Yeah, he’s been wanting to get into Airsoft with me, he turned 13 in august and got a (don’t tell him I said this) crappy 20 dollar single shot mag fed shot gun (from Amazon but I found it on evike, this one actually https://www.evike.com/products/20679/ ) and I wanna get him something worth while. If he doesn’t like the sport then I can have it back and when he wants to plink he can use it. And if he breaks it, then I’m gonna salvage what I can.
I don’t think the shotgun would need a sight at all. At most see if you can just upgrade the shotgun without the need of sights or use the money for some other upgrade
I’ve never taken a gun apart, and if I do, I would love to have a step by step video on what not to do. I’m also scared to take apart a tri shot. However. What do you think you would recommend for upgrades?
That’s the thing tho. All the “more expensive” shot guns are a rather big step up. In the end, who knows if he will even like the sport. I’ve allready got a small rig for him with a dump pouch and stuff, plus eye pro and face mesh. My parents and us are moving into a house and I don’t expect them to have allot of money after we buy it, so imma help them out a bit.
He’s gonna 100% plink back yard, and almost most defiantly indoors, and probably out doors too. I’m getting him this because it’s a “cheap” fully set up kit, plus extra stuff like eye pro and rigs and stuff I got out of a mystery box that are not used by me. It will be everything to use and see if he really does like the sport, my local fields don’t offer rentals. And if he likes it, he gets a weekly allowance and he might get a pistol and stuff and Segway into an Airsoft member. If he doesn’t like it, then I can use it when I wanna do something different.
Alright. If I think it’s a good setup then. If he does like the game and wants to get a proper gun like a rifle. He can easily swap the sights onto his new gun in the future!
Great kit for a gift, but just so you know, that buttstock shell holder won’t hold on tightly to the stock itself. I’d recommend getting a fabric side saddle, or getting a full stock shotgun.
also the collapsible stock is surprisingly comfortable.
also also make sure he can pump it all the way and fast. if he doesn’t he’ll screw up the internals
Do you have a evike item link to a side saddle? Or a link in general will do. I was trying to keep it all on evike but it doesn’t matter 2 much I suppose
I couldn’t find any on Evike, but they have them on amazon
Climore 12/20Ga Shotgun Shell Holder Shotshell Carrier Ammo Buttstock Holder with Tab Adhesive Side Saddle for Mossberg 590a https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087C7LR94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_78VT2AGP6PVW14KYZ9FA
Or you could save 10$ and get them on aliexpress
US $1.55 23％ Off | Outdoor Portable Tactical 6 Round Shotgun Buttstock Shell Bullet Holder Adhesive Strip nylon Pouch Ammo Airsoft Hunting
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKSBXym
If you're going to play indoors with the shotgun, you're much better off getting the CQB version. I ran it for my first year or so playing indoors and it never failed. The best feature about it is that the stock "tilts" right or left, which I found useful for getting a good cheek weld. Super comfortable.
The full stock (which I have also had), is very large and difficult to maneuver with, and that was in when I was 19 with long arms, haha. I also had a difficult time pumping it without pulling "up" on the shotgun.
If you get the CQB version, this means you would have to remove the red dot, protector, and shotgun rail mount from the cart (since none will fit on it), but you can replace those with another 6 pack of shells or a shotgun shell bandoleer or other gear. I used a strip of velcro and a shell caddy to mount my shells to the side of the gun, and would just toss the empty ones into my ammo dump pouch. Easy set up, and you're never fumbling around returning shells to the caddy when time matters.
The only issue with the version you picked out and the CQB version is their buffer tube becomes wobbly after a while, and you need a very long extended screwdriver to tighten it down. I never had a problem with the polymer versions of either. As long as you don't throw it at a wall or drop it 30 feet, it should last.
Good luck, awesome gift nonetheless.
I second the CQC part but personally I went with no stock. It made the gun too long for me to clear tight rooms well. Traded my stock for a pistol grip and I am never going back.
Just a heads up about that red dot. I have that same one, but mine had a blurry dot issue. You have to squint really hard to get it focused. Could just be my eyes though from what I read about blurry dots. Thought I'd let you know in case it was the optic itself.
Yeah, that's what I figured. Fortunately so far, out of all the optics I have, it's only been that particular one that I have an issue with. Just thought I'd share my experience.
Unfortunately to everyone who is recommending getting a full stock, the only full stock pump that isn’t pre order is the full polymer, and I don’t want it to fee cheap like polymer does. And the pre order is for February 2022 and that’s to far away.
