Hello all

[soulEngine]

Hey all!

I'm totally new here (as well as to airsoft)! I actually just played my first skirmish last night with a few friends. We are all starting to get into it. It seems exciting and a lot of fun. I'd like to find some local games on saturdays or sundays to join in and learn the game and meet new people and have fun.

I ultimately want to play a sniper role, but I just got a cheap gun to start into it. I got the Umarex Walther P99 DAO CO2 BlowBack pistol, and it's already a lot of fun!

My name is Chris and I live out in Forest Grove.

Any advice on what to read or such to get into airsoft? Thanks! I look forward to meeting you all.

[Matt]

Welcome Chris!

A good comfortable pair of boots and BDUs (camo) would be a good investment if you haven't bought some already. Standard woodland, MARPAT and Multicam are popular here. I'd suggest grabbing a mid-range AEG before buying a sniper rifle. Starting out as a rifleman really helps learn the fundamentals of the game, and they are so much more versatile.

[Switchback]

Welcome Chris!

A good comfortable pair of boots and BDUs (camo) would be a good investment if you haven't bought some already. Standard woodland, MARPAT and Multicam are popular here. I'd suggest grabbing a mid-range AEG before buying a sniper rifle. Starting out as a rifleman really helps learn the fundamentals of the game, and they are so much more versatile.

Welcome!
I second the "pair of boots" idea, but am going to take it a step further when it comes to weapons choice. You already have a GBB pistol, so you're infected
I would consider picking up a Tri-Shot shotgun and 10 or so shells. You can get that for ~$100 brand new, even LESS used. Shotguns teach you to count rounds, improve stealth skills, learn to take hits, and learn to pop up from cover/concealment and fire with accuracy and speed. Shotguns are a great way to build foundational skills and a more aggressive play style, along with developing key fundamentals.

[redneck1]

Most places probably will not let you play with that pistol. My friend had that same gun and it was pushing almost 500 fps. I would recommend a good AR platform rifle to start along with some decant Molle gear. Look on the classifieds and there ar a lot of good guns and gear for cheap.

[Orwell]

Welcome!

As to the "what should I read," ALL THE STICKIES.

They're different on each forum, and they're all valuable. If you actually read the stickies and follow their rules, you'll be loved for it. Oh, and +1 more to the mid-range AEG. There are a lot of threads about which ones are best for low cost. Take a look around.

[Switch]

Hello, and welcome to AP.

[Sir Stubby Eyre]

Welcome to AP. Happy to see some else from the Forest Grove Area. Come out and see us when we have a game on, we are only 15 minutes up the road from you. Camp R&R by the way.

[happyjuice]

welcome im new to , but they really help out around here....

enjoy

[scandinavian mist]

we got a small group of us that go to games here in carlton/yamhill.