There are a few things you should consider when you are ready to purchase your first airsoft pistol. It?s not just a matter of looks, though these replica guns can certainly catch your eye! There are many styles and options for air soft pistols.

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 spring airsoft pistol is simple to understand. It converts the potential energy that is created when you pull back the spring into kinetic energy the moment you pull the trigger. This conversion gives your gun the power to send that BB out into the world with a whole lot of force.

If you are planning on using your air soft pistol in competition you are better off picking an automatic or even a semi-automatic gun. With the spring type you are only going to get one shot and then you need to reset the spring. Shoot or be shot, which do you choose? The delay in using a spring pistol can decide victory or defeat in competition.

There is an upside to using a spring airsoft pistol. You don't have to worry about environmental conditions like cold weather to cause a malfunction like the ones that occur with automatic guns. There's no problems like running out of battery power or fuel. Simple can be a great thing!

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.

About the Author: Richard Glaspario is a airsoft and paintball guns sporting writer as well as a dedicated boating and fishing advocate.

Smith & Wesson Sigma CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol

This Smith & Wesson(r) Sigma Airsoft pistol offers you a realistic blow-back action with consistent CO2 propulsion. It has a magazine capacity of up to 39 plastic airsoft BBs and a velocity of up to 360 FPS.

 
 

The G36 is manufactured in three major varieties: the G36 standard rifle, the G36K carbine and the MG36 light machine gun. Similar to all members of the G36 family are: the receiver and butt stock assembly, bolt carrier group with bolt and the return mechanism and guide rod. The receiver includes the barrel, carry handle with integrated sights, trigger group with pistol grip, handguard and magazine socket.

Airsoft guns are modelled after real firearms. Manufacturers go to great lengths to achieve this realistic look and feel, from the gun dimensions to its external markings.

Airsoft G36's standard features include an external magazine stud locking system allows magazines to interlock together (ideal for extra magazine capacity & quick re-loading), under barrel and sides standard steel rails provided easy access to attach tactical accessories, side-folding butt stock equipped with rubber recoil pad, tactical light, laser point, fore-end grip, etc., adjustable Hop-Up system and a functional Selective Fire and Safety Lever.

Airsoft guns can be divided into three distinct groups that are determined simply by how they are powered.

Spring models are airsoft guns that need you to pump or cock the weapon every time you fire it. They are very helpful during close-ranged games. While they may be weaker, and not have the range that other guns do they are the simple to handle and play with.

Gas airsoft guns are often used only once a round and are usually saved as a side arm or secondary weapon. The gas or C02 usually only lasts the duration of the clip and a lot of the time your shots will not be consistent.

Electric airsoft guns are more powerful than spring and gas-powered guns, and usually have great accuracy. Many electric guns come with a hop up system that allows you to lay down a consistent precise line of fire until your clip runs out. Airsoft G36 AEGs can fire at 380 FPS and has 450-round ammo capacity.

The MG36 light machine gun differs from the G36, having a heavier barrel for an increased heat and cook-off resistance.

The G36K carbine has a shorter barrel (fitted with an open-type flash suppressor) and a shorter handguard, which includes a bottom rail that can be used to attach tactical accessories, such as a UTL halogen flashlight from the USP pistol.

The G36C (C - Compact) is a further development of the G36K. In place of the dual optical sight found on the regular G36 and G36K, the G36C was equipped with rail-mounted iron sights that consist of a hooded front post and a flip rear aperture.

The G36A2 is an in-service designation allocated to an upgraded variant of the G36 used by the German Army. The G36A2 upgrade kit also consists of a new handguard and a handgrip with an integrated switch for operating a laser light module.

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