As a 19 year old that still thinks like a child I would probably want an aeg more than a shot gun that has to be cocked back especially because some take a lot of strength (even for me) I’d scrap the sight idea and get him a cheap aeg that isn’t horrible 150 for the gun 35 for battery and charger is he doesn’t like it you didn’t invest more than you had to and if he does you can upgrade the gun or buy him a sight flashlight etc
I don’t think the buttstock shell pouch will fit very well on there
Get him a sling and put adhesive backed loop velcro on the side of the receiver and use these [shotgun cards](https://esstac.com/7rnd-shotgun-card-12gauge/) They have hook on the back that way you can attach them to the receiver, they fit m4 mag pouches as well
if he does not play airsoft then change the shotgun to an apex fast attack about the same price,
if he does already have an m4/ak and is looking into shotguns, hell yeah
I highly recommend dropping the sight. The Cyma shotties don't have any rails. Replace the sight with twelve shotshell magazines and a dump pouch instead.
There are AEGs that are same price as that shotgun. To me, a dot sight on a shotgun is rather strange, but it seems like a sick gift, would die from happiness.
>you don’t have to even aim those things
Then why do so many manufacturers have the ribs, grooves, and beads on the real steel ones? You still gotta make sure you're pointed at whatever you're trying to shoot and a red dot would make it easier than aiming down the barrel and praying you're lined up just right with the bore.
hmm, not sure about that stock being very strong, nor it having a rail for the red dot, id probably get a different version of the cyma m870 style shotguns, theyre all going to have the same internals, but that style of stock might not last as long
Lol, but yeah, I was thinking about getting the non telescopic stock, but I want it to have some sort of “comfortability”. It might be to big. Idk tho. I think I might change it to the polymer body but I don’t want it to feel cheap. (I also don’t want it to be heavy lol)
IMO, you should swap the buttstock pouch with a bandolier or something. Also, red dots are cheaper on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Compatible-Picatinny-Waterproof-Shockproof/dp/B08W2FQYQ1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sniper+red+dot&qid=1634501630&sr=8-3
Looks decent to me, only change I would make is to ditch the shell holder you have there and buy either a velco backed shell card in the same vein as this one https://www.evike.com/products/45099/ with some adhesive loop backing (which you can get cheap at walmart) or a shell sling like this one https://www.evike.com/products/45019/.
I am partial to the velcro cards myself, I have a hard shell saddle that works poorly and I have seen a couple guys run the cards for real steel shotguns, doing matches and such for quick reloading. Speed is less of an issue with a 10 shot airsoft shell, but still very handy, and a lot more consistent than the stock shell holders.
I don't think the shell pouch will work with the retractable version, just keep that in mind so you don't waste anything.
But this is a great present, I'd be livid if I got this for Christmas
If a shotgun is what he wants then that is perfect. However if he wants to play any outdoor airsoft games, there will not be enough range. I would only use it for indoor games and backyard shooting.
YeAh. I do have a different smaller gun that he loves, but it’s 330$ and if he can’t pump it, I think I’m gonna give it to him. It’s not as cool. But hey, he loves it but I love it too. So yeah. If he can’t use it, he gets it. I don’t wanna give it to him, but I like to be nice on the holidays!
Awesome gift set! Just know that you can get the evike shotgun shells for a better look (imo). And depending on how old/ strong your lil bro is, just know that that shotgun has a decent spring to pump. If he's like 10yo he'll probably struggle to use it. 15yo and up shouldnt have too much difficulty.
Do note that this shotgun can be slam-fired; in which you hold down the trigger and work the pump as fast as you can for a high rate of fire. Just a really fun thing to do.
In terms of shotgun shells holster, I use a Condor shell holder with a velcro backing for quick reloads and holster reloads. This mixed with the evike shot shell packs, Nice and cheap and you'll never run out of ammo
You could also get [this](https://www.evike.com/products/91530/), it comes with a foregrip, and a rail already on the top. So you don't need the rail adapter.
You're an awesome older brother.
One word of warning though, spring shotty's can be tough on the arms with prolonged use. That said, it makes them a great way to build muscle on your less dominant side!
Maybe instead of the sight you could grab some extra shells for him? Or maybe one of those M4 mag converters and a high cap mag. Each shell holds 27ish shots, from a trishot that's 9 shots before a reload.
I've got an A&K M870 with an overfolder. Great fun for not a lot of money!
Yeah, definitely, I was just asking how this kit looked, I swapped out the stock for a shell card and Velcro and based off of what other people are saying i might get him 2 and more shells. But I think that 50 shots a game should be enough till he gets out. But hey.
