How Airsoft Guns Work: The Three Basic Types

 

Airsoft guns fire small, round pellets, also known as 'BBs', which are 6 mm in diameter. Real bullets move at a much higher speed than these pellets. However, pellets are a little painful to get hit by. Nonetheless, they do not pose a threat to human life. Aside from not causing severe bleeding, airsoft bullets also do not cause damage.

However, even though airsoft guns are perceived as toys, it is always recommended that they be used with caution. These guns should be fired with special ammunition when playing airsoft games or in any other situation when guns are being used.

Airsoft Guns Are Considered As Copy Of Real Guns

There are no differences between real guns and airsoft guns except the real one fires real shots while airsoft does not. Many companies that produce airsofts even use moulds from real guns to create a realistic appearance. As a result, some airsofts simulate real guns in both appearance and feel.

As an alternative to paintball, airsoft guns are used in Asia, Europe, and the United States. They have become one of the most popular combat sports around the world.

Airsoft guns are sometimes used to protect yards against small animals. Police often use these weapons. As an example, the UK local police use airsoft skirmishes as a way to combat teenage gang violence.

Currently, these guns are mostly used by those seeking a safe and controlled way to shoot targets. A key use of airsoft in this day and age is playing tactical games.

Airsoft Further Divided Into These Categories:

You probably understand that airsoft guns have become very popular in recent years. As a result, producers create new, more advanced models to satisfy the growing demand.

These guns are currently categorised into these major types which included: spring powered, battery powered/Automatic Electric Guns, gas-powered, hybrid guns, training weapons, etc. 

Let's explore each type in more detail,

1.   The Spring Powered Airsofts

Airsoft guns with spring power must be cocked every time they are fired. It makes them excellent close quarters weapons. You won't have to reload as often since their rate of fire is slower. Despite their weaker performance compared to other models, spring-powered airsofts still offer the most accurate control.

Airsoft spring models are certainly the best option for beginners. A large number of spring airsoft guns and pistols are quite affordable, including full-size spring models. It's possible to purchase a high-quality spring airsoft if you want to spend a little extra.

The Battery Powered Airsofts

In airsoft, battery-powered guns are commonly referred to as Automatic Electric Guns (AEG). These types of guns have become quite popular. Moreover, they are also the most expensive. These guns are worth it.

A Nickel Cadmium battery is used to power them. This airsoft gun is powered by a battery that runs three motors. A piston is compressed and released by a gear. When this happens, BB pellets are forced out of the gun's barrel by a pressure wave of air.

Experienced users love these guns.

Airsoft Guns With Gas Powered Mechanism

This type of Airsoft guns are often kept as side arms, since they are normally used once per round. These guns operate on gas, which gives them a powerful blast. However, the accuracy and consistency are not very high. Most clips have a short duration of gas.

Airsoft guns powered by gas are not generally recommended as primary weapons by industry experts. As secondary weapons, they can be very effective.

Airsoft Guns with Hybrid Systems

These airsoft guns can be classified as hybrids, which are the latest models on the market. This is a more powerful version of the standard AEGs or gas-powered airsofts. It works like this: each AEG hybrid airsoft has a magazine that contains a shell case that contains a plastic pellet. There is often a small red cap on these cases.

Electrically Powered

Electrically powered full blowback is available on AEG hybrid airsoft guns.

The rounds are divided into shells. A shell case would be ejected for every pellet fired. A realistic smoking effect and sound would accompany each pellet firing.

Gas Powered

Guns with gas blowback operate similarly to those with AEG hybrids. Each shell case contains one pellet of 6mm. Each magazine holds one pellet. In this airsoft gun, compressed gas is used as propellant and is stored in a tank.

Upon pulling the slide of a gun back, a shell is loaded into its chamber. A small amount of gas is released from the tank and the pellet is pushed from the barrel after pulling the trigger.

The Mechanics Of Airsoft Training Weapons

The airsoft gun and accessory manufacturers develop products for military and law enforcement training purposes.

There are a few parts made of stainless steel on this type of gun. The frame is made of aircraft-grade aluminium. A construction of this quality ensures that the airsoft gun stays stable and strong. Furthermore, it is easy to maintain training weapons.

A training airsoft weapon can also represent the military weapon in a realistic way. Nevertheless, these airsoft guns are not always reliable, and some spare parts might be difficult to find.

Select Your Gun According To Your Requirements

Airsoft guns are becoming more and more popular each day. However, airsofts are also widely used for military training and in some households in addition to the airsoft games. It is important to educate yourself about these gun purchases because it is a sensitive and complex purchase.