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Post by New Yorker Jones on Aug 8, 2008 16:34:38 GMT -5
I was wondering for those that have real or fake Airsoft guns, where do people wear them that there are no "problems"? I'm thinking of getting an Airsoft from this site; just not sure which one.  www.speedytoys.com/shop/category.asp?catid=36 |
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Post by GCR on Aug 8, 2008 17:05:02 GMT -5
Out of the options listed on that webpage, I think the "best" overall option for an Indy revolver is probably this one, the popular "HFC".  I've got this same model myself, in black, and it looks pretty good to me. Of course, as this site only offers the chrome finish, it would need work to be a presentable Indy revolver (paint it black, remove the plastic add-on piece in front of the grip, etc.) but once you've got it all done up, it should look great. I believe Ken has this model and his was originally chrome but he painted and modified it to look closer with excellent results!  Second place would probably go to this one, the UHC Model 131:  It's not as close to the Raiders revolver as the HFC model above, but if you're looking for a good close enough gun that requires no immediate modifications out of the box, then I'd opt for this one. I'd rate the UHC 134 in 3rd place.  Like the 131 it looks Indy enough but isn't as close in certain details as the HFC style revolver. Still, NONE of them are exact, so it's really a matter of picking the design details you like best and going with the gun that has them. Now, as far as wearing an airsoft around...I wouldn't recommend it. Where would you be lookign to wear it, anyways? Conventions? Costume parties? I know nothing about Comic-con type conventions and such, having never been to one, so I don't know what security is like, but I'd guess carrying around a realistic replica firearm in public is always generally frowned upon. If you were going to a costume party or if you are actually involved in airsoft competitions, then I wouldn't worry, but otherwise I'd keep the airsoft gun at home. They do make excellent pieces for display with your other Indy stuff.   |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Aug 8, 2008 17:55:45 GMT -5
Now, as far as wearing an airsoft around...I wouldn't recommend it. Where would you be lookign to wear it, anyways? Conventions? Costume parties? I know nothing about Comic-con type conventions and such, having never been to one, so I don't know what security is like, but I'd guess carrying around a realistic replica firearm in public is always generally frowned upon. If you were going to a costume party or if you are actually involved in airsoft competitions, then I wouldn't worry, but otherwise I'd keep the airsoft gun at home. They do make excellent pieces for display with your other Indy stuff. ![]() i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/GCR5/GEAR/OTHER/SW005.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Well, that's the thing I don't know where I'd need/use it. I just see people getting them so I wasn't sure where they were being used. Thanks! |
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Post by Ragingblues on Aug 8, 2008 19:17:48 GMT -5
The model GCR posted is the model I had as well. I had no problem wearing the gun in it's holster out at several local and State parks. I also wore it to a few fall festivals and the mall for Halloween trick or treating with the kids and never got a second look. Maybe I was just lucky.
Ken
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Aug 8, 2008 20:17:13 GMT -5
The model GCR posted is the model I had as well. I had no problem wearing the gun in it's holster out at several local and State parks. I also wore it to a few fall festivals and the mall for Halloween trick or treating with the kids and never got a second look. Maybe I was just lucky. Ken Is that just how FL is? |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Aug 11, 2008 15:17:16 GMT -5
The model GCR posted is the model I had as well. I had no problem wearing the gun in it's holster out at several local and State parks. I also wore it to a few fall festivals and the mall for Halloween trick or treating with the kids and never got a second look. Maybe I was just lucky. Ken Ken, GCR; what type of paint would you suggest for the FBI .38 to change from silver to black? |
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Post by GCR on Aug 11, 2008 15:27:24 GMT -5
The model GCR posted is the model I had as well. I had no problem wearing the gun in it's holster out at several local and State parks. I also wore it to a few fall festivals and the mall for Halloween trick or treating with the kids and never got a second look. Maybe I was just lucky. Ken Ken, GCR; what type of paint would you suggest for the FBI .38 to change from silver to black? I have no idea, as mine was black to begin with, and I used silver paint (well, a silver marker, actually) to make the plastic parts appear distressed and match with the metal parts. Keeping in mind that I know NOTHING about modeling or paints or any of that, my suggestion would be to use some kind of spray paint, in order to get the color even, and then go over certain areas with sandpaper after it's dry, in order to simulate holster wear and natural distressing and let some of the silver underneath show through. Honestly, if you want to save yourself the trouble of having to paint it, there are sites that sell the same model in black for about the same price. This is where I got mine: www.airsoftpost.com/index.php?cPath=21_489 |
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Post by Havana on Aug 17, 2008 14:37:53 GMT -5
Airsoft guns make great decorator pieces and props. They look like the real thing when detailed and are harmless and relatively inexpensive. I would be very careful about carrying one anywhere in public other than to a convention or some kind of costume event. Just remember that cops would rather shoot you than risk getting shot themselves. They won't know it's a replica until after they've killed you, probably after shooting you 47 times. So even when transporting it, I would treat it like a real gun and put it in case or something. In South Carolina where I live, people can carry concealed weapons with permits and can carry openly in most counties when outside of city limits. Even though you're talking about a replica, it's important to know your local laws and use caution and common sense when taking it out of the house.
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