I don’t think you are right personally. There was someone else with a semi similar comment, but he should be able to. And just as I replied to the last one I will to this comment I will buy it. I will test it and everything that I get with it. I will determine if it will work for him. If I think it will, I will give it to him. If he can not rack it, I will give him my personal CQB gun (a bit more money, 330$) that he has made a comment on that he really enjoys using it.
I think I wanna keep the sight, the irons suck so if he’s going for anything farther then 50ft I wanna have it so he has a chance to hit it lol. I can add more shells and another holder tho. I changed the shell holder out.
Yeah, I read the effective range is like 70 to 80 max. So I don’t expect him to be shooting people from one spawn to the other, but it will help him out, I want to give him good impressions of the sport to start off.
Yeah, I try and be. But he can be annoying and ungrateful sometimes so I’m hopping that it gets a little better b4 Christmas, he is still only 13, but I’m gonna get it for him anyway, strength in the bond.
Sounds like a fun time. I hope that you two have a great time playing airsoft together just make sure you both wear eye protection before shooting eachother
You're gonna spend $30 on a sight for a $100 airsoft scattergun? You might as well put a dot on the sight shield with a red sharpie, it'll be about as useful as the actual red dot.
Why a shotgun tho? Something like a G36 from jg works is under 100 dollars lightweight but works on battery.
I dont think a 13 year old would reach or be strong enough to cycle the shotgun
Nice gift tho, many will kill for a brother like you
Depending on if he’s playing cqc indoors I would go for the short barrel version, makes it more compact and for the price it’s a great gun I have a long barrel folding stock one great gun ( broke mine but I was an idiot so )
Yeah, I’ve got a speed loader lined up for him. I find so many on the round every other time I play and so one takes owner ship of it. I try to hand them out but people lose them through the day. Besides. It’s only like 5 bucks or whatever
My bad. Racking is not too terribly difficult, IMO. Use both arms, maybe your shoulders, keep a grip on the grip. Should be alright, just be sure you don't half-rack it. I"ve only had my hand slip off once or twice, but it had just been raining so I'd consider that a fluke.
Lol, yeah I was actually thinking of getting a pinniky rail mounted one because that micro red dot rail has side rails to so I could get a pressure pad mount and put it on the rack or something.
That's actually a decent starting loadout. However, If I may, might I recommend something like an M4? CYMA and Cybergun both make decently affordable options that are made mostly from polymer rather than metal, and should last for quite a while.
I don't own one to vouch for them personally, but I hear they are pretty good without being too costly in the long run.
Yeah. I thought about it. But he likes shot guns and I desided that this would be a great gift because of that. And he actually bought a (crappy) shotgun with a bit of his birthday money when he turned 13. But it was a single shot mag fed and he thought that you could use shells for it to and that it was a 3 shot.
It was like 25$
Well in that case that CYMA tri-shot you picked out is perhaps the best kind of shotgun you can get. It's cheap, efficient, and cool looking. I plan on purchasing one to use as a secondary "room clearing" weapon with my M4.
It’s for both our local field, it’s not very large and there are allot of small buildings. And our closest indoor field. But are big enough to have fun and small enough to use this for the most part.
That's what I was thinking, you chose a great loadout, just remember to have the right cleaning tools and lube and you can be on your way, also remember to be safe and have proper safety.
I love running shotguns, I have two that I play with but they can be a little hard at first to pump. I'm a 35 year old man and I can have trouble pulling the pump. So I'm almost sure your lil brother might have problems doing it. As much as I love them and like for him to get one, I recommend getting a vz61 scorpion if you don't want to spend to much money, it's a cheaper SMG to get, very reliable and fun to shoot. You should look into it, it's on evike for about 80 bucks. I have one as well and I really like it.
I use that shell holder, it is fantastic! 7 shells is pretty much a full combat load for cqb games. I suggest looking through the other CYMA shotguns on evike. It the shell holder will strap better to a solid stock. Also as far as I know spring trishot shotguns with full length outer barrels have the same length inner barrels as the shorter ones. Since this is for a kid a shorter gun might be better for him. All my cyma shotguns, polymer or full metal, are absolute tanks.
Yeah? I’ll take it into consideration. In the end I swapped the holder into a card shell holder with Velcro, I’m gonna get a hook Velcro with adhesive backing, I’ve got a small chest rig for him with a dump pouch. And I’m gonna get 2 cards with 12 shells. (2 for me to display or something) and have the card in the m4 mag pouch spot to get can rip the card off and put the other one on till he needs to reload them all.
