Airsoft BBs

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The type, size, and weight of airsoft bbs are very important to the game. Having the wrong airsoft bb could possibly damage your gun. They are enhancing airsoft bbs all the time, and are coming out with new ones. You do not only have one type of airsoft bb you can choose from there are multiple including: biodegradable, tracers, paintballs, and markers. Imagine playing airsoft, and when you get hit by a bb paint explodes on you. It would most likely catch you by surprise, and it adds enjoyment to the game. The typical airsoft bb ranges from 5.93-5.98 mm in diameter, and are made of plastic. Some guns require a 8 mm bb.
Biodegradable bbs are very nice when playing in the outdoors. It requires no clean up! Many outdoor places require you to use biodegradable bbs, where clean up is not possible. Regular airsoft bbs pollute the air, and will stay there for 100s of years. This is a new addition to airsoft, but paintball has been using biodegradable materials for years now.
Tracers are a BB that glows in the dark. If you are playing a night game, and people are using tracers it would look like a bunch of glowing spheres flying through the air. Wouldn't this be neat to see? It works with a device that "charges" the bb when leaving the barrel. The device flashes them with bright light, which causes them to glow. The device is usually hidden. It can sometimes look like a silencer on the gun, or hidden in the magazine.
Paint-filled BBs are very similar to the ammo used in paintball guns. One bad thing about using this is that some manufactures void the warranty of the gun if these are used in them. Airsoft guns with the hop-up systems are unable to use these in there gun. There is a possibility of them exploding in your gun. Also airsoft guns with mechanized feed systems are unable to use paintballs.
The newest airsoft BB they came out with is the markers. They leave a small on the target when hit. The BBs are coated with a powder. This would eliminate the possibility of people staying in the game when hit.
Airsoft is constantly coming out with new things that improve the game. In the future there will be no way of cheating, when hit with an airsoft bb. They will leave a noticeable mark on you, that enables people to tell that you have been hit.

Spring Powered Sniper Rifles

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A good way to start for airsoft beginners is to buy a spring powered sniper rifle. They aren't expensive, easy to operate, and are very dependable. They are also some of the most realistic replicas in the market. There are still also some disadvantages of spring powered sniper rifles. You must make the decision as an airsoft sniper to decide if it is the right fit for you.
One of the biggest advantages is that it is usually more accurate that gas or electric airsoft sniper rifles. That is the whole point of having an airsoft sniper rifle, isn't it? You need one that shoots at a distance and is very accurate. They are also usually more powerful than the gas or electric sniper rifles. They also don't depend on using an external source to power it like a battery or gas. How nice would it be knowing you know have to charge your battery, or run to the store to get more gas? These are some major advantages spring powered sniper rifles have over gas and electric sniper rifles.
Spring powered sniper rifles can only fire one shot off at a time. They also must be cocked after every shot. This could put you at a serious disadvantage. If you are planning to be an airsoft sniper it requires alot of patience.
If I personally was going to buy an airsoft sniper I would buy a spring powered sniper. I would recommend getting the Airsoft UTG Type 96 Black Sniper with Scope. It is a good price, and has good qualities of an airsoft sniper rifle.

Gas Airsoft Rifles

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What do you think the best airsoft rifle is? Many people believe the best airsoft rifles out there are the gas airsoft rifles. Gas airsoft rifles are very popular. If you are thinking of buying one here are some features that might make your mind up.
One of the biggest differences is that gas airsoft rifles use a gas to produce the power needed. This gas is put directly in the airsoft magazine. The gas used in these rifles is either CO2 and green gas. There are other gas used, but these two are the most popular. Using gas to power your airsoft gun disables the uses of batteries. Imagine never having to change a dead battery, charging your battery when your done, or worry about your battery going dead in middle of the game. That would be really nice. Some gas airsoft rifles have a blow-back feature, which makes the gun even more realistic. Airsoft gas rifles are really incredible replicas of the real gun. Once you use an airsoft gas rifle you will understand why people like them, and why they are so popular.
Most gas rifles are made of fully metal. This makes them very high in quality, and much more durable than plastic airsoft guns. Gas airsoft rifles by far have more moving parts than other airsoft guns. They have an optional hop-up system that can be adjusted. The best part about these airsoft rifles is that they are very powerful. Having one of these guns will make you the most feared player on the airsoft field.

