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Beginners Guide

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 Pricing and costs is the first of many decisions you might make when buying airsoft equipment. Be logical and intelligent

 about this, don’t go and break the bank to buy the latest and greatest gun. Get equipment you can afford.
 

 

 
   Ability is a very important factor to consider. It is best to not overestimate your ability level. If you are new, accept the fact  

 and move on. Let's face it, everyone was new at one time or another. We all had to learn somehow and someway. Airsoft is a

 sport in which ability and skill comes with time and experience.
 
 Types of Airsoft Guns you can buy. To cut straight to the point, the type of gun you want is strictly limited by the style you
 want to have. Performance is factor that must be considered and is very important. A particular weapons range, accuracy, rate
 of fire, and FPS (feet per second) determine the capability of that weapon.
     
   Spring Guns – These guns are powered by a spring and must be reloaded or "cocked" after each shot. Spring guns come in a  

 variety of styles and shapes and are ideal for new players due to their ease of use and low cost.

 
 Gas Guns – These guns are powered by compressed gas and can often fire full magazines of ammunition before reloading
 becomes necessary. Gas guns are a good choice for any airsoft player; beginner or experienced. Gas powered rifles provide good
 suppression fire and long range. Gas pistols come in two styles, non-blowback and blowback. Non-blowback only use internal
 movements. This style is more conservative on the use of gas, but does not provide the feel of the weapon being fired.
   Blowback is the movement of the slide or rack that accurately represents real guns. This style provides the recoil feel of a real  
   weapon, but uses up gas faster. Gas guns tend to be more costly than spring guns. Gas is also needed to fire the guns and must  

 be purchased separately.
 
 Automatic Electric Guns – These guns are powered by a battery and small internal motor. These guns can often be fired in
 semi-automatic or full-automatic modes. They often have high capacity magazines and high rates of fire. Automatic Electric guns

 are the most expensive type of airsoft gun available. The battery for use in this type of airsoft gun is rechargeable and can

 sometimes be cheaper than buying gas.

 
   Shotguns – Shotguns are common place on many airsoft fields. Certain models are able to fire a tri-burst of BB's at a given  
   target.  
     
   Heavy Machine Guns - Also known as SAW's or 'Squad Automatic Weapons' are support/suppressive fire versions of their  
   small-arms counterparts. Often times, these weapons were designed to accept the magazines of their smaller infantry versions.  
   These weapons are used for suppressive fire, while other units can move within engagement range.  
     
   Grenades/Landmines/Launchers - As a whole, this category is more for ascetic value than functionality. Grenade launchers  
   can be attached under most standard assault rifles. Grenades and landmines serve much the same purpose as their real life  
   versions...  
     
   BB’s and Ammunition - Airsoft guns fire a 6mm (or 8mm, mostly 6mm) plastic BB's. The most common BB is .12 gram.  
   These work fairly well, but tend to veer after leaving the barrel.  .2 g BB’s work better and are a little more accurate. These are  
   the lightest and most commonly used BB for AEG's. These BB's are also used as a chronograph standard to measure the FPS (feet  
   per second). The accuracy however, is traded off for decreased range. So basically, the greater the weight, the greater the  
   accuracy, and the less the range.  
     
   Gas and Batteries - Gas guns and electric automatic guns use gas and batteries to operate. Obviously, you would need the  
   corresponding item to play. Gas can come in many forms ranging from Carbon Dioxide (CO2) to HFC134a (Similar in  
   Composition to Propane). The most common types are Green Gas which comes in a pre-filled container, and CO2 which can be  
   bought in .12 gram bomblets that are inserted into the magazine. Batteries can come in forms from large size, rechargeable  
   batteries to, your basic disposable battery available at any local store. All of the AEG's we sell have a battery included in its  
   package, and will usually specify the type, voltage, and MaH.  
     
   Camouflage – Never underestimate the power of camo. Buy camouflage to reflect the environment that you play in.  
   Camouflage also adds an aura around you and adds a lot to ascetic value. Blending into your surrounding environment is a great  
   ability, it might provide you that extra few seconds of time so your opponent does not see you. The most commonly found color  
   schemes are U.S. Woodland and SWAT Black. However since airsofters sometimes use real uniforms, generally any real color  
   scheme can be used. At some games or events, separate teams are assigned separate camouflage patterns. When attending an  
   event, make sure you wear or bring the correct camouflage set.  
     
   Holsters are great for holding your handgun when moving or for storage. Holsters have three basic types: shoulder, tactical  
   thigh, and hip mounted. Holsters are great for holding your secondary or primary weapon when moving. It frees your hands for  
   other activity. Holster types are made for general types of handguns and some compact SMG's such as the MAC 11. Also, some  
   holsters are made to fit a particular camouflage scheme such as Woodland or ACU.  
     
   Tactical Vests are an excellent and economical way to carry a large number of items at one time. Tactical vests also called  
   "Tac-Vests" come in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes. Pick one that works best for you and your playing environment.  
     
   Canteens are one of the best ways to carry your most valued bodily possession with you on the battlefield; water. During the  
   warmer months and even during the colder ones, it's best to keep water very close by, if not on you at all times. Dehydration is  
   your enemy, and may seriously impede your ability to hunt, fix, and destroy your other target.  
     
   Goggles - Goggles are necessary for all airsoft games. Goggles are something that you do not want to go cheap on. Your eyes  
   are at stake, don't mess around. Goggles come in several different styles and forms; ranging from full face masks, to light,  
   shatter-resistance plastic.  
     
   Insect Repellent is treated like gold to many airsofters. Outdoor events and games, mainly during the summer are overrun  
  i with insects of all types. Take some with you to keep them away. Trust us, it's worth it...