Electric Airsoft Guns

What You Should Know About Electric Airsoft Guns

Modeled on real-life weapons used by military, government, and law-enforcement agencies, airsoft is an alternative form of paintball where airsoft guns fire plastic BBs at high velocities in order to hit their targets. Airsoft gun play is either for recreational purposes or for practice of real-life combat scenarios in order to improve tactical proficiency in the field. It's a great way for you to shoot within a controlled environment and to have fun while doing it.

New and used Electric airsoft guns emulate firing capabilities of their real-life counterparts and are predominantly referred to as AEGs. These guns come with selector switches that enable you to either go full auto, semi auto, or safe with your weapons. AEGs come with internalized motors and are coupled with LiPo or NiMH batteries, enabling these weapons to fire at velocities of 330 feet per second or greater based on whatever model the gun itself is. See the manufacturer site for details.

There are different types of new or used automatic airsoft guns on eBay for you to choose from, such as the following:

• Umarex/Elite Force MP5-SD6 and MP5-A4 Competition Series SMGs
• G&G ARP-9 SMGs and FN2000 assault rifles
• Krytac War Sport LVOA M4 assault rifle series
• Echo 1 G36C assault rifles

Like paintball, airsoft is a hobby that is heavily regulated, and fields typically enforce safety within their premises to make it a safe and fun playing experience. You are mandated to wear full-seal eye protection and, in some cases, mouth protection as well. Airsoft guns, including electric airsoft rifles, are also required to be "chronoed," a term used to measure the gun's velocity, to meet specific standards based on field mandates and what the field itself can accommodate. Electric airsoft guns typically need batteries in order to operate and drain based on how long you use them out in the field.

If you are new to the hobby, buying affordable electric airsoft guns is good when you're starting out and also leaves room for the following:

• Add extra attachments such as sights for better accuracy or grips for increased stabilization
• Purchase additional safety equipment or accessories such as extra BBs and magazines for your guns
• Buy clothing and body armor such as plate carriers or chest rigs
• Obtain communications equipment if you're playing as part of a team