Airsoft Guns are nonlethal firearm-style weapons used for target practice, military-style games, and as training aids. Often closely resembling real firearms, they shoot plastic pellets, and like paintball guns and BB guns, require careful handling to avoid injury.
Most commonly, airsoft guns use either a spring or gas to propel the BBs. When a trigger is pulled, the gun’s spring is compressed, and this power propels the BBs out of the barrel. There are many different types of guns, from pistols to rifles, and the choice of one will depend on personal preference and the type of game play.
Pistols are ideal for run and gun style play, while rifles offer greater precision and ranges. Some guns may also have a hop-up adjustment, which allows the user to modify the way the gun launches the BBs. The adjustment increases or decreases the amount of backspin on the BBs, increasing their effective range by counteracting gravity’s effect.
Most commonly, airsoft guns use a propane or CO2 gas to power the BBs. When the trigger is pulled, a small amount of gas is released into the chamber, and this pushes the BBs out of the barrel at high velocity. There are three different types of gas guns: non-blowback (NBB), partial blowback (PBB), and gas blowback (GBB). NBB and PBB guns do not have moving slides or bolts, while GBB guns use fully cycling slides and bolts to mimic the mechanics of a real firearm. airsoft Guns