For the interested person who is looking to join the exciting and exhilarating fun of the sport of Airsoft, finding an affordable Airsoft gun is not as complicated as it may seem. Although some of the higher-end guns can be expensive, the average newcomer does not have to spend a small fortune to purchase and enjoy a quality Airsoft gun. Before the interested buyer begins to search for his optimal weapon, an understanding of the different types of guns that are available, and how these guns work can be very helpful.

Generally speaking, Airsoft guns fall into three different categories, which are defined by how the guns are designed and operate. The more complicated the inner mechanisms that fire the guns, usually the more expensive they become. The first category we will examine is the Automatic Electric Airsoft Gun or what is commonly referred to as the AEG. These electric guns are arguably the most popular guns among veteran Airsoft players. They have given the sport its greatest appeal and are singularly responsible for its explosive growth around the world. The AEG has an electric motor that is powered by an onboard battery. The motor turns the gears inside the gun, which in turn causes a piston to compress and release. The piston creates a blast of air that propels a 6mm plastic BB through the barrel of the gun. This fully automated system gives these guns the exciting rapid-fire feature that makes them so popular. These guns also tend to be the most expensive of the Airsoft gun family, usually costing around several hundred dollars.

The next group of guns to look at is the Gas Powered Airsoft guns. These guns operate by compressed air that fires the BB. The gas is either stored in an onboard cylinder or a gas filled magazine that connects to the gun. Some of the more popular styles are the gas blowback guns or commonly called the GBBs. The compressed air that fires the BB also returns the firing slide to the fire position at the same time. This return action creates a realistic “recoil” sensation from which the name blowback is derived. Reputed to be great fun to play with, the high-end GBB model guns can also cost around several hundred dollars. The non-blowback gas guns are less costly and start at around 40 dollars.

The last category of guns to look at is the Spring guns, which are also referred to as the “Springers”. Commonly tagged the cheap Airsoft gun, these spring guns were the original Airsoft models. In order for the gun to fire, a spring mechanism must be manually cocked back each and every time. Due to their simplistic design, the Springers are the most inexpensive and cost effective Airsoft guns. These guns are recommended as perhaps the best for entry-level players. Most players at some point have owned one of these models, which can be purchased for as little as 20 dollars.

In an effort to find a cheap Airsoft gun the shopper must keep in mind the value for the money. Even though one can purchase a gun for around 20 dollars, this does not mean that the gun is cheap in quality. A well made 20 dollar Springer can be a great value for the money, just as a two hundred dollar AEG can be a great value as well. Usually no matter the price, buying a gun from a well-established Airsoft manufacturer is important and worth the investment.

Airsoft is very similar to paintball, however with airsoft no visible marks are left when you are hit. This is because airsoft is played with guns that actually shoot small plastic 6mm ball bearings instead of solid balls of paint. All airsoft guns propel their plastic ball bearings from compressed air, but the air can be compressed in many different ways.

Most of the airsoft bb guns actually compress their air using an electronic gear box system, which works by pulling back a powerful spring (by doing this the air is then compressed) Then there are the single shot airsoft guns (usually airsoft sniper rifles) that feature the same concept, however they do no feature an electrical gearbox (these work by manually cocking the gun before each shot) Lastly, there are the airsoft bb guns that use CO2 (pre-compressed air) to power the gun.  

The single shot spring powered airsoft sniper rifles are the cheapest of the 3 different types of airsoft guns, while the electric AEG airsoft guns and the C02/Gas airsoft rifles are far more expensive. Generally spring airsoft rifles cost about $80 – $130, while the electric and gas powered airsoft rifles tend to cost about $100 – $200 or more.

As far as the battlefields that airsoft is played in, they are usually very realistic. For example, many airsoft battlefields provide walls, bunkers, tactical towers, and in some cases even buildings. This makes for a very tactical experience, where it takes more than just good aim in order to win.

The role that you play in the airsoft games (or scenarios) generally depends on what type of airsoft gun you have. Airsoft snipers use powerful airsoft sniper rifles, while those who like to move around more (and get more action) use automatic electric airsoft rifles (also known as AEG airsoft guns). The most popular electric guns are the airsoft AK-47, airsoft M4, airsoft M16, and even airsoft M249 SAW rifles (which are used for heavy support).

The types of airsoft games can vary quite a bit, based on the location and amount of players. The most popular type of airsoft games are short matches (or “skirmishes”). However, military simulations are also pretty popular, along with a few other types of organized scenarios. Also, another fairly popular thing that airsoft guns are used for is re-enactments of historical events (for example, a re-enactment of Vietnam).

The rules involved with airsoft games are straightforward and simple. The main rule is simply to admit it when you have been hit by your opponent. There is actually an honour system that is used; you are expected to always call out and raise your hand when you know that you have been shot.

Being hit at close range can be painful. With that being said and done, if you sneak up behind an opponent you can just tap them on the back to get your kill, rather than blasting them from a few feet away. This is basically another part of the honour system, but it isn’t a necessity.

All in all, airsoft is a sport just like any other, and is all about having fun, and being respectful to others. But rather than kicking or throwing a ball around, players shoot each other with plastic BBs. Strategy and using terrain correctly is essential, which makes airsoft a very realistic war simulation.

In this day and age, simulation games are all about realism. And they can’t get any more real than airsoft. They say that boys will always have their toys and that the only difference will be the price. That can never be truer than in this era, where with enough money, you can make almost any boyhood fantasy come true. From customized cars, giant speakers, life size remote control contraptions, there are always toys for the big boys.

A new trend now is for sheer realism. In an age where simulation games must come as close to reality as possible, Realism is the key to getting the audience, and none can come close to modern war games waged with airsoft guns. Airsoft guns are the evolution of the classic BB guns of the early 80’s. They were originally created in Japan during the 1980’s because of Gun control laws in the country prohibiting the use of actual firearms. These guns became a hit and indulged companies to go for even more realism. Eventually the spring mechanics of BB guns were replaced with pressurized gas to give it a more accurate aim. Eventually this was also upgraded into the first electric airsoft guns.

The dawn of airsoft electric guns signaled a rebirth in many men’s childhood dreams of cowboys and Indians and soldier boy. But this time, it is more realistic. Presently, Airsoft guns are so realistic, even professionals can have a hard time deciphering your Airsoft Machine Guns from the real thing. Airsoft offers you a view into a world that all boys wished to be at one point or another. And that is in combat. We grew up with Rambo and the Terminator and with airsoft you could recreate that action sequence that has been playing through your head ever since the third grade.

The game has now evolved into a much more serious sport that requires dedicated training to using your rifle as much as any soldier would.  You can also specialize in a particular type of weapon from the Airsoft Machine Guns to the airsoft sniper rifles.  And specialize in a specific strategy for each. And who says that it won’t be effective in actual combat? Some ex marines pick up airsoft guns as a hobby and others also teach different strategies that they learn during boot camp.

Airsoft guns are not only realistic, they are for real. One of the great things here also are its customizable features. With a little bit of knowledge on airsoft gun mechanics, you can customize firearms into what fits your style of combat. Imagine the show Pimp my Ride but instead of “pimping” a car, you pimp your guns.

Another great thing is that having a gun is just one part of airsoft.  This is because you’ve got to have your own gear too. Imagine suiting up like a counter terrorist on a mission somewhere deep in the jungle. You’ve got to be prepared. And the same goes for airsoft. Airsoft guns are real nice to look at, the feeling is real and the pain is real to, so don’t forget to bring an extra Bandaid or two.

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