as a military member/player water it very vital I’m not saying you should take some on battle ground but it definitely helps
6:00 hell yeah. Blisters are the #1 airsoft injury, thorns are #2, and twisted ankles closely follows at #3. Good quality boots (worn in *BEFORE* the game) should always be #1 priority.
Medic boi just here to confirm ^- I've played airsoft for 3 years now. Most common injury are sprain ankles. Reason being ppl popping up in their sneakers.. Proper shoes w ankle support should be the first investment one does in airsoft. Next should be Eye pro- (dont buy cheap crap, and mesh goggles ever when it comes to saftey,)
@@CT-sq9dwmy.coworker just got himself a gun and that was my first advice when he told me he was looking at custom masks. I've had bbs explode through my mesh on my standard mask and they cut the shit out of your face.
Don't buy whatever's cheap and "military", especially surplus just to "look right". Buy good _modern_ hiking boots. Yes, good hiking boots can cost as much as your first rifle, but cheap shoes you're uncomfortable in and can't move in properly are more of a disadvantage than a cheap gun tbh. Good boots aren't only useful for playing airsoft, they can be great winter boots and, of course, hiking boots as well, you can already start investing in those even if you're only considering starting airsoft.
Well, with a couple of caveats... Some say you don't need face protection, others say you shouldn't use a helmet and I can go on and how many bullshit I've heard from players who played for decades... A pintch of salt never hurts when listening :)
The best start is a good out of the box gun. Good protective gear. Particularly for eyes, teeth, hands, and ears. (In that order). Good mid-cap magazines. A vest or chest rig to carry the mags (protection optional). An optic and protectors for the front and back of the optic. A sling, I wouldn’t recommend making a habit of putting your gun down. Quality BB’s (bio-degradable if playing outdoor, but recommended regardless). Good batteries and a good speed-loader. A good weapon light isn’t a bad idea either.
@@Kiboxxx Good call, in my home country lasers are prohibited. A light is nice, but if nobody can use one I suppose you aren’t losing as much by not being able to use one too.
@@Marcos-eg9lt because it makes aiming easier or something. But don´t ask me why. It´s the law. Things that COULD be attached to a firearm and send a beam of light to the target are illegal. I thnk even the posession. Even if you don´t own a firearm... Just if you have a flashlight with a picatinny mount. So flashlights, laser pointers and IR-illuminators with a picatinny mount are illegal. Even for Airsoft or something :D
Fully have experienced veteran airsoft players being very supportive of new airsoft players when I first started playing. Even a couple retired army veterans who play airsoft have helped me adjust my chest carrier, rifle sling, etc correctly and have given me lots of advice. Sure some guys can be a little hardy, but they mean well mentored intent.
I have this M16A3 that doesn't have rails on the handguard, so I got the rails you get with the AAP-01, figured out the diameter of the holes on the bottom of the handguard, got a nut and bolt that was 1/2 inch, drilled 1/2 inch hole into rails from AAP-01, fitted the bolt through the holes on the handguard, fitted it on the rails, boom didn't need to buy new handguards
BB weight is only applicable when you are not doing CQB and also you need to adhere to the rules of the field, which some times include max BB weight. Even for outside. Also, economy comes to mind as well, my stuff could hop anything up to .48, but I'm staying with .36, because it is enough. Sure, it may performing a bit less, but one have to factor in the human element as well. Also, with weight, price also goes up, but while weight is linear in this case price is exponential...
@@SgtStudder1 - Depends on how C is the cqb. I use .28 on 1J, so I have a bit of range before the BB starts to curve. Before that I used .25 and .20, but they weren't precise enough for my local cqb-place.
Point 9 was a good one that I wish i saw before i bought my cyma aks74m, although luckily for the cyma ak models they themselves sell railed variants of the handguard as well as some railed top covers that are as cheap as a mesh face mask so it isnt too bad.
This for sure. My first mags were cheapo eBay specials (10 for £10), and were a nightmare for misfeeds and unreliable FPS. I stuck with it for months until one of the guys going to the site suggested I try his mags to see if it'll help. Realised quickly where the issue was.
The original M4 does have one section of RIS, it's where if you take the carry handle off you can then put a Red Dot 🤷😁😁. Walking boots from Amazon or wherever for £50/£60(or your work boots if you're starting out in your first and second game to see if you like it before investing in more comfortable shoes), and a decent decent one or two point bungee sling for no more than £20 (get this before the boots) so then you won't be so tired carrying your primary around all day. Also just buying a pistol as your first gun and hiding with it for enemies to cross your path, or attempting to gain ground being stealthy to get closer to become in range with your pistol will teach you valuable skills 👌
Don't get a $40 spring rifle. Get an inexpensive aeg. Something $100-180. If you are hunkered behind a barrel shooting 1 per sec, and the guy is shooting at you with an inexpensive aeg at 30 p/sec, or an expensive at 60 p/s you won't have fun.
I had the same thoughts. I also have worked my way up from a springer with an old soda can to a full arsonal of airsoft gear. No shame in being the hoodie guy with a spring gun, we all start somewhere.
