| Airsoft BB guns are rapidly increasing in popularity | | | | models. These guns range from cheap $4 dollar pistols |
| around the world. Many clubs have been formed to | | | | to high end very powerful sniper rifles that cost |
| bring enthusiasts together to enjoy their weapons. | | | | hundreds of dollars. Spring guns perform better then |
| Activities in these clubs range from simple target | | | | other models in cold weather and the high end models |
| shooting to all out urban combat games. Having the | | | | are extremely powerful and accurate. There only |
| right gun for the activities you wish to participate in will | | | | drawback is that they are single shot only. These guns |
| maximize your airsoft experience. | | | | are the best for target shooting competitions. |
| Electric vs Spring airsoft guns | | | | Gas Powered Guns: Gas Powered Airsoft Guns use |
| Electric Air guns: Electric airsoft BB guns are by far the | | | | compressed carbon dioxide, Freon or Green Gas as a |
| most popular. this is due to the fact that ,many models | | | | propellant. The propellant gas is held in a tank or |
| operate with semi automatic and fully automatic | | | | reservoir on the gun. Gas guns us a "Blow back" |
| capabilities. This not only adds to the realism but also | | | | feature to chamber the next round as realistically as |
| makes these guns extremely fun to shoot. | | | | an actual gun. Because they have more moving parts |
| Electric guns are available in a wide variety of price | | | | and use gas as a propellant, this type of airsoft gun is |
| and performance ranges. High end models are | | | | more expensive to operate. They are preferred by |
| constructed from metal and use metal gears to deliver | | | | serious Airsoft Gun Collectors. |
| high velocity and rapid rates of fire. While the lower | | | | Although there is only three main categories each type |
| end plastic models deliver lower performance but just | | | | of gun has its own sub category, spring guns for |
| as much fun. | | | | example have sniper rifles and electric guns have |
| The only limit an electric air gun has is the battery life, | | | | numerous options like blow back models and hybrid |
| so always have spare batteries on hand if you want a | | | | guns. By shopping around and comparing the various |
| full days fun! | | | | models you can find exactly what you need! |
| Spring Guns: Spring guns have a wide range of | | | | |