2.
As an airsoft player, you should know the
different types of airsoft guns and BB guns
available in the market today
You can choose an airsoft gun that suits your
needs
There are basically three main types of airsoft
guns- Electric, Gas and Spring variants
These guns vary in their prices depending on
the category, quality and brand
Types of Airsoft Guns
3. Spring Airsoft Guns
These guns fall in the low price range and are
known for their easy operation, exceptional
reliability and durability
They do not depend on external sources like
battery, gas and air, giving them an added
advantage against other types
You will have to cock a spring before you fire
each time
Spring airsoft guns are not suitable for games
with many close range competitors due to the
slow firing technique
4. Electric Airsoft Guns
This type of airsoft gun is used more often by
players when compared to the other types
These guns use rechargeable batteries for
power source
There are different types of electric airsoft
guns namely, Mini and Electric Blowback, Low
powered Electric Guns and Automatic Electric
Guns
Hybrid variants of electric airsoft guns are just
like real firearms along with shell casings
5. Gas Airsoft Guns
Gas airsoft gun is the most proficient variety
when compared to the other two variants
It employs pressurized gas for propelling
pellets
The gases used in this variant of airsoft guns
include Green gas and HFC-134a
However, there are few gas airsoft guns that
use red gas, carbon-di-oxide and nitrogen
The models in this variant vary from
middle/low to high end
6. Gas Airsoft Guns Contd.
The lower end variants of gas airsoft guns are
generally gas operated and are non-blowback
Higher range models involve SMS (Sub
Machine gun) abd rifles
When nin-blowback type, a gas chamber is
present, which is reloaded after you shoot
several magazines
In blowback variant, the slode shifts back and
forth, similar to a real gun while shooting
This type of gun is realistic in both action and
experience
7. Gas Airsoft Guns Contd.
The lower end variants of gas airsoft guns are
generally gas operated and are non-blowback
Higher range models involve SMS (Sub
Machine gun) abd rifles
When nin-blowback type, a gas chamber is
present, which is reloaded after you shoot
several magazines
In blowback variant, the slode shifts back and
forth, similar to a real gun while shooting
This type of gun is realistic in both action and
experience