My strongest piece of advice to anyone new is to physically go a store and actually hold a gun and see if the ergonomics agree with you or if you have a buddy who has a something you'd like, ask them to plink with it between a game at a range. I know some folks who actually didn't like rails as they (at the time) couldn't afford covers and it would dig into their hands. Or for bullpups, they have a LOT to offer (longer barrel/shorter presentation, uniqueness, some really solid gearboxes even if the line hasn't been updated in a bit) but some bullpups feel significantly different between models. F2000's feel like cradling a baby in both the best and (in my opinion) bad way. It's a little backheavier than let's say an AUG or Famas which are more myspeed. Same goes for AK fans. Are you comfortable with the fire selector, does the overall profile "feel right", does a folding stock feel right? As always with all of them, how does your mask/helmet/face protection do with aiming (even though, a stream a bb's is visible from a shooter's end). If possible try to round a corner, sling it, just kinda monkey around with it because you might find something you might not like. For me the M16A3 was wayyy too bulky for my first gun and I was JUST thinking about velocity and barrel length's perks. Have fun, folks.
@evikecom2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice!
@BornofIron2 жыл бұрын
@@Cam-et9xs that's why it's just advise.
@vivelaresistance25262 жыл бұрын
*Me a person on a island in the middle of nowhere*- “Okay easier said than done”
@honeybadger42472 жыл бұрын
What’s ur favorite air soft gun
@2ndreformation1322 жыл бұрын
Which stores though?
@cMONoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
to bad evike constantly has been raising the prices on everything to the point that a cyma cost just as much as a E&L ak
@oc31ot242 жыл бұрын
Seriously wth
@opairsoft81002 жыл бұрын
Shipping container prices go brrrr
@jeffybezos9517 Жыл бұрын
@@opairsoft8100 wym?
@opairsoft8100 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffybezos9517 have you seen the news in the last two ish years
@PowuhToSeven Жыл бұрын
@@opairsoft8100 I'm new so what's been going on? I've even heard from the girl behind the counter saying the same thing.
@dan13jb2 жыл бұрын
A note for players who will be using a full face mask when playing: take note of the distance between the top of the stock and the sight placement, as often you won't have enough space to properly look down the sights with a mask on. Some platforms, like an AK with a buffer tube stock, have more distance between the top of the stock and the sights which makes them much more comfortable to aim with full face protection.
@KitKat-lp8gn2 жыл бұрын
Secret AK propaganda :))
@dan13jb2 жыл бұрын
@@KitKat-lp8gn Nothing secret about it! :D
@Aktzin2 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I started playing last weekend, and I couldn't see shit down my iron sight of the rental because the face mask was so bulky.
@gavinoliver807411 ай бұрын
Just played for the first time and found this to be an issue. Good point. Where I was its close quarters so was thinking of just a pistol for now.
@dan13jb11 ай бұрын
@@gavinoliver8074 I play mainly in a woodland area so can't give much advice on how just a pistol would fare indoors. My instinct is that you'll spend a lot of time reloading, but with enough magazines and probably a belt to carry them you should be well set if you're looking to play a faster game. Personally I'd run something with a folding stock; I have an Umarex UMP I bring out for indoor games. Lightweight polymer body so I don't miss the stock running around with it.
@Zoraxon2 жыл бұрын
I actually got a set of Calico Jack rifles for my brother and I, they're working like champs so far. Accurate, reliable, sturdy, great for his first gun and my first M4 after running AKs for so long
@StrawbyyV2 жыл бұрын
Also have a CJ. Great gun so far. Only issue I've personally had is the hop-up consistency. Probably did something stupid to mine though, and can be easily fixed.
@maisonhooten3690 Жыл бұрын
Hey John! It's Maison!
