I want it - I need it

ScumLord

How many of ye're purchases are out of nessescity Vs desire? I have bought a few bits and pieces because (I've told myself) I needed them, like the replica Thompson sling and pouches. I've told myself I needed allot of stuff, like a new pistol to replace my M9 that doesn't work to well.

Now I'm looking at a tactical vest (this one) I want one with a cross draw holster but the holster is about the only use I'll get out of it. I doubt any pouches will be any good for me Thompson or Mac11 mags but still I want one.

Can I justify the purchase? I've been trying not to go over board buying stuff, seeing as I've only skirmished 3 times but I can't shake the itch. I bought a cheap revolver off MIA 3 weeks ago hoping it would satisfy my "need" for new airsoft but another week later I ended up buying one of his sig p266s.

Puding

for me there is no need in airsoft its all about the want, to play the sport of airsoft you 'need' very little

Lemming

Just about all of my gear gets functional use out of it - granted I do have stuff that is period specific and only gets used with certain 'outfits' for want of a better word (like my M1 helmet or VN M16 mag bandoliers).

Do I need all of the gear I have to play airsoft. No. So I'm probably balanceed somewhere between need and want with it.

The only stuff that I consider to have been frivilous purchases are the B.A.R. because .. well ... it's just the sexeh and my MP7 (which I got on sale anyway). The Walther PPK I don't count here since it was for charity.

Tigger

this is a good thread

i don't need any more airsoft gear but will certainly be "treating myself to some gear which i will then put go faster stripes on

itys a good hobby tho it has interaction with others it gets you out side and exercise

no i 'm quite happy with my airsoft addiction

now buy more

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gandalf

Hmm lets see

6 AEG's
1 Bolt Action Sniper I never use with a Scope that is too strong for Airsoft
5 Pistols
4 BDU's
2 ABS Helmets & 1 Metal Helmet which is totally Airsoft impracticable

Hmmm yes I need more

kdouglas

Need? 1 Aeg with 1 Hicap mag (or half a dozen midcaps)

Want? A whole load of extra stuff

I've promised myself (and my credit card) I'm taking the month off this month, no more spending for a month or two, except that mp5 i bought the other day, and those few small bits that I need which probably add up to a couple hundred euro, but honest, nothing more, although maybe the new dboys scar and some extra mags...

Edit: and of course there's the AI tornado grenades

gunner_twotone

Tigger wrote: »

this is a good thread

i don't need any more airsoft gear but will certainly be "treating myself to some gear which i will then put go faster stripes on

itys a good hobby tho it has interaction with others it gets you out side and exercise

no i 'm quite happy with my airsoft addiction

now buy more

(this post was sponsered by shiva industries)*









*it wasn't

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For me its a hobby and a collection! They look great and Skirmishing is great craic!

Impulse buying is the killer! you check a website, " yeah thats the one"! arrive to collect it, "sure ill get one of them too"!

ED E

I NEED a 6004 holster. Droplegs are an absolute waste of time and money. Anyoen know a cheap place to get one?

Masada

i "needed" my G36 and thats about it, everything after has just been "want" and my god i want a lot of stuff.,:D so impressionable.,

kevteljeur

I've had to restrict myself for budgetary reasons to 2 AEGs (I have a semi-functional M4 which I told the gf I couldn't sell for that reason, but I can't use it anyway :-( ), 1 pistol, and then a small pile of support kit. I wouldn't mind a bit more stuff, but I went through a phase of getting stuff like extra mid-cap mags and accessories, now that I got all the mags I need, the only thing I need is small upgrades to my kit.

Boring but practical.

The basics:
AEG
Goggles or mask
BBs

More:
Spare battery
Extra magazines
Silicone spray
Pistol
Holster - probably a waste of time
Gas

A good set-up:
Harness
Camo clothing (combats, jacket, hat/helmet)
Smart charger
Mid-cap magazines
AEG
Propane and adapter

Better:
Optical sights or Holographic 'dot' sights
Gun bags
Variety of bb weights and colours
Comms unit - don't have. I'm the only man on my team :-(
Chronograph - don't have. Can't justify it at the price really, but should get one

Somebody add to this list! It's all that occurred to me...

Masada

kevteljeur wrote: »

Comms unit - don't have. I'm the only man on my team :-(

Doesnt stop you from talking to yourself all the time though kev huh.,:p

Fiach Dubh

I needed my M23 Pioneer vest since I use midcaps and I needed my VFC AKS74N. Most of the stuff I've bought though has been pure want. In fact a lot of my stuff has never been used in a game or at least not used by me.

Galaxy MP5 PDW never been used
JG MP5SD6 never been used by me, just my brother
ACM sringer shotgun, again only used by my brother in games
JLS FN F2000 never been used
RPG-7 never been used
Vz.61 Skorpian never been used

From now on I'm restricting my buys to AEG's that can fill roles that my current ones can't.

weeder

I didnt need an mp7 :(most of my buying is done on stuff ill be using in the field

deepimpact

I'm going through this at the moment. I'm getting a comms set even though I won't get much use out of it until next year

And I'm going to get a VFC 416...just because

fletch...

Id say buy the tac vest or you'l never get it off your mind until you do, I bought one this week because I wanted to, to justify having the tac vest I now "have" to buy lots of other stuff to put in the many empty pouches.

I "have" to buy lots of new camo gear because my old stuff is very "faded" - see! just keep telling yourself things like that and its so much easyer to justify having a huge collection of stuff that will probably never get used.

word of advise for those drinkers out there. Hide the bloody credit card before you go on the booze, iether that or block ebay

Rooky1

Unfortunately there is too much good airsoft gear and I want it all and I want it now!!

I am always seeing little bits of equipment that I think I need (translate to WANT). I buy loads of gear and then only actually use my ICS M4 or my PTW and chest harness.

But I am sure I will continue getting more and more stuff that I don't actually need.

ScumLord

fletch... wrote: »

Id say buy the tac vest or you'l never get it off your mind until you do, I bought one this week because I wanted to, to justify having the tac vest I now "have" to buy lots of other stuff to put in the many empty pouches.

That's what I'm afraid of.

word of advise for those drinkers out there. Hide the bloody credit card before you go on the booze, iether that or block ebay

I never had this problem until I found out MIA would take my laser. I have a habit of booking random holidays when I'm drunk now I've got airsoft to worry about too.

Fallschirmjager

hmmm have the guts of a vietnam rigout, an acu Interceptor vest, a police vest, another acu vest, a black marine vest, a multicam ciras vest....

have a scar, a m4 casv, m4 cqb, m4 gr300, m4 zombie...



why....dont ask why...think why not....

Real Steyr Dave

I wonder if MarkLmk (Tony) has seen this thread yet.............

NakedDex

I need a new car.
I want a VFC Mk43 and a B.A.R.
They're roughly the same in price. Not the Mk43 and B.A.R., the two aeg's are the same price as the car.

Real Steyr Dave

NakedDex wrote: »

I need a new car.
I want a VFC Mk43 and a B.A.R.
They're roughly the same in price. Not the Mk43 and B.A.R., the two aeg's are the same price as the car.

Bloody hell. :eek: