Gear for beginners

[Friendly_Fire]

Now that’s a list worthy of an ADF Quartermaster / Armourer.

I’m guessing you’re either a Virgo, Capricorn or a Pisces?

[saph]

Its a list built from your suggestions earlyer in this thread and just a more orginised version then the one i made in note pad into my main note taking app with extra options incase the first are out of stock.

Your post Gear for beginners - #8 by DocBob

The list i built off your suggestions Gear for beginners - #12 by saph

[Wombat]

Tip for large well developed players. Use a plate carrier for overall protection of forward facing upper surfaces. A chest rig might be lighter but exposes a significant amount of target material

Example of plate carrier coverage

[Deadsquid]

Anyone wants help with kit more on the historical side lmk (mostly Viet era)

[AlbieJames]

@DocBob

Cheers for the clarification

I have never played any official indoor/CQB type games…… only unofficially around a few old factories and Farm sheds with a few mates/kids/family……… but I did spend many years competing in Paintball tournaments which were “outdoor” complexes, yet involved many CQB buildings and field facilities.

All I can recommend kit wise as an unofficial indoor gamer is not much more than any other game situation.

You DON’T need any of the fully loaded wannabe Special Forces bullshit Tactical Combat Systems that I just pictured above!

Casual indoor/CQB style games only require a few simple things.

#1: Suitable main CQB style/size Gelblaster, with 3-4 spare preloaded magazines to suit.

#2: If the budget allows, a good sidearm/pistol. Semi or full Automatic, electric or GBB and only 1-2 spare magazines at the most.

#3: Safety wise, comfortable joggers/running shoes, lightweight long pants/long sleeve shirt, quality DYE type mask and a beanie.
(A beanie can be pulled down over your ears and back of your neck for really good protection from hits, which in Paintball would physically tear meat pieces off of your exposed extremities!)

#4: Lightweight vest/harness, minimal and lightweight as possible to only to carry spare mags, dump pouch, gas if required and maybe a water bottle depending upon the conditions. Simplicity, weight and comfort are the main considerations here.

#5: Gelblaster accessories……… a good quality touch pad high intensity LED Torch is a must! You will be severely disadvantaged and frustrated without one.

#6: Laser sight pointers……again, get a good quality unit and spend at least a half arsed attempt at getting it dialled close to your barrel at 10-15 meters.

#7: Glow Gels/Tracer Units.
Again, don’t skimp on quality, indoor environments can be very difficult to see where your gels are hitting.
A good quality Tracer Unit and Gels can allow you to fully control where you are aiming, even in higher light conditions indoors.

#8: Expensive EOTEC sights, Scopes, Optics blah blah blah…… save your money, rely on your Laser pointer/tracers/glow gels, keep your blaster as smooth, low profile, short and as light as possible…… there’s no time for acquiring targets or judging distances that apply in CQB/Indoor games!

You need a piece of equipment that is small, lightweight, free of any accessories that can snag/catch on your clothing or surroundings. Make them as slick/slim as possible and highly manageable in either left hand/right hand, overhead, prone, underhand or whatever operating position that you are needing to use them in.

#9: Attend a few different games/sessions and then fine tune your setup from there.
Get rid of anything that is uncomfortable, overweight, bulky, clumsy or not needed.

Add anything that you feel has let you down or could improve your game, and after a few short exercises you will get to a point where you will have everything on point 100% and be an absolute ninja!

Sounds like you’ve got a lot of experience with both paintball and CQB! Keeping gear light and simple definitely makes sense. Any favorite paintball markers or setups you’ve used over the years?

[AlbieJames]

Great tips! I totally agree, indoor games are all about mobility, comfort and keeping gear simple. A good mask, lightweight clothing, and functional mags make a huge difference. Tracers and lights indoors are a smart move too.

[outbreakmonkey]

Controversial opinion. Red dots, Holos and scopes are fucking pointless for gels. The things have less range than a shotgun. All you need is the rib. Anything else is just shit in the way. Also potentially controversial. These things don’t hurt much, even at close range, unless it’s a particularly soft fleshy part of your body. Cover hands and face but otherwise suck it up butter cup.

[Maiphut]

I agree, the only ones I have some sort of optic on is purely for aesthetics. One lol

[RokSolid]

Optics look cool- that’s the main point in gel.

One exception. Outdoor night games i sighted in dim red dot is gold for getting the jump on a shadow in the night.

[Wombat]

I run a reflex sight on most blasters. Find them useful when trying to squeeze gels into window spaces while maintaining closed profile or when verifying field of fire from static defensive position. That’s probably because I’m slow and unable to run and gun like the other players

[Jug]

I agree wombat it is handy to place that red dot over a piece of cover knowing your gels will go to that spot. I’d argue that cheap red dots definitely have their place, particularly for beginners but only if they are zeroed correctly.

Less of a need for experienced players that tend to shoot by DOPE

[Wombat]

Yep. All zeroed on semi on a coke can at 12m. After that the hop-up and gel inconsistencies take over. Only one still on target at 30m is the @Friendly_Fire built AUG - a truly amazing builld

[DocBob]

A red dot and some type of reflex site/scope is a necessity for this blind old bastard!
It’s not about being dialled in or accuracy, it’s all about being able to spot the opposing player to start with!