When I bought my first airsoft replica I got a red dot, flashlight and grip with it. I think those, together with a sling are the most important accecories you need on a rife, a red dot is obvious, the sling will make your weapon more comfortable to keep on you during games, when switching to your sidearm for example and the grip and flashlight go together. The flashlight is useful because more often than not when playing you will encounter dark spots, rooms or even tunnels. In those cases a flashlight is the most affordable option and the grip is an extra to keep your hand in the right place at all times
My current no. 1 advice is to set priorities. I didn't realise right away that I prefer a light loadout for fast paced games. A lot of the extra that makes a look complete is not game relevant or can be DIYed for cheap (e.g. gun sling being a spare camera sling). I think every beginner should focus on building a base loadout that's reliable and modular.
I would say the right grip can be important. Holding the airsoft replica can get uncomfortable and having the correct grip or padding can take some strain off your arms.
I use .25 gram bio BBs because they work with any gun, they’re relatively well priced and they aren’t as affected with wind as .20 but not dropping fast in lower powered pistols
I really like what you said about the boots. I never understood what good footwear means till a few years ago. Before, I bought footwear that looked good or was cheap. But after getting some really good shoes (for me its haix, but that differs from person to person) I do not want to go back to bad footwear at all. Yes 200 € for boots might be expensive, but I have been wearing these boots nearly everyday for some years and they still are easy on my feet, even after walking/running for 10 hours straight
Maybe the most important thing, if you have full metal airsoft, try not to get sweaty on inside part while maintenance, happened to me and i got rusted airsoft so i need to maintenance it like frequently
Nicely done. I would add to the point nr. 4 ... before spending any $$$ on your replica, learn how to properly Zero the sights and set the hop up. Honestly, these two things are the most undervalued things in general, while beeping the most important ones. I have lost the count of how many people are running around with misaligned sights and over hopped replicas while spewing out things about upgrades and such.
What would be your advice on how to get the hop up properly set? I mean, i started playing last April, immediately i realized how hop up is really important. Thing is, the people i play with, including the owner of the store i bought my stuff, didn't bother explaining the basics. I own an AR15 16"2. In my country we have a power limit of 1.3 joules on replicas, which really can go up to like 380 fps tops. Given that, what range should my replica be able to reach, and what range should i be testing my hop up setting, so that i can zero my sight after? I have a really good optic, 4x max zoom, but i feel it's just overkill, since my replica is not accurate at that range.
100% get a flashlight, Once my field changed to later hours and the season changed it gets dark pretty fast and having a flashlight is not only safer but makes actually hitting people in the dark possible.
Question from somebody who has never done any airsoft but really wants to: Does a gilli blanket work just as good as a full suit? I hope a gilli blanket makes sense.
Don't use only eye pro when you start out. Use full face protection, or goggles and a mask. Why? When i first started, i went with eye pro for a VERY close CQB site. Within 30 seconds of having BBs whizzing past my fragile teeth, lips, ears etc, i marched right back into the safe zone and asked to borrow a face mask from someone. Confidence. ;)
That being said, if you *really* want to put your face out there: Get a mouthguard. Honestly, those things are like 2 dollars a piece. There's really no reason not to.
1 tip that was handy for me, are you mostly gonna play indoor or outdoor, I brought a M4 but I played mostly indoor and the M4 was to long so I had to buy a new smaller gun. Kept the M4 for outdoor games tho
My biggest advice: Don't give up and don't believe airsoft is Pay&Win. I have guns with price range from 50$ to 1700$ and I regularly use all of them. At the end of the day it's all about fun.
Much like any shooter, airsoft is only Pay2Win if you're exclusively playing against people who are as good as you. Handling, positioning and general game sense will always win more games than a handheld A-10 Warthog.
Regular cleaning is a requirement. You will notice a difference when polish it though. Better range and tighter groups. And 7$ for a bottle of brass polish you will never run out of is pretty damn cheap for the improvement you will get
Ghillie suits are horrible. It is hot as hell, itchy, gets in the way of everything, snags on everything. I live in a very hot and humid climate, they may be better in other climates though.
Buy something easily upgradable for your first gun and stay away from proprietary part guns. Learned that the hard way when I was starting off with my Tavor. Now I run a perfectly tuned AR
Thank you so much super new to this actually just looking for a family thing we could do that’s different and this seems like so much fun are you going to the event in Florida in January 2025
What kind of gloves would you recommend? Because I got shot in the foregrip hand a couple months ago and I think it fractured my bone cuz that shit hurt basically for a month and still sucks when I stretch sometimes and it makes me not wanna play anymore but I just got started :s
red dots are nice but honestly i would recommend getting a foregrip and sling first, then get an optic. Airsoft guns aren’t accurate like real guns so red dots are helpful but not strictly necessary
4:40 I disagree. You can play all of your life without a red dot. But a flashlight is 100% needed whenever you're playing CQB, transitional, or field games
Is funny because i've started with a Keymod M4 with a lot of accesories like grips, scopes... but now, I usually play with an M16A2, the version without RIS, and without accessories, for me, less, is more, because i don't have to think, just shoot. For example, i prefer the non adjustable butt, less thinks to think about it XD.
Advice: If you feel more pain when a guy hit you with an HPA gun, that's because he is doing funny (illegal) things with regulator, as most HPA users do. Go to a field where most people stick to AEGs and watch out for people taking springs out. Send the refs right away.
buuuuut if you buy a used gun i found that getting the cleaning rod a little damp with silicon spray THEN using water soaked and after that dry paper will clean it out without affeticting performance
Anyone knows what's the name of the camo pattern on the team at 3:50? That's not jungle MTP I think (quite new to this) but it looks REALLY well, compared to woodland or digital!
