Airsoft ?

sirsaechao · 11-09-2009, 07:52 AM

I am looking to buy my nephew a airsoft gun for Christmas. He is 6. My question is what is suitable for him? There are electric, spring and gas type. What else does he need? Mask? Will a paintball mask work?

raskal311 · 11-09-2009, 08:01 AM

I would not buy a 6 year old an airsoft gun unless you’re talking about those cheap $30 guns. And if so I think those are all electronics with very weak springs. My buddy got shot in the teeth at 60 yards and it took a chunk of his tooth off. I also had a gas glock which was cool but yeah not very suitable for 6 year olds maybe for 10 or 12.

Jigzor · 11-09-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by raskal311

I would not buy a 6 year old an airsoft gun unless you’re talking about those cheap $30 guns. And if so I think those are all electronics with very weak springs. My buddy got shot in the teeth at 60 yards and it took a chunk of his tooth off. I also had a gas glock which was cool but yeah not very suitable for 6 year olds maybe for 10 or 12.

x2 Little too young IMO. Stick with Legos and games.

Juggernaut · 11-09-2009, 08:07 AM

Airsoft for a 6 year old seems a little dangerous, however if you would like I'll sell you my air soft pistol with two clips & 400 rounds for $25 shipped. Paint ball masks should be ok to wear, as well as some safety glasses. Shoot the mask when its off your face at point blank range just to verify.

Colton · 11-09-2009, 08:11 AM

For someone so young, get a spring gun. It'll be a bit tougher to cock, but a spring gun will be cheap and a great starter gun for airsoft.

Lexus Truck · 11-09-2009, 08:17 AM

I had a electric (battery) one that be fine for him, but just so you know they still leave a small welt like the size of a mosquito bite. Mask is good or at LEAST some glasses and a long slevee shirt. Oh yeah the one I had was auto so you could hold down the trigger till you ran out of plastic bbs

Deckplate · 11-09-2009, 08:42 AM

sirsaechao · 11-09-2009, 08:50 AM

He wants to play paintball but I told him no so he is asking for a airsoft gun. I was thinking a cheap one. Found a set of two spring pistol for $5.50 online...

Deckplate · 11-09-2009, 08:57 AM

My son shot me by accident in the arm and broke skin. Get him some glasses. It's never too early to teach a kid how to respect and use a gun.

Colton · 11-09-2009, 09:48 AM

Try Shortyusa.com, as they have a huge selection...

Keason1* · 11-09-2009, 10:07 AM

go to your sporting good store and find one that has the lowest FPS and get that one. probably the clear plastic pistols... the battery ppowerd ones would be your best bet, the ones that need to be cauked (spelling?) after every shot are hard to do for some.

11-09-2009, 07:52 AM	#1
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11-09-2009, 08:11 AM	#5
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sirsaechao Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17772 Location: Nor Cal Gender: Male Posts: 463 02 Tacoma SR5 TRD 3.4L 4X4 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 5VZ FE To much to list...see sig for more...	He wants to play paintball but I told him no so he is asking for a airsoft gun. I was thinking a cheap one. Found a set of two spring pistol for $5.50 online... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2907752

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raskal311 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13812 Location: S. Cal Gender: Male Posts: 1,477	I would not buy a 6 year old an airsoft gun unless you’re talking about those cheap $30 guns. And if so I think those are all electronics with very weak springs. My buddy got shot in the teeth at 60 yards and it took a chunk of his tooth off. I also had a gas glock which was cool but yeah not very suitable for 6 year olds maybe for 10 or 12.

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Juggernaut Captain Joined: Sep 2009, #23111 Location: Davis, CA Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 350 10 PreRunner AC SR5 5 spd 2010 Access Cab Manual 2.7 Tail gate hose clamp	Airsoft for a 6 year old seems a little dangerous, however if you would like I'll sell you my air soft pistol with two clips & 400 rounds for $25 shipped. Paint ball masks should be ok to wear, as well as some safety glasses. Shoot the mask when its off your face at point blank range just to verify.

11-09-2009, 08:57 AM	#9
Deckplate Member Name: Jerry Joined: May 2009, #17520 Location: Chicagoland (stuck on the prairie) Gender: Male Posts: 40 '09 TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic Tailgate antitheft mod! Undercover tonneau, WeatherTech floorliners	My son shot me by accident in the arm and broke skin. Get him some glasses. It's never too early to teach a kid how to respect and use a gun. __________________ ~The road to hell is paved with good intentions... Samuel Johnson

11-09-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
Colton Trust, but verify. Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 9,733 2010 DCLB TRD Sport Prerunner 2010 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) TRD Skid plate, All Weather mats, Chrome exhaust tip, Hose-Clamp mod, AVS vent visors, Tint- 35% front-5% back	Try Shortyusa.com, as they have a huge selection... __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

11-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#11
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