Now I know it wasn't exactly the sexiest gun, but the only reason I got sh!t, is because it wasn't milsim.
I've never been on the field with you, but are you absolutely sure the problem with you using a box mag was because it wasn't milsim? You might want to ask some of the guys you play with to speak up, just in case it was one or more of the following:
- lack of trigger control, meaning you're firing in long, extended bursts that are hitting players with far more bb's than necessary?
- the field/area is too small to allow movement under such a heavy volume of fire, thus dragging on scenerios and making the game end in a stalemate (running out the time given for the scenerio)?
- maybe they don't consider you an honorable player that regularly calls your hits, and this is just something else against you?
- no one else had money and/or access to similar equipment, and they felt too intimidated to let you use it?
Again, I'm not attacking you or anything of the sort, I just want to make sure the facts are straight. I've been airsofting for quite a few years now, and have never seen anyone turned away from any local events due to what they're wearing or what rifle they carry.
This hobby tends to lean towards milsim because of the styles of weapons available, and the areas we play. I know I started wearing BDU's not to be more military-like, but to help me blend in to the areas I was playing and to give me a small advantage. Not to mention it's a dedicated set of "play clothes" to get dirty, wet, muddy, etc. while not ruining a good set of clothes that can't handle the rigors of aggressive play. I wear boots to offer ankle support over rough terrain and to protect my feet, not to look cool.
Bottom line - If you don't like the mil-sim aspects, come up with something better to organize a group of people that like to shoot each other with plastic bb's. I know Tucson players utilze other styles of play occasionally, and I know others that do too. If it's fun, people will show up.
