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INFORMATION
What is Airsoft?
Airsoft has a relatively long
history. Designed and marketed in the United States about 30
years ago by a major BB gun manufacturer. AirSoft was
conceptualized as a new approach in BB gun application. In place
of the utilitarian air gun designed for hunting, the AirSoft BB
gun was created with a pure recreational application in mind. It
was created for people who enjoy target practicing or indoor
plinking with friends. Individuals who are not concerned about
the high power hunting application of a BB or pellet gun but just
wanted to have Fun. This is exactly where AirSoft BB guns fit in.
The design of the AirSoft BB gun
centers on a unique propulsion system utilizing a small amount of
air to accurately shoot lightweight plastic BB pellets. This
design philosophy resulted in a BB gun, which generates a much
less damaging projectile that is still accurate enough to be FUN.
As the AirSoft product matured, manufacturers added another
feature, which drew hobbyist and collectors alike to AirSoft. By
modeling AirSoft BB guns after world famous pistols and rifles,
an entire line of Replica AirSoft products were created. This
created a huge splash not only here in the United States, but it
also brought this hobby to the rest of the world. Italy, Japan
and many Asian countries caught the craze and took the
development of AirSoft to new heights.
Over several generations of
development and constant improvement, AirSoft BB guns are now
returning to the United States with newer and better designs. The
highly matured plastic polymer technology industry in Asia has
created a new generation of AirSoft BB guns with amazing
durability and detail. Adding to its hobby collector market, the
new AirSoft BB guns have created new uses in firearm safety
training, movie productions, replica collecting, and recreational
sport. Partly due to our history, the attraction and availability
to firearms and its associated shooting sports run deep in the
United States. AirSoft guns offer a potential alternative for the
hobbyist, collector, and shooter. The combination of realism,
safety, flexibility, and low cost makes AirSoft more appealing to
the average consumer who would like to exercise his or her steady
eye/hand coordination without the inherent dangers. (Safety
glasses must still be worn for protection)
The U.S. Government have
approved and specified regulations applicable to AirSoft BB guns.
The blaze orange marking is a federal requirement: all reputable
AirSoft manufacturers and dealers must be in compliance with this
ruling for legal use. All AirSoft products, foreign or domestic,
must meet this regulation. (Removal of the tip will also void all
Warranty's and Refunds)
What is HOP-UP?
The basic theory of Hop-Up is
spin theory. When the BB bullet is shot, there is a friction put
on the upper side of BB Bullet, the BB bullet spins up-ward. The
power of spin can offset the affection of gravity, wind power,
air friction.... and push the BB bullet fly to farther distances.
Gun
Types:
Spring Pistols &
Rifles
Stylized after all
of the world’s famous firearms: automatics, competition/race
guns, submachine pistol, carbines, bull pups, and sniper rifles
are readily available in spring air powered category. A large
selection of these spring/air AirSoft BB guns are available from
us. They are true to scale and some are true to weight and easy
to operate. Excellent for collecting and recreational use.
Because of their maintenance free design and their affordability,
these are excellent entry level AirSoft guns to promote and
cultivate new hobby enthusiasts. This class of AirSoft products
is very durable and have extremely low failure rate.
How do they work...
Just pull back the slide which
is at the top of the gun for each shot.
With the aid of simple manpower,
a piston head within a cylinder moves rearward to draw air into
the cylinder and compresses the spring behind the piston. At the
end of the piston head’s travel, a hook or "sear"
engages the piston and holds it in place with the spring at full
compression. When the trigger is pulled, the sear releases the
piston, allowing it to travel forward from the energy released by
the compressed spring. The air pressure generated inside the
cylinder creates a jet of air that propels the BB and sends it on
it’s way through the barrel and outward to the target. A
simple process as this, earns the simple designation of
"Air" or "Spring" gun classification in AirSoft. Sizes and materials of cylinders, pistons, and springs
will vary depending on the gun configuration.
Gas Guns
Truly the most effective in
AirSoft gun performance runs on a gas driven mechanism. Models
utilizing such a compact operation include a large line of
automatics, revolvers, and rifles. All are manufactured to a high
degree of surface detail and dimension. Sub-categories of gas
powered AirSoft guns include "Non-Blowback" and
Blowback" models. Function and realism is experienced much
better with the action of "Blowback" gas guns that are
not only more powerful, but heavier in weight. However the
Non-Blowback is a great entry in the gas guns because of less
moving parts and less to break down.
Low-temperature carbon dioxide
(CO2), Freon, and "green gas" are the most popular of
gases used. The gas is either injected into a reservoir chamber
within the gun or magazine or attached to an exterior assembly
containing the gas canister and an expansion tank. Activated by
the trigger, gas is released at a valve atop the reservoir or
from the expansion tank, depending on the design. The small
amount of cold gas reacts with the warmer atmosphere, expands
instantly, and is channeled through a directed nozzle at the BB.
The resulting pressure launches the BB out of the barrel toward
its intended target. The label "Gas Gun" will be used
to address any gun with this type of design mechanism in the
AirSoft category.
The latest AirSoft gas operation
incorporates the "Blowback" effect; a simulation of the
slide action in actual gun firing. Essentially, the Blowback
effect is created by directing the gas to an interior chamber
within the slide of the AirSoft gun, causing it to move rearwards
from the expanding gas, hence the "Blowback" action.
