Basic Airsoft Gun Buying Tips
Posted by Airsoft Gunslinger on April 15, 2010
If you are new to airsoft and to getting your first airsoft gun, there are a few things that you should consider before buying that first gun. The three main things are the type of gun, the FPS, and the quality of the company you are purchasing from.
Airsoft Gun Types
When looking at the type of gun, there are three basic types. The most inexpensive type of gun is the springer, or spring airsoft gun. This gun must be cocked manually each time that you want to fire, and uses a simple spring to shoot the airsoft BB.
The next type of airsoft gun is the electric airsoft gun. Also commonly referred to as the AEG (automatic electric gun), the electric airsoft gun utilizes a battery system combined with the spring system to automatically cock and fire the gun for you. This allows for semi and fully automatic guns, hence the AEG.
The last type of airsoft gun is the gas airsoft gun. This gun uses a gas system combined with a spring to shoot the airsoft BB. Generally being the most expensive, the gas airsoft gun in many cases also provides the most power, and if you get a GBB (gas blow back) it will act and sound pretty close to the real thing (although not quite as loud).
Airsoft Guns & FPS
FPS simply stands for feet per second. This is the measure of the velocity that the airsoft BB travels when you shoot the airsoft gun. The higher the number, the more powerful the airsoft gun.
Airsoft Guns & Quality Retailers
Although this may not seem like a big concern, there are a lot of retailers out there (especially online) that really give a bad name to the airsoft industry. Be sure to look for 3rd party trust verification on the retailer’s web site before buying. Like in the case of Airsoft Gunslinger, we are a valued member of HonestE Online, as well as a Verified PayPal Business member. We have a history of quality service and have been online since 2007. So buying your airsoft guns from us is a safe & secure move.
So get your first airsoft gun today!