Airsoft/Speedsoft

[Jonnydread]

The kid rolling around on the floor 😂

[Magmoormaster]

[Magmoormaster]

I didn't notice anyone else playing on. I might have a couple times, unintentionally. I wasn't especially padded up (just wore joggers and my paintball jersey) but there were a few hits I barely noticed. It wouldn't surprise me if I didn't feel some hits at all.

[The Hobbit]

Were there any problems with playing on? If you listen anywhere, it seems to be the standard for air soft.

[Magmoormaster]

I managed to get a few games in this evening. It went well, for the most part. I'm running one mag in each pocket right now, which honestly works just fine for me. But at one point I jumped to peek over a barrel and a mag bounced out of my pocket and broke. I was able to at least partially fix it, but it might have feeding issues now. Not sure yet. Also, the field I'm playing at is wildly unbalanced. The last game I played I was basically unable to move outside my spawn. It was really frustrating.

Beyond that though, it went well. The gun works great so far. Shoots fast (ROF) and accurate. I'm not great as indoor CQB style though. Too many weird angles people can pop out of. I got some ok gopro footage I'll try to edit and post up. Naturally I forgot to turn it on during the most interesting gameplay. :/ Go figure.

[Kanto]

I desperately wanted to get an AAP01, I think they're so much cooler than Hi Capas. The problem for me was just how expensive the upgrade parts were. I went with the AW Custom Hi Capa just so it wouldn't be a long term money pit.

Re: reliability, that part is really interesting to me. Airsoft right now is what paintball was like in the 90s or early 2000s. There are a couple of rifles that seem to be really good OOTB, but they're all in the $300+ range. It's amazing how many reviews I've seen that are 5 star reviews, that say something to the effect of "works great, have this one seemingly big deal issue but other than that I love it." Obviously crap brands will always exist, but even the big names seem to have these issues. They really need to get that sorted out, along with getting HPA stuff down in price. A $500 HPA speedsoft gun with a decent ASA/grip (read my previous post) would crush the market.

Tried to go play last night but no one else showed up. Worked out though, I was able to work out some kinks. The hop up on my gun needed some serious adjustment, and my two extra mags I bought were missing some seals. Got that figured out, ran something like 500 rounds thru the gun. It's not super efficient, but otherwise it seems to work well. I'm not especially accurate with it yet, I need to learn to control the recoil. I was able to briefly hold a real upgraded hi capa, and frankly I did not notice any difference in quality. Very similar amount of play in the slide, and honestly the trigger in mine was nicer. Didn't shoot it though. Anyway, I'll play again on Tuesday, which is a discount day and usually more busy.

I had the same thought RE the AAP01. I love the ruger look and have seen some amazing builds, but it seems like by the time you've got the metal upper, hammer, and a few other bits and bobs it's almost cheaper to get the Nov and just go play. Similar to you, I couldn't care less about the milsim, in fact i find that the least appealing part. I just want to run around and shoot my friends.

[Magmoormaster]

Let us know how it goes. I am in the same exact position of being goaded into playing airsoft by a few friends. Was considering getting a pre upgraded High Capa (Nov SSp5) or an AAP 01 and going the build myself.

On thing that has been interesting to me, is just how unreliable airsoft guns are. It seems like even high end guns aren't paintball reliable. My guess is it's some combo of small complex parts and and overall much less emphasis on preformance. It seems pretty normal that even well reviewed markers don't run well out the the box without replacing parts. I guess that's also part of the cheaper price points.

I don't think it'll feel scratch the paintball itch for me, but it might be a fun way to spend more time with buddies.

I desperately wanted to get an AAP01, I think they're so much cooler than Hi Capas. The problem for me was just how expensive the upgrade parts were. I went with the AW Custom Hi Capa just so it wouldn't be a long term money pit.

Re: reliability, that part is really interesting to me. Airsoft right now is what paintball was like in the 90s or early 2000s. There are a couple of rifles that seem to be really good OOTB, but they're all in the $300+ range. It's amazing how many reviews I've seen that are 5 star reviews, that say something to the effect of "works great, have this one seemingly big deal issue but other than that I love it." Obviously crap brands will always exist, but even the big names seem to have these issues. They really need to get that sorted out, along with getting HPA stuff down in price. A $500 HPA speedsoft gun with a decent ASA/grip (read my previous post) would crush the market.

Tried to go play last night but no one else showed up. Worked out though, I was able to work out some kinks. The hop up on my gun needed some serious adjustment, and my two extra mags I bought were missing some seals. Got that figured out, ran something like 500 rounds thru the gun. It's not super efficient, but otherwise it seems to work well. I'm not especially accurate with it yet, I need to learn to control the recoil. I was able to briefly hold a real upgraded hi capa, and frankly I did not notice any difference in quality. Very similar amount of play in the slide, and honestly the trigger in mine was nicer. Didn't shoot it though. Anyway, I'll play again on Tuesday, which is a discount day and usually more busy.

[Kanto]

Let us know how it goes. I am in the same exact position of being goaded into playing airsoft by a few friends. Was considering getting a pre upgraded High Capa (Nov SSp5) or an AAP 01 and going the build myself.

On thing that has been interesting to me, is just how unreliable airsoft guns are. It seems like even high end guns aren't paintball reliable. My guess is it's some combo of small complex parts and and overall much less emphasis on preformance. It seems pretty normal that even well reviewed markers don't run well out the the box without replacing parts. I guess that's also part of the cheaper price points.

I don't think it'll feel scratch the paintball itch for me, but it might be a fun way to spend more time with buddies.

[SignOfZeta]

Airsoft is like paintball without the gay undertones.

So it’s worthless then?

[Magmoormaster]

Nah, it's an Armorer Works Custom Hi Capa. Pre upgraded, and apparently not really compatible with TM parts. Good way to prevent it being a huge money pit. I'd be too tempted to upgrade the crap out of it otherwise.

I should mention that this one has a metal slide and frame, the grip is still plastic though.

[Toestr]

Is this a proper TM Hi Capa? My friend let me try his and I was impressed by how heavy it felt despite being plastic.

[Magmoormaster]

My new Hi Capa came in today. Took me forever to take the orange tip off (had to take the upper almost entirely apart and boiled the outer barrel) so I could put the tracer unit on.

As requested here are some pics:




It's heavier than I thought it would be, not in a bad way. Feels pretty well built. I'm excited to give it a go.

[Magmoormaster]

I ordered online so once everything comes in I’ll be sure to post pics.

[Chappy]

[Magmoormaster]

Welp..... I caved to my GAS. I just bought a Hi Capa, which is essentially a racegun 1911. Speedsoft leagues require 2 players per team to be a pistol player, and having watched a lot of gameplay footage looks like a lot of fun. Honestly, I kept bouncing back and forth between wanting something and not, and it was driving my wife crazy. Finally decided to just get it over with, get it out of my system. Got the gun, a couple extra mags, a tracer unit, and some soft goods (pants and hard pads). If nothing else, I'm looking forward to trying some new stuff out.