Airsoft Basics

[Komissar]

Do not carry your Airsoft guns in public. Keep them in gun bags or gun cases when transporting them.

 

Treat Airsoft guns as if thy were real guns. Use caution and safety.

 

Poor BB’s, found at sporting good stores, tend to cause BB jams, strip pistons, and chipped gears because they fragment easily.

 

Leaving a battery charging overnight with a standard  wall charger can damage battery cells and the charger itself.

 

Hi output, smart chargers are highly recommended; they charge fast, have trickle charges when the battery is full, and need less attention.

 

Different guns have different battery compartments: in a crane stock, in the hand guard, in a PEQ box, in the full stock, or in the body of the gun itself.

 

Some batteries have an exact fit into their battery compartment. The battery, fuse, and wiring should be handled with care so as not to damage them.

 

Higher milliamps (mah) have increased  energy storage for extended AEG use.

 

Raising the battery voltage increases the ‘wear and tear’, and lifespan of the guns internals.

 

Upgrading battery voltage (8.4v, 9.6v, 10.8v) increases the Rate of Fire (ROF = amount of BB’s coming out of a gun), not the Feet per Second (FPS = BB’s velocity).

 

The primary way to raise FPS is to upgrade the spring, but doing so adds more stress to the internal parts that have not been upgraded.

 

The hop-up which is located in the magwell receives the BB’s from the magazine. It also has an adjustable ‘bumper’ that drops down and creates backspin on the BB before it exits the barrel. This backspin provides greater accuracy.

 

Too much hop-up can create a BB jam because the ‘bumper’ is too far into the barrel.

 

Standard capacity magazines (a.k.a. low-capacity mag’s) typically contain 30 rounds or the same amount as their real steel counterparts. Mid-cap mags contain about 50-150 rounds, and Hi-cap mags can hold 200+ rounds.

 

A chronometer (chrono) is a device use to measure the speed a gun shoots.

 

Most open outdoor field events allow a maximum of 400 FPS. Be aware of how fast your gun shoots. Not all chronos read the same.

 

The longer the inner barrel the more accurate your shots will be.

 

General maintenance is advised before and after each use. Internal maintenance is advised every 4-6 months. Internal maintenance should be done by someone who knows how to disassemble and reassemble the gearbox.

 

Airsoft guns do not last forever. Parts will eventually need to be replaced.

 

The sport of Airsoft is as safe as you make it. Always be carful and respectful as you would with any firearm.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to fire.

Set the selector switch to SAFE to prevent accidental firing when not in use.

 

 

 

 

Be safe.

Move the selector switch to SAFE.

Remove the magazine.

Detach the battery when finished.

 

 

 

Be sure to clear the chamber after removing the magazine. There may be a BB in the hop-up.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep your Airsoft gun in a gun bag or case when not in use and when transporting.

Keep it out of view from the public.

 

[Komissar]

I leave this open for additions.

[Ziggy]

If a cop is called to your house or the field you are playing immediately drop your airsoft gun and keep your hands seen.

 

On the longer barrel subject: once you pass the length of 550mm you'll need to get a bore-up kit, past that length the bb wont exit the barrel before the piston starts its rotation causing an extreme loss of FPS

 

Airsoft is all about fun, not "kills". Although those are fun too.

[Spartan]

Don't play in your neighbors yards....

[Phoenix]

Adding to the whole "if a cop..." stuff. If you're pulled over, advice the law enforcement officer (LEO) that you have an airsoft gun in your vehicle and give him the option to have you step away from the vehicle AND search the vehicle and weapon. The LEO will appreciate this. You may still receive a ticket, but you won't also receive 50,000 volts.

 

Safety: Don't jump off big rocks. Just sayin'. But in all seriousness, watch the terrain til you know the terrain. A fall into a fox hole can ruin a day. Or ya know...just tripping over your own feet or on pile of building materials with a photographer present...

 

Feel free to add stuff to your gun (assuming its a plausible addition) but also remember all attachments add weight. A M203 will add weight to the front of your gun, the shells will add weight to your kit.

 

Be respectful at all times. Taunts should be expected (especially by Hi-Cap) but your overall demeanor on the field should include being respectful.

 

Understand this is airsoft: plate carriers look cool, offer protection from shrapnel and small arms fire but are just heat trappers and extra weight on the airsoft field. I used to wear a tactical vest and had a hard time keeping my temp down, especially in the summer. I now have just a web belt on a Y harness. Much cooler and efficient. Same deal with Kevlar helmets. They look neat but just make your head floppy. A good set of summer BDU's (its never to cold in the Central Valley of California to necessitate winter BDU's but I know we have people from other locations so use your best judgment) with only enough gear to satisfy your needs is perfect. You will love the new lighter cooler (at least temperature wise) you.

[Edric]

Adding to the "if a cop..." Remember, cops are trained to treat anything that looks like a weapon as a real weapon. Regardless of whether or not it is bright pink, orange, etc... 

Have patience for new players, remember we all began somewhere, and rest assured it was never at the top. Taking the time to teach someone may gain you a valuable asset.

[Tank]

great article and add ons especially edrics add about cops

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