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am36:
Hello I used to play some years ago and am trying to get back into the game to fill my time with something more useful than going to the bar on weekends. Just wondering if there is still a decent following around southeastern Michigan  before I go out and invest in some gear. Also would like some guidance on what guns to go for, I used to have a ca m4 but not sure how good of a brand ca is anymore.

luke213:
Can't speak to the areas and how active they are since I'm in the UP:)

That said on the brand I'd say everything aside from TM is more reliable than it used to be. So seldom do you see some of the old issues with guns completely falling on their face compared to back in the day. That's not to say it doesn't happen, but in my opinion guns are more reliable then the used to be at least China guns. TM is still as reliable on the whole as they ever were and still make good stuff though as always majority plastic bodies.

Myself being that I can fix most stuff I've found my niche is mostly mid tier guns like the old CA's, and some of the new inexpensive imports if the externals are good I'll just rebuild the box or toss in a shell and make what I want from it. Though for the most part I've found most of the basic guns are at least functional though most could really use some work on the hopup area if nothing else.


Luke

am36:
Perfect thank you. Anybody else know if there’s still a following. Really just trying to see if it’s worth getting into around here. As much as I love collecting there would be no use if I can’t use them without traveling 3 hours+

luke213:
Well I'd say @Canto probably knows or @Pagan one of the two should be pretty knowledgeable about who's hosting what where.

But another guess would be @T6e9a since he's pretty up to date also. This should send them all a notification to check this thread.

Take care!

Luke

And I'd guess that you should be alright seems like lower Mi has a pretty good amount of activity going on around the state though I do know there are some areas without much going on also.

T6e9a:
As time goes on, I keep seeing more and more small fields popping up. I have been meaning to get their info, prices, times, etc and make up a binder or collection of info so that it can answer those questions of "what fields are near me". A binder as it would be nice for a physical copy in the store or at a local field. Could probably make copies and send them out to assorted airsoft locations so it can be accessible in person.

But aside from that, I must agree with Luke, things have improved in a big way over the course of time. Companies are innovating and including common upgrades into stock guns they sell. If one company comes out with pre-installed mosfets, a QD spring guide feature and other things, the rest shortly follow.

While Classic Army has been up there as well, innovating and improving, they honestly would be one of the last brands I would pick for most base platforms. (But base platforms should be up to preferred externals in my opinion. Pick a gun you like externally, and it can always be built internally if it lacks the performance you want).

Depending on your budget, I recommend VFC, ICS, G&G, Krytac, KWA, and even CYMA. Each brand has their strong suites in platform selections.

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