Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Know your Airsoft Pistol Options

By Richard Glaspario

Are you preparing to buy your first airsoft pistol? There are a few things to consider. Air soft guns are amazing realistic replicas, but not all guns are created equal. It's good to consider before you buy.

One of the most prominent questions is the type of firing mechanism you will choose. That's the power behind the pistol. Do you choose the manual action of the spring loaded, or choose electronic or gas power?

How are you planning to use your airsoft gun? If you?re primarily interested in competitions, then you might want to bypass the spring loaded airsoft pistol, or keep this style of gun for your target practice and fun times.

The airsoft spring pistol works off the principles of potential energy. This means when you pull back on the spring you fill the gun with potential energy. One pull of the trigger releases that energy, the kinetic force that powers the shot. The pellet is thrust from your pistol with the force generated by that spring.

What's the downside of choosing a spring air soft gun? It is all about the action. If you need speed you need to consider an automatic or semi-automatic gun. You only get one shot at a time with the spring style. This will hurt you in competition.

Are there any reasons why you would choose a spring airsoft gun? Well, for one you don't have to worry about running out of fuel or battery power. You won't have the same malfunctions that can happen during really cold weather.

Let me get down to the basics, the spring air soft pistol is just plain fun. There are many styles available, and the quality and spring loaded punch of each model will vary. Read the reviews, and above all, have some fun with your soon to be new spring airsoft pistol. - 15438

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