Hobby Airsoft shop in kildare.Any good?

TunnelWeb

Hey all,

Just heard of this shop in kildare called ''Hobby Airsoft'' or something.
I was looking at their website but have not got the chance to head up to their shop yet.
I dont know what to make of their stuff as they don't say what brand most of the items are on their website,and give no proper descriptions on the airsoft guns etc.

So my question is,are they any good? Do they sell proper quality airsoft suplies? etc etc...

Thanks.

JEBUS 1

TunnelWeb wrote: »

I dont know what to make of their stuff as they don't say what brand most of the items are on their website,and give no proper descriptions on the airsoft guns etc.

just so you know all of the stuff on that website are cybergun

TunnelWeb

JEBUS 1 wrote: »

just so you know all of the stuff on that website are cybergun

Im guessing cybergun are bad?

defenderdude

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Im guessing cybergun are bad?

NO.

Certainly they do lower-end entry stuff as well as mid range stuff also. They will soon be selling top end aeg's too.

Cybergun is just a brand name - one which covers many different manufacturers. They seem to really go for the licenced trade marked end.

I've been very impressed with many of their products - especially the KJ Works Co2 1911... drooool

They are very well worth a visit.

Dread-Lock

No, I have the Taurus CO2 pistol and its AMAZING.

MiniAirsofter

Cybergun BBs don't work in any barrel tighter than about 6.06. I used them in a G&G M4A1 Plastica and a JG G36C. BBs jammed both of these. The only decent BBs they sell are the G&G ones which work well. As for the guns, most of them are rebranded. An example of this is the Swiss Arms M6 Long, which is a rebranded ASG Steyr SSG.

TunnelWeb

So their stock is of good quality then?

Might go have a gander at their shop so....

TunnelWeb

MiniAirsofter wrote: »

Cybergun BBs don't work in any barrel tighter than about 6.06. I used them in a G&G M4A1 Plastica and a JG G36C. BBs jammed both of these. quote]

Wont be touching these bb's so.... Thanks

TunnelWeb

Dread-Lock wrote: »

No, I have the Taurus CO2 pistol and its AMAZING.

Did you get the taurus from them?
I was actually looking at that one.

MiniAirsofter

Yeah, heard those Taurus CO2s were meant to be good. Is that the full auto one Dread-Lock?

TunnelWeb

Have you been up to the shop Mini Airsofter?
Hey Dread,is the Taurus all Full Metal?

MiniAirsofter

Haven't been up to the shop myself but Cartronix and Corrib Tackle in Galway sell Cybergun BBs and they are useless. Cybergun guns are expensive because they are full licensed and trademarked but really are about the same level as DBoys or JG as regards performance.

Dread-Lock

No I have this one. It's only got single shot but thats all I want. The slide and internals are metal (even though its a NBB), the bottom half is ABS and the grip is rubberized (and damn its comfortable).
I was shocked at the accuracy of it. The only downside is that the mag only holds 15 BB's.

TunnelWeb

Yeah Dread I was looking at that one but the nbb part turned me off it.
Do you have to cock the slide after every shot?

I was looking at this one http://www.hobbyairsoft.ie/products.php?cmd=detail&id=210502&cat=01&subcat=02
You know if its any good?

I was also looking at this http://www.hobbyairsoft.ie/products.php?cmd=detail&id=180501&cat=01&subcat=01

You know if its any good?

defenderdude

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Yeah Dread I was looking at that one but the nbb part turned me off it.
Do you have to cock the slide after every shot?

I was looking at this one http://www.hobbyairsoft.ie/products.php?cmd=detail&id=210502&cat=01&subcat=02
You know if its any good?

I was also looking at this http://www.hobbyairsoft.ie/products.php?cmd=detail&id=180501&cat=01&subcat=01

You know if its any good?

(Sorry, not trying to speak for Dread but...)
No, you dont cock the slide - it doesnt move at all. Just pop off the safety and away you go...

Due to the NBB - there's much better efficiency so you get alot more shots per cartridge. Also, it's a bit quieter than the blow back options - so better for sniper perhaps.

I think either of the two you pointed out would be very good but you really should get into the shop and try em out before you decide. You could find that you simply dont like the feel...

I think the PT99 is perhaps their best seller. It's Co2 while the other you are looking at is Gas. Get to the shop to see the differences at first hand.

Like all good retailers - if you are under 18 you better bring a parent or guardian otherwise you will only be looking (not buying).;)

Dread-Lock

Hey it saved me having to type all that . And seeing as I got the Taurus off you, your more then able to speak on my behalf.

defenderdude

Dread-Lock wrote: »

Hey it saved me having to type all that . And seeing as I got the Taurus off you, your more then able to speak on my behalf.

Any kills yet?

