Best & Worst Airsoft Gear - NSRT Ep.154
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- Matt and George give their thoughts on what the best and worst pieces of Airsoft Gear are in this latest episode of the Not-So-Round-Table!
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Never too Old For Airsoft. I am 62 and still going strong over 12 years playing.
Good on you my guy. 👍
Good for you man keep going
Dude thats awesome. Now its time for my grandma to play 😎
Awesome dude
Thats badass, I wanna be like that when I'm 62. :)
For the "how old is too old" question. I started just last summer at 58 years old.
Congratulations on picking up a awesome hobby. All ages (with good attitudes) are welcome!!!
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I’ve been playing along time since the dinosaurs were on the fields and I’ve seen quite a few of us old timers , can’t keep up with the youngsters but still have a blast on the fields
No such thing as too old. 1 life 2 live, stay healthy by keeping active and us respectful airsofters got your back 🤙🤙
I am type 2 diabetic and my doctor said to keep busy. So instead of walking around the block, I decided to try this. Glad I did. I'm not the fastest out on the field but it gives the young ones a easy target. I just wish it wasn't so cold up here in Canada as there are no indoor fields.
How old is two old
Dam is that old man frank?.. OMG he’s using his oxygen as a jet pack. Woah! grandma patty is using her wheelchair as a technical
Worst Airsoft PRODUCT is any of the Metal Mesh "Eye Protection." Worst Airsoft REPRODUCTION? Man, I dunno. Maybe anything that sells as 1913 Standard, but isn't?
Why isn’t era based games common? The thought of doing western and ww2 seems a lot more interesting to replay battles in history
Proprietary gear and guns. Also ww2 guns are either not great or really expensive
Just gotta look. D-Day adventure park in OK is a big one
When will there be an Evike store on the east coast?
I hope evike creates a location right around Wareham or Bridgwater
And maybe one in Canada it would be nice
They need one in NC!!! Lol
@@williamethier6948 this isn’t aging well...
@@blu-onetactical7696 lol bridgewater right down Rt22 from me BAAM lol
Will evike ever open up a location on the east coast? Do they have the money to do that?
THIS is the REAL question.
the midwest would be even better
Omg I've been thinking this for so long. Cant wait until they come on down 👀👀Content dropping this month!!!
You have to imagine how much cheaper it is keeping the majority of their shipping going to the nearby port of LA since almost everything they sell comes from Asia
Ok, so there is a place in. PA called Jackal Tactical. The owner orders stuff from evike as a distributor. The price for ordered stuff is the same price as in the website. There are things not from evike at the store also (like hpa bb’s ordered through hpa and so on because logistically, it’s more sound) and those prices may be different.
Question: For someone who's wanting to get into Milsim. Which 'brand' offers the best 'transition' for difficulty. I remember MSW being touted as being the roughest of the rough. And Blacksheep used to be easier comparatively before their disbanding. Also for guns that I want to see in the future, I'd buy up a GALIL ACE in a heartbeat should a good one comes out.
American milsim, desert fox events
Also op lion claws
Third Coast Airsoft has a great ruleset and vehicle implementation as well as tactical immersion and the like. Always snag great venues as well so that's a plus!
I love bullpups, I run 2 AUGs (a used Snow Wolf A2 commando and an officially licenced AUG A3 with metal gear box) an L-86A2 LSW ( the ICS version not the Aries lemon) and an FN P-90 that I recently purchased some cosmetic upgrades for from you guys
You use 2 primaries????? I'm looking into a half dmr half m4 and a smg as a basic loadout. Good idea or 👎??
"whats the deal with airline food?"
like what’s the deal with it
All I want is Marui to make an NGRS "totally legit and licensed" MDR in OD and black
Silverback is making an aeg mdr and it lokks like its gonna be sick
@@reidwollen1730 Given the other DT silverback products are like £500 and need another 2-300 worth of upgrades to make them good I think I'll probably pass lol
Any advice for an avid player of many years and machinist of 20+ getting a product he has in mind, to market? I own a small shop with a cnc mill and looking to get into American airsoft manufacturing? Love the show and keep up the great work!!!