Picking out the Right Airsoft Tactical Vest

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Did you ever wonder what things you should be looking for when picking out a new airsoft tactical vest? The three things you should be looking for when buying a vest is design, quality, and value. When buying a vest make sure it is spacey enough to be able to move around in. Also look for good durability and the storage you need. If you find a good valued vest it will have good quality and design, and you won't need to spend all your money. If you follow the following guide lines you should be able to find a nice vest.
First off you should look for the design of the vest. You want to look for one that can adjust to your body, and you can still easily move in it. Also look for a tough material, but make sure it is breathable. It would not be good if you were in middle of a heated airsoft battle, and you had to stop because you were too hot.
The next thing you should look for is the durability of the vest. A high quality vest should withstand all your activity playing airsoft. It should not tear or fray at the ends. One thing you can tell a vest is durable is if they have premium zippers or velcro. The vest should not feel too flimsy for you.
The most important thing to look for when looking for a vest is the storage. Make sure it can hold all the gear and accessories you need.
Another factor when choosing a vest it the color of it. There are 3 different main colors you can get: tan, woodland, or a swat team style. Depending on the area you play on would depend on the color you choose. You want to choose one that you can blend in with your surroundings.
You should not over-pay for a tactical vest. Some businesses will over charge you for them. You should not have to empty out your wallet to get a new tactical vest. You can usually find a high quality vest for under $50. One vest I would recommend is the OE Tech Crossdraw Vest.

Training with Airsoft

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Airsoft guns are used widely by police and military for training purposes. It it an effective, low cost, and a safe way for them to do training tactics. There are many different reasons you should use airsoft for training purposes. Listed below are the different reasons airsoft is good for training purposes.

1. They are unbelievable replicas of the real guns. They function and operate just like their real life counterparts.
   
2. They deliver very low impact energy. The energy delivered is below two joules. Because of the low energy delivered you can train in a wide variety of areas, and you can also train in all of your gear.
3. The ammo used in these airsoft guns is pretty inexpensive. This allows you to be able to train alot more, and it allows you to not have to worry about going over your budget.
4. These airsoft guns are very durable. They can withstand extreme conditions, much like the conditions in an actual battle.
5. They have great accuracy, which makes them an even better gun to use for training purposes.

Airsoft guns are low in cost, inexpensive, durable, and have great accuracy which makes them very good for training purposes. They are also very safe because they deliver very low impact energy.

History of Airsoft

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Airsoft guns first originated in Japan. Airsoft guns were created in Japan, so the people could own something like a real gun. Because of this airsoft guns were created as replicas of real guns. They felt and looked exactly like the real thing. The firearm laws in Japan were so harsh it was impossible to own a real one.
Airsoft guns were perfectly legal to own because they could not shoot lethal ammunition. They could only fire non-lethal plastic bbs. Not long after airsoft rifles were created, the sport of airsoft began. It quickly grew in other countries as well. Airsoft became very popular for all gender and ages. Many different types of airsoft games were invented, such as free-for-all and tactical millitary strategies. Airsoft rifles are used alot in police and millitary training. Only a small amount of airsoft rifles are used for this.
There is many different types of airsoft gear that are used in the sport of airsoft. Some of the airsoft gear that is used is tactical vests, pants, boots, and face masks. There are many other types of gear.
Airsoft is a very popular and easy sport to learn. It can be played with nearly anyone. The cost of airsoft is also generously less expensive than paintball. Airsoft is beginning to take off and is becoming very popular across the world.

Airsoft Vs. Paintball

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Whether paintball or airsoft is better, no one will ever know. It is highly debated across the world. They are very similar, but paintball is known for its fast pace of the game and the hard hits of the paint balls. Playing airsoft relies more on team strategy and tactics.
The difference between the guns are quite different. Airsoft guns are highly popular because they are very realistic replicas of real military weapons. They are also a little cheaper than paintball guns. One of the main differences between a paintball gun and an airsoft gun is that a paintball gun has a hopper, where the paintballs are poured in. Airsoft guns use clips which look more realistic than the hoppers. Unloading and loading clips make it an easy process. Extra clips are very light to carry, unlike carrying big cylinders full of paintballs.
To start paintballing or airsofting it costs around the same price. In the long run paintballing is going to be more expensive. Airsoft BBs are alot less expensive than paintballs. Also it would cost alot more to get a paintball gun fixed than a airsoft gun. After initially buying the gun everything else for both sports is relatively cheap. Airsoft guns have a lonnger range than paintball guns. Airsoft guns usually average between 250fps to 600fps.
The ammo used in the game is paintballs and 6 mm airsoft BBs. These games are usually played in woods or in an open field. If you are playing in a woods a paintball will have a good chance of breaking going through bushes. An airsoft BB is so small the probability of it going through all the brush is pretty good.
Airsoft guns are more accurate, so airsoft games end much quicker. Players would easily be able to see a paintball coming and duck out of the way. An airsoft BB is way to small to see coming traveling that fast, and would be almost impossible to avoid.
Airsoft guns are a lot easier to move around with. They are lighter than paintball guns. Paintball guns are hard to manoeuvre with because they usually have a CO2 tank hanging off the back of the gun. The hopper on a paintball gun can also easily get in the way.
When playing paintball it is very easy to see when a player is hit because the paintball explodes all over them. When a player gets hit in airsoft it is very hard to tell unless they have a mark. Players must be honest when playing airsoft because there is no way of telling if you get hit or not. They do have airsoft BBs in paintball form, that do explode when you are hit. These are rarely used.
Whether you like to paintball or airsoft it is just an opinion of what you like. Both have there advantages and disadvantages.