Re: Airsoft?
Hey guys,
Decent airsoft replicas cost anywhere from $150 on up.
The main differences between the replicas are the exterior design/quality, velocity, Rate of fire, accuracy, and internal reliability/design.(most of which can be upgraded.)
Just like with real guns, there are the cheap weapons sold to the masses, and higher end items you must do the research to find. (I.E. DMPS vs. Les Baer)
The differences between airsoft and real guns:
Airsoft-
1, Higher ROF (upgraded guns usually shoot 25-35 bbs-a-second)
2, More ammo in mags (typical M4 variant "midcap" mags hold 120-160 bbs)
3, Lower accuracy (dependent on distance),
4, Slower lock time (w/ electric gearboxes),
5, Slower velocity (about 400fps most fields),
6, Completely different ballistics (look up "hop-up"),
7, Low maximum effective range (about 200' for carbines & 250-300 for DMRs),
8, Lower cost (dependent on what you want...),
9, And VERY little, to virtually NO recoil.
IMO, airsoft is an excellent training tool when your playing scenarios at a <span style="text-decoration: underline">decent</span> designated field/facility, it gets your heart rate up, trains your reflexes/muscle memory, and your decision making process under stress.
I understand the main conversation here is about shooting at stationary targets, but the biggest advantage to me is competing with people.
Take these videos for example:
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If you want to give it a go, find a field/facility in your area by looking online and check it out. Don't get a rental gun, YOU WILL get a horrible first impression.
IF you like the field in your area, do some research and get a decent gun (i.e. KWA, ICS, G&G, G&P, CA).
Some options on airsoft stores are:
Airsoftgi.com,
Airsoftextreme.com,
Evike.com.
And a good airsoft forum:
Airsoftretreat.com
Hope this helps guys, give it a shot.