Please!!!! dedicate a small portion of your time to gbb rifles we need skilled professionals to create and improve on current and future designs and operations.
@@shizzymacblu6573 I agree, it seems we are limited on options and if we can help, persuade, and or influence a few certified professionals to enter the gas blowback RIFLE side of things I believe airsoft as a whole would be more attractive, interesting, customizable and all-around insanely fun. Wilson keep in touch if you are able too, channel name Blu-One Tactical ill have some vids coming mid feb,
I have been pondering an idea of making steel AR/M4 style receivers thatll fit most V2 gearboxes or GBBs. Since you have the skills, this would be up your alley. Alot of new or 'unique' designs have been or will be done by bigger companies, so I wouldnt focus on that.
your skillset will be best for reproducing popular parts with stronger material imo
@@blu-onetactical7696 I will reach out today new friend :)
@@averageasian292 This is awesome advice brother I appreciate it.
Here is something fun, I bought my first plate carrier off amazon in 2018, only 50 bucks from GFIRE. I still run it to this day when i'm not using my ar500 veritas. It hasn't failed me at all over the 3 years i have been using it and its been through A LOT more than I would put any other carrier through.
Ive noticed US airsoft is riddled with drama whereas EU isnt, was over in America on deployment and played some with mates, may have just been unlucky but ran into a dude that kicked off because a kid didnt call his hit even though he had only just realised he had been hit. People were over shooting a bit more I noticed too and were getting proper heated, happens in EU but from my mates over in the states seems to happen a lot less over here
I've lived in a few different countries and noticed we Americans are more aggressive in general and I feel that carries into the gameplay. We're pretty confrontational and don't like not being the best, it's definitely something I've been working on myself.
Yeah, it really depends on where you are though. I usually play at d14 in texas and haven't had much trouble. Everyone's usually cool as far as I've seen
Hey NSRT, I used to watch you guys back in the day when this started, then got out of the sport for about 6 years. Now I'm back and super glad to see you guys still doing this. I do have a question, tho.
How do you feel about non-conventional gear setups? I'm going for 'post-apocalyptic' so my kit consists of a Chicom-type rig, and a small tactical pack instead of a regular rig. Thoughts?
Why is most MILSIM located on the west and midwest regions? it just seems that the east coast is comparatively lacking big time.
Lion Claws actually has quite a few East Coast games in the Carolinas
Checkout Stagops, they have kick ass events on the east coast
I agree. As an Indiana Hoosier, I see MilSims here and there. When I was stationed in Camp Lejeune, I didn't hear any airsoft events. Granted, I did meet several airsofters at paintball field at one point and a fairly good airsoft field off base.
I have an emerson JPC in multicam arid. Its real CP material and it looks amazing
The Odin knockoff from Valken suuuucked. I used it three times before a gear broke on the inside. Just got the legit EMG one and it’s way smoother
I have a GBB pistol that takes c02 and green gas mags. I've been using c02 due to cold weather. Would switching to green gas only in warmer months decrease wear n tear enough to make it worth switching or should I just use c02 only?
What’s your thoughts on loud music playing during games? Personally don’t like playing with music in the background.
Yeah its really ruins the immersion and the competitive aspect of the game, but if everyone is just playing casually then im fine with it
I hate it when there is that one guy who is set on playing fortunate son every chance he gets🤦♂️
At my local field we had a vietnam vet come play every weekend, even when he started having health issues his last game was riding around in a wheelchair dispite it being outdoor. Never too old but i do agree too young mentally
Hi I love all of your products at evike so thx a lot and this was a real cool video
What about the UAR bullpup that Evike sells? I have it and it uses M4 mags. I like it a lot and reloads are easy and the gun handles and shoots great too
If I have an m4a1 can i make the magazine release left handed without buying a new gun or new lower?
