Discover The Secret Of Airsoft Guns
Airsoft guns are basically BB guns that fire plastic balls instead of metal ball bearings. They evolved in Asia from realistic children’s toys that operated with a pull-back spring. Although these cheap toys were popular, they often broke due to the force involved, and had poor muzzle velocities.
These cheap Asian stocking fillers were since recognised by clever manufacturers to be in demand by more adult military aficionados and so Airsoft guns were then refined with better materials and technology to supply the fastest-growing outdoor pursuit since 2001 – Airsoft.
Although many different producers made a great variety of different systems and calibres, it has generally been agreed that 6 or 8mm BBs are the way to go. And no longer a lever-activated or spring-cocked firing system: a battery-operated electric motor that, through a system of gears, pushes a BB into the chamber, pulls back a spring and then fires it, then repeats. This spawned the acronym AEF – Automatic Electric Gun.
An AEG is capable of attaining muzzle velocities of 200 to 500 feet per second (60 to 150 metres per second) and can fire from 300 to 2000 pellets per minute. How many you actually shoot depends on your magazine. These are usually classified as low cap: around 50 BBs, mid cap:around 120 BBs, or high-cap: 200-500+ BBs. These push the BBs into the chamber either using a spring, or manually-operated ratchet. You can even find guns with electrically-operated magazines that can hold up to 5000 pellets! However, if you are entering a military-simulation game, your magazine capacity may be restricted, to ensure you are a close to the real thing as possible.
However, gas-powered Airsoft guns are becoming increasingly popular due to more realistic noise and recoil. These are powered, usually, by propane in a proprietary container, screwed to the back of the gun. Recently, the possibility to ‘charge’ your gun using a camping gas propane tank has appeared. This gas type of gun is more common on Airsoft pistols than rifles due to the size of the motor and gear mechanism necessary to shoot the BB. AEGs have a longer range than gas guns, and the batteries usually last longer than a charge of gas.
Airsoft guns are also getting better in terms of quality, with metal being used for many parts. Aluminium and alloys are taking the part of plastic in many of the moving parts, making them more durable and longer-lasting. However, most of the gun is still plastic. Some guns even have metal weights in them to make them feel like the real thing.
Bullet velocity is from 50 m/s (160 ft/s) to around 125 m/s (410 ft/s). With the right adaptations, muzzle velocity can be souped up to 180 m/s (590 ft/s). You may install a module to cause backspin on the BB. This increases the amount of lift on the BB by the air flow on the underside of the ball being offset by that on the top. Lift increased and so does range. This is called a hop-up unit. Although AEG range is usually up to 75 metres (250ft), the hop up unit can double this.
When you play Airsoft, it may be difficult to know if you have been hit. You can buy 6mm paint balls for your gun, but these may break in the gun, meaning bye-bye gun.
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