@Zoraxon Жыл бұрын
Oh damn, hey howdy
@brandonbennett78652 жыл бұрын
I said screw it and bought the Silverback SRS 16 inch as my first. I liked it initially but figured out that the stock hopup is a pain so I went for a full upgrade on it. I went with a Stalker Morpheus Barrel at 455mm, Stalker Kraken Ultimate hop chamber, the Stalker 70 degree bucking and a rapax spring from Skirmshop. It shoots amazingly and I cant complain about it at all. Overall, the price for the upgrades costs about $215 before shipping. The average cost of a fully upgraded VSR generally runs about $1000 and with just adding a spring onto the cost for the upgrades, you would be looking at roughly $1000. If you want some adjustability to it, spend about $15 on the Silverback airbrake piston cup or spend a good bit more and get the Silverback VMP. I got all of it so my overall cost with the scope, Silverback Muzzle Brake, Silverback QD Suppressor and the Silverback foam baffles, I am looking at an overall cost of about $1200 or but the gun shoot amazingly, rigid as all get out and I really think that it is worth the money just not as a first sniper. I would recommend getting something like the AS02 to start with and put about $200-$300 into it with a barrel, hop unit(or keep it stock, I've heard that the AA isnt always the best), good bucking and nub combo, upgraded cylinder(try to get a one piece as the stock isnt the best as the back is only held in by one pin unless they did a redesign) and I would definitely get the Action Army hop adjuster. All in all, you can have a lot of fun with a rifle that is about half the price but you dont get it quite as compact, higher cylinder volume and most likely decreased range(I did see a huge bump in range with the Stalker Morpheus barrel in my SRS so I would give that a try). Each sniper has it's place and the SRS is good for it's accuracy and being able to make it really quiet but the Strikers in the long run, are more favorable to an hpa user due to cylinder volume.
@frogganator39182 жыл бұрын
I started with a double eagle m56a, it's a full stock cqb marui super 90 clone, they're usually about $45, ran it for years before the stock snapped off. Now I have both a full metal cyma 870 short barrel and a fabarm stf12. I freaking love the old tri shots
@The_Countrygamer Жыл бұрын
300 or less buddy I can’t go above 160😭
@JudahMaukАй бұрын
That’s too real 😭
@expiredBaNanA-e6rАй бұрын
this guy get me
@TheBranchez2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Matt! Always enjoy watching, keep up the good work.
@guiitarhero2 жыл бұрын
remember to all airsoft beginners or people who want to start it. Eye and face protection is super important. Trust me, it hurts. don't get cheap face protection. I like to use a paintball mask but you can use goggles and a lower mesh mask that fits together WITHOUT GAPS. watch videos and look it up
@zanderalberto3576 Жыл бұрын
Warning for the people who want to buy the EF 1911, the magazines are honestly quite pricey, often times out of stock and leak REALLY easily. Overall GBB's (Gas Blow Backs) are always expensive in several ways. Another note for the younger people who want to buy springer shotguns, the springs for the pumps are really stiff out of the box which is to be expected so it might turn some people away, I guess you could say the same about snipers and being hard to rack the bolt.
@SethAbercromby8 ай бұрын
It definitely also depends on the power of the spring as well. If you're aiming for 2J you can expect a workout, but 1J is for shotguns a good sweet spot between power and ease of operation imo, especially since pump action lets you use more of your body for leverage.
@RealTacticalMax4 ай бұрын
Matt’s voice is it’s own ASMR
@scoobydoo65912 жыл бұрын
“Budget of 300$” boi i aint that rich
@tripfever43562 жыл бұрын
CYMA M4 and WE M9 were my first. Then a CYMA tri shot then a CYMA AK. Have an ASG CZ P-09 on the way right now too
@Billyboy134222 жыл бұрын
I don't recommend CYMA M4 anymore because of the ETU's garbage, It wears out in a half a year.
@alienlobsteroo48822 жыл бұрын
Here's a life hack for people who often switch between indoor and outdoor: Own 2 different guns
@kkooiker2 жыл бұрын
true or they have two different play styles like me i have an m14 with scope for range wars and an m16 a4 for close combat
@bren.nan_ Жыл бұрын
Switching to your pistol is faster than reloading.
@dthompsont379611 ай бұрын
Or 3, I own a pistol, SMG made from a pistol and im in the Market for a rifle.
@eggman1487 Жыл бұрын
6:48 I have this gun and highly recommend it right out of the box shooting 380ish but super crisp trigger response and decent weight. Overall if you want a decently priced AR and decent specs I’d highly recommend it
@Some_guy-on-the-internet Жыл бұрын
#1 fact:the rail is off centered (fixed it in 5 minutes) #2 fact:don’t use an 11.1 battery it doesn’t like those
@Gumball9352 жыл бұрын
For my first beginner AEG I got a agm mp44, after having it for a long time I upgraded it, and made it into a beast, my big brother friend's are scared of the sound of it, they said it sounds like a mg 42
@hohoo40672 жыл бұрын
all airsoft sounds the same??