Yep! Check out these options: www.evike.com/products/68754/ and www.evike.com/products/67549/
How do you get more people into airsoft when the fields are far away, my friends and I have built many obstacles and towers for airsoft and we would love to have more people play but cant get more people
Advertising. Facebook, ig, youtube, reach out with the name of your location so others can I'd who to link up with. I'm going through the same thing now
@Charles Griffith I'm up in Pennsylvania, the nearest course to my friends and I is EMR Event park (bad blood) which is about a 3 hour drive, the place we play at always changes though cause we constantly take down stuff and rebuild them
@Charles Griffith :O we aren't that far apart! i mean its like 2 and a half hours but ya know
@@darienr-s993 I'm in NJ, most if the places are cqb by me, want to go outdoors more.
How much better is the use of armbands to distinguish factions as opposed to Tan vs Green camo? My local outdoor field does not use armbands and personally I think it would balance the game especially over 3 seasons of play where camo preference changes. I say use armbands outside of scheduled special events with specific BDU standard rules
Love the video to get to the point what is the Best AEG SMG side arm for a sniper
Our local field here in San Antonio, TX has been pretty awesome. Mission Airsoft. Lots of good players here young and old, and everyone seems to have a good attitude on the field just about every time, at least in my experience.
In Denmark we have to be 18 to start airsoft, I love it im 27 my self.
here in the netherlands too. so great to have no kids on the field, although some adults can act a children too on the field
Hey Matt and George I am waiting on the m249 featherweight to come back into stock but when it does what upgrades or modifications would yall do to it if you had one? Thanks guys keep up the great work.
There's a severe lack of honesty in Canada, especially with players from Quebec... They steal gear, cheat, etc.
That`s Quebec for you.
Dang, they still want independence? Lol
I ref at a field local to me. We play a battle royal game sometimes and they seem to go great. However the most players we’ve ever done it with is around 50 we do teams of 3-4 and spawn them in different areas of the field and then start the game. Every player starts with 400 dollars (prop money) and the objective is to get the most money. If someone kills you they can loot you but only take 100 dollars at a time. The 400 dollars also represents your lives you have once you run out of money you walk to a ref because you have no lives yet. However any team can buy you back for 400 dollars and if you’re bought back you get 100 dollars. It’s confusing but if the players listen to the briefing it usually goes amazing.
About the Warzone thing. It kinda has already been done. Mr Beast had a CZcamsr (and some streamers) battle royal like 1-2 years ago that was sponsored by apex legends, as well as Lancer Tactical and Airsoft Megastore (or something like that) for the weapons and ammo. In it, they used balloons for lives where if all three on someone were popped, then that person was out. There were weapons all around the place and they had officials and caution tape to shrink the border/play-zone.
Obviously that’s a lot harder to recreate, but I could definitely see a group of friends doing it on their own or a few airsoft places that used only their rentals and maybe having special events occasionally of battle royals.
Headgear wise, I'm part of the Baseball Hat + Razors hang, but what are y'all preferences? Hat or helmet? Backwards or forwards hat? Hi cut, MICH/ACH, Historical? Comms/ears or no? Nothing all together?
Ares SOC AR makes a great bullpup. Uses stanag mags, good looking package and a mosfet with 3 round burst
Why is Krytac held on such a pedastal? I recently Got back into the sport about a year ago. The guns that I used to play with 10 years ago were very different then the ones I see now. Everything online with my price range pointed me towards Krytac. I ended up going with the trident mark 2 SPR. I love it and it just works but it seems that people always think that their krytac is better than any gun. Where does the reputation come from and how far does it go before it is just someone wanting to claim being an elitist? I also got my wife the krytac pdw because she is so small, I run the vector for cqb and I got my brother the CRB
I think that it's possible to have a BR type game, except it's mandatory quad teams and allow people to use their own gear, so it's 25 four person teams with the hit/knocked function. It could be kind of like one of Jet's events with the tourniquet. It could allow a good long game if people are to be trusted. It requires more elaboration than this, but it's a thought.