Dread-Lock

defenderdude wrote: »

Any kills yet?

Yep. Got someone in the warehouse with it.

TunnelWeb

Thanks defender! You know if this shop lets you try the airsoft guns out before ya buy them?

defenderdude

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Thanks defender! You know if this shop lets you try the airsoft guns out before ya buy them?

Like all good airsoft shops - I'd say they encourage it.
Once you get it in yer hands - it's harder to give it back...:p

gungun

hey guys does anyone know if they sell m4 mags? unfortunatley tm/ca and all those big brands mags are slightly different to cybergun mags:mad: the TM/Ca ones are too wide and the hole at the top is too short:(
i cant see any mags on their site but if anyone has been to the shop can you tell me please?
Thanks

SenDog

gungun wrote: »

hey guys does anyone know if they sell m4 mags? unfortunatley tm/ca and all those big brands mags are slightly different to cybergun mags:mad: the TM/Ca ones are too wide and the hole at the top is too short:(
i cant see any mags on their site but if anyone has been to the shop can you tell me please?
Thanks

Yes I was there yesterday they have mid-caps 120rnds.Fit in my CA m15a4 no fedding probs:)if you are going you have to knock on the door if you cant see any1;) Brand is King Arms

jick the rapper

where is the kildare shop?

SenDog

jick the rapper wrote: »

where is the kildare shop?

Crookstown Buisness park,on the N9 to Carlow.Its behind a filling station:D

TunnelWeb

You know if this shop lets you try the airsoft guns out before ya buy them?

defenderdude wrote: »

Like all good airsoft shops - I'd say they encourage it.

Really? I've asked in two other airsoft shops and they wouldnt allow it .Cant mention who they are.

Ya know of any other shops that let you try them before ya buy? Cause I've been going mad trying to find a place that does.:(

defenderdude

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Really? I've asked in two other airsoft shops and they wouldnt allow it .Cant mention who they are.

Ya know of any other shops that let you try them before ya buy? Cause I've been going mad trying to find a place that does.:(

Well it depends on what you mean by try before you buy...:p
I'm surprised that they wouldnnt gas a mag and let you dry-fire a few shots to get the feel and an idea of the blowback. No surprise they wont fire any bb's for obvious safety reasons.

That is - unless you were making a nuisance of yourself - (the old how much is this, that, this and that... and the first one again...ok I want to try this and that how mu... over and over) in which case you should have been chucked out on yer ear especially if they were busy... :D

Spetzcong

Most shops I've ever been in will let you have a feel of something before you buy it. That includes gassing mags and dry firing in some cases. As Defenderdude said above, that's so long as you've not made a nuisance of yourself. It also helps to look like a serious and legitimate customer, so if you're under 18, or if you go in there every second day without buying anything... well good luck.

TunnelWeb

Ha,No guys I was'nt causing trouble or hassle or anything :rolleyes:
And yes im over 18 and was not going in everyday and not buying anything,and yes I am seriously interested in airsoft. :P

Tommyboy71

TBH the bestest way of trying before buying is to head along to a skirmish. Most, if not all, of the guys would be happy to give you a go of their guns and you can then make a really informed decision.

The worst thing imaginable is to buy something and then find out that shouldering it is awkward, the mag changes are difficult or it is just too heavy.

Who knows, the gun you say on the the net that almost made you hurl might look and feel perfect for you.

Shiva

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Ha,No guys I was'nt causing trouble or hassle or anything :rolleyes:
And yes im over 18 and was not going in everyday and not buying anything,and yes I am seriously interested in airsoft. :P

We allow people to dry fire guns, but for obvious reasons we dont load up a magazine and let people try them out.

TunnelWeb

Shiva wrote: »

We allow people to dry fire guns, but for obvious reasons we dont load up a magazine and let people try them out.

Ok thanks Shiva.You run Eirsoft?

If I was to buy an airsoft gun off you,but then hated it when I got it home and started using it,Would i be able to bring it back to you and get money back or change it for a different one?

MiniAirsofter

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Yeah Dread I was looking at that one but the nbb part turned me off it.
Do you have to cock the slide after every shot?

I was looking at this one http://www.hobbyairsoft.ie/products.php?cmd=detail&id=210502&cat=01&subcat=02
You know if its any good?

I was also looking at this http://www.hobbyairsoft.ie/products.php?cmd=detail&id=180501&cat=01&subcat=01

You know if its any good?

Dead right. Alot of snipers use NBBs as they are quieter. For example the TM MK23 Socom is a favorite of snipers because, especially with the silencer attached, it is almost completely silent. Having said that, blow back is great fun and feels lovely. But performance wise, they are near identical.

Shiva

TunnelWeb wrote: »

Ok thanks Shiva.You run Eirsoft?

