Spring Airsoft Guns
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Spring airsoft guns are excellent for beginners, who are just starting out in this sport, because of their inexpensive cost, high reliability, and very durable design. Even with the drawback of needing to manually cock prior to each shot, these spring airsoft guns are still rather popular. You hear other players refer to them as springers, spring guns and spring powered guns.
Airsoft companies have developed these airsoft guns to replicate the true size, look, and weight of real firearms. They even styled a few after famous firearms from World War II such as the VB M14 sniper rifles, M3 Grease sub machine guns, and Luger pistols/rifles. The Lugers are pistols; however, they have the capability to be converted into rifles. Numerous airsoft gun enthusiasts only purchase spring airsoft guns as collectables and never use them on the field.
Spring Airsoft Gun Facts
- Most shoot around or over 220 fps
- Accurate up to 85 feet
- Must be manually cocked
- Realisticly replicated
- Great for target shooting
- Most have the Hop up system
Most Popular Spring Guns
In the sport of airsoft, there are two popular guns. The most frequently used rifle is the UHC MP5 SD3, which features a mock silencer, 20 round magazine, and metal retractable stock. Tactical groups mainly use this gun for CQB (Close Quarters Battle). The most commonly used pistol is a spring type model M92F, which features a blow back design, 22 round magazine, weighing 1.35 lbs, muzzle velocity of 280 fps and accurate up to 30ft.
Airsoft Revolver
Known for amazingly realistic appearance, these guns are identical replicas to the real firearm. Because of the revolver’s give you that old western feel and attitude, use the revolver and show them what the old west was all about.
Airsoft Spring Desert Eagle
Desert Eagle pistol was first conceived in 1979 and became a reality when Magnum Research Inc perfected the gun in 1986. Israel Military Industries (IMI) manufactures the Desert Eagle airsoft pistols.
Spring Airsoft rifles
A player who is looking for a little more power than spring pistols may prefer a spring rifle instead. They offer exceptional durability, easy to handle and not dependent on external sources to operate i.e (air, gas, or battery). Some of these are replicated from famous firearms around the world to offer real look and feel.
Airsoft Shotguns
Airsoft shotguns are primarily short range weapons used in a close quarter battle situations because of their excellent maneuverability. Airsoft shotguns are most commonly spring powered and have a pump-action loading and cocking mechanism. Both the traditional tube fed magazine and clip fed magazine shotguns are available. You can also choose between a full-length stock for more accuracy or pistol grip for greater maneuverability.