The slide compresses a metal spring, which forces it to move
forward as the gas escapes. In its movement, a BB is collected
from the magazine and placed into the barrel, and readies the gun
for the next trigger pull. Being a highly modified Gas Gun, this
class of AirSoft gun will be identified as a "Gas
Blowback" AirSoft Gun. All gas guns that do not incorporate
this type of gas actuated slide mechanism will be labeled simply
"Gas Gun" or "Gas Non-Blowback" AirSoft Gun.
To load gas hold both Green gas
canister and AirSoft gas magazine upside down, insert canister
nozzle into the gas charging port on the bottom plate of the gas
magazine. Make sure valves match and is aligned. Press down on
the gas canister in 3 short jabbing motions. This should
adequately charge the gas reservoir inside the magazine. Each
charge should be good for 2 - 3 fills of BB’s. Pressurized
gas is cold, keep hands away from the immediate surrounding of
the gas port when charging. Do not continuously recharge the
magazine when it gets too cold. Rotate magazines or let the
magazine warm up before recharge. Leak could occur if seals are
frozen or cracked.
Before firing:
1. Chamber the first round of BB
by pulling the slide back.
2. Pull the trigger to shoot,
"Blowback" action will cycle the slide back and load
the next round.
3. Slide will lock open when all
rounds are fired.
Electrics
The highest
popularity with AirSoft variant guns are termed "Air
Electric" guns. The electric powered mechanisms are usually
encased in a large gun with a high capacity magazine along the
scale of a submachine gun or rifle configuration. Most are finely
detailed while some are equipped with functional accessories and
components. Other unique selections in this category are the
science fiction guns from popular movies and the cute, compressed
"Mini AirSoft" guns, which are basically stubby and
exaggerated copies of actual rifles and submachine guns. The
Mini's are a great start for getting into Airsoft.
The Electric
AirSoft BB Guns incorporate a battery powered motor, transmission
gearing, and circuit board onto the air piston assembly. Instead
of manually cocking the piston head for every shot, the motor and
gears perform the cocking action and release of the piston at the
moment of trigger pull. The speed at which the motor and gears
perform the entire action is within a fraction of a second,
allowing for near instantaneous firing response. The circuit
board is hooked up directly to the trigger pull for each shot. A
constant pull on the trigger with the selector dial at full
allows for a constant electrical stream from the battery to the
motor, keeping the entire firing system in continuous motion
until pressure is let off of the trigger. Recent advances in Air
Electric design even allows for the user to control the number of
shots fired during burst mode by adjusting the circuit board
setting.
Accessories
The 6 millimeter BB
is the single most significant aspect of AirSoft which
differentiates it from the traditional class of metallic
BB’s and pellets. The standard AirSoft projectile is made of
various composite materials that differ in mass and density: the
most common is of ABS plastic assortment. By using this material,
AirSoft manufacturers can easily create variations in the color
and weight of the projectile yet maintain its relative hardness
to assure proper operation. BB colors are as abundant as the
rainbow, including contrast of blacks, grays, silvers, and white.
Weight of AirSoft BB’s range in gram measurement from 0.12
gram to the heavyweight 0.5 gram BB’s. The 0.2 gram
BB’s are the most popular weight class, used for all
categories of AirSoft guns. When fired through the various types
of AirSoft gun mechanisms, each BB weight will deliver varying
results on target accuracy but still maintain the low velocity
rating of AirSoft guns. Also kept within safety specifications
are the impact energies generated by the 6mm BB’s, measuring
between 0.2 joules up to 0.8 joules, depending upon the
projectile weight used. Effective range of AirSoft Bb’s span
from 25 to 75 yards, with a maximum range estimated to within 100
yards based upon the type of AirSoft gun used.
Product
Admonishment Warnings
In response to
recent changes in the laws affecting the sale of Airsoft
products. Our manufacturers have acted to assure compliance with
the new legislation by making the AirSoft products expel metallic
projectiles, such as BB's, through the force of air pressure, CO2
pressure or spring action. These products have also been made to
comply with current legislative changes in that they can also be
used as a spot marker gun capable of shooting paint balls for
your fun and enjoyment.
Safety
Tips!!
Please read these important
safety tips to make your experience with AirSoft guns a safer
one.
- ALWAYS
WHERE SAFETY GOGGLES!!!!!!!
- DO
NOT look directly at the gun barrel!!
- KEEP
OUT of reach of small
children!!
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Policy
Purchasing Agreement
I am at least 18 years
of age and do not know of any local or state laws that would
prohibit me from purchasing or owning Airsoft products. I hereby
state that all questions have been answered truthfully and I hold
the Vendor and all of its agents harmless of any and all legal
action arising from my purchase from AirsoftUS.com.
I understand that removal of any warning stickers or any
protective markings or colored tips will violate federal law and
store warranty. Furthermore, I understand that federal law states
that the use of any look-alike, toy gun in a crime carries the
full ramifications of a real firearm. I have read and understand
all warnings, liabilities, and warranties related to the products
offered and hold harmless the Vendor and all of its agents of any
and all legal action.
You Must Be
18 Years Of Age Or Over To Order!
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