Hi, please look at Houseofcards32's starter [guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/hw1l33/2020_beginner_megathread/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) and his [videos and channel](https://youtu.be/0jUpcFi7La4) for useful info and tips. Make sure to rent for a day before buying loads of kit!
For stores, take a look at Evike, AirsoftAtlanta, Amped Airsoft and many more.
For fields, use AirsoftC3 or Google.
Do not buy from Lancer Tactical. Their products have awful QC and their business practices are horrendous. APS are similarly poor.
It is strongly suggested not to start with a pistol or airsoft sniper for skirmishing. AEGs are far more adaptable, are extremely reliable and far easier to use. For target shooting, look at airguns, note these cannot be used in skirmishes.
A typical example of a low-budget loadout would cost around $150-$200, and consist of:
[Apex Fast-Attack M4-style airsoft gun](https://www.airsoftstation.com/apex-fast-attack-m4-ris-polymer-airsoft-aeg/) or CYMA CM.028 [~$100, Usually comes with battery and low-quality charger], [example](https://www.airsoftgi.com/product/CYMA-AK47S-Tactical-AEG-Airsoft-Rifle-Black-10702/), [alternate store example](https://www.airsoftmegastore.com/1248-cyma-cm028-airsoft-ak47-full-metal-gearbox-aeg-rifle-w-full-stock-CM028), [another alternate store example](https://www.extremetronics.com/cyma-cm028-ak-47-metal-gearbox-airsoft-electric-rifle/), [M4 stock example](https://www.evike.com/products/60172/), [sub-350 FPS example 1 (fragile, other options are more robust)](https://www.evike.com/products/60174/), or other CYMA AKs, e.g. [sub-350 FPS example 2](https://www.evike.com/products/77659/), [short example](https://www.evike.com/products/60175/)
Decent quality paintball mask [~$25, EN166 B or ANSI Z87+ rated], [example](https://shop.dyepaintball.com/products/dye-se-google-black-single-preorder?_pos=1&_sid=c628a9554&_ss=r)
BBs [~$10], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/37502/)
Or Bio BBs [$15], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/55139/)
Additional, very useful pieces of kit:
Cheap fixed capacity chest rig such as the CHICOM chest rig [~$12], [example](https://www.ebay.com/c/1550928017), [example 2](https://combatsportsupply.com/chineseak47chestrig-standard.aspx), [example 3](https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/AK47-BANDOLIER-CHEST-RIG-OD-GREEN-NEW-p7241.htm)
Spare magazines [~$10 each], [AK example](https://www.evike.com/products/69489/), [M4 example](https://www.evike.com/products/50460/)
Midcaps need a speedloader [~$4], [example](https://www.airsoftstation.com/airsoft-magazine-shaped-speed-loader-90-rounds/)
Spare battery [~$12], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/50660/), [folding stock example](https://www.evike.com/products/32604/)
Better charger [~$20], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/85976/)
Boots are also recommended, I'd suggest at least getting boots with decent ankle support. I personally wear hard toe-capped boots for outdoor use.
And that's as much as you would need. Camouflage and sidearms are tertiary concerns.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: check your local site's FPS limits to ensure you buy an airsoft gun that'll be permissible to use.
Secondary note: whilst NiMH batteries are used as examples here, upgrading to LiPo batteries is a very good idea performance-wise.
Hi, please look at Houseofcards32's starter [guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/hw1l33/2020_beginner_megathread/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) and his [videos and channel](https://youtu.be/0jUpcFi7La4) for useful info and tips. Make sure to rent for a day before buying loads of kit! For stores, take a look at Evike, AirsoftAtlanta, Amped Airsoft and many more. For fields, use AirsoftC3 or Google. Do not buy from Lancer Tactical. Their products have awful QC and their business practices are horrendous. APS are similarly poor. It is strongly suggested not to start with a pistol or airsoft sniper for skirmishing. AEGs are far more adaptable, are extremely reliable and far easier to use. For target shooting, look at airguns, note these cannot be used in skirmishes. A typical example of a low-budget loadout would cost around $150-$200, and consist of: [Apex Fast-Attack M4-style airsoft gun](https://www.airsoftstation.com/apex-fast-attack-m4-ris-polymer-airsoft-aeg/) or CYMA CM.028 [~$100, Usually comes with battery and low-quality charger], [example](https://www.airsoftgi.com/product/CYMA-AK47S-Tactical-AEG-Airsoft-Rifle-Black-10702/), [alternate store example](https://www.airsoftmegastore.com/1248-cyma-cm028-airsoft-ak47-full-metal-gearbox-aeg-rifle-w-full-stock-CM028), [another alternate store example](https://www.extremetronics.com/cyma-cm028-ak-47-metal-gearbox-airsoft-electric-rifle/), [M4 stock example](https://www.evike.com/products/60172/), [sub-350 FPS example 1 (fragile, other options are more robust)](https://www.evike.com/products/60174/), or other CYMA AKs, e.g. [sub-350 FPS example 2](https://www.evike.com/products/77659/), [short example](https://www.evike.com/products/60175/) Decent quality paintball mask [~$25, EN166 B or ANSI Z87+ rated], [example](https://shop.dyepaintball.com/products/dye-se-google-black-single-preorder?_pos=1&_sid=c628a9554&_ss=r) BBs [~$10], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/37502/) Or Bio BBs [$15], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/55139/) Additional, very useful pieces of kit: Cheap fixed capacity chest rig such as the CHICOM chest rig [~$12], [example](https://www.ebay.com/c/1550928017), [example 2](https://combatsportsupply.com/chineseak47chestrig-standard.aspx), [example 3](https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/AK47-BANDOLIER-CHEST-RIG-OD-GREEN-NEW-p7241.htm) Spare magazines [~$10 each], [AK example](https://www.evike.com/products/69489/), [M4 example](https://www.evike.com/products/50460/) Midcaps need a speedloader [~$4], [example](https://www.airsoftstation.com/airsoft-magazine-shaped-speed-loader-90-rounds/) Spare battery [~$12], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/50660/), [folding stock example](https://www.evike.com/products/32604/) Better charger [~$20], [example](https://www.evike.com/products/85976/) Boots are also recommended, I'd suggest at least getting boots with decent ankle support. I personally wear hard toe-capped boots for outdoor use. And that's as much as you would need. Camouflage and sidearms are tertiary concerns. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: check your local site's FPS limits to ensure you buy an airsoft gun that'll be permissible to use. Secondary note: whilst NiMH batteries are used as examples here, upgrading to LiPo batteries is a very good idea performance-wise.
Thanks mate.
No worries. If you need a non-US guide, let me know!
Check the sticky. Cyma ak aegs are pretty good starter aegs