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The Airsoft for Rookies
manual explains everything about airsoft to the newbie - includes weapon
choices, airsoft maintenance, basic tactics, standard rules of airsoft
and field protocol, and even what to wear on the field. Download
it, read it, and you'll be up to speed in no time! That way you
don't have to bug people (especially me!) with your questions.
Introduction
to Airsoft
SOCAL is an unofficial
organization devoted to the sport of airsoft in Orange County,
Los Angeles and San Diego. This website was created for airsoft players
to find other players in Southern California. We are not an airsoft
group or team,
but rather a bridge for people to form their own skirmishes.
The term airsoft refers to a group of
airguns that fire 6mm plastic (ABS) BBs. These airguns have a relatively
low muzzle velocity of 150 to 400 feet per second.
The guns themselves are made of a mixture of plastic and steel or other
alloy. Many Airsoft guns are somewhat lighter in weight than their real
counterpart, but some are weighted to feel more like the real thing.
Most guns accept magazines that are similar if not identical to their
"real" counterparts. The BBs are loaded into the magazine,
which is then loaded into the gun.
Many pistols, rifles, shotguns, submachineguns, and even full squad
machineguns have an Airsoft counterpart. Many of the most popular models
(like the Beretta 92F, Glock 17, and Colt M1911) come in several
varieties
Types of
Airsoft Products
There are three types of mechanisms that Airsoft guns use:
Spring
Action: This refers to a gun that the user must cock
each time. When cocked, a gas piston inside the gun is opened to allow
air inside and the spring is tensioned. When the trigger is pulled, the
spring forces the cylinder to close rapidly, causing a large volume of
air to force the BB out of the barrel.
Gas Action:
The pellet is forced out of the gun with a release of compressed gas
(usually located in the magazine). These are mid to high priced airguns.
They are also capable of fully automatic fire. The magazines are usually
refillable with gas and BBs.
Electric
Operation: The gas-compressor (piston) inside the airgun
is driven with an electric motor. These are usually the most expensive
of all airsoft airguns and are almost always available in a
selective-fire version.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Are they legal?
Air Soft guns are legal in most states. One should check all local
and state laws to make sure of all legal implications regarding Air Soft
guns. Because of the Realism if you comit a crime with one of these guns
you are subject to the same ramifications as if you committed a crime
with a real gun.
How powerful are
they? Will they hurt?
No,for the most part they won't.But shooting bare skin will
sting a bit. Stock guns cannot penetrate an aluminum can at pointblank
range.
How far will they
shoot?
Air Soft guns are capable of shooting upwards of 100 yards
depending on model type. They have an effective range of about 50 yards.
How loud are the
Air Soft guns?
They are quieter than a .22 caliber rifle but louder than a
regular air rifle.
How accurate are
these guns?
They will shoot within a 2-inch circle at 30 feet.
How much do they
weigh?
Generally, they weigh about 50-75 percent of the real gun.
What are they made
of?
All guns are molded with metal alloys and high impact ABS and
are built very well. Their weight, feel, and functioning parts are very
realistic. From a far distance they will look like a real gun, so
please be careful when you are using your airsoft gun. By no
means should you be walking around in a public area showing off
your gun.
How do I clean my
aegs?
Check out the articles about maintaining and
troubleshooting your AEG.
The first half of this page was
taken from Eagle Airsoft, and the FAQ is used with permission from Domain
Airsoft