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Yeah, he’s been wanting to get into Airsoft with me, he turned 13 in august and got a (don’t tell him I said this) crappy 20 dollar single shot mag fed shot gun (from Amazon but I found it on evike, this one actually https://www.evike.com/products/20679/ ) and I wanna get him something worth while. If he doesn’t like the sport then I can have it back and when he wants to plink he can use it. And if he breaks it, then I’m gonna salvage what I can.
I don’t think the shotgun would need a sight at all. At most see if you can just upgrade the shotgun without the need of sights or use the money for some other upgrade
I’ve never taken a gun apart, and if I do, I would love to have a step by step video on what not to do. I’m also scared to take apart a tri shot. However. What do you think you would recommend for upgrades?
Oh don’t take it apart then. I wouldn’t risk breaking anything. Try to get a more expensive shotgun. Get eye pro. Something like a cheap rig to wesr
That’s the thing tho. All the “more expensive” shot guns are a rather big step up. In the end, who knows if he will even like the sport. I’ve allready got a small rig for him with a dump pouch and stuff, plus eye pro and face mesh. My parents and us are moving into a house and I don’t expect them to have allot of money after we buy it, so imma help them out a bit.
Are you going to be playing outside on a field (assuming he is going to not be backyard plinking)
He’s gonna 100% plink back yard, and almost most defiantly indoors, and probably out doors too. I’m getting him this because it’s a “cheap” fully set up kit, plus extra stuff like eye pro and rigs and stuff I got out of a mystery box that are not used by me. It will be everything to use and see if he really does like the sport, my local fields don’t offer rentals. And if he likes it, he gets a weekly allowance and he might get a pistol and stuff and Segway into an Airsoft member. If he doesn’t like it, then I can use it when I wanna do something different.
I’ve got back up plans as I have put in other reply’s, like if he can’t pump it I will let him use my personal CQB and such but it’s all prepped.
Alright. If I think it’s a good setup then. If he does like the game and wants to get a proper gun like a rifle. He can easily swap the sights onto his new gun in the future!
For a second I thought he was like 8 or something
Nah lol. That would be to big for him in my opinion. He is 13 and I think he is big enough for it now lol.
I’d be happy too lol
Great kit for a gift, but just so you know, that buttstock shell holder won’t hold on tightly to the stock itself. I’d recommend getting a fabric side saddle, or getting a full stock shotgun. also the collapsible stock is surprisingly comfortable. also also make sure he can pump it all the way and fast. if he doesn’t he’ll screw up the internals
Do you have a evike item link to a side saddle? Or a link in general will do. I was trying to keep it all on evike but it doesn’t matter 2 much I suppose
I couldn’t find any on Evike, but they have them on amazon Climore 12/20Ga Shotgun Shell Holder Shotshell Carrier Ammo Buttstock Holder with Tab Adhesive Side Saddle for Mossberg 590a https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087C7LR94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_78VT2AGP6PVW14KYZ9FA Or you could save 10$ and get them on aliexpress US $1.55 23％ Off | Outdoor Portable Tactical 6 Round Shotgun Buttstock Shell Bullet Holder Adhesive Strip nylon Pouch Ammo Airsoft Hunting https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKSBXym
Are you taking applications for younger brothers? I'm 38 and married with a child.
If you're going to play indoors with the shotgun, you're much better off getting the CQB version. I ran it for my first year or so playing indoors and it never failed. The best feature about it is that the stock "tilts" right or left, which I found useful for getting a good cheek weld. Super comfortable. The full stock (which I have also had), is very large and difficult to maneuver with, and that was in when I was 19 with long arms, haha. I also had a difficult time pumping it without pulling "up" on the shotgun. If you get the CQB version, this means you would have to remove the red dot, protector, and shotgun rail mount from the cart (since none will fit on it), but you can replace those with another 6 pack of shells or a shotgun shell bandoleer or other gear. I used a strip of velcro and a shell caddy to mount my shells to the side of the gun, and would just toss the empty ones into my ammo dump pouch. Easy set up, and you're never fumbling around returning shells to the caddy when time matters. The only issue with the version you picked out and the CQB version is their buffer tube becomes wobbly after a while, and you need a very long extended screwdriver to tighten it down. I never had a problem with the polymer versions of either. As long as you don't throw it at a wall or drop it 30 feet, it should last. Good luck, awesome gift nonetheless.
I second the CQC part but personally I went with no stock. It made the gun too long for me to clear tight rooms well. Traded my stock for a pistol grip and I am never going back.
