A Airsoft is a detailed replica of a real weapon. In detail, it is a special weapon that works with compressed air. The airsoft sports emerged out of a weapons ban and belongs since 2004 in Germany to the most popular off-road sports. Even though the airsoft guns look deceptively real, bigger injuries are impossible. Special round balls are shot and these can consist of different materials. Depending on the type of Airsoft The firing process is based on gas, spring pressure or electromechanics. Softair games can be short-term or long-term. The players cross a course and must meet different goals or switch off the opposing team. In addition to a matching protective gear, which consists of vest, helmet and mask, players need a suitable weapon.

What types of softairs are there?

The airsoft weapons are subdivided into 3 age categories with regard to German legislation. Buyers under the age of 14 may only purchase toys. In detail, these are so-called pea pistols with a tension spring. The kinetic energy of shot of a maximum of 0.08 Joule must not be exceeded. Buyers between the ages of 14 and under 18 are allowed one Airsoft acquire with a kinetic energy shot of a maximum of 0.5 Joule. The selection is large in the trade and there is a realistic replica of almost every known weapon model in the form of a Airsoft , Buyers have the choice between semi-automatic and fully automatic models in this area. From the age of 18, buyers may purchase softair weapons with a maximum kinetic energy of 7.5 Joules. For all weapons with a higher energy a firearm license is needed. The fully automatic models are not allowed in this energy class and thus there are only semi-automatic Softairs. There are 3 types of airsoft arms on the market: gas airsoft guns, spring-loaded airsoft guns and electric airsoft guns. The spring-operated weapons are the cheapest. The choice of different models is great. There are simple pistols in the trade, automatic rifles and sniper rifles.

What needs to be bought when buying one Airsoft be respected?

The first decision is made by the buyer regarding his age. If he is already 18 years old, then all possibilities are open to him. After that, the buyer has to decide whether he wants a gas softair, an electric softair or a spring-powered airsoft. Each execution has its advantages and disadvantages and the decision depends on the personal preferences of the player. If the buyers only play with the softair in the summer, then all models can be used. If the Softair work well in winter, then this is not the case. A gas powered airsoft can not stand the single-digit temperatures very well and the propellant can fail. Next, buyers have to decide what kind of weapon model they prefer. Softairs in the form of pistols are handy and compact. They are very good in the hand and can be easily operated. Auto Giving is more cumbersome, heavier and requires more practice. In a sniper rifle, the player must be able to aim precisely. The Taurus PT 24/7 airsoft gun is suitable for ages 14 and up. It works with a 6 mm caliber and with spring pressure. The realistic pistol replica is a total of 180 mm tall and weighs around 600 grams. It has an additional magazine with 25 shots and is equipped with a 3-dot sight. The H & K MP5 K CO2 is a softair from 18 years. It looks almost like the original and is powered by gas. The MP5 has a high performance of 2.20 Joule, the Airsoft is 35 cm long and has a weight of 1.3 kilograms.