@Mastrood2 жыл бұрын
@@hohoo4067 not exactly, based on travel time through the barrel, material, and rifling it can sound different
@Hkup52 жыл бұрын
While I do not have any problems with an AUG on the list. But keep in mind if your field rules. Semi Auto on the aug is a bit goofy and you can accidentally go full auto.
@newchillynoble24122 жыл бұрын
Just bought one and this comes out right as it arrives
@Terminatorbart2 жыл бұрын
9:32 Steyr Aug is the best! 🔥😁
@user-hr2ss1rf9h10 ай бұрын
I love my m249 cybergun feather weight it's an awsome LMG and I would recommend it to anyone but it is only sold for under 300$ but it doesn't come with a battery (average cost 20$) and to improve your airsoft experience a box mag is the best way to make an LMG even more AWSOME! (Average cost 50$) so my point is that it is very likely that you will end up spending around and probably above 300$ PS the a and k box mag is very fragile (I ended up fixing it 3-5 times) so I highly recommend the one and only cybergun battery operated auto winding box mag
@hamishgardiner44102 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and you have lit a flame for airsoft
@dingleberry22812 жыл бұрын
I’ve been considering that cybergun m249 featherweight for a long time, but my local field is indoors! 😭
@kaoticwafflez26652 жыл бұрын
they got issues
@Scar_tisseu-86 Жыл бұрын
Yesterday i bought the Lancer tactical LT-18 GEN2 | MK18 | Lancer Tactical As my first airsoft rifle.
@josephherron8168 Жыл бұрын
When is San Antonio Texas is going to have a Eivke store we need one 😢
@tysonlavallee14662 жыл бұрын
If you would like an AUG i would suggest a Snow Wolf rather than a JG just because the selector switch is actually three stages as well as it performed great right as i got it. I believe they have under $150(american) models.
@mindofanintrovert2046 Жыл бұрын
Best friend got me a Snow Wolf CQB version for Christmas. I got a matrix acog, 3.5 in barrel extension, and a mock suppressor on it. My favorite of my bunch so far honestly.
@Zerodoesskits6 ай бұрын
I know I may get some hate for this but I think the ssr4 is actually a decent option, quick change spring and relatively easy to replace parts and decent accuracy out of the box
@dawson5082 жыл бұрын
If your getting a specna get one of the 2.0 edge range. About 100 quid more but better motor, flat hop, aster mosfet and the best quick change spring on the market.
@JorgenHunting2 жыл бұрын
This was just what I needed! Thank you so much! :)
@LarsxLeia2 жыл бұрын
Man it’s only been 7 days since this video went live, and the Specna Arms M4 went from 135 to 199 :(
@themarshal_lee8022 жыл бұрын
That were always at that price, they just said the wrong price, btw I recommend it so much
@tompeter7178 ай бұрын
For a First gun for people WHO live for example in Austria or Germany, where guns May Not shoot over 0,5 Joule, i highly recommend the novritsvh sse 18
@dontpanic40two23 Жыл бұрын
For my first gun I went with the Elite Froce H8R gen II. I love it so far but I have't seen any "action" yet.
@maseflash73863 ай бұрын
how do i convince my parents to buy my a 104$ airsoft gun? it seems really ambitious even though i know they can afford it easily
@ziontrask3459 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap the MP5 looks AMAZING
@nervigeskind31312 жыл бұрын
3:13 “classic M4” 😂 😂 lol
@seismic_igneel9967 Жыл бұрын
need that jg t3-k1 it looks sick
@Gadgets-N-Gear6 ай бұрын
I just ordered a Calico jack! I went with the Black SBR M4 stock, 400fps version! I am very excited!
@Igzilee2 жыл бұрын
Wow you guys really jacked the price of the ak-105, 194 to 221!
@hernandez_1752 жыл бұрын
Ikr😪
@Ryber111 ай бұрын
I haven’t started airsoft yet but I don’t like how the muzzles of the gun are orange I think that’s what the front of the gun is called is there a way to remove that? And get a different and more realistic color?
@gonnabe7656 ай бұрын
It's called a flash hider. It's part of US laws for replicas being sold out of stores. As for removal, it would depend on what you get. The most common ways of the flash hider being held on is glue, a pin, or painted on. Again, I'd search up the model of replica you're getting to see how you're going to get it off.
