L473ncy |
October 4th, 2009 00:44 |
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Originally Posted by squeenix
(Post 1077087)
btw guys, what are the pros and cons of a shotgun as compared to an AEG?
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Nothing really. It's just different.
If you come from a paintballing background you'll see people running with full auto markers and others running with stock class markers. It's pretty much the same thing here. Some people like running with AEG's (95% of the population), others like running with pump action/stock class markers (the rest of the 5% of the population). The AEG is arguably more versatile in that you can shoot full auto, single shots, be a DMR, etc. (more variety in the positions you can play and more "noob friendly"). However a Spring shotgun is just that, a spring shotgun that you need to pump every time to shoot again. You have to have sharp skills, be able to think fast, and be creative. Running with a disadvantage (eg. neon jerseys (don't do this just an example), shotgun, gas pistol, etc.) will likely make you a better player in the long run as you tend to learn faster (since you don't want to be the first one killed).
The shotgun makes you look badass (IMO) so that's a pro albeit one thats open to interpretation (a rifle can look just as badass as a shotgun and it's all up to the individuals point of view anyways).
The shotgun offers a burst of BB's (3 shots). I guess that could be a pro too in CQB situations however at the same time in an outdoor game you'll probably have the same or slightly less range compared to an AEG (and the AEG can fire faster than you can pump) so it's not really an "outdoor gun".
DO NOT get the cheaper Crosman shotgun (I believe it's the one that comes in a package with a pistol). It's just as crap as the rest of their line. The only reason why the S34P shines is because it's a TM M3 clone.
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