Tag Archives: Airsoft Tips

You’ve no doubt been at an airsoft event, thinking things are going pretty well when all of a sudden you hear an almighty “whoosh” followed by a shower of BBs – and before you know it, you’re making the long walk to the safe zone.

We are, of course, talking about the airsoft grenadier, which is a role we will be taking a look at in some more detail here. Continue reading →

Airsoft is becoming a popular sport or hobby for people of all ages, and because of this, there are loads of incredible airsoft sites popping up all around the country. If you are just starting out in the world of airsoft, it can often be hard to find somewhere that you can get to grips with your gun and other kit while honing your skills on the field. The majority of airsoft sites are really welcoming to beginners, as the people who run the site will be experts and are always on hand to offer advice. Continue reading →

With the community of airsoft players in the UK continuing to grow, this naturally means that the number of people willing to pick up a second-hand gun is also increasing. Whether