Maintaining Airsoft Guns

All different types of airsoft guns should be maintained, so the gun doesn't jam or even get damaged.

What to do to Maintain all Types of Airsoft Guns
First when you are done using you should clean the barrel with a cleaning kit made for airsoft guns. You should especially do this if you were using it in a sandy environment. Don't use any other BBs other than the recommended ones for your gun. If possible use high polish BBs to prevent jam on your airsoft gun. Only use new BBs for your airsoft gun. Don't pick up BBs that are already used because the dust can make your barrel dirty, and jam your airsoft gun. If you encounter a jam in your airsoft gun, stop firing immediately. Fix the jam before continuing to fire. To save the life of your spring in the magazine remove all BBs when you are done using the gun. Keep you airsoft gun as dry as possible. You should lubricate your airsoft gun with 100% silicon oil. Do not use oil. You could use the UTG Airsoft Cleaning Silicone Spray for silicon oil. You should lubricate your gun every 1,000-3,000 shots if you are using an airsoft gas gun. If you are using a spring or electric airsoft gun you should lubricate every 3,000-6,000 shots.

Maintaining An Electric Airsoft Gun
To get a full charge out of your battery you should discharge the whole battery before recharging it. Also before you store your battery you should discharge the battery. Remove your battery from your airsoft gun before you store it away. Charge your battery right up til its full, then take it off. You do not want to overcharge your battery other whys you could damage it. Using an overheated battery will damage your gun. You should never fire your gun for over 6 seconds at a time. You should never change the mode of your airsoft gun while firing. Once you are done you should change the mode to semi-automatic, and fire a few more rounds. This will help decompress the gear box spring.

Maintaing An Airsoft Gas Gun
When releasing gas from your gun don't use the release valve because this will cause the O-ring to freeze, and gas will leak out your gun. You should leave enough gas in your magazine to fire one or two shots. To ensure you have a little amount of gas empty the magazine completely, and then fill it for one second. If you have a completely empty or full magazine it could damage the seal on the magazine.

Different Types of Airsoft Guns

Airsoft guns are divided into three main categories: Airsoft Spring Gun, Airsoft Gas Gun and Electric Airsoft Gun (AEG).

Airsoft Spring Gun:

The airsoft spring gun is usually the cheapiest of the three different kinds of airsoft guns. It can get expensive if the airsoft gun runs a high FPS. Many airsoft snipers are spring-loaded. They are also very simple to use, and are very durable. They don't require much maintence. Before every shot a spring gun must be cocked, which isn't very good if your in an airsoft battle. The main advantage of these types of guns is that you don't have to worry about running out of an external source, such as gas, battery, or air. A good example of an airsoft spring gun would be an Airsoft UTG Type 96 Black Sniper with Scope.

Airsoft Gas Gun:
The airsoft gas gun is run on pressurized gas that is used to propel BBs. Out of the three categories this is probably the most powerful gun. The two most used gases to propel the BBs are green gas and HFC-134a, and some less common gases that are used are red gas, nitrogen, and CO2. Some airsoft gas guns require more powerful gases, so when buying make sure you know. If you use the wrong type of gas it could be harmful to your gun. Airsoft gas guns have some features like adjustable velocities, and blowback features. It can even be turned into semi-automatic and automatic guns. Most of airsoft gas guns are pistols, but there are still other types of guns that are run on gas. An good example of a gas airsoft gun is the Marushin 8mm M500 Shotgun.






Electric Airsoft Gun:
Electric airsoft guns were developed in Japan, and are the most used airsoft gun. They are run by an electric motor that propels the BBs outward. Usually a rechargeable battery is used to power the electric motor. There are many different types of electric airsoft guns including: automatic (AEGs), hybrid, low powered (LPEGs), blowback (EBBs), mini, and pistols (AEP).These types of guns are good for close combat airsoft battle. They can have a rate of fire of 1000 per minute. A good example of an electric airsoft gun is the M15A4 Rifle.