@@gasoline9666 My thinking exactly, British MTP is nice but it really works well in UK if the sun is out, which, as we all know, is maybe one game a year. This one seems to be perfect for the grey-skies scenario in the woodland area but the thing is, it seems it would work (although not as well as a dedicated one) in urban areas, especially not-concrete intense but more industrial. At the moment it would seem as a perfect "jack of all trades" one if you would just need to go and get a single option - however everything I've seen online have WAY more saturated colors (which may be due to the fact that the video palette was adjusted a lot) and they look more out of place than the old woodland does ;)
The gear thing is so true, I bring a Nerf gun to my indoor field sometimes and I get tons of kills against the speed softer spending $1,000+ on their kit
2:32 learn team maneuvers, that's far more effective than anything you can do at an individual level. And instead of investing a gazillion dollars in gear, pour them into ammo. 99% of upgrades out there are useless or straight up detrimental, and each shot you put though your gun will teach you a bit more on how to get hits.
New to airsoft, i saved up and got a PTS KWA Radian model-1 GBB. Went to "Hollywood Sports" and the staff got my replica to test my FPS. He was having trouble putting in the the BBS and put the mag wrong. Mag fell and broke feeding lip. Was so bummed out. Then another staff came over and instead of being helpful he just said Why did you get a GBB as your first airsoft?? i was like wth what failed today was your colleague not the MAG. Would advise no one to go there, even in the store to purchases BBs or other stuff staff didn't even know what things are. Do you carry BBs or batteries or BB speed loader. oh idk what that is, i looked around and they had them on display
15 years ago Back when I was very green, I ran a CM .28, I wish I knew to adjust the hop up so that my bbs flight path wouldn't be arching to the ground at 25 feet....😒 I also, wish I knew to never use .12s
Yes, it is true that you can do without sights at all. My personal opinion is though that red dot should be first on the list. Even before you get spare mags because you can quickly reload with a speed loader (yes, I would buy a red dot and a speed loader if it doesn't come with the replica :D)
@@airsoft-explained-novritsch I bought good red dot for my bizon but I rather have better view of my surroundings than blocky red dot in way of my view when I can shoot just as accure if not better without it. But hey everyone refers different :D
For a sniper i found a good scope can save you a lot of hassle. And seeing the singular bb and tracing it isnt easy. But a scope can help with it. What i say is go for a scope where you can adjust the magnification. Preferably 3x - 9x as 9x is just beyond what you will ever need but its nice to have
Depends on where you are playing, some times where I played you couldn't see the bb's flying very well, some times due to small amounts of fog, but still, I think a red dot is not a necessity, but a very good improvement. (Also, there are many style of red dots or scopes that don't take much of your periferal view, even seen people running small pistol red dots on AR's for this reason, and apart from looking sick, I think that it could be a good middle ground)
Surely, Nr #1 should be "Don't mistakenly (or deliberately) bring your live firing guns and ammunition to an Airsoft game". (Just in case Alec Baldwin ever rocks up at an Airsoft event) 🤠
While I do agree on the sling, I don't at all about the light, been playing for 2yrs, maybe more, and I have never played with a light, almost never felt the need for one, apart from a few times in a cqb environment, but even then, I still managed to play without one, and had a lot of fun, a red dot is a way better purchase. (Side note: I do always advise to learn to play with iron sights, but if anyone wants an ease in playing, I always suggest buying a red dot, or a scope of some kind based on their preferences. (Also, you suggest a light, which is only useful in dark environments, but you wouldn't suggest a red dot to play in such places?? Good luck aiming in the dark with iron sights without fiber optic in them, if you say that you can see your iron sights even in the dark, then it's not dark enough to have a light become a necessity)
@@claudio6636 I do like your response, you bring some valid points... I guess it just depends on the field, where i play its way more 'speedy' and being able to light up a room, hallway or corridor is way more beneficial than aiming with a red dot into the darkness... I guess it just depends on the player's field... But these are the 3 main things every serious airsoft player should invest in 🤙 Edit: you can use a light to semi-trace bbs indoors, so thats some extra functionality, to answer your last point
@@SulfurAirsoft yeah it makes sense, definetly depends on the field, probably between everything we said (which is all good advice imo) the best one would be to kit yourself, and accessorize according to where you play. Btw I didn't thought about the fact that the torch can also light up bb's, very good point!
about accesories red dot is the least important accessory yeah i get scopes for snipers and dmrs but red dot is kinda useless 1most people dont even use them correctly 2they are kinda expensive 3they are ez to shoot out 4 most 9f the time you will track your bbs and not even use red dot 5sling and foregrip are much better attachments... one helps you carry your gun and the other makes ot more comfortable to hold also they are dirt cheap compared to optics
I've never really used a red dot unless people are really far away, a 2 point adjustable sling is very useful but I'd say a foregrip can get in the way a little as I use a VIS/IR PEQ-15 for use with my Gen2+ NV, although that's really down to preference and use.
Buy gear that is functional to your playstyle. Because most spend stupid amounts of money to look like an Operator only to find the weather wont allow you to wear most of it or because it hinders performance. Im all about Squeezing as much potential out of my ability and how i take on the battle, than how i "fit it" looks wise.
