Airsoft Guns Category

Posted On November 9, 2015By Amber MorganIn Airsoft Guns

What Is An Airsoft Mystery Box?

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 normallyRead More

Posted On October 29, 2015By Dylan KiddIn Airsoft Guns

How To Save Money When Buying Airsoft Guns & Gear

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 willRead More
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:Read More

Posted On March 19, 2015By Jacob BaitzIn Airsoft Guns

What To Do When Traveling With Airsoft Guns

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 lookRead More
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 siliconeRead More

Posted On December 5, 2014By Austin ClineIn Airsoft Guns, Fun in the Airsoft Field

Getting Started: What You Need

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
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

Posted On November 14, 2014By AirRattle TechIn Airsoft Guns, Airsoft Tech

IU-SVD Hopup Adjustment

Step one:  Lower the back lever to the 7o clock position as seen below. Step two:  Once the lever is in position the top part of the receiver will lift off to reveal the piston assembly. Step three:  Pull back on the charging handle and hold it in place, this will reveal the hopup unit. Make sure there is no magazine or BB’s in the gun. Step four: Using an Allen wrench turn the middle screw that is circled in the picture above to adjust the hopup setting. Clockwise increasesRead More

Posted On November 8, 2014By Austin ClineIn Airsoft Guns, Airsoft Tech

Airsoft Gun Maintenance

Airsoft guns don’t require anywhere near the amount of maintenance as a real gun, however it is still a good idea to clean them up and perform routine maintenance as needed. The main part of the gun that you need to worry about taking care of is the barrel. While out in the field it is hard to keep it clean, when you’re rolling, crawling, diving, and even just playing without tactical movement, you will almost always still get some kind of dirt and gunk in your barrel. The mostRead More

Posted On November 7, 2014By AirRattle TechIn Airsoft Guns, Airsoft Tech

Airsoft Sniper Rifle ZM51 Assembly

Step 1: Locate the two Phillips-head screws pictured below. Step 2: Gently remove the two grip pieces from the side of the stock, as shown below. Step 3: Line up the stock with the body of the gun and slide the stock onto the body piece as shown below. Step 4: Insert the screws in the correct holes, with the long screw on top and the short screw on bottom. Do not fully tighten the two screws until you have them both started. Step 5: Snap the grip pieces back onRead More