What is Airsoft?
Airsoft is the product of Japanese expert engineering and a strong desire for
realistic firearms replicas. Airsoft models are 1/1 scale replicas of
real-steel firearms. Unlike traditional BB guns, Airsoft guns fire a 6mm
plastic projectile at speeds of up to 300 feet per second (FPS). Guns are
available in three distinct types: spring operated, gas operated and
electric, or battery-operated.
Spring operated Airsoft guns
require the user to cock the slide or bolt for each shot.
Gas
operated Airsoft models use a propellant similar to CO2 known as GREEN GAS
(HFC134a or HFC22 combined with a silicone lubricant). These models are
semi-automatic and require the user to merely pull the trigger to expel
each round. Gas guns often feature blow back action resulting in the
highly realistic cycling of the slide, very similar to the operation of a
real firearm.
Battery powered Airsoft guns use a gear and
piston system to expel each round. Electric models are semi or fully
automatic.
Airsoft is rapidly growing in popularity among
paintball players and war gamers. Make no mistake - Airsoft is THE most
accurate and realistic war gaming technology on the market today. It is
for this reason that Airsoft is being adopted by tactical teams and law
enforcement groups around the world for its superior delivery of
force-on-force training.
What are Airsoft guns made of?
All our guns are made of the same durable ABS
Plastic used in items such as motorcycle helmets. Airsoft guns are NOT
made of metal and cannot be modified to fire real ammunition. Because they
are made of plastic, the guns tend to be a little lighter than their real
counterparts.
How realistic are Airsoft Guns?
Even law enforcement officers are often unable to
distinguish Airsoft from real steel. Never take an Airsoft gun out in
public. Doing so WILL endanger your life.
How do Airsoft guns operate?
An Airsoft gun can operate off one of
any three principles. The most common and cost effective are our line of
spring guns. Spring guns must be cocked before each shot, usually by
racking the slide or cocking handle (rifles). Cocking the gun compresses a
spring attached to a piston, when the trigger is pulled, the piston flies
forward, compresses the air in the cylinder and fires the BB at an average
velocity of 210 FPS. Most people start off with spring guns and often move
up to gas blowback guns. Gas blowback pistols use HFC22 or Green Gas.
Green gas is loaded into the bottom of the magazine along
with the ammunition. This design allows for rapid magazine changes to
replace both expended rounds and propellant. GBB guns operate in a manner
very similar to real firearms. After inserting the magazine you cock the
gun to chamber the first round. Upon pulling the trigger, gas is released
to propel the BB out of the barrel at an average of 275 FPS. A small
amount of gas is also captured to force the slide back, resetting the
hammer and chambering the next round. This is a very efficient system
allowing you to fire the gun as fast as you can pull the trigger. Electric
powered guns use a gear and piston system to offer semi and sometimes
fully automatic operation.
How many shots can I get from a can of green gas?
This will vary with the gun you are
using, rate of fire and temperature. The faster you pull the trigger, the
colder the gas becomes thus lowering the pressure. Shooting from a very
cold magazine will not yield nearly as many rounds as a room temperature
magazine. On average, one can of gas should yield approx 2000
rounds.
Can I use standard .177 pellets or 4.5mm copper BBs?
NO! This type of ammunition will not work at
all in any of our guns and may cause damage to the gun
itself.
Are Airsoft guns legal to own and operate?
Airsoft guns are legal to own in most states.
Exceptions include New York City (all 5 boroughs) and Michigan. This is
not a complete list - always review all local and state laws/ordinances
regarding BB guns, replica guns, and paintball guns before making a
purchase.
Which gun is the BEST?
We get dozens of emails every day asking which gun is the best. Here is the
answer
The MP5 SD3 is our most popular spring rifle while the M9
remains the most popular spring pistol.
The Mini AEGs and Desert Eagle
Pistol AEG are the most popular battery powered guns.
The M11A1 is by
far the coolest of the gas blowback guns with the M9 following as a close
second. For the absolute highest rate of fire, go with the M11A1 gas blow
back.
What kind of protection do I need to play Airsoft?
Full face protection is REQUIRED for any Airsoft
sporting activity. Airsoft guns can cause serious eye injury and shatter
teeth if unprotected. We also recommend using neck protection, elbow and
knee guards.
How far will Airsoft guns shoot?
Airsoft guns have a maximum-effective range of about 60
yards depending on whether or not the gun has been upgraded. Stock
full-size electric rifles can shoot accurately up to 20-30 yards, spring
guns 15-20 yards, and electric guns 10-15 yards.
How accurate are Airsoft guns?
Airsoft guns are very accurate for smooth-bore guns. At 20 yards, you can shoot a 6-8"
group.
How loud are Airsoft guns?
Airsoft guns are quieter than a .22 caliber rifle, but a
bit louder than a typical air rifle.
How old do you have to be to purchase an Airsoft gun?
You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase any hand gun from us.
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What are the tactical training applications of Airsoft?
Airsoft guns are ideal for tactical training.
I live outside of the US, can I still buy Airsoft guns?
Not from us. Unfortunately, we only ship to the 50 United States.
How is an Airsoft gun distinguished from a real gun?
As required by federal law, the first 5mm of the barrel on any Airsoft gun has a blaze
orange marking affixed to it, or has it molded in orange plastic. Removal,
alteration, or destruction of the orange markings is both dangerous, and a
violation of federal law. It will also void your warranty.
What do the numbers mean on the bb’s?
The numbers refer to bb weight in grams. All of our guns
are designed around a specific weight of bb. The recommended bb weight is
automatically selected for each product.
What is the muzzle velocity of XXXX?
Spring pistols tend to fire 190-230 fps, Spring rifles 220-260 fps, and mini electric guns and pistols
fire at approximately 180 fps.
What is the magazine capacity on XXXX?
The magazine capacities are never lower than the real gun. Pistols are 10-25
rounds, subguns 25-50 rounds.
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