About Airsoft

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...

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 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...

High-pressure air (HPA) airsoft guns are actually nothing new. During the early years of what we now call "airsoft", our airsoft guns were powered similarly to the HPA guns we see today. Though today these guns can be somewhat of a controversial product among the airsoft community, these relatively uncommon airsoft guns can provide a number of key advantages and...

There are a lot of different ways to have fun playing airsoft. While nothing is more exhilarating than a large-scale battle on a great airsoft field, there are plenty of more convenient and readily accessible ways to enjoy sending BBs downrange when going to the airsoft field isn't an option. One such popular airsoft pastime is plinking. So what is...

What to wear for airsoft is a common question that those who are just venturing into the sport tend to ask. While it's a given that you will need to put together a protective loadout that includes gear such as face and eye protection, the rest of your airsoft apparel is a matter of choice. With that said, though, choosing...

Airsoft is a thrilling pastime enjoyed by people all over the world - and most people have at least a basic understanding of what airsoft is. To put it briefly, an airsoft definition could be summed up by saying that airsoft entails using guns that fire plastic BBs in addition to a wide variety of other gear in order to simulate...

In airsoft, the most common projectile that we use is a type of plastic pellets called "BBs" (pronounced "bee-bees"). The term BB is actually short for "Ball Bearing", but rather than metal airsoft BBs are typically made out of plastic. Most BBs measure 6mm in diameter for airsoft, with the occasional ones measuring 8mm. Types of Airsoft Ammunition Though the...

Gas airsoft guns run on special propellants which are mixed with silicone oil. It makes shooting airsoft guns realistic compare to spring guns. The most common type of propellants is green gas, Co2, and 134A which are all gases. In the rest of this article, we will go into details about each of the gasses and give our expert opinion...

Like so many things in life, airsoft has rules! Contrary to popular belief, we don't go out and randomly shoot our friends. Actually, it's quite the opposite! Depending on the game modes and types of games we play, different rules will be in place. In the same vein, some rules are there for our enjoyment, while others are for safety...