Your typical weekend warrior wants the excitement of planning and executing paramilitary maneuvers in a nearby woodland without the danger and stress of actual military operations. Some people have turned to paintball to recreate the thrill of the hunt, but because of its popularity, paintball has become very commercialized.
There is little thrill in going into an arena and shooting colored balls and pre-teen boys. Hardcore military simulation, or MilSim, fans have turned to airsoft guns.
Airsoft ammunition is typically bright orange or yellow plastic BBs. These BBs are found primarily in 6 and 8 mm caliber. It is only larger for sniper rifles, where the added weight helps the pellet fly true even through cross winds. These BBs will sting a little if you are hit by them, and can cause minor bruising if you are fired upon at point blank range. In most military simulations you are so far away from your enemy that if you are hit you may not even feel any pressure.
More importantly, they do not fire real bullets, but 6 and 8 mm BBs made out of plastic. These BBs are not designed to injure. They may sting a little if you are hit at close range and they can do damage if your eyes are unprotected. Otherwise, airsoft guns and their attendant ammunition are the perfect way for the military buff to have his fun in the woods without worrying about hurting anyone. Airsoft guns are also now used as training weapons for police forces and sometimes even the military.
Before each shot you need to cock the gun to exert pressure on a spring-loaded mechanism. When you pull the trigger the pressure on the spring releases and the pellet is propelled out of the gun. Electric airsoft guns use either a rechargeable or lithium-ion battery to power a small electric motor in the stock of the gun.
This motor is used to create the force needed to fire the pellets. Electric guns are the mostly likely to get jammed, especially if you use them in damp conditions. Finally, the favorite propulsion mechanism for airsoft guns is gas. Green gas is most often used.
It is a combination of propane, a perfume, and a silicon lubricant. Due to its expense, there are now some airsoft guns that can be fired with just propane. Gas is the most sought after propellant because of its realistic kick back.
If you decide to purchase an airsoft gun for target practice or military games, check on the regulations your country has on these weapons. For instance, in the US they are classified as a toy and come with a blaze orange cap. Some people choose to remove or paint over these caps but this is illegal in some areas. Just remember that your airsoft gun should be a tool for fun, not harm. - 30320
There is little thrill in going into an arena and shooting colored balls and pre-teen boys. Hardcore military simulation, or MilSim, fans have turned to airsoft guns.
Airsoft ammunition is typically bright orange or yellow plastic BBs. These BBs are found primarily in 6 and 8 mm caliber. It is only larger for sniper rifles, where the added weight helps the pellet fly true even through cross winds. These BBs will sting a little if you are hit by them, and can cause minor bruising if you are fired upon at point blank range. In most military simulations you are so far away from your enemy that if you are hit you may not even feel any pressure.
More importantly, they do not fire real bullets, but 6 and 8 mm BBs made out of plastic. These BBs are not designed to injure. They may sting a little if you are hit at close range and they can do damage if your eyes are unprotected. Otherwise, airsoft guns and their attendant ammunition are the perfect way for the military buff to have his fun in the woods without worrying about hurting anyone. Airsoft guns are also now used as training weapons for police forces and sometimes even the military.
Before each shot you need to cock the gun to exert pressure on a spring-loaded mechanism. When you pull the trigger the pressure on the spring releases and the pellet is propelled out of the gun. Electric airsoft guns use either a rechargeable or lithium-ion battery to power a small electric motor in the stock of the gun.
This motor is used to create the force needed to fire the pellets. Electric guns are the mostly likely to get jammed, especially if you use them in damp conditions. Finally, the favorite propulsion mechanism for airsoft guns is gas. Green gas is most often used.
It is a combination of propane, a perfume, and a silicon lubricant. Due to its expense, there are now some airsoft guns that can be fired with just propane. Gas is the most sought after propellant because of its realistic kick back.
If you decide to purchase an airsoft gun for target practice or military games, check on the regulations your country has on these weapons. For instance, in the US they are classified as a toy and come with a blaze orange cap. Some people choose to remove or paint over these caps but this is illegal in some areas. Just remember that your airsoft gun should be a tool for fun, not harm. - 30320
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