Sping: First, spring-powered Airsoft gun, the perfect entry
level choice. Spring-cocking guns are true to their name in
that you cock the spring first, and then fire. Cock spring,
fire, cock, fire, cock, fire, etc. These guns are usually magazine
fed and semi-automatic, but they must be hand-cocked after every
shot. This system is very cost-effective, and the guns are surprisingly
sturdy. Every Airsofter, in his lifetime, has owned at least
one spring-powered gun, either a pistol or a rifle. Due to it's
relatively cheap price-range, this is usually the gun of choice
for the person just starting to play airsoft. A spring-powered
handgun can be purchased for as little as $20.
Airsoft spring guns are one of three types of Airsoft rifles
and BB guns. They are not, however, the most cost-effective
of the Airsoft guns. That honor goes to the Airsoft shotgun
and other Airsoft products that are powered by springs.
Many people like Airsoft sniper rifles and other Airsoft BB
guns that are spring powered because they enjoy the realism
of cocking the gun, or working its slide. This is an extra step
that you don't need to do on Airsoft spring guns. However, it can
add to the realism and drama of your game.
Using Airsoft Spring Guns
Airsoft spring guns are more powerful than the spring powered
BB guns and rifles. For this reason, many gamers start out with
a spring powered gun, then move up to the spring powered version.
The spring guns have a realistic blowback action that makes
them very exciting in your games.
The spring versions of Airsoft BB guns and rifles get their
power from a spring called HFC22. More commonly, this is referred
to as "Green Gas." In order to use the guns, you load this spring
into the bottom of your gun's magazine, along with your ammunition.
Once it's loaded, your gun will fire with every pull of the
trigger.
