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Airsoft shops,Can you Try before buy??

  • 03-04-2009 12:46PM
    #1
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭


    Hey all,
    Just a quick question.

    Anyone know of any airsoft shop that will let you try out the airsoft gun before ya buy it? To take a test shot with it.

    Thanks.:D
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  • #2
    NakedDex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,984 ✭✭✭NakedDex


    They may let you dry-fire one, but not live-fire. For safety reasons that's a big no-no, plus I don't know of any shop with enough room inside to house an effective range in-store. Remember, you'd need a minimum of 10m for that kind of thing, and be insured for it. Most shops also avoid them because they attract an inordinate amount of tyre-kickers who just want to faff about.


  • #3
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    Oh,I see.


  • #4
    cherubaul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭cherubaul


    its pretty much as Dex said.
    However most retailers are bang on and will have a very good returns policy.
    so if you bring it home empty a mag and decide it not for you there is a good chance of getting an exchange.


  • #5
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    cherubaul wrote: »
    However most retailers are bang on and will have a very good returns policy.
    so if you bring it home empty a mag and decide it not for you there is a good chance of getting an exchange.

    Ah right,well thats cool.Can you tell me any shops that do this? I've had bad experience with one airsoft shop which I cant mention under forum rules,Thats why im just being very careful about buying airsoft stuff now..


  • #6
    cherubaul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭cherubaul


    Tony Did it for me once.
    just ask the shop what their policy is.
    what was your bad experience btw.
    i don't need the name of the retailer.
    remember just because you dont like something doesnt give you the right
    to exchange or refund under consumer law.


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  • #7
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    cherubaul wrote: »
    what was your bad experience btw.
    I would rather not get into it on here.No offence.:cool:


  • #8
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    cherubaul wrote: »
    Tony Did it for me once.
    just ask the shop what their policy is.
    quote]
    What store was that?


  • #9
    MiniAirsofter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭MiniAirsofter


    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    cherubaul wrote: »
    Tony Did it for me once.
    just ask the shop what their policy is.
    quote]
    What store was that?

    Tony's shop is Eirsoft. And they are brilliant for things like that. My G36 was broken and he didn't fix it, he just sent me a new one on the same day. My M4 broke and its up getting fixed right now. My G23 broke and thats getting fixed too:). I would say they wouldn't mind as long as your replacement was of equal or more value.


  • #10
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    MiniAirsofter wrote: »
    TunnelWeb wrote: »

    Tony's shop is Eirsoft. And they are brilliant for things like that. My G36 was broken and he didn't fix it, he just sent me a new one on the same day. My M4 broke and its up getting fixed right now. My G23 broke and thats getting fixed too:). I would say they wouldn't mind as long as your replacement was of equal or more value.

    Cool.They sound good!


  • #11
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    Do eirsoft have a walk in store?


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  • #12
    MiniAirsofter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭MiniAirsofter


    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    MiniAirsofter wrote: »

    Cool.They sound good!

    They are:)


  • #13
    Dread-Lock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭Dread-Lock


    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    Do eirsoft have a walk in store?

    Of course! They also have a thread here on boards if you have an questions you can ask in there. Although you'll probably get a faster response if you ring them.

    Their shop address is: Broombridge Business Centre, 288 Bannow Road, Dublin 7.

    http://www.eirsoft.ie/store/


    I really recommend Eirsoft.


  • #14
    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    Cool,thanks dread.


  • #15
    Dread-Lock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭Dread-Lock


    No problem!


  • #16
    conorcostello
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭conorcostello


    yeah m.i.a let you hold and look at all the guns but not fire i dont think anywhere does that!!!


  • #17
    johnciall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 445 ✭✭johnciall


    conorcostello wrote: »
    yeah m.i.a let you hold and look at all the guns but not fire i dont think anywhere does that!!!


    Go tactical in bray do, And good work on the thread necromancy


  • #18
    Dread-Lock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭Dread-Lock


    thread_necromancer.jpg


  • #19
    J.D.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭J.D.R


    NakedDex wrote: »
    They may let you dry-fire one, but not live-fire. For safety reasons that's a big no-no, plus I don't know of any shop with enough room inside to house an effective range in-store. Remember, you'd need a minimum of 10m for that kind of thing, and be insured for it. Most shops also avoid them because they attract an inordinate amount of tyre-kickers who just want to faff about.

    I am not sure if they will let you test fire an AEG, as I haven't purchased one in a while, but I know that both Hobby Airsoft Kildare and QAS-Newbridge both have instore ranges. If you ask them nicely, I am sure they would sort something out for you. I know that they are both run by great people


  • #20
    lochdara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    Go Tactical Wexford Also let your fire any gun on show in the shop.

    The lads at QAS are very helpful when it comes to helping a customer choose the right equipment.

    *bugger didnt realise the thread is 2 weeks old*

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  • #21
    Paterson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭Paterson


    Go tactical & Quality Airsoft Supplies both let you test fire a fair few rounds, there could be more that let you do the same.


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