Airsoft advise
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 1:13 pm
Hi,
I am in the market to buy some airsoft products and i had some queries for that. My main need for airsoft weapons is for film shoots, so i need the weapons to look realistic.
Now, let me list what i know up until now, and if i am wrong,you guys can correct me and give me sage advice.
First and foremost , the guns i am looking for are-
1. Either a glock 17/glock 21, or Beretta PX4 Storm, or a Colt Defender or a Walther CP99. They have to have blowback action. and built to scale. I will also need a silencer that will go with it. Also, i will need extra magazines.
2. A glock 18/ 18c or Beretta M93R with the larger magazines. Again, full blowback action. Again, extra magazines needed.
3. Finally, I will need a H&K MP5 and/or M4A1 SOCOM rifle.
Now, i understand that the cheapest ones don't have any blowback action. I know Marushin has some really great handguns and even shotguns which even have shell casings ejecting during the firing action, but they are gas operated, not electrical. And shell casing ejection isnt that important, vfx can take care of that during the shoot.
I am guessing that the electrical ones are the most expensive. If they are built to scale and use a battery (A4 or other) to control the firing, then i will probably have to pay a premium price for them.
Now what i dont know about is the gas operated ones- so how much will buying gas cost me? Can i refill locally or would i have to buy a new canister/cylinder every single time??
Are there any dealers who has these products? I can settle for the the first 2, i dont even need the 3rd option right now. So can you guys suggest some shops and model numbers for me? I would prefer any shop where i can go check the product out myself over buying online- and in that case what kind of trouble can i come up with customs and the law? Online purchase would be the last resort. Also ,would online purchase be cheaper? I live in Calcutta, so local sellers would be more welcome. Many thanks in advance.
I am in the market to buy some airsoft products and i had some queries for that. My main need for airsoft weapons is for film shoots, so i need the weapons to look realistic.
Now, let me list what i know up until now, and if i am wrong,you guys can correct me and give me sage advice.
First and foremost , the guns i am looking for are-
1. Either a glock 17/glock 21, or Beretta PX4 Storm, or a Colt Defender or a Walther CP99. They have to have blowback action. and built to scale. I will also need a silencer that will go with it. Also, i will need extra magazines.
2. A glock 18/ 18c or Beretta M93R with the larger magazines. Again, full blowback action. Again, extra magazines needed.
3. Finally, I will need a H&K MP5 and/or M4A1 SOCOM rifle.
Now, i understand that the cheapest ones don't have any blowback action. I know Marushin has some really great handguns and even shotguns which even have shell casings ejecting during the firing action, but they are gas operated, not electrical. And shell casing ejection isnt that important, vfx can take care of that during the shoot.
I am guessing that the electrical ones are the most expensive. If they are built to scale and use a battery (A4 or other) to control the firing, then i will probably have to pay a premium price for them.
Now what i dont know about is the gas operated ones- so how much will buying gas cost me? Can i refill locally or would i have to buy a new canister/cylinder every single time??
Are there any dealers who has these products? I can settle for the the first 2, i dont even need the 3rd option right now. So can you guys suggest some shops and model numbers for me? I would prefer any shop where i can go check the product out myself over buying online- and in that case what kind of trouble can i come up with customs and the law? Online purchase would be the last resort. Also ,would online purchase be cheaper? I live in Calcutta, so local sellers would be more welcome. Many thanks in advance.