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Frequently Asked Question About Air Soft

1- What is airsoft?

A: Airsoft guns are replicas of civilian and military pistols and rifles that shoot abs plastic, paintball, and metallic 6mm bbs for training, gaming, or plinking.

2- Where did the name airsoft come from?

A: Airsoft guns were given their name due to the fact that the pistols and rifles hoot a low velocities or "shoot air softer," compared to traditional bb and pellet guns.

3- What do airsoft guns shoot?

A: Airsoft pistols and rifles shoot 6mm plastic, paintball, and metallic bbs that vary in weight but not caliber.

4- Why are airsoft guns sold with orange barrels or markings?

A: Airsoft guns are required to have orange barrels or markings due to federal and state laws. The orange markings are meant to prevent confusion between and airsft gun and a real firearm. Due to federal law and sfety reasons, the orange barrel or markings should never be removed from any airsoft pistol or rifle.

5- Will airsoft guns shoot any other caliber than 6mm bbs?

A: NO, almost all airsoft guns were meant to shoot a 6mm bb. Airsoft guns can however shoot bbs or different weight and materials as long as they are 6mm.

6- Can airsoft guns shoot paintball bbs?

A: Yes, airsoft guns can shoot paintball bbs as long as they are 6mm in caliber and of high enough quality that they do not break in the shooting process.

7- What airsoft guns can shoot paintball bbs?

A: Almost all airsoft guns can shoot paintball bbs, but we have found that guns that the bbs stager in the clips do not load the paintball bbs well.

8- How do airsoft spring pistols work?

A: Airsoft spring pistols basically work by pulling back the pistol's slide, which compresses a spring mechanism that is released when the trigger is pulled. The force of the spring pushing the air is what propels the bb.

9- How do airsoft gas non-blow back guns work?

A: Airsoft gas non-blow back pistols are powered by compressed refrigerant gas, for example: 134A which is a lower pressured gas, Green Gas which is a medium pressure gas, and red gas which is a high pressure gas. The gas is either loaded into a valve on the bottom of the airsoft gas non-blowback pistol, or a valve on the bottom of the removable magazine. In either case, the gas is stored in a well, which is then released by another valve when the trigger system is pulled. the force of the gas being released propels the bb.

10- Why doesn't the slide move on the gas non-blow back pistols?

A: The slide does not move on the airsoft gas non-blow back pistols, because they were designed to use the stored gas in the gas well to propel the bb, not move the slide. In most cases, you should not move the airsoft gas non-blow back pistol's slide back and forth manually. The slide was not designed to move and moving the slide manually can cause damage to the pistol or wear it out.

11- How do airsoft gas blow back pistols work?

A: Airsoft gas blow back pistols also work by compressed gas being stored in a well through insertion of a valve that is usually on the bottom of a removable magazine. The gas is then released through another valve when the trigger is pulled causing a pin to push in the release valve. The gas then exits the valve causing the slide to move backwards and propel the bb out of the barrel. When the slide "blows back," the slide moves backwards and returns to its starting position ready to shoot another bb in the same manner. When the gas blowback's magazine is out of bbs, the slide will lock back to indicate to the shooter that the magazine is now empty as in the replication of a real firearm. If the magazine is out of gas the gun will not recock it's self or give you a low velocity shot.

12- What is the average velocity of airsoft guns and rifles?

A: The average velocity for an airsoft pistol and rifle will vary on what the power source is that is propelling the bb. Airsoft spring pistols average feet per second (FPS) is usually between 150-250 fps. Airsoft spring rifles usually shoot 250 fps. Airsoft mini electric pistols usually shoot between 120-150fps. Airsoft 1/1 scale electric rifles such as an ICS MP5 usually shoot between 300-400fps (Upgraded electric rifles can shoot harder than 400fps, but it is not recommended). Airsoft green gas pistols or machine pistols usually shoot between 300-340fps. Airsoft 12gram gas pistols shoot between 330-405.

13- How long have Airsoft guns been in the United States?

A: Airsoft guns have been mass distributed and sold to the general public in the United States since 1987. The design for most current airsoft pistols and rifles was perfected in Japan.

14- How old do you need to be to buy and airsoft gun?

A: You must be eighteen years of age to buy an airsoft gun, and you must have adult supervision if you are under eighteen to use them.

15- Will a 6mm bb break the skin of a human, and if so, what type of head protection is best for airsoft gun gamers?

A: At close range, yes a 6mm bb will break the skin of a human being. A paintball mask should always be worn to prevent injury to the facial area. Long sleeve clothing as well as pants that cover the players entire legs should be worn whenever plying airsoft.

16- Are there competitive airsoft activities available to participate in?

A: Competitively, there are many forums for an airsoft player to participate in. Many paintball fields will allow players to use airsoft rifles and pistols instead of a paintball gun. In some cases though the paintball fields require airsoft players to use specific bbs that are biodegradable. There are also many airsoft tournaments that are held throughout the United States. Most of the larger airsoft tournaments have been held in California, Michigan, or Georgia.