Who is willing to ship a airsoft rifle and pistol to NY. We recently bought 50 acres and I got hustled into hosting airsoft next weekend. I got 7 days to get a rifle and a sidearm. Plus sighted in by the 27th.
There's some bias here due to the fact you are used to it now, your first few times will absolutely hurt, one of the most painful I had was getting shot right at the top of the hip bone, it bruised badly for weeks. But the pain isn't serious and the more you go the less it will matter. But don't expect it to tickle, and wear gloves!
don't skimp on eye pro..! for glasses wearers who can't wear contact lenses like me... Bolle Pilot Emergency googles are awesome... I've only been playing since December but I've not fogged once..!
Nr. 11 - don’t save on eye protection
Right ! Fogging issues can ruin your whole first day at the field.
... and blindness due to cheap mesh goggles can ruin your whole... life.
@@jylbo try rubbing dish soap into your goggles until clear. That helps me deal with fog
@@botodin6979Yes, nice tips, it helps a lot. I suggest baby shampoo with paraffin as it's a little more effective and safer for your eyes. I like to put it the day before, rinse with water and let the small film dry overnight.
Ok! I’ll get shot in the eye and go blind!
1:58 In my first public game all i had was a simple c02 handgun, 2 mags for it with 15 bb capacity, and a speed loader. All of this very "high tech" equipment i stored in my hoodie pockets. Did they rattle? Yes. Did i die several times from the rattling alerting others? Yes. Did i have fun? Hell yea!
that actually really helped me because while he said it in the video, its the same thing every other video said hearing it from someone else felt good - especially because im a kid and so going into a public game is all the worse because of it :p
@@HedgeHogDino13yeah, my mags rattle like crazy and i get sniped by some guy half the map away.
@@Redscope621 lol
Honestly instead of an optic, I'd recommend a sling first. Generally you can just point shoot and be good enough when you're starting. But losing your replica because you got distracted when a buddy called you over and left it on the ground *somewhere* is not fun. Just a basic sling so you've got it attached to you any time you're on the field, or easier to move around off the field does wonders for your day out
Also, get a GOOD sling and good mounting points. You don't want a bent ar15 like I do because your sling failed.
I have sling but i don't use it it's just annoying me lol.
As a good optic, a sling helps you a lot handling your airsoft rifle. But there is one problem for a beginner: what shall I buy? One point, two point, three point sling? Where to fix to the gun? Luckywise, youtube and other internet platforms are full of tipps and tricks about all these issues, but: never believe only one source. Inform widely, ask other players, then buy quality. Buying cheap is buying twice.
Remember: on airsoft-fields where you need a backup, you can't deal without a sling...
@@HamFlare_12345 if you run a very long primary you need a sling when switching to your secondary without having to put on the ground your rifle, at least I do as I don't want dust on my gbbr
@@kakuwave Don't worry i play airsoft only in my apartment lol
Don't buy a ghillie suit. But if you DO buy one, be sure to buy it from us. 😆
Why not
@@op33226 Hes joking.
He didn't say not to buy one, he said to not do it right away and wait until you know for sure it will be for you.
My brother extended lend me his gear, because he isnt playing anymore and only having to spend 100 bucks on an thumbgrip bbs and 3 spare mags for my asg cz scorpion feels awesome. Next weekend is my first game and Iam sooooo excited to finally get to play after hesitating to get into airsoft and it feels so awesome
went to my first game the other day with a friend, an indoor skirmish field, and had a bunch of fun. there were a bunch of veteran players with $2000 dollar kits and shit, but there was also a kid next to our setup table there with his mom who had never played before and he was telling her all the details on how to play, it was actually pretty cool to see someone a bit older there trying it out for the first time.
one minor mistake I didn’t know or huge depending on outdoor or indoor is please stay hydrated you might not think of it but trust me as a military member/player water it very vital I’m not saying you should take some on battle ground but it definitely helps
Military member lol
Yooo same, I ended up buying a camel back pouch and ran the tub through my vest and under my mesh mask so I can play and stay hydrated for long games
@@BKCKaeo goodie always stay hydrated performance level will boost up
6:00 hell yeah. Blisters are the #1 airsoft injury, thorns are #2, and twisted ankles closely follows at #3. Good quality boots (worn in *BEFORE* the game) should always be #1 priority.
Medic boi just here to confirm ^- I've played airsoft for 3 years now. Most common injury are sprain ankles. Reason being ppl popping up in their sneakers.. Proper shoes w ankle support should be the first investment one does in airsoft. Next should be Eye pro- (dont buy cheap crap, and mesh goggles ever when it comes to saftey,)
Most people don’t understand you’re supposed to dub leather boots after a few uses if you look after it it looks after you
@@CT-sq9dwmy.coworker just got himself a gun and that was my first advice when he told me he was looking at custom masks. I've had bbs explode through my mesh on my standard mask and they cut the shit out of your face.
Don't buy whatever's cheap and "military", especially surplus just to "look right". Buy good _modern_ hiking boots. Yes, good hiking boots can cost as much as your first rifle, but cheap shoes you're uncomfortable in and can't move in properly are more of a disadvantage than a cheap gun tbh. Good boots aren't only useful for playing airsoft, they can be great winter boots and, of course, hiking boots as well, you can already start investing in those even if you're only considering starting airsoft.
Nr.12: Listen to advises given by more experienced players. Remember their goal is to keep you playing airsoft.