I actually bought a PEQ15 off wish a few months ago expecting it to be completely crap, it was actually well built and it even held zero on my real AR15. I’m now using it on my C-TAC M4 (Canadian brand as I’m in Canada)
In my opinion as far as airsoft goes, I feel like the p90 is probably the easiest to reload with out of the bulbups
To comment about the young players... I watch WAG and that guy is great around the young players. I try to be similar as to help the sport / activity stay positive for them, I mean it's honestly larping at it's core🤭
When is Evike going to do another 1,000 dollar giveaway?
I'm actually coming over from the larp community and bringing some airsofters to the other side it's not terribly different from what I've seen, especially at bigger themed milsim events
Will we see a “What Would Stoner Do rifle” come to Airsoft?
As a player how can you communicate effectively to your local field that the games are feeling stale? (Keeping in mind that outside of California a lot of us only have the option of 1 or maybe 2 fields local to us.)
@Matt, in Germany, Airsoft is so expensive that if you want to buy a rifle, you can just add around 30%-50% (sometimes more, sometimes less) to whatever a gun would cost in the US and then change the currency to euro. Example: MCX virtus. US: around 400 Dollars, Germany, 550 Euro (thats around 660 Dollars). Also you have to drive much further to get to a field, sometimes even leave the country. 2-3 hours to get to a field is somewhat normal in some parts of the country.
Yikes! Hopefully that gets better soon!
The driving distance can be the same here in the US. I live in central Wisconsin and every field is between 3-5 hours drive
@@deaconvelos8352 that 2-3 hours is one field. got to literally drive halfway through the country. the next closest field is in France. And then a bit more and I can go to the Novritsch field in austria, wich is like 5 hours away
My question is what you think of hpa becoming more adaptive for any situation? For example wolverine reaper m and the polarstar kythera where it doesn’t require a battery, so weather won’t effect them as an aeg or gbb would get effect.
I recently got a drone for somewhat work purpose, but got myself wondering...
What do you guys think of using drone as part of the game?
Other than video filming, host can keep track of the game in a wider view / angle,
maybe other objective base work with it? (Other than shooting it down)
another point about not using a bullpup is because of milsim if youre gonna do milsim youre probably gonna want like something like a mk18 or some variant of a us issue rifle
Idk why, but I lost it when Matt said "ham sammich"
8:51 haha I never go but I’m just as devoted, it’s just that I never have time to. Thankfully I’ve been making more time for it though!
What’s a better plate carrier to use? A minimalist plate carrier or a full-size plate carrier? I own both and I’m just wondering if it’s a personal preference or if one is better than the other?
I'm just starting airsoft and am wanting to start playing. What "beginner" gun, gear, etc, should I get?
Hello from Portugal. I liked to know why so much hate on CYMA. I have a mp5 from CYMA blue edition and despite being fully stock, has a better performance that my Specna m4. Since I bought it, (To replace my old m4 also from CYMA) I have only had problems, such as consistency, rang ...
keep up the good work.
I love the show 😉
Regarding bullpups.... if I could find a manufacturer to make a reliable and good version of my real steel IWI X95 (13” SBR) WITH a quick change spring system so I could easily adapt it for indoor and outdoor games.... I’d be over the moon! Until then, I’ve built my current CQB rig around my Q Sugar Weasel because upgrades are readily available and it’s an incredibly affordable system to repair if anything ever goes wrong 🤷🏻♂️
On the big boys range though I must say, I’m obsessed with my 300 blackout X95, thing is incredible, don’t knock bullpups til you try em! (Well I suppose a real one on a proper range if you have the time, apparently all the airsoft ones suck lol 😂)
I think you guys should make more videos about gear and load outs maybe something to give players idea on a kit to build or something using mainly items you sell since a lot of these videos do advertise stuff on there website
Question: In your opinion, what RoF is too much RoF. I'm currently maxing at around 50rps but i do limit my self to 3rnd burst to make sure i don't want to overshoot someone.
Yeah, expected the SAI BLU to be super good. Don’t get me wrong, it preformed godly. The only issue is that the slide broke first time out.
