Mystery boxes are a popular phenomenon in the airsoft market. They’re commonly used by companies to give away prizes, build product excitement, give players deals on otherwise expensive items, and to sometimes close out pre-owned or boneyard guns that the company would otherwise not sell as individual products. Mystery boxes build hype and increase the fun factor in general. They are a great way to save money when you’re looking for a fun airsoft investment. Mystery boxes help increase consumer interest and allow the seller to offer deals it normally could not by packaging products with a variety of price […]

You work hard for your money, and you deserve to keep as much of it as you can in the old wallet. Airsoft players are constantly searching for great deals on all of their most wanted guns and gear! We want to help you locate the best deals and inform airsofters on what kind of sales to watch out for. One of the biggest things to do when starting your search is to quickly scan the homepage of the retailer. Most, if not all, of the company’s best deals will be listed on the front page (I.E. best money saving […]

In the world of airsoft today, there is still plenty of discussion about which barrel is “better” when comparing them. The problem is that most people are not looking at the whole picture when comparing barrels. Each barrel serves its purpose, and it is almost like comparing apples and oranges. I will not go into barrel length in this article, as it has already been covered in a previous article. This article will only talk about barrel bores. Let’s start with tight bores, which typically come in two main flavors: 6.01mm and 6.03mm. For the purpose of this article I […]

When traveling with your airsoft guns by road, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure safe transportation. Whether you’re going to a game, to a local shop, or just simply transporting your airsoft guns, safety is incredibly important! In this article, we are going to go over a few highly recommended guidelines to follow to make sure you’re good to go. One may think that having an exposed airsoft gun in the car would be fine. However, even though airsoft guns are not real firearms, they look very similar and will be assumed to be a hazard. […]

When building your load out you will be faced with the problem of choosing a pistol. There are many pistol variants available to choose from (I.E. Spring, Electric, CO2, and Green Gas.) This article will focus on helping you select between these two different gas powered pistols (CO2 and Green Gas). Green gas pistols are ran by a propellant mixture of propane and silicone oil. Most players tend to buy the mixture pre-made (Green Gas Link), but there are options to get an adapter (Propane Adapter Link Here) and silicone oil (Silicone oil Link) to allow you to use a […]

Have you ever been shopping for a new set of goggles and noticed so many different looks and colors that it made your head spin? Well, today we are going to cover some different colors that are available and what makes them different! Below is a list of the various colors and a brief description as to what they do and their effectiveness towards protecting your eyes. Black: The Black lensed goggles gives eye protection against both BBs and the sun! These goggles are ideal when playing in a sunny outdoor field. These goggles are not ideal for “mixed” fields […]

Have you ever been in the middle of a fire fight, when you are about to run out in a blazing glory just to have your goggles fog up? I’m sure we all have! When it comes to making sure that your goggles don’t fog up it only takes a few moments to save minutes of gameplay and frustration. Below are some products that we suggest taking a look at when trying to fog proof your goggles. First on our list are the anti-fog lens wipes. These wipes are a quick and easy fix to a fog situation! The only […]

Staying hydrated in the field is vital for the safety, effectiveness, and overall enjoyment of any airsoft event. Austin, Airrattle team representative, wrote an in-depth article regarding methods of remaining well-hydrated and reducing fatigue. In this article, we’ll be looking at two different pieces of gear that make it easier to keep yourself hydrated without adding much bulk or having to carry five water bottles in your cargo pockets. The most popular and arguably the easiest way to carry water is through reservoirs. Commonly referred to as “Camelbaks” and “bladders,” these reservoirs hold a lot of water in a compact […]

When playing airsoft finding the right mask or goggles for your play style can be difficult. Finding the right goggles or mask when you have prescription glasses is even harder. I have been playing for a long time now and have had to search and search for the right pair but I have found some along the way that are great for the player with glasses, when you don’t want to order RX lens for your googgles. I have provided a list below with some goggles and a mask that I have found to work quite well, even with thick […]

There are many different weapon variants that are commonly found in airsoft. Many airsoft players who dive into the world of tactical gear often find it difficult to find the correct magazine pouch that will properly fit their airsoft gun’s magazines. In this article, we will be breaking down the compatibility between different airsoft gun pouches & magazines. Two of the most popular airsoft guns are variants based off of the M4/AR platform and the AK/Kalashnikov platform. When it comes to finding magazine pouches for these airsoft guns, there is a general rule to follow to insure a proper fit. […]