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Airsoft has been defined as "modern military simulations at Civil
War distances." Otherwise, some refer to it as "the greatest first
person shooter game ever played." Both definitions are accurate, but
it can be best defined as "paintball on steriods."
The airsoft weapons are 1:1 replicas of actual weapons which fire
6mm BBs at varying rates of fire and distances. The sport is one of
honor as the BBs do not mark a player as do paint balls. A player
must call themselves out when hit in any portion of their body.
Players are required to wear protective eye gear. In some cases even
complete facial protection is worn. Also, players have controlled
muzzel velocities and firing ranges according to weapon
capabilities.
If you enjoy playing team oriented sports and play squad-based
electronic warfare games you may find this the right sport for
you!
COMMON AIRSOFT TERMS:
AEG - automatic electric gun. Term used to identify a 1:1
replica of generally a sub-machine-gun (SMG). Usually AEGs are
represented by replicas of the H&K MP5 series, the Colt M16 or
M4 series, the SG 550/551, the AK47 series, or FAMAS, or STEYER AUG
series type sub machine guns. Preferred weapon of choice in
skirmishes.
GBB - gas blow-back. Term used to identify a 1:1 replica
of a handgun which may be either semi or fully automatic. Common
examples of GBBs are the 1911 45cal., Baretta M9 series, Glock
17,18, and 19 series, and Desert Eagle. Some GBBs also include small
sub-machine-guns such as the MAC-10 or UZI. Commonly used as a
back-up weapon in skirmishes when one runs out of AEG ammo or in
close proximity situations.
Springer - term used to identify a 1:1 replica of
generally a pistol / handgun or sometimes rifles of varying styles.
Handguns are found commonly in springer styles, but so are sniper
type rifles and inexpensive replicas of M16s and other SMGs. Used
preferrably in winter when GBBs do not operate well because of gas
leakage caused by the shrinkage from the cold on the rubber sealer
of the gan rentention area.
Hop-Up - term used to enhance the trajectory of the BB.
Usually a rubber grommet that is depressed in some fashion to create
back spin to improve the flight path and in turn the accuracy at
distances.This takes the place of the grooves called "rifling" of
the barrel of real guns. Because of the BBs shape, "rifling" does
not effect the trajectory and therefore back spin is used
instead.
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