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Post by GoldSiege on Apr 29, 2005 22:34:24 GMT -5
Im looking for the best shotgun out there and so far, i am liking the spas 12. Then again I am new to the world of Airsoft and havent looked at many others. I was hoping you guys could point me in the right direction. Do you think the spas 12 by TM is good, or is there one better and why? Thanks a lot!
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Post by Gestapo on Apr 29, 2005 22:38:26 GMT -5
do some research on google, and read reviews from other people. This will help you out a lot on these boards.
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Post by Enkidu on Apr 29, 2005 23:04:52 GMT -5
I think the question you should be asking yourself, goldsiege, is why do you want a shotgun in the first place? If it's because you think they look cool and it would be sweet to have a badass-lookin' shottie out on the field, then get whatever shotgun looks best because gametime performance obviously doesn't matter to you. In general, going up against AEGs with a shotgun is a losing battle (with a few exceptions, see this site, about halfway down for decent tips on spring shotguns vs. AEG tactics) There is no "best" shotgun, just ones that are worth your money at the price point. If you want a recommendation, I happen to like mine (Maruzen M1100), but that's because I spent a lot of money on it. Semi-auto, shell-ejecting, 7-8 BBs per trigger pull, mag tube holds 7+1 shells. I can put 50 BBs downrage in about 5 seconds, if the weather's nice.  It's fun to shoot, and realistic to a fault, but it is not well-suited to outdoors play. This shotgun would be best in close-quarters play. I say would because I have not had the chance to use it in this situation, due to the gun's poor performance in cold temperatures. |
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Post by GoldSiege on Apr 29, 2005 23:34:47 GMT -5
Performace is very important to me. What the point of having a good lookin gun that cant perform well? Sure, looks are an important factor too but that isnt the reason why i would like a shottie. Also I read in a review that they are accurate for the most part and they hit hard. Am i being misled with this information? Is there a better gun for me to start off with, considering this would be my first? I have about a 200 dollar price limit, fyi.
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Post by Gestapo on Apr 29, 2005 23:42:30 GMT -5
well, if you save up like 30 more dollars from that 200, you could get yourself a nice TM MP5 if the shotgun really isnt' what you want.
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Post by GoldSiege on Apr 30, 2005 0:07:23 GMT -5
Yea, I think your right. An MP5A5 seems like a good gun to start off with. Thanks for the help. Maybe i'll go get the shottie later. ;D
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Post by Gestapo on Apr 30, 2005 0:10:44 GMT -5
if you need any more help, feel free to IM me if you have AIM.
APGEcho
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Post by Enkidu on Apr 30, 2005 0:28:21 GMT -5
As I hinted in my previous post, a shotgun is not a wise first Airsoft purchase. They have significant drawbacks versus AEGs, drawbacks that will become painfully evident the first few times you go up against them. In my opinion, a stock Tokyo Marui AEG is the wisest choice in your price range (winners like me choose AKs, BTW). Long ago, I took this same advice when entering the sport, and it was a good choice.
Later, when you are hopelessly addicted to the sport, and mortgaging your future for new acquisitions to your arsenal, that's when it's a good idea to pick up a shotgun.
Should the chance occur that we meet on the field, you're welcome to give my shotty a try, goldsiege. Best of luck.
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Post by Orion on Apr 30, 2005 13:19:00 GMT -5
Enkidu, is your M1100 gas or spring? Also, did it come shell-ejecting stock?
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Post by Enkidu on Apr 30, 2005 13:29:34 GMT -5
It's gas-powered, and ejects shells in standard form, no pumping required. The Maruzen gas 870, like Munin has, ejects shells and is gas-powered, too. However, his requires you to rack the pump to load a new shell and eject the fired one. Mine works simililar to a GBB pistol, only better.
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