@shadowswordairsofteast Жыл бұрын
No airsoft shops here in central NY I think Evike should open a store and a field here that way people can come to the store to handle the airsoft guns to see if it's too heavy or just what they are looking for and a field to get some action. Also a place to have their airsoft guns serviced or fixed would be nice too...not everyone knows how to work on their own guns.
@shenanifanigans49052 жыл бұрын
You say it's 130, the website says 199. This video was posted today, really wonder what's going on there... HMM...
@Hi_there952 Жыл бұрын
We’re not going to talk about the Dragonov in the background
@SCP_Foundation... Жыл бұрын
Budget under 300$- -Novritsch making products 299$
@SpartanBrix Жыл бұрын
Note: Basically anything CYMA Platinum is good. The regular M4, the AR-47, even the M16A1. They’re great beginner guns.
@BayanAnavaa10 ай бұрын
im confused between getting cyma platinum m4 or kwa ronin t10, can you help me choose?
@SpartanBrix10 ай бұрын
@@BayanAnavaa CYMA Platinum
@virtually_jt5965 Жыл бұрын
great video, very informational as a beginner and a fan of M4s
@attilainnes79237 ай бұрын
That Die Hard reference just hit differently.
@Ultra-Collector Жыл бұрын
I’ll be back soon Evike!🖤✌️
@animemlb9722 жыл бұрын
Will there be a top 10 “SMG” category video to be made soon?
@vxntail Жыл бұрын
this is a great video i have found items in total of 331 usd for a full loadout on your website thanks for making this video it helped me alot
@duckman847.2 жыл бұрын
I’ve spent almost $800 bucks on my Airsoft gear, I have the lancer tactical gen 3 m4 and 5 mags a plate carrier battle belt a battle belt and everything you can imagine. I got my cloths at a military surplus and some nice boots from the store 5:11 I’m use them for camping and hiking to. I’m going to get a pistol probably a 1911. So I’m spending a little over $1000 it’s not to bad. 👌🏼I really like the lancer tactical new Gen.
@horrorfilmsstudio15102 жыл бұрын
i feel like you should of included the HK416 its only about $100 and comes with a battery and charger. Sure its not the best build quality but its amazing for the price.
@Phoenix_Entertainment Жыл бұрын
Is it plinking only or actually usable?
@samurailastdyinglight10 ай бұрын
Question : how many rounds does an electric gun hold? Because in another video somebody said that most gas mags hold only 30 rounds and only "elite" hold for 250 - 350 rounds. Second question : Should I buy in general a gas gun or an electric one?
@YOUR_NARRATOR975 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait until 16. Can't legally play on a team until then (btw this really helped. Found a great setup for a little under 265$)
@GigaChad-mm3si Жыл бұрын
same 2 more months
@kingthepro1420 Жыл бұрын
I love how airsoft shirt uses the A from avengers xd
@freddiekunc2839Ай бұрын
I never see any videos for kids/ smaller people, which can limit my choices even more. I would love to see a video on small/ cqb replicate, great video tho 👌
@lucaslaroche3071 Жыл бұрын
I took myself an rpk 16 since it wasn't too heavy, took a mag that was straight and not rounded one since they didnt sell round mag at the shop and rpk 16 would jam less than a m4
@newt81812 жыл бұрын
The G36c bring it back
@Miel200011 ай бұрын
It's like this is great for beginners then starts spitting out all these therms I have never heard off
@Carl_Black2 жыл бұрын
Ordered my kid a calico jack for his birthday. Thanks Evike.
