Andrew Duthie

If you’re a concerned parent of a prospective airsoft player or teen looking to get into airsoft, this article will tell you everything you need to know about the legality, age limits, and safety of airsoft. What is Airsoft A game of competitive team shooting, where players eliminate opposing teams by hitting them out of play with spherical plastic (BB) projectiles. These are fired by...

There are a lot of important components inside of a high-quality airsoft gun that plays important roles in making the gun function properly. One such component that is critical to the accuracy of modern airsoft guns is the hop-up. To help you better understand the crucial role of this all-important airsoft gun component, we'll address the question of what is an...

If you’re an airsoft beginner or are looking to learn more, you might wonder whether airsoft guns actually hurt. This can be a common concern for newcomers.  Despite the fact that airsoft guns look a lot like real guns, the experience of being hit by one is not enough to spoil the enjoyment of airsoft.  We'll guide you through the...

Airsoft grenades are popular products among airsoft players and are just one more element that makes the sport of airsoft realistic and enjoyable. At the very least, airsoft grenades are a lot of fun to use. In the right situations, they can also give you a powerful advantage over the competition. So how do airsoft grenades work? In terms of...

Purchasing an airsoft gun and never cleaning or maintaining it is a lot like purchasing a car and never taking it to a mechanic - it'll work fine for a while, but eventually you are going to run into problems. Not only is cleaning and maintaining airsoft guns essential for extending the lifespan of your costly investment, but it's also...

Automatic electric guns (AEGs) are some of the most popular airsoft guns on the market today thanks especially to their fast rate of fire, low recoil, and relative affordability compared to gas-powered guns. But what are the best AEGs? In this article, we'll take a look at what AEG airsoft guns are and how they function as well as our...

Creating realistic load-outs and outfits is half the fun of airsoft. Some days, though, you may feel like hitting the field in attire that is a little more casual than a full military uniform. The good news is that there is a way to tone back your airsoft clothing/loadout while still maintaining a level of realism: creating a PMC loadout. ...

Every airsoft player dreams of owning an airsoft rifle that would make them true long-range assassins. The unfortunate reality, however, is that physics has a big say in dictating how far a plastic BB will travel, and most airsoft guns in stock form won't shoot over 200-300 feet (60m-90m) without flying off-target due to gravity and wind. With that said...

Since 1947, the AK47 has dominated battlefields across the globe, remaining one of the most reliable and robust rifle platforms in existence a full 75 years after its invention. Today, the AK47 is also an incredibly popular model for airsoft guns as well. While there are a wide range of airsoft rifles that replicate the iconic AK47 and its many...

As one of the most iconic firearms in the world today, it only makes sense that the MP5 would serve as the model for some of the best airsoft guns available as well. While there are plenty of excellent airsoft MP5s to choose from, the Umarex MP5 A5 AEG exists in a league of its own. To help you decide...