Well, with a couple of caveats... Some say you don't need face protection, others say you shouldn't use a helmet and I can go on and how many bullshit I've heard from players who played for decades... A pintch of salt never hurts when listening :)
Unless you’re toxic lol
Usually they complain about you not calling hits then they get angry
The best start is a good out of the box gun.
Good protective gear. Particularly for eyes, teeth, hands, and ears. (In that order).
Good mid-cap magazines.
A vest or chest rig to carry the mags (protection optional).
An optic and protectors for the front and back of the optic.
A sling, I wouldn’t recommend making a habit of putting your gun down.
Quality BB’s (bio-degradable if playing outdoor, but recommended regardless).
Good batteries and a good speed-loader.
A good weapon light isn’t a bad idea either.
A weapon light might be illegal in some countries (e.g. Germany)
@@Kiboxxx Good call, in my home country lasers are prohibited. A light is nice, but if nobody can use one I suppose you aren’t losing as much by not being able to use one too.
why is a light illegal in Germany?@@Kiboxxx
@@Marcos-eg9lt because it makes aiming easier or something. But don´t ask me why. It´s the law. Things that COULD be attached to a firearm and send a beam of light to the target are illegal. I thnk even the posession. Even if you don´t own a firearm... Just if you have a flashlight with a picatinny mount. So flashlights, laser pointers and IR-illuminators with a picatinny mount are illegal. Even for Airsoft or something :D
Boots, good boots are the number 1.
I like Danner GTX, personally.
Fully have experienced veteran airsoft players being very supportive of new airsoft players when I first started playing. Even a couple retired army veterans who play airsoft have helped me adjust my chest carrier, rifle sling, etc correctly and have given me lots of advice. Sure some guys can be a little hardy, but they mean well mentored intent.
As some one who has been playing nearly 20 years this is a fantastic video for people just getting into airsoft.
I have this M16A3 that doesn't have rails on the handguard, so I got the rails you get with the AAP-01, figured out the diameter of the holes on the bottom of the handguard, got a nut and bolt that was 1/2 inch, drilled 1/2 inch hole into rails from AAP-01, fitted the bolt through the holes on the handguard, fitted it on the rails, boom didn't need to buy new handguards
BB weight is only applicable when you are not doing CQB and also you need to adhere to the rules of the field, which some times include max BB weight. Even for outside.
Also, economy comes to mind as well, my stuff could hop anything up to .48, but I'm staying with .36, because it is enough. Sure, it may performing a bit less, but one have to factor in the human element as well. Also, with weight, price also goes up, but while weight is linear in this case price is exponential...
Honestly most fields where I am are cqb. You don't need anything more than .20
@@SgtStudder1 - Depends on how C is the cqb. I use .28 on 1J, so I have a bit of range before the BB starts to curve.
Before that I used .25 and .20, but they weren't precise enough for my local cqb-place.
Note that a moving bush is also very easy to spot
A moving bush is not a good sniper😂😂
Point 9 was a good one that I wish i saw before i bought my cyma aks74m, although luckily for the cyma ak models they themselves sell railed variants of the handguard as well as some railed top covers that are as cheap as a mesh face mask so it isnt too bad.
Another cracking series of tips Josef! Thanks kindly!
I would almost say good magazines is the only thing you need, especially if your new just aim down the barrel and guide your bb's
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This for sure. My first mags were cheapo eBay specials (10 for £10), and were a nightmare for misfeeds and unreliable FPS. I stuck with it for months until one of the guys going to the site suggested I try his mags to see if it'll help. Realised quickly where the issue was.
Agreed.
I prefer the likes of "Club International" to titles like "Playboy" or "Penthouse". 😉
@@teatimeboy3240 Oh no, the grammar police.
The original M4 does have one section of RIS, it's where if you take the carry handle off you can then put a Red Dot 🤷😁😁. Walking boots from Amazon or wherever for £50/£60(or your work boots if you're starting out in your first and second game to see if you like it before investing in more comfortable shoes), and a decent decent one or two point bungee sling for no more than £20 (get this before the boots) so then you won't be so tired carrying your primary around all day. Also just buying a pistol as your first gun and hiding with it for enemies to cross your path, or attempting to gain ground being stealthy to get closer to become in range with your pistol will teach you valuable skills 👌
Don't get a $40 spring rifle. Get an inexpensive aeg. Something $100-180. If you are hunkered behind a barrel shooting 1 per sec, and the guy is shooting at you with an inexpensive aeg at 30 p/sec, or an expensive at 60 p/s you won't have fun.
“Strict power limits”
Everyone at my airsoft field on the floor crying laughing.
Especially HPA, most of them are cheaters.
I still think one of the beat ghillie suits is the urban camo/literal garbage camo. Its so clever.
Step 1: Dont be poor
The most important part of airsoft
I had the same thoughts. I also have worked my way up from a springer with an old soda can to a full arsonal of airsoft gear. No shame in being the hoodie guy with a spring gun, we all start somewhere.
