Saturday, November 14, 2009

Brief Overview Of Airsoft Guns

By Anthony Carter

There are as many types and styles of Airsoft guns as there are real guns made. Most airsoft guns are exact replicas of real weapons. They are used by the military in training exercises because of the realism. There a individuals around the world that regularly play Airsoft and attend contests for this game.

The older Airsoft guns were made of plastic with metal casings. As the demand for more realistic weaponry rose, manufacturers began making the guns out of metal and added weight to resemble the feel of the weapon that the gun represented. A person who find an interest in Airsoft guns may be a collector or a player. Many of the guns that are collected would not be appropriate in an Airsoft game because they do not have the velocity, distance, or mag capacity of the guns used during play.

Many people select the Airsoft gun they use in play after using a few guns. One may find that the blow back offered by the more expensive Airsoft electric guns provides more realism than a Airsoft gas gun. For open games or skirmishes, which are most common for players, the AR-15 series electric gun is the weapon of choice. This series provide a player with the ability to include optional sight scopes and larger magazines for longer play. They are also very accurate for long distance play.

The most commonly used Airsoft guns for skirmishes are the Automatic Electric Guns (AEGs). These guns have rechargeable batteries which operate gears that force the bb from the chamber of the gun. These guns can range from affordable to very expensive. Cost is dependent on the type of weapon that is selected and the options that one selects.

There are many optional features available with the guns. One can add a sight scope on their gun. There are inexpensive scopes that are designed for the more affordable guns. There are also very expensive scopes that provide the actual sights for the weapon they are placed on.

Hybrid airsoft guns were introduced in 2005. These guns are standard AEGs with added options. The mags of these guns are loaded with shell casings that, when ejected, create a pop noise and smoke. One also gets a recoil from the guns. The weapon operates on a full blow-back system so that every shell that is ejected produced the noise and smoke for each pellet that is fired.

There are also gas Airsoft guns available which use a CO2 tank or propane gas and provide the same velocity as the electric guns. The gas guns are not as functional in extremely cold climates as the electric guns because the gas does not perform in cold climates and must be warm. However, there are adapters made that can be placed on the weapon that will keep the CO2 tank in the gun stock warm for use.

When a person is considering entering the Airsoft sport it is important that they receive safety training in the use of these guns. They must be handled responsibly and treated with respect just as with a real gun.

The cost of airsoft guns varies greatly. A basic AEG can be affordable, however when the options are included the gun's cost can rise quickly. Many individuals find that after beginning the sport they enjoy it and add to their gun collection rapidly to expand the types of games they are able to participate in.

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