| So you just played your first game of airsoft using a | | | | Now the second thing you need to figure out is your |
| cheap spring based rifle bought from Wal-Mart or | | | | budget. If you are just getting into the sport the best |
| were using a friend's A.E.G. (Automatic Electric Gun) | | | | recommendation is an electric M4. This gun is made by |
| on the field and now you want to trade up. So you get | | | | nearly every major airsoft manufacturing company out |
| to the store and then realize that you have no idea | | | | there and has a vast selection of spare parts, |
| what you want to buy! Rest assured dear reader | | | | accessories, and magazines available for it. Plus it is |
| because if there is a will, there is a way. The first thing | | | | the easiest gun to upgrade both externally and |
| you need to ask yourself before dropping money on a | | | | internally. This way even if the gun was sub-par pre |
| new weapon is "How do I want to play". Exactly what | | | | purchase you can always upgrade it to make shoot |
| do you want to do once you are in the game? | | | | up there with the best of them. It makes it a perfect |
| Do you want to play on the field with an assault rifle or | | | | choice for someone just starting out. |
| in a warehouse with an SMG (Sub-Machine Gun)? Are | | | | This doesn't mean however you are limited to just that |
| you a lone wolf and like the idea of waiting in the grass | | | | one gun. Most popular models and gun types are |
| with your sniper picking off enemies from the | | | | made with varying degrees of quality. Meaning if you |
| distance? Perhaps you want to set up shop with a | | | | wish to get an M249 light-machine gun right off the bat |
| light machine gun and lay down covering fire for your | | | | you will be able to find something to fit your needs. |
| squad mates. There is a wide arrange of weapons | | | | Just remember to do your own research on the gun |
| and armaments that can be tailored to your personal | | | | and the manufacturing company before making your |
| preferences. Be practical though; you most likely will | | | | first purchase. It can be a bit of a hassle to look all the |
| not need a short-barreled sub-machine gun in a wide | | | | information up before buying. Doing this will make your |
| open forest. Conversely you won't get much use out | | | | first airsoft gun purchase a happy and worthwhile |
| of a sniper rifle in a cramped warehouse. | | | | investment. |