I play 2 sports I can barly aford air soft
This is so true 😂
@@imnoob7681 thats with anything really
When I bought my first airsoft replica I got a red dot, flashlight and grip with it. I think those, together with a sling are the most important accecories you need on a rife, a red dot is obvious, the sling will make your weapon more comfortable to keep on you during games, when switching to your sidearm for example and the grip and flashlight go together. The flashlight is useful because more often than not when playing you will encounter dark spots, rooms or even tunnels. In those cases a flashlight is the most affordable option and the grip is an extra to keep your hand in the right place at all times
My current no. 1 advice is to set priorities. I didn't realise right away that I prefer a light loadout for fast paced games. A lot of the extra that makes a look complete is not game relevant or can be DIYed for cheap (e.g. gun sling being a spare camera sling). I think every beginner should focus on building a base loadout that's reliable and modular.
Great info!
I would say the right grip can be important. Holding the airsoft replica can get uncomfortable and having the correct grip or padding can take some strain off your arms.
I use .25 gram bio BBs because they work with any gun, they’re relatively well priced and they aren’t as affected with wind as .20 but not dropping fast in lower powered pistols
I’m good for the boots as I’m a scout and have some really high quality boots already. Plus I’ve got about 7 months experience
Awesome info ty
I really like what you said about the boots. I never understood what good footwear means till a few years ago. Before, I bought footwear that looked good or was cheap. But after getting some really good shoes (for me its haix, but that differs from person to person) I do not want to go back to bad footwear at all. Yes 200 € for boots might be expensive, but I have been wearing these boots nearly everyday for some years and they still are easy on my feet, even after walking/running for 10 hours straight
Maybe the most important thing, if you have full metal airsoft, try not to get sweaty on inside part while maintenance, happened to me and i got rusted airsoft so i need to maintenance it like frequently
Nicely done. I would add to the point nr. 4 ... before spending any $$$ on your replica, learn how to properly Zero the sights and set the hop up. Honestly, these two things are the most undervalued things in general, while beeping the most important ones. I have lost the count of how many people are running around with misaligned sights and over hopped replicas while spewing out things about upgrades and such.
What would be your advice on how to get the hop up properly set? I mean, i started playing last April, immediately i realized how hop up is really important.
Thing is, the people i play with, including the owner of the store i bought my stuff, didn't bother explaining the basics.
I own an AR15 16"2. In my country we have a power limit of 1.3 joules on replicas, which really can go up to like 380 fps tops.
Given that, what range should my replica be able to reach, and what range should i be testing my hop up setting, so that i can zero my sight after?
I have a really good optic, 4x max zoom, but i feel it's just overkill, since my replica is not accurate at that range.
100% get a flashlight, Once my field changed to later hours and the season changed it gets dark pretty fast and having a flashlight is not only safer but makes actually hitting people in the dark possible.
Question from somebody who has never done any airsoft but really wants to:
Does a gilli blanket work just as good as a full suit? I hope a gilli blanket makes sense.
Don't use only eye pro when you start out. Use full face protection, or goggles and a mask. Why? When i first started, i went with eye pro for a VERY close CQB site. Within 30 seconds of having BBs whizzing past my fragile teeth, lips, ears etc, i marched right back into the safe zone and asked to borrow a face mask from someone. Confidence. ;)
That being said, if you *really* want to put your face out there: Get a mouthguard.
Honestly, those things are like 2 dollars a piece. There's really no reason not to.
5:37 bro what do you have against the original m4? :(
1 tip that was handy for me, are you mostly gonna play indoor or outdoor, I brought a M4 but I played mostly indoor and the M4 was to long so I had to buy a new smaller gun.
Kept the M4 for outdoor games tho
i use tourism boots for under 40 usd with leather insoles and i must say they are really nice than some shoes that were more expensive
For me: A magnifier. Two reasons
- Spot that well hidden target in the shadow far away
- Track the BB path at the edge of gun range
I prioritized an optic after I got a grip and rail covers, then a lazer/ light for night/ Indoors
if youu break in you army boots correctly, they feel smooth af
My biggest advice: Don't give up and don't believe airsoft is Pay&Win. I have guns with price range from 50$ to 1700$ and I regularly use all of them. At the end of the day it's all about fun.
Much like any shooter, airsoft is only Pay2Win if you're exclusively playing against people who are as good as you. Handling, positioning and general game sense will always win more games than a handheld A-10 Warthog.
If you still have a brass barrel polish it once a year
Very helpful, thank you
@@blestbread cleaning it is enough, no amount of plastic bb's will ever scratch the inside of a brass or steel barrel
dirt in the barrel can scratch it tho. i think its a good tip
Regular cleaning is a requirement. You will notice a difference when polish it though. Better range and tighter groups. And 7$ for a bottle of brass polish you will never run out of is pretty damn cheap for the improvement you will get
Get fit bros. Maneuvering, operating the pew pew, and doing so effectively takes energy.
Make it an excuse to get running and lifting.
Man..i almost died on my first ever run today. I need stamina like crazy
Wear a bandana under your face mesh. Won’t get pimples or anything rubbed raw. And get decent boots (I wear Wolverine safety toe myself)
depending on the gun, a grip can actually make a monumental difference in how the gun feels while using it
While a red dot is cool I would recommend a sling, handguard and an extra battery
Thx
Tracer unit is Nice and help you to see where you shoot
Ghillie suits are horrible.
It is hot as hell, itchy, gets in the way of everything, snags on everything.
I live in a very hot and humid climate, they may be better in other climates though.
Do not play to win... play to get shot and laugh about it.