They start talking about gear at 25:08
Thanks m8
NY player here. I’ve never had a run in with a cheater or someone who isn’t honest 💯
evike store in the midwest would be dope ngl and cheap too
They really need alot more stores open. They probably have the money right? They are like THE airsoft website besides GI
Ive always been really curious, why is it so hard to find what parts are compatible with your airsoft gun? I mean unless you bought like an avalon or something. I just feel like its really hard to find good quality aftermarket parts that work the best.
And if you do find something...SOLD OUT.
@@Pedro_Kantor true!
Question: Hey NSRT, I’m a huge fan of keeping firing airsoft guns to look as real as possible (ie. blowback and recoil) but some AEGs I’ve seen are recommended using Li-Po and I’m not particularly fond of them due to their unstable nature. So, is it 100% necessary to only use the recommended Li-Po battery in the gun? Thanks in advance, keep up the good work
Worst knock off is the Valkens copy of the Odin speedloader! I received one during a raffle when they were tossing them out to the crowd. Tried it a few times and it broke🤷🏻♂️ Thankfully I own the real thing!
Hello George and matt, I was wondering what to do with my rifle as the magazine release catch snapped after I went to take my magazine out to see if it will fit, will it be cheaper buying a new one or trying to get it replaced? Love the show hope to come across and play a milsim one day
If there was a gun that you would want to be remade and released what would it be and who would you want it to be made by?! Also love you guys listen to all your vids! Keep up the good work!
I have an umarex hk sl9. I've shorted the handguard with a g36c handguard, outer and inner barrel. Other then that it's all stock. What would you recommend for internal upgrades
The main reason between airsoft in the US and EU is also the laws.. you arent allowed to use lasers in most countrys... germany doesnt even allow flashlights or guns that can shoot full auto of they are above 0.5 joule. The US has more fields. You can litterlay play in your garden.. dont even think about that in 99% of EU countries.
I'm in Ireland and touching on the import costs. I was looking at getting a DT4 about a year ago, I believe it around $450 ish (373Euro) for u to buy over there, for me to buy , import taxes and import duty it would cost me close just over 900 euro ($1'084). It expensive for shops here to buy airsoft stuff in, unfortunately the costs get shifted to the customer .... it sucks but it happens. I had to cancel an order with yourselves a while back due to UPS requiring me to have an import license reference even though Irish customs over here told me I didn't one..... another hoop for us to jump through just to buy...
Absolutely ridiculous.
Missed the PDR-C by PTS Magpul it ran m4 mags was and is best in class
Question: with the release of the triple sector gear and years of the dual sector gear, do you think there will ever be a point where DSG’s come stock in guns as opposed to SSG’s?
Question: What are the best hopup, bucking, and inner barrel recommendations for maximum range? (carbine length AEG)
gatta say that and im not saying all but at least the angel custome sniper parts have pretty much all been a disapointment and waste of money but it helped me learn what to buy and what not to buy as far as sniper parts go
Do you know any googles that don't fog up (or one that doesn't fog up that much) I have been playing airsoft for years and I'm tired of it and the wipes kinda stop working after two rounds.
Bullpup ergonomics are just wrong, the only ones that get it right are the groza style rifles
would rather you go with a 15" aeg ar set up or a DMR style scar-h HPA set up?
Question :what are the rules for travel over seas and how do you keep your weapons protected on the journey. i am in the UK and have always wanted to come over to the USA for one of your week long milsims. Any info or tips you have would be great. thank you
What is your thoughts on tag rounds. And If not applicable in certain states, what do you recommend for pyro alternatives for the places that can't use sed items
@evike guys question =Should mid cap mags be emptied out when not in use to save the spring?
so i want to start airsoft so bad but live in SA and its not as popular and airsoft equipment are quite expensive and not that accessible, damn i wish it could have been😭😕
Do you think hpa is dead? With all the upgrades available for aegs, I see so many people scrapping thier hpa setups, or only using them with replicas that are already gas powered, in favor of dsg units, custom work, ect.