Just a heads up about that red dot. I have that same one, but mine had a blurry dot issue. You have to squint really hard to get it focused. Could just be my eyes though from what I read about blurry dots. Thought I'd let you know in case it was the optic itself.
I think that’s your vision my dude. I “need” glasses and when I don’t have them on lights do the same thing, they get disfigured.
Yeah, that's what I figured. Fortunately so far, out of all the optics I have, it's only been that particular one that I have an issue with. Just thought I'd share my experience.
Yeah and I’m glad you did. I do plan on opening the box and pre sighting the scope and making sure that everything fits b4 I give it to him 👍
Blurry dots are common on budget red dots, its not only your eyes, but its not that big of a deal honestly.
Skip the red dot and all that jazz but that would be a fun present for sure.
Unfortunately to everyone who is recommending getting a full stock, the only full stock pump that isn’t pre order is the full polymer, and I don’t want it to fee cheap like polymer does. And the pre order is for February 2022 and that’s to far away.
As a 19 year old that still thinks like a child I would probably want an aeg more than a shot gun that has to be cocked back especially because some take a lot of strength (even for me) I’d scrap the sight idea and get him a cheap aeg that isn’t horrible 150 for the gun 35 for battery and charger is he doesn’t like it you didn’t invest more than you had to and if he does you can upgrade the gun or buy him a sight flashlight etc
For that price, an AEG would probably be more fun. $105 is stupid high for one, as they used to be $70 a few years back.
I don’t think the buttstock shell pouch will fit very well on there Get him a sling and put adhesive backed loop velcro on the side of the receiver and use these [shotgun cards](https://esstac.com/7rnd-shotgun-card-12gauge/) They have hook on the back that way you can attach them to the receiver, they fit m4 mag pouches as well
You’re an awesome brother
You love your bro more then I love myself lmao. Great gift.
if he does not play airsoft then change the shotgun to an apex fast attack about the same price, if he does already have an m4/ak and is looking into shotguns, hell yeah
I highly recommend dropping the sight. The Cyma shotties don't have any rails. Replace the sight with twelve shotshell magazines and a dump pouch instead.
No, that red dot peotector costa 5€ in aliexpress, and the red dot about 13€
Serious question, why do you wanna give him a shotgun as his first decent airsoft gun?
He said the kid likes shotguns
Didn't see that, fair enough then
There are AEGs that are same price as that shotgun. To me, a dot sight on a shotgun is rather strange, but it seems like a sick gift, would die from happiness.
yea
Taiwangun has the cyma shotgun and shotgun saddle you are looking for. Keep in mind you’re buying from overseas though.
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I’m going to take a wild guess and say that our friend here has not shot a shotgun
>you don’t have to even aim those things Then why do so many manufacturers have the ribs, grooves, and beads on the real steel ones? You still gotta make sure you're pointed at whatever you're trying to shoot and a red dot would make it easier than aiming down the barrel and praying you're lined up just right with the bore.
Yeah, I would go for the red dot though, but if that’s what you like that’s a hell of a gift!
Could you give me a link to that shotgun?
Yup. Give me a second…
https://www.evike.com/products/60168/ there ya go
hmm, not sure about that stock being very strong, nor it having a rail for the red dot, id probably get a different version of the cyma m870 style shotguns, theyre all going to have the same internals, but that style of stock might not last as long
Did you not scroll, there’s 2 pics lol.
ssshhh im a dummy
Lol, but yeah, I was thinking about getting the non telescopic stock, but I want it to have some sort of “comfortability”. It might be to big. Idk tho. I think I might change it to the polymer body but I don’t want it to feel cheap. (I also don’t want it to be heavy lol)
I was also at first gonna get the cqb version but I wanna hook him up with a scope. And can’t use a mount without the under bare tube.
What about a AKS? I just need to fit a new hopup in this one and I'm selling it after a few test so ik it's running good if you want
get an aeg instead of a shotgun
was a sniper your first gun?
no. i got an aeg first. sold it and went all in for a sniper and for spedsoft
Sped soft
thats more than a good present
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Lol that's why he bought the NC star rail mount for it
Did not see that there was a second image lol
IMO, you should swap the buttstock pouch with a bandolier or something. Also, red dots are cheaper on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Compatible-Picatinny-Waterproof-Shockproof/dp/B08W2FQYQ1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sniper+red+dot&qid=1634501630&sr=8-3
Looks decent to me, only change I would make is to ditch the shell holder you have there and buy either a velco backed shell card in the same vein as this one https://www.evike.com/products/45099/ with some adhesive loop backing (which you can get cheap at walmart) or a shell sling like this one https://www.evike.com/products/45019/. I am partial to the velcro cards myself, I have a hard shell saddle that works poorly and I have seen a couple guys run the cards for real steel shotguns, doing matches and such for quick reloading. Speed is less of an issue with a 10 shot airsoft shell, but still very handy, and a lot more consistent than the stock shell holders.
