The First Salvo
Unless you are a pro, you cannot spot the difference between airsoft spring guns and the AEGs. You will have to fire them to determine if the power was released by a spring, or by batteries. Try using these in different weather conditions and after a time you will notice that one of these will survive the elements. Another is the price. Airsoft spring guns are cheaper. These are the tips in differentiating the two.
Almost every arsenal starts with airsoft spring guns. Since first-time Johnnies need to learn the intricacies of the game, a simple but powerful gun can set them on the way. They can always step up their game later on, amassing an assortment of guns for the eventual victory in the battlefield.
Newcomers to the war games prefer the airsoft spring guns. These are cheaper, and serve well as training guns. These are hardy, meaning they can be used rain, shine, or snow. Airsoft spring guns can be used by kids because they do not inflict real harm. However, kids should wear protective gear, especially goggles.
Spirited Fire
If you are going to opt for airsoft spring guns, you will have to be ready to cock the slide for each shot. Expect real fire power from an airsoft spring gun. The springs give the feel of the real gun – cock it and fire it, just like the real thing. It sure puts much spirit in the mock skirmishes without taking you to the cleaners.
Both airsoft guns will have similar metal and plastic parts, and are designed to look like the real guns of war. The airsoft spring guns can propel plastic pellets up to 400 fps. Airsoft spring guns come in different assortments – shotguns, pistols, and rifles. The most popular airsoft spring guns are the M16 and M14 series. Depending on the manufacturer, these airsoft spring guns will replicate Berettas, and revolvers.
Airsoft spring guns or springers are single shot devices. When cocked, the spring poises to launch the pellet into the barrel. As soon as you pull the slide, the spring is compressed making the gun ready for firing. Frequent practice with the gun will familiarize new players with the foibles of the gun. Very soon, they will learn to cock the gun at the precise moment – to hit the target.
Getting into the Game
If you are going over airsoft spring guns, you can select imitations of James Bond or Dirty Harry guns, Berettas, and UZIs. It all depends on how you play. Just to keep you in top form out in the war zone, wear appropriate gear for protection. Get into those spiffy military combat boots, and headgear. Get those hand cuffs and leg cuffs, just in case.
Before you get your marching orders, read the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your springer. Take care too to get some idea about the local laws on airsoft spring guns. Instead of having fun, you might just get your self into trouble. You wouldn’t want that, would you?
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