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"Are airsoft guns accurate?" is a fair question to ask before you spend your hard-earned money on a new airsoft gun. The answer to this question, however, is ultimately dependent on a number of factors.  If you are used to shooting real-steel firearms, you are probably going to find that airsoft guns are not quite as accurate as the real...

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...

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. ...

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 an airsoft gun and keeping it maintained essential for extending the lifespan of your costly investment...

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...

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...

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...

Ever since WWI, militaries across the world have utilized tracer rounds in order to track the in-flight path of fired rounds and improve accuracy. In airsoft, tracer units accomplish these same purposes by lighting up each BB that is fired so that its flight path is visible. An airsoft tracer unit can be especially beneficial in low-light or no-light conditions...

Automatic electric airsoft guns (AEGs) offer a lot of advantages - namely, a fast rate of fire and the ability to avoid having to purchase green gas or C02. However, AEGs are all powered by batteries, and the one constant factor with batteries is the fact that they eventually go dead.  When considering how long do airsoft batteries last, there...

In many cases, equipping yourself with the right gear is every bit as important when it comes to determining the outcome of an airsoft battle as having the right gun. From keeping you safe and comfortable on the battlefield to providing you and your team with a competitive advantage, great gear offers no shortage of benefits. To help you choose...