If I was to buy an airsoft gun off you,but then hated it when I got it home and started using it,Would i be able to bring it back to you and get money back or change it for a different one?

Whilst I dont encourage it, because we cant re-sell a rifle as new if its been used, we have done it in the past, yes. Providing the gun and the packaging is in the same condition as when you purchased it, naturally.

We had a young lad come back about a week or so ago with an AUG A1 that had been skirmished four or five times going by the scratches and mud on it, and with no box, and he wanted to know if we'd change it for something else because he "didnt like it". Needless to say, he wasn't entertained But if you go home, take it out of the box, and hate it, then yeah, we'd accomodate you. But in fairness, that shouldnt happen - we let people hold and dry fire guns before they buy them if they want to.

TunnelWeb

Shiva wrote: »

Whilst I dont encourage it, because we cant re-sell a rifle as new if its been used, we have done it in the past, yes. Providing the gun and the packaging is in the same condition as when you purchased it, naturally.

We had a young lad come back about a week or so ago with an AUG A1 that had been skirmished four or five times going by the scratches and mud on it, and with no box, and he wanted to know if we'd change it for something else because he "didnt like it". Needless to say, he wasn't entertained But if you go home, take it out of the box, and hate it, then yeah, we'd accomodate you. But in fairness, that shouldnt happen - we let people hold and dry fire guns before they buy them if they want to.

Yeah thats totally understandable.Obviously you're not going to entertain someone like that.
Ok Shiva.Thanks.

ravydavygravy

Just a small update on this - I took a run down to this shop today to have a look at some AEGs - I was suprised to find his stock is way more varied than the website would have you believe - he has loads of stuff - TM, CA, G&G as well as the cybergun stuff. Decent sized shop, and he mentioned that he's expanding to a second store in Rathcoole soon - business in airsoft must be good :-)

He was pretty chatty, and I was able to try out any of the guns - he has many of them on display, and he's happy for you to look and poke.

zero19

That shops great, the handgun selection is bloody awesome, very very nice, must drop in when i get home again actually

3102derek

he's a sound bloke. i was their on friday picking up some silicone oil and he threw me two slings and a busted sight(to play around with) for free:D.
he let me try out a blowback AEG(no iead what model - king arms) letal piece of kit

knifey_spoonie

I have to agree with everything said here, top class outfit.
Went in yesterday and got great value, and your man is dead on.

Well worth a visit

Dr. Shredder

Whats wrong with the website? I was logging on to the website and my computer said it was too dangerous and contained malicious software.

TheDoc

Have only being to the dublin branch once, but must make a trip out again.

Very helpful friendly atmosphere with a really nice range of stuff at competitive prices.

I am very tempted by some of the king arms stuff I got to fondle with.

The pistols were very nice too an an absolute bargain price for co2

ricka

Dr. Shredder wrote: »

Whats wrong with the website? I was logging on to the website and my computer said it was too dangerous and contained malicious software.

Site has been hacked.We've had to get it 'cleaned' and resubmitted to host server.Its ok now, however appparently it may take Google a while to remove the warning.
I've said this before but its worth repeating our website was originally set up for people to buy who had no knowledge of airsoft.We kept things very simple and concentrated on selling springers and cheap AEG'S.Since then as a company we've moved on quite a lot and to a large extent we find our website as more of a source of embarrassment.However we still believe in a simple format but intend on adding G&G and Kings Arms dedicated sections.
Believe it or not, we still do a lot of business off the web from newbies.I dont think retailers realise that to a person new to Airsoft it can be quite baffling as to what all the abreviations mean and i know we pick up a lot of business from guys who just want to buy something simple just to get started in Airsoft.
We have recently submitted over 250 A4 pages of changes and additions to the site which we hope will bring it up to standard.So, warning and improvements should be sorted quite soon.

Dr. Shredder

i hope the site is okay soon i wanna have a look at those g&g's

Dr. Shredder

wtf? the g&g's aint on the site, wrent they ment to be on the website a few weeks ago? do you still sell them?

sci-ops

Dr. Shredder wrote: »

wtf? the g&g's aint on the site, wrent they ment to be on the website a few weeks ago? do you still sell them?

Shredder, yes we still sell G&G's and the actual range we do has increased.

As for the website, still working on it, as you will see from Ricka's post on the 27/08.

gavt18

could any tel meif the ak47s are any good thanx

mle1324

gavt18 wrote: »

could any tel meif the ak47s are any good thanx

Ask in there thread,I'm sure ricka or sarsoft would give you some information on this product:)

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055576688&page=14

dnallb

Do any of u know if the budget guns are ok... like i know their not going to be excellent but just want to know if their workin... esp the m4 aeg they have for 60e i think...