H&K G3A3 T3-K3

I got this dressed down version of the G3A3 at vincent's shop in St. Francis Square in front of Mega Mall on sale for Php 3,950 ($79). When I saw it at Tuks shop they were selling it at Php4,400 (and +500, in other shops). It was "clocking" at 375 feet per second with 0.2g BBs. As compared to the wiki link, it doesnt have any "rails" meant for scopes, tactical lights, lasers or any extras. It is basically dressed down and VERY light.

As a second gun, its primary purpose is to serve as a back up. Its secondary purpose is to get other people I "Drag" along addicted, the way the best drugs are reserved for starters. This gun, so far is VERY accurate for an out-of-the box model. It is good at the 20m range tested, but It may be accurate to as far as 30-35m with enough force to make the target notice.

At the 30m range, newbies will be less frustrated because they don't have much farther to crawl or move. Second, its very light and perfect for beginners with minimal strength. Third, it has 500 rounds, a generous amount of ammo for any trigger-happy newbie. Players can try to play "sniper" with this kind of gun.

Down the line, I plan to upgrade this gun with a flash hider and a very LONG inner barrel. Probably adding another 10cm to its length; thus making it probably my marksman's rifle down the line. Technically its a Battle Rifle, which is the middle engagement range as rifles go, and my AK is an assault rifle (being the least accurate of the rifle group), but more robust.

G3, from what I understand, is the main line of battle rifles from germany the way the Civic is the main line of subcompact/compact car for Honda; or the equivalent of the american M16(?). Like any "main" line there are many variants accross the years. The version I have is the older version, because the more modern ones have built in rails for "extras".

Buying Airsoft. 1st NEVER buy on your first visit. Always CANVAS, regardless of opportunity. I admit that in this purchase, I've learned to avoid a lot of my initial mistakes. The "lust" that comes in getting gear is quite overwhelming so it is best to always walk away after you get the prices (and keep notes on them).

If your not a "regular" buyer in a store that doesnt have "sticker" prices, expect people to sell you at +50% the cost they would sell it to long time customers. Do not let this HUGE difference piss you off, because you are a "Variable" and regular customers are "regular" income. They are more likely to give discounts to people who will provide more patronage over time, not just the random customer who may or may never come back.

The best way to start is consider how you plan to spend in gear in the course of a year, regarding your entrance to the hobby. Next, canvas for a name branded with quality, very well known, and with patronage people keep comming back to. This Guy will have a moving inventory and will probably be in a better position to offer a discount to you down the line. Next, really read into the merchant's ability to make money. Lito innovates and continually updates and improves his inventory; he is also the supplier of a GOOD portion metro manila's uniforms so he is the best merchant for non-gun wares. Next, when it comes to GUNs, move to the area of least resitance. Use the "Credit" or the "cred" of your friend to get you your gun. Let your friend negotiate the price, and deal with the merchant yourself. Make sure that you build a good relationship with the seller, and expect to take some initial hits. Be honest but discrete about what information you are willing to give up. A budget is realistic and never something bad to dictate, even if you may look cheap, but only mention ANYTHING at all once your prepared to walk away from the merchant.

You see, if you start bargaining and you don't have rapport with the merchant then you shouldnt expect the best deal. Merchants have a price reserved for regulars which is tied REAL money management fundamentals (if you understand what "variable" costs). If your starting out, you really have no choice but to spend 50% more than a regular, but it doesnt mean where you start spending doesnt matter.

Ideally, you begin with merchants who's character and sales ability are best. I noticed that Vincent's place seems to have a moving inventory. The sales could be because of isolated matter but their sticker prices are equal to the "special" discount I would have gotten from someone who will have to take a week to get it for me. In that experience, I feel I'm not getting the most bang and the least bang especially when I plan not to spend so much on guns and focus on the other gear and maintaining them.

I guess, one doesnt need all so many guns. They just need one and a back up, where the backup comes when they see the best deal they can wait a year+ for. The equipment tho: the load bearing gear and the clothing- now that may require more frequent purchases and adjustments.

Guns have a maintenace cost of abought php2,000 ($40) a year. Which is cheap, but consdiring the over all gear maintenance over the year. Maybe I project at a guess, I might spend probably no more than 3000 in a year. A bulk of the expense comes when I change my strategy (thus chaning how my gear is composed), and the other large part of it is in investing on proper safety gear. I probably spent Php 8,000 this year so far. Totaling my expenses (including my radio) to about less than Php22,000. I'll probably just try to get a cheap ass pistol, just for the "look" , there's a nice one for Php 350 for the cheap spring loaded ones and Php2,500 for the gass powered from Gunsmith jonathan (that being 50% cheaper than everyone else).

Probably get the long double sided rifle bag from lito. It might cost about 1,000 (+ or - 20%), since they both are very long.