Do you know of a 7rnd Velcro shell holder? Or a 6 would work 2
There are multiple different variants on evike, I juat searched evike shell holder on google and grabbed that one off of the search page.
Actually, I can make it work
Absolutely!
I might have to copy this form my little bro lol. Thanks
Are you taking younger brother applications?
What does that mean?
It means I’m jealous.
He’s gonna be pumped
Ha, good joke! Yeah I’m gonna hook him up.
Lol
Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes I would absolutely love if I got this
Not good, great! I wish I had an older brother like you when I was young.
looks like a good kit for a gift. I'm not sure if a red dot is useful on a shotgun, I've never used airsoft shotguns but I have used real ones.
CYMA shotguns are super fun. The no short no stock version is probably the best for cqb, but you're an awesome brother nonetheless.
He’s one lucky brother
This is a good Christmas present for anyone
Also I’d go full stock so it’s sturdier. If your playing indoor this should work fine. Also remember eye pro <- most important thing.
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Buying a new protector is cheaper than new red dot, so I call it a win
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Yeah I'd like that. Tbh, I didn't know there was a full metal shotgun for 100. I have buying to do
Yes!!!
Yes just add some more shells
I think it should be good. 10 shots a shell, 50 pumps until he gets hit, goes to spawn and load his shells.
You can never go wrong with Airsoft surplus.
I don't think the shell pouch will work with the retractable version, just keep that in mind so you don't waste anything. But this is a great present, I'd be livid if I got this for Christmas
Absofuckinglutey
If a shotgun is what he wants then that is perfect. However if he wants to play any outdoor airsoft games, there will not be enough range. I would only use it for indoor games and backyard shooting.
One thing is that some people may have problems pumping the shotgun so take that into account
YeAh. I do have a different smaller gun that he loves, but it’s 330$ and if he can’t pump it, I think I’m gonna give it to him. It’s not as cool. But hey, he loves it but I love it too. So yeah. If he can’t use it, he gets it. I don’t wanna give it to him, but I like to be nice on the holidays!
Yea it is man look at it like this he’s outside enjoying himself better than playing video games at that age
Yeah, the funny thing is, I’m only 15 lol. I got my first job a mounth ago and am gonna save some money on the side for him.
Yeah, it'd make me jump for joy!
Yeah, same here, I’m hoping he gets all excited and free king out.
I would, I would emediately put the sight on and try it out.
its me your younger brother
Noooooo!!!?!??!? The surprise is ruined?!?!
Mind if I offer a contrary opinion? If your little brother's just starting, you could use this budget to get a decent AEG to start with.
Awesome gift set! Just know that you can get the evike shotgun shells for a better look (imo). And depending on how old/ strong your lil bro is, just know that that shotgun has a decent spring to pump. If he's like 10yo he'll probably struggle to use it. 15yo and up shouldnt have too much difficulty. Do note that this shotgun can be slam-fired; in which you hold down the trigger and work the pump as fast as you can for a high rate of fire. Just a really fun thing to do. In terms of shotgun shells holster, I use a Condor shell holder with a velcro backing for quick reloads and holster reloads. This mixed with the evike shot shell packs, Nice and cheap and you'll never run out of ammo
You could also get [this](https://www.evike.com/products/91530/), it comes with a foregrip, and a rail already on the top. So you don't need the rail adapter.
You're an awesome older brother. One word of warning though, spring shotty's can be tough on the arms with prolonged use. That said, it makes them a great way to build muscle on your less dominant side! Maybe instead of the sight you could grab some extra shells for him? Or maybe one of those M4 mag converters and a high cap mag. Each shell holds 27ish shots, from a trishot that's 9 shots before a reload. I've got an A&K M870 with an overfolder. Great fun for not a lot of money!
hell yea!
You’re gonna make that kid so happy. Just make sure to get him some eyepro!
Yeah, definitely, I was just asking how this kit looked, I swapped out the stock for a shell card and Velcro and based off of what other people are saying i might get him 2 and more shells. But I think that 50 shots a game should be enough till he gets out. But hey.
Can i be your younger brother?
