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Hello Flood, I'd like to get into one of these two sports (or hobbies, whatever you want to classify them as). I've played airsoft once (about 7 months ago) and Paintball once (In 4th grade, about 7 years ago). I liked them both but I don't know what to choose! I know airsofters and paintballers would tear each other to shreds if they had the chance, so please keep it nice!
So anyway, I know that airsofting is cheaper, especially the BBs used to play (2000 paintballs are about 35$ bucks, while the BBs are almost 7 times cheaper). I like how the guns look more realistic (I know this isn't a big deal) and I like how when I shoot, it isn't a fat marble that to some may seem more inaccurate than a BB (not sure if this is a fact).
The main thing that bugs me is how there's an honor system in airsoft. When I played with a friend of mine for the first time, we went up against these 4 guys (among other people) wearing predator masks, using LMGs, using holsters, vests, and camo. They definitely looked like they've done this many times.
Anyway, I got the jump on them (I ambushed them from the side while waiting behind a tree) and I got 3 of them who were about 20 feet away and out in the open, I was SURE I got them. I watched helplessly as they all turned and faced me, and shot at me as I tried to hide behind this tiny tree. I was doing some trickshots which I'm sure I shot them AGAIN, and eventually I got hit once and I just got out.
The fact that no one calls their hits is aggravating, and I see this as a big defect. But I really don't want to waste too much of my parent's money and paintball does have some obvious faults that aren't apparent in Airsoft.
By the way, I live in South Florida, and there is a very good paintball place nearby, however there are 2 Airsoft fields that are about a 45 minute drive away. The Airsoft places aren't very official, and people don't really get scolded at or aren't frowned upon for not following the honor system.
All I heard in my game was "COUNT YOUR HITS" every 5 seconds.
I also don't really care about pain, so whichever hurts more or doesn't doesn't really concern me.
[Edited on 11.29.2012 6:32 PM PST]