Yearly Archives: "2014"

When you are ready to start playing airsoft, there are a few things you will need. The first thing you will need is a gun. Whether it is an AEG or a spring gun, there are some items you will need to help prepare you for your first airsoft experience. Most beginners have a specific budget they have in mind when purchasing airsoft equipment for the first time. For most, the budget is in the 100 to 200 dollar range, which is a great budget to get a good gun,Read More

Many airsofters live in colder climates. During the winter months it’s easier to hunker down indoors and wait for spring to arrive before pulling your airsoft gun back out for a round of open play. However, many of us don’t really want to wait that long. Winter isn’t even officially here yet, and I’m already getting the fever to head out to play. If you’re going to be attending any kind of airsoft event in the winter months, there is a lot of preparation you’ll need to make. There areRead More

Weekend events are what airsoft is all about. Two big names in this category are Operation Lion Claws and Blacksheep MilSim. Check them out when you get a chance. While I have not had the pleasure of attending one of these events in person, it has been my long standing dream to make it to Operation Irene. When you attend one of these events, you’re going to need a good airsoft gun. I’m not saying jump up and buy a VFC to make it to one of these events, butRead More

Many Automatic Electric Gun (AEG) users become interested in using a Lipo or Lipoly or Lithium Polymer battery. Some often ask, can I run a LiPo? Is my AEG LiPo ready? Will I be able to use a LiPo? The short answer is, no (at least most of the time, no). The reason most AEGs are not LiPo ready is because they do not come equipped with the necessary parts or upgrades necessary for you to continuously use a LiPo. But it says on the advertisement, that my AEG is LiPo ready!Read More

The number of uses for a shemagh is practically endless, the most common, of which are also the most useful. Whether you’re using it for airsoft or as part of a survival kit, a shemagh should always be part of your gear. Using Your Shemagh in Airsoft At an airsoft event, the shemagh is most commonly used for face protection. There are many different ways to tie it, but almost always it deals with protecting the face. If you use a full face shield, you can also place it aroundRead More

Gears are a set of internal components that are inside your AEG gearbox. Gears transfer energy from the motor to the piston that in turn pulls the spring back and releases it, thus giving your AEG power. There are four main gears found inside an AEG gearbox. The pinion gear, the spur gear, the bevel gear, and the sector gear. Pinion Gear: This is the gear connected to the motor axel. It is the first gear coming from the motor, the AEG’s electrical power source. This gear spins the bevelRead More

When I first started playing airsoft, MilSim players were who I looked to for inspiration. They looked like real operators; they had great gear and guns. When I experienced my first MilSim event, I realized you don’t need an expensive loadout. Sure, they look cool, but they’re not necessary. When you go to a 24-hour MilSim event, you really just need a kit that’s light, comfortable, and meets the requirements. My first 24-hour MilSim event was at Camp Grayling, Michigan. I wouldn’t say I was prepared for it; it wasRead More

This will be written to help shed some light on the pros and cons (more or less) on buying a cheaper gun and upgrading it vs. buying an airsoft gun from a name brand manufacturer. Airsoft is making boundless advancements so frequently that; chances are your performance standards are within reach. If you want to purchase a high priced decent performing gun and be done with it, be my guest, however chances are if you are a tech, a cheap base gun is all you need. The beauty of buyingRead More

For a standard eight hour operation you would normally think you would dress comfortably, just need a few high cap magazines and maybe not even wear your rig. However, for an eight-hour MilSim event you will need a rig of some sort, preferably a plate carrier, along with your BDU’s, and a helmet if required. First thing you will need is a rig set up. You will also need a radio to keep in contact with your team. Your rig will need pouches for your magazines, as well as aRead More

I will go over some easy things you can do to improve your current compression components in your AEG. Maximizing your compression is important, why make your AEG do more work than it needs to with limited results? Let’s begin with the Piston head O-Ring. Remove the piston head O ring, remove any grease and then clean it with alcohol or some kind of solvent. Now that the O ring is clean, stretch it onto your (a) AEG cylinder. Once you have it on, take something hot for example aRead More