Ammunition

As a sport that relies heavily on remaining in players’ and non-players’ good books, the airsoft community is one that is constantly looking to keep up with modern times. Unlike hugely popular sports such as football or rugby, airsoft is very much its own boss (other than legal legislation, of course), meaning that we can all play a part in bending and shaping the sport to best suit the players. Due to the nature of the sport, rules are adjustable to suit certain scenarios and can differ from site to site. As part of ‘being our own bosses’, it’s important that we take external factors seriously, such as legal and environmental considerations. Continue reading →

In 2013, news channels across the world starting to take notice of Cody Wilson, the owner of Defence Distributed, US-based company responsible for the first 3D printed gun. The gun was titled ‘The Liberator’ and the designs were made available to download for free from the internet. Six years have passed since and we take a look at how 3D printing has evolved, and whether 3D printed firearms pose a viable threat. Continue reading →

The options and variety when it comes to air gun ammunition can actually be quite astounding, with various sizes, shapes and materials it can sometimes be confusing which will be best for your gun. To help you decide which ammunition you should be using, we have put together this article that will look at some of the options that are out there, along with how you should and shouldn’t use them. Continue reading →

With Christmas less than a month away, people are starting to scramble for presents for their loved ones, which can cause undue stress and ultimately waste money. We’ve all either given or received an unwanted gift, and it can be crushing for both parties, so to give you a helping hand and provide some inspiration for this year, we’ve put together a list of top-notch stocking fillers that will bring nothing but smiles – and earn a few brownie points in the process! Continue reading →

Guns are just things that fire bullets, right? Wrong! Despite what sci-fi movies might have you believe, futuristic weapons aren’t just something of the future; they’re something of the present too. We’ve done our homework and put together a list of some of the coolest and most futuristic weapons out there. Most of these are for military use only, which means there is little to no chance they’ll be available for purchase, which is more than likely a good thing. That said, if you are looking for something you can get your hands on today, then check out our catalogue of Air Rifles!   Continue reading →

The American Navy, along with a currently unidentified defence contractor is presently occupied with a new missile that has been branded as the “disruptive offensive capability” that existing submarines firepower just don't carry. In fact, the service claims that this will enable them to confront enemy ships. Continue reading →

There are many varieties of air rifles, all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses. When it comes to keeping control of small pests, the pre-charged pneumatic, or PCP air rifle has started to become the favourite of many rural and urban pest controllers alike. But why is it favoured? Continue reading →

Here at Surplus Store, we have a number of air pistols online, which will use different calibres of ammunition, as well as different varieties of these calibres. Below, we have taken a look at the different calibres and variations of these to try and help you to make a decision of which ammo you would want to use in your air pistol or air rifle: Continue reading →