@Opurator_prime Жыл бұрын
I prefer to call m4s standard issue rather than budget guns
@Grunt-Barra8 ай бұрын
With the costs of everything, you may aswell buy a Krytac and save yourself a headache
@jl51772 жыл бұрын
FFS went the first time today after a friend annoyed me for months to come...and now I love it! I already have MTB riding that's expensive enough without Airsoft aswell 🤣 Why are fun hobbies so expensive 🤣😣😭
@MommyValiant2 жыл бұрын
1 word, M4
@hunterdude6848 Жыл бұрын
Matrix calico jack is in my opinion for the best beginner air soft gun
@Ynot-6167 ай бұрын
I am 13 and love the Doe Hard reference😂😂😂
@Evilscarecrow1122 Жыл бұрын
What a great vide- BRUH I FIND SOME THAT ARE LIKE $25 😭
@lazyryan267 ай бұрын
I really liked the scorpion evo so my choice was mode very quickly (cus there’s only one company makin it(asg))
@DJLoveNoise2 жыл бұрын
BrUH, I just bought the calico Jack polymer body and it's Formidable 😎😎😎
@wipplewopple18762 жыл бұрын
"16 or so, which is a nice *square* number"
@loganlongale7887 Жыл бұрын
Why are you recommending these for basic starters when some of these are almost over $300 and I am still only trying to spend 500 on a load out and everything I mean a pistol, A.R. body armor, two extra mags, all of that and an AR a loan that you’re recommending is not $198 and stuff they’re more like 280 something dollars
@greenplasticmoose88434 ай бұрын
It’s almost like prices change over time as demand goes up or down
@Kl1kzz10 ай бұрын
number six looks like a steyr aug
@velocityspyro737811 ай бұрын
So with all this I’m guess that airsoft starter kit for like 400 isn’t worth it then ? It comes with a nice aeg from umbrella with 2 mags and and two batteries with the charger
@Gin132456 Жыл бұрын
dang i just looked up the closest airsoft supply to me and it was you guys. gota stop by sometime!
@andethidialbubabibub32616 ай бұрын
I can highly recommend the begadi cyma nova mk18 gen5
@jamesrader332911 ай бұрын
I loved airsoft back then Wish I could get rid of most of my gear.
@iminyourmailbox6700 Жыл бұрын
Weird thing, but I noticed me and Matt have the same watch.
@shadowswordairsofteast2 жыл бұрын
We need Evike in Central NY...there is no store here that you can check out products and decide what fits.
@slicknick772 жыл бұрын
Great recommendations, going with the Cyma platinum m4 qbs
@orionc.54078 ай бұрын
How is it a year later?
@tacticalsandwich91492 жыл бұрын
Hans Gruber? That's a Die Hard reference. "Welcome to the party, pal." - John Mcclain
@brandonrayner52532 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you didn’t talk about the King Arms M4 Striker.
@oHyponzАй бұрын
"TWO WORLD WARS AND 1 WORLD CUP"
@P2.Misery2 жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting a couple guns and attachments to get a few for the guns I wanna use before I start playing but still looking forward to it
@spiderboy123_yt2 Жыл бұрын
What if I like historical firearms?
@natepotter1709 Жыл бұрын
i was going to buy a 1911 from elite force, but i spent 6 grand on gear and havent regretted it... except the bank as they are panicking on why im overdraft 6000 dollars
@danielchastain3409 Жыл бұрын
Man it’s now $200😢 the first one will it go on a sale at any time before Christmas
@sk6te2 жыл бұрын
Next nsrt hopefully I make it
@NikoPanBlanko2 жыл бұрын
Evike Dallas Outpost please, we need a legit arena. thank you, have a great day.
@quinton78542 жыл бұрын
good i was worried this was an m4 only video, to me i like to be a little different and not have the same gun everyone else has
@Kody_Halliday Жыл бұрын
"Under $300", I like the way you think!
@LinkTheOnePieceFan11 ай бұрын
For my first Airsoft gun I wanna get something small like a pocket pistol
@thatairsoftguy24 Жыл бұрын
Hans Grubner is the lucky guy that McLain said Yippee Ki Ya to hahahaha
@thegodfather73352 жыл бұрын
Sorry Matt it’s MP5K with the folding stock for me
@davidwilkinson73 Жыл бұрын
Personally for beginner I recommend my first a cyma cm.508
@thechickenFarmer50 Жыл бұрын
wish i could find an affordable MP40 for sale it's the gun i desire most
@Hakurou6636 Жыл бұрын
This video be like #1 M4 #2 M4 #3 M4 #4 M4
@GLXWrld26 күн бұрын
the first one is not any where online
@thefreebird4132 жыл бұрын
There are 2 type of people: 1. People who think die hard is a Christmas movie 2. Those who are wrong 🤣🤣
@Jdmeva11 ай бұрын
OK, show the battery package that you can buy for $220 on the battery that they send you doesn’t fit I don’t think I’ve tried multiple times can you make a video on this gun
@optimusprime34849 ай бұрын
1st gun was $135 a year ago. Now it's $200 and sold out.
@sabinewannabe41317 ай бұрын
He has a svd from call of duty mobile in the background
@keeppunchin23022 жыл бұрын
I want to get an airsoft sniper rifle..I am a beginner what do you recommend?