Buy something easily upgradable for your first gun and stay away from proprietary part guns. Learned that the hard way when I was starting off with my Tavor. Now I run a perfectly tuned AR
I bought a cheap gilly suit and I didn’t over heat because of the design just find one with alot of breathable fabric
Is it better to buy a eye prot with ventilation or an eye prot without ventilation but buy an magnet with sponge/cloth to wipe off the fog
Thank you so much super new to this actually just looking for a family thing we could do that’s different and this seems like so much fun are you going to the event in Florida in January 2025
also consider using good eyepro that doesnt fog
Very good video. 🎉🎉🎉
What kind of gloves would you recommend? Because I got shot in the foregrip hand a couple months ago and I think it fractured my bone cuz that shit hurt basically for a month and still sucks when I stretch sometimes and it makes me not wanna play anymore but I just got started :s
red dots are nice but honestly i would recommend getting a foregrip and sling first, then get an optic. Airsoft guns aren’t accurate like real guns so red dots are helpful but not strictly necessary
4:40 I disagree. You can play all of your life without a red dot. But a flashlight is 100% needed whenever you're playing CQB, transitional, or field games
Indeed! I've been using iron sights for 5 years, but definitely needed flashlight in darker areas
I Need More Airsoft Videos on YT. Im Sick and i watched the whole Airsoft-TH-cam through in 2 Weeks… 😢
Working on it! 😄💪
Is funny because i've started with a Keymod M4 with a lot of accesories like grips, scopes... but now, I usually play with an M16A2, the version without RIS, and without accessories, for me, less, is more, because i don't have to think, just shoot. For example, i prefer the non adjustable butt, less thinks to think about it XD.
Advice: If you feel more pain when a guy hit you with an HPA gun, that's because he is doing funny (illegal) things with regulator, as most HPA users do.
Go to a field where most people stick to AEGs and watch out for people taking springs out. Send the refs right away.
buuuuut if you buy a used gun i found that getting the cleaning rod a little damp with silicon spray THEN using water soaked and after that dry paper will clean it out without affeticting performance
It's a nightmare trying to procure each parts by ur self when Joseph have done it for you already
No lubricant, but I sometimes use gun oil to clean my barrel. Is that ok?
Also I have a super, I put wd40 on the lever and lived to regret it
3:13 👌
I have a gun cleaning kit will it work for airsoft?
TMI: avoid full geared up dudes whom (never served) barking orders like a Delta or Seal Team 6.
Anyone knows what's the name of the camo pattern on the team at 3:50? That's not jungle MTP I think (quite new to this) but it looks REALLY well, compared to woodland or digital!
It’s called Kreuzotter 👍
@@airsoft-explained-novritsch Best lads! Thanks!
@@AllinWhenPlaying I got that pattern on my 3d camo from novritsch and it looks really good in areas with both podzol and grassland forests
@@gasoline9666 My thinking exactly, British MTP is nice but it really works well in UK if the sun is out, which, as we all know, is maybe one game a year. This one seems to be perfect for the grey-skies scenario in the woodland area but the thing is, it seems it would work (although not as well as a dedicated one) in urban areas, especially not-concrete intense but more industrial.
At the moment it would seem as a perfect "jack of all trades" one if you would just need to go and get a single option - however everything I've seen online have WAY more saturated colors (which may be due to the fact that the video palette was adjusted a lot) and they look more out of place than the old woodland does ;)
The gear thing is so true, I bring a Nerf gun to my indoor field sometimes and I get tons of kills against the speed softer spending $1,000+ on their kit
are you able to play while only using a handgun?
@@SenseiBlue823 yes, in tight airsoft Fields Handguns are Perfect
2:32 learn team maneuvers, that's far more effective than anything you can do at an individual level. And instead of investing a gazillion dollars in gear, pour them into ammo. 99% of upgrades out there are useless or straight up detrimental, and each shot you put though your gun will teach you a bit more on how to get hits.
Are cleats a good thing to wear or no
I wish I can buy helmet n head gears with com and radios like on your site
2:13 Does anyone know what video that is?
It's not yet published. It will be on the NOVRITSCH channel soon.
Looking forward to it
Q: is novritsch going to release a hpa pouch?
Don't be afraid to go alone with the opportunity to make new friends and network
You don't need super expensive boots my 2 favorite special forces guys who I watch did 6 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan in Merrell boots.
Buying bbs: don’t buy colored bbs or see-through bbs
Buy polished BBs whenever possible
Krytac is great
Do NOT buy:
Ukarms
Bbtac
Or any colored BBs
New to airsoft, i saved up and got a PTS KWA Radian model-1 GBB. Went to "Hollywood Sports" and the staff got my replica to test my FPS. He was having trouble putting in the the BBS and put the mag wrong. Mag fell and broke feeding lip. Was so bummed out. Then another staff came over and instead of being helpful he just said Why did you get a GBB as your first airsoft?? i was like wth what failed today was your colleague not the MAG. Would advise no one to go there, even in the store to purchases BBs or other stuff staff didn't even know what things are. Do you carry BBs or batteries or BB speed loader. oh idk what that is, i looked around and they had them on display
Did they at least get you a new mag?
@@TheCartman1080 lmao i wish . GBB mags aren't cheap
@@jimalvarez5042 Exactly. They aren't. You should take it higher.
