| To say the least, airsoft guns come in a very | | | | aesthetics goes, some airsoft guns will be painted |
| wide variety. Airsoft guns can be purchased | | | | in the colors that they would normally be seen in |
| anywhere from $15 to over $500 and the quality | | | | if they were real firearms but others come in |
| more or less depends on the price. The lower-end | | | | clear plastic. All airsoft guns must be painted |
| guns can seem more like toys while the | | | | orange at the tip of the barrel for legal reasons |
| higher-end ones can be very functional, very | | | | (so that they are not mistaken for actual |
| realistic, and quite effective when playing with | | | | firearms)- so make sure that if you modify your |
| others. | | | | gun yourself, you don't repaint the tip some other |
| The three primary types of airsoft guns are | | | | color. |
| spring-loaded, electric, and gas blowback. | | | | As far as game play goes, it is important to use |
| Spring-loaded guns are the most inexpensive | | | | a weapon that is fitted to the type of activity |
| (typically $20-$60) but they are mostly used only | | | | you are involved in. For target practice and |
| for target practice or for the aesthetics of the | | | | general shooting, a spring-loaded gun will suffice |
| model gun. After that, there are electric guns | | | | but when playing with others, it is necessary to |
| which come in low-powered, medium-powered, | | | | have a better gun. Because of how many |
| electric blowback, and automatic electric. | | | | different types of airsoft guns in the market, it |
| Automatic electric guns (AEGs) are the most | | | | can be intimidating trying to find a specific one |
| reliable and powerful but they are also more | | | | worth spending money on. First, look for the type |
| expensive than the others. Finally, gas blowback | | | | of gun that you want. Pistols are good to start |
| guns work very well but are the most expensive, | | | | with because they are simple and less expensive |
| and where electric guns only have to have their | | | | than other types. Look for a gun with a good clip |
| batteries replaced, gas guns obviously require gas | | | | size and a muzzle velocity of over 250 feet per |
| to be replaced. | | | | second. If you want a fast gun, make sure the |
| After that, there is the type of gun itself. | | | | clip is large (at least 200 BBs) or you'll end up |
| Airsoftguns come in all the forms that real | | | | spending a lot of time reloading. |
| firearms are available in. Semi- and fully-automatic | | | | In trying to pick an optimal airsoft gun, it is |
| pistols, rifles, carbines, submachine guns, and | | | | important to do a little research and look at |
| sniper rifles are all available in airsoft form. | | | | reviews about what people have said about |
| Depending on the model, brand, and cost of the | | | | specific models of guns. Due to the large amount |
| gun, accuracy, muzzle velocity, rate of fire, and | | | | of brands, price ranges, and models available, this |
| overall reliability vary. As expected, smaller guns | | | | is the only way to ensure that you get the most |
| have smaller clips and shorter-barreled guns are | | | | out of your money. |
| less accurate than longer-barreled ones. As far as | | | | |