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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Airsoft was invented in Japan during the 1970s as a hobby toy category, designed for people who wanted to enjoy real-steel guns but couldn’t. The first airsoft guns were simple, plastic, and more like toys than anything else. However, airsoft has since evolved into something much bigger and is enjoyed by millions of airsoft players worldwide. An airsoft gun is...
Airsoft guns encompass a full range of different model types, brands, roles and functions. However they can mainly be divided into two categories through their main method of propulsion, gas or electric. The main difference between electric and gas airsoft guns is the way each one propels BBs, electric airsoft guns use a battery-powered spring and piston to move BBs...
Airsoft is like a real-life video game where you get to play alongside your friends. It is also an amazing way to make new ones and you also get to pretend to be your own action hero. This is one of the main reasons why the sport is so popular. But how much does Airsoft really cost? Everyone has to...
Airsoft is a huge sport with an immense number of ways to play and a gigantic variety of uniforms, gear and guns to choose from. For a newer player just getting into airsoft this variety can be quite daunting to wrap your head around and it can be quite difficult to figure out what is best for you. Naturally your...