15 years ago Back when I was very green, I ran a CM .28, I wish I knew to adjust the hop up so that my bbs flight path wouldn't be arching to the ground at 25 feet....😒
I also, wish I knew to never use .12s
i bought .23 and my team leader immediately told me i shouldn't buy them anymore and get .28.
Im yust storting i had buyed a replica first hahahah and then face protection then a novritch ssp5 and now im going for clothes
i strongly disagree with the scope/dot being the best eccessory you need.. tbh you dont even need scopes just shoot and look where bb going
Yes, it is true that you can do without sights at all.
My personal opinion is though that red dot should be first on the list. Even before you get spare mags because you can quickly reload with a speed loader (yes, I would buy a red dot and a speed loader if it doesn't come with the replica :D)
@@airsoft-explained-novritsch I bought good red dot for my bizon but I rather have better view of my surroundings than blocky red dot in way of my view when I can shoot just as accure if not better without it. But hey everyone refers different :D
For a sniper i found a good scope can save you a lot of hassle. And seeing the singular bb and tracing it isnt easy. But a scope can help with it. What i say is go for a scope where you can adjust the magnification. Preferably 3x - 9x as 9x is just beyond what you will ever need but its nice to have
Depends on where you are playing, some times where I played you couldn't see the bb's flying very well, some times due to small amounts of fog, but still, I think a red dot is not a necessity, but a very good improvement. (Also, there are many style of red dots or scopes that don't take much of your periferal view, even seen people running small pistol red dots on AR's for this reason, and apart from looking sick, I think that it could be a good middle ground)
Surely, Nr #1 should be "Don't mistakenly (or deliberately) bring your live firing guns and ammunition to an Airsoft game".
(Just in case Alec Baldwin ever rocks up at an Airsoft event)
🤠
Eyes, face, shoes. Don't skimp!
Get great boots and thick hiking socks.
i have to disagree about the red dot. you can just track the bbs with your eyes. i would instead buy a sling or extra mags
Troll
100% sling > red dot
Only if you're an aeg player with hundreds of rounds in a single magazine.
Real men play with low caps and actually use the gun properly.
Sling and light.. Are priority.. After that scope/red dot
While I do agree on the sling, I don't at all about the light, been playing for 2yrs, maybe more, and I have never played with a light, almost never felt the need for one, apart from a few times in a cqb environment, but even then, I still managed to play without one, and had a lot of fun, a red dot is a way better purchase. (Side note: I do always advise to learn to play with iron sights, but if anyone wants an ease in playing, I always suggest buying a red dot, or a scope of some kind based on their preferences. (Also, you suggest a light, which is only useful in dark environments, but you wouldn't suggest a red dot to play in such places?? Good luck aiming in the dark with iron sights without fiber optic in them, if you say that you can see your iron sights even in the dark, then it's not dark enough to have a light become a necessity)
@@claudio6636 I do like your response, you bring some valid points... I guess it just depends on the field, where i play its way more 'speedy' and being able to light up a room, hallway or corridor is way more beneficial than aiming with a red dot into the darkness... I guess it just depends on the player's field... But these are the 3 main things every serious airsoft player should invest in 🤙
Edit: you can use a light to semi-trace bbs indoors, so thats some extra functionality, to answer your last point
@@SulfurAirsoft yeah it makes sense, definetly depends on the field, probably between everything we said (which is all good advice imo) the best one would be to kit yourself, and accessorize according to where you play.
Btw I didn't thought about the fact that the torch can also light up bb's, very good point!
about accesories red dot is the least important accessory yeah i get scopes for snipers and dmrs but red dot is kinda useless
1most people dont even use them correctly
2they are kinda expensive
3they are ez to shoot out
4 most 9f the time you will track your bbs and not even use red dot
5sling and foregrip are much better attachments... one helps you carry your gun and the other makes ot more comfortable to hold also they are dirt cheap compared to optics
I've never really used a red dot unless people are really far away, a 2 point adjustable sling is very useful but I'd say a foregrip can get in the way a little as I use a VIS/IR PEQ-15 for use with my Gen2+ NV, although that's really down to preference and use.
I was outgunning a whole field of people using $220 ak 105 shooting under 250fps with no scope 🤣
Buy gear that is functional to your playstyle. Because most spend stupid amounts of money to look like an Operator only to find the weather wont allow you to wear most of it or because it hinders performance. Im all about Squeezing as much potential out of my ability and how i take on the battle, than how i "fit it" looks wise.
Who is willing to ship a airsoft rifle and pistol to NY.
We recently bought 50 acres and I got hustled into hosting airsoft next weekend.
I got 7 days to get a rifle and a sidearm. Plus sighted in by the 27th.
I hate when they don't include links to what they mention
Get a sling, it's really uncomfirtable to hold on to the gun all day. Even a simple strap is better than nothing.
12# don’t buy snipers until you are good at playing airsoft
There's some bias here due to the fact you are used to it now, your first few times will absolutely hurt, one of the most painful I had was getting shot right at the top of the hip bone, it bruised badly for weeks. But the pain isn't serious and the more you go the less it will matter. But don't expect it to tickle, and wear gloves!
Does he say what I think he says here???? 4:58
@@wildwilly1899 I heard the same. Sniggered a bit.
@@GofuKyersen 🤣
don't skimp on eye pro..! for glasses wearers who can't wear contact lenses like me... Bolle Pilot Emergency googles are awesome... I've only been playing since December but I've not fogged once..!