The size of the feilds also changes how we play in europe plus i have played in utah and i play in the uk and germany also we play to lower fps limits and but were there to play a game of hounor if your not gonna call your hits dont come play
The question of the century: HPA, or fully upgraded AEG (45000rpm motor, gate titan, 13:1 gears, microswitch trigger, perfect shim job, etc)?
what's a good beginner gun for someone who is tall that won't make you feel hemmed up with out being long and unruly?
Question: do you think that the international market for airsoft should be less restricted?
I know that some countries have laws of the orange/red flash hider, colored tape for shipping but I'm talking more about importing brands more easily, like here in brazil it's kinda hard to get some brands that are popular in US, and I saw that some brands are struggling to keep up because they can't have a bigger market
With it being cold out and not many places being open what do you recommend for staying active in the game
Best: Condor magazine pouches. They're very good under NV compared to a lot of Berry Compliant gear like Eagle Industries.
Worst: "universal" nylon holsters and any sort of gear that is "Asian sized"
Do you think it would be possible to make a super silent aeg without switching to hpa? I really want to get a acr and make it as quiet as possible
most honest players I was gonna say EAST COAST. NY is a pretty good answer
Without considering the cost, magazine type and availability what do you think is best for cqb, bull ups or regular style rifles and what rifle would you chose for a cqb airsoft game?
Get a sbr, a pistol ar, or a smg.
What is the best affordable m4 mid caps. I have the elite force ones and they are all right, but I’m thinking of trying to get something a little better.
ive been using my first aeg for a while now, what should my next gun be? I spent around 150$ on my current gun and im willing to spend a little more on my next one. i play outdoors (mainly sc village) and im just looking for maybe a couple recommendations
check out Matt's Favorite AEG's under $250! - czcams.com/video/8sHUlAclcdg/video.html
DFW adventure park had an 18+ and under 18 airsoft groups and kids under 18 could play in the adult group with permission from the ref. This system worked great and more fields should try it
Are you guys going to do another airsoft? camp up by big bear it was super fun and I have not seen anything that tells me evike is still doing airsoft camp.
Follow us on Facebook for announcements for the next airsoft camp! facebook.com/AirsoftEvike/
Yo, The TM FAMAS came out in like 1990... Long before FAMAS and MK.23 hype in 1998... The M16A1 and the V2 gearbox in 1991, thus the Marui Man video.
What are your thoughts on gas rifles, do you think Co2 rifles / magazines are the way forward?
with best regards
a danish airsoft player
Will you get the UA rhop barrels back in stock soon? Thanks!
Certain brands have a bad wrap, if I talk to an evike rep about upgrading an EMG falkor they say it can be done but if you go to a comment section or even another airsoft podcast everyone will say the APS gearbox isn’t worth the time and will mess up, you guys don’t run APS guns so is it just that the guns you like aren’t by APS ? Please shed some unbiased light on this if possible ( valley river arms, airsoft gi and custom Canadian shops continue to rant on APS ) do I ditch my falkor for a g&p or E&l so I can look like everyone else ?
The field I play at a lot - Tacoma airsoft - most days are all ages and nothing insane like I think no grenades no hpa 60 FPS builds , 330 FPS max with .2s
But on fridays is the older people days and it’s everything goes grenades mines grenade launchers polar stars etc still 330 max FPS with .2s but damn it’s fantastic on fridays and I believe it goes till 12:00 which I did one night though by the end there was 4 people left including me so we 2v2 3 life skrims in zone 4 of the map and it was actually really fun
I’ve also never had any issues of people not calling hits or getting angry everyone knows each other and it’s just chill and fun
What determines what gets imported/introduced into evike's inventory?
Do you think it’s still worth joining airsoft in 2021 as a new player?
I know this video is 7 months old I just started watching all your videos couple months ago I am 42 I grew up playing Guns in the woods my whole childhood and I am going to start playing and my first gun still don't know yet but it will most likely be from you guys
That's great! Welcome to the family.
8:21 Actually... I have noticed that US prices are the same or much more expensive then Europe when it comes to entry level gear. Also when it comes to vests and etc, knockoff solid gear is much easier to find for cheap.
Reason 2 Is without a question true.