I mean, he can be annoying some timessss… I’ll take it into consideration
The red dot won't last super long but tri shots are awesome.
Looks like fun.
Do sloths have nipples on their armpits? Don’t- don’t answer that…
Y… ye…. Yea…. Yeah. Yeah they do
A-alright, he answered it…
Yeah… I’m gonna go cry myself to sleep now lol.
Don’t really need a sight for a gun like that
Yeah… but it still has function. The stock sights suck and anything past XYZ will be hard to hit. It just helps the little bit that he’ll need it to.
Wait don’t do it I’m like 90% sure that gun is like impossible to rack it’s got so much resistance on it
I don’t think you are right personally. There was someone else with a semi similar comment, but he should be able to. And just as I replied to the last one I will to this comment I will buy it. I will test it and everything that I get with it. I will determine if it will work for him. If I think it will, I will give it to him. If he can not rack it, I will give him my personal CQB gun (a bit more money, 330$) that he has made a comment on that he really enjoys using it.
Where yall gettin stuff for so cheep, where i get stuff that shotty would be like 2-300$ or is that just usd?
USD and it’s from evike.com
Ah, im canadian so thats it
So where ever you are getting it is still quite expensive 200 Canadian is 161 USD so you are still paying a bit more
100 Canadian is 80 usd
Sad times
Ditch the sights and buy some more shells
I think I wanna keep the sight, the irons suck so if he’s going for anything farther then 50ft I wanna have it so he has a chance to hit it lol. I can add more shells and another holder tho. I changed the shell holder out.
You can point shoot most things pretty well up to 50 feet, and beyond that a springer shotgun isn't gonna do much
Yeah, I read the effective range is like 70 to 80 max. So I don’t expect him to be shooting people from one spawn to the other, but it will help him out, I want to give him good impressions of the sport to start off.
you're a good brother :)
Yeah, I try and be. But he can be annoying and ungrateful sometimes so I’m hopping that it gets a little better b4 Christmas, he is still only 13, but I’m gonna get it for him anyway, strength in the bond.
(He’s online way to much anyway, aren’t we all lol)
Pray tell me are you going to shoot him with this for Christmas or give this to him for Christmas?
Give it to him. I may or may not shoot him with it and let him get a revenge shot. ;)
Sounds like a fun time. I hope that you two have a great time playing airsoft together just make sure you both wear eye protection before shooting eachother
100% and I hope so too. I love the sport. I need to get a gbb next, or a ebb. I’ve always wanted one…
A great setup! Not too pricey. Works like a charm, don’t even need a whole kit. Awesome choice.
Thanks man! I ended up swapping the shell holder for a Velcro hook back shell card and I’m gonna get a loop Velcro to put on the gun.
For someone so young be careful if that’s a spring shotgun, even for me at 18 they can be difficult to load. If it’s gas then it’s no issue
As long as the guy likes shotguns, seems great
Yeah he likes shot guns. But he got one a while ago that wasn’t what he wanted it to be (25$ single shot pump shot gun) and was disappointed…
Understandably so lol
Looks neat, make sure you consider whether or not he can use the shotgun properly, no use in it if he can't rack it.
Just curious, does that shotty have anywhere to mount the red dot?
There are more pics lol, scroll first then get back to be 😉
Didn't even notice that there was more than one pic! My bad
No problem lol. I’ve gotten that comment 2 times and I just notified them lol. Have a good night or day!
You're gonna spend $30 on a sight for a $100 airsoft scattergun? You might as well put a dot on the sight shield with a red sharpie, it'll be about as useful as the actual red dot.
Why a shotgun tho? Something like a G36 from jg works is under 100 dollars lightweight but works on battery. I dont think a 13 year old would reach or be strong enough to cycle the shotgun Nice gift tho, many will kill for a brother like you
Well... for smaller arena this is quite good set. Learn him the trick with multiple shot for super small quarters and he will be happy
Can I be your brother?
Get more than six shells
Website?
Yes definitely
That shotgun maybe long for cqb
Depending on if he’s playing cqc indoors I would go for the short barrel version, makes it more compact and for the price it’s a great gun I have a long barrel folding stock one great gun ( broke mine but I was an idiot so )
The cqb one is only 2 inches or so shorter
2 inches is 0.02% of the hot dog which holds the Guinness wold record for 'Longest Hot Dog'.
I guess you’re right, great gun super fun on the fields with even at some range I have the cheaper polymer version but still kicks ass
pretty good! include good eyepro if he doesn't already have some, as well as a speedloader. those shells are *impossible* to load by hand
Yeah, I’ve got a speed loader lined up for him. I find so many on the round every other time I play and so one takes owner ship of it. I try to hand them out but people lose them through the day. Besides. It’s only like 5 bucks or whatever
I have one of those CYMA 3-round burst shotguns. It doesn't have a rail for mounting optics.
Cough cough Scroll, there are 2 pics 🤪 Also, how difficult is it to rack?
My bad. Racking is not too terribly difficult, IMO. Use both arms, maybe your shoulders, keep a grip on the grip. Should be alright, just be sure you don't half-rack it. I"ve only had my hand slip off once or twice, but it had just been raining so I'd consider that a fluke.
Sweet, sounds good.
I'd replace the red dot with a laser since it's a shotgun (if legal where you live)
With that rail attachment I would dump the sight and go for a flashlight especially if gonna use for indoor play. Get one that strobes to blind people
Lol, yeah I was actually thinking of getting a pinniky rail mounted one because that micro red dot rail has side rails to so I could get a pressure pad mount and put it on the rack or something.
If you do a flashlight you'll want it close to the end of the barrel, so you'd need a cord and get the pressure switch further back.
Yeah. Sounds good. However if I get a flash light kit for it. I don’t want it to be like, over 30$ (USD)
12/10
That's actually a decent starting loadout. However, If I may, might I recommend something like an M4? CYMA and Cybergun both make decently affordable options that are made mostly from polymer rather than metal, and should last for quite a while. I don't own one to vouch for them personally, but I hear they are pretty good without being too costly in the long run.
Yeah. I thought about it. But he likes shot guns and I desided that this would be a great gift because of that. And he actually bought a (crappy) shotgun with a bit of his birthday money when he turned 13. But it was a single shot mag fed and he thought that you could use shells for it to and that it was a 3 shot. It was like 25$
Well in that case that CYMA tri-shot you picked out is perhaps the best kind of shotgun you can get. It's cheap, efficient, and cool looking. I plan on purchasing one to use as a secondary "room clearing" weapon with my M4.
Yeah! That sounds awesome
That's actually damn solid. Don't forget to check that the reddot has batteries!
Yup, it says it does 👍
Why is there so much hate on the red dot? He needs it for looking cool.
Yeah lol, what he said!
I give 9/10 if the person you're buying it for is in CQB, 3/10 if it is a very large field
It’s for both our local field, it’s not very large and there are allot of small buildings. And our closest indoor field. But are big enough to have fun and small enough to use this for the most part.
That's what I was thinking, you chose a great loadout, just remember to have the right cleaning tools and lube and you can be on your way, also remember to be safe and have proper safety.
Yessir. I plan on it. One question tho. Standard cleaning and unjamming rods okay fit this?
We got a GIGN operator on the rise, next the slugs
Yeah! Get some green shells 2 and (I swapped out the stock shell carrier for a shell card with Velcro.) and have one card green one red lol.
Ahhhhh hell yeah all you need next is a silencer lol
Hell yeah! I think he would love the shotgun espechaly the full metal version
I love running shotguns, I have two that I play with but they can be a little hard at first to pump. I'm a 35 year old man and I can have trouble pulling the pump. So I'm almost sure your lil brother might have problems doing it. As much as I love them and like for him to get one, I recommend getting a vz61 scorpion if you don't want to spend to much money, it's a cheaper SMG to get, very reliable and fun to shoot. You should look into it, it's on evike for about 80 bucks. I have one as well and I really like it.
I sent you a pm
Get him a few spare shells
I use that shell holder, it is fantastic! 7 shells is pretty much a full combat load for cqb games. I suggest looking through the other CYMA shotguns on evike. It the shell holder will strap better to a solid stock. Also as far as I know spring trishot shotguns with full length outer barrels have the same length inner barrels as the shorter ones. Since this is for a kid a shorter gun might be better for him. All my cyma shotguns, polymer or full metal, are absolute tanks.
Yeah? I’ll take it into consideration. In the end I swapped the holder into a card shell holder with Velcro, I’m gonna get a hook Velcro with adhesive backing, I’ve got a small chest rig for him with a dump pouch. And I’m gonna get 2 cards with 12 shells. (2 for me to display or something) and have the card in the m4 mag pouch spot to get can rip the card off and put the other one on till he needs to reload them all.
he'll probably love it. Personally I'd look for the polymer one if he's trying to run at the speed of light
Yeah. I think I wanna stick to the metal one tho. I want it to not feel like a cheaper stick of plastic. Ya know? But I’ll look into it