| When people first think about buying and playing with a | | | | the gun is much cheaper than a paintball gun. Because |
| toy gun, they often choose between the Airsoft and a | | | | of the ammunition used, the Airsoft gun is less prone to |
| paintball gun. Although similar, there are some marked | | | | jamming, and will last much longer. Also, Airsoft BBs |
| differences. A paintball gun is used by individuals and | | | | are much cheaper than paintballs. |
| teams to play war and battle games in which small | | | | The most expensive piece of equipment you will buy is |
| balls of paint are released instead of bullets. In an | | | | the Airsoft rifle and pistol. You can buy low cost |
| Airsoft gun (or BB gun) a shot of air propels little metal | | | | Airsoft guns starting between $15 and $90, while the |
| balls, or BBs. These are not dangerous except at very | | | | high end Airsoft rifles can cost more than $200. But |
| close range. These are also used by teams or | | | | because they last so long, it's really a good investment. |
| individuals to play war or battle games. | | | | Once you buy it, it's done. The place where people |
| Because they sound similar, many people have a | | | | tend to spend more money is on apparel. The basics |
| tough time deciding which one to choose when picking | | | | of a vest and goggles can range between $10 and |
| a toy gun. When you break it down by cost, however, | | | | $30. Or you can upgrade and get real flack jackets |
| the Airsoft gun wins every time. A beginning package | | | | and pistol holsters and full face masks and goggles. |
| for Airsoft is infinity cheaper, although the apparel can | | | | The real sports enthusiast loves these, and they look |
| run roughly the same. The ammunition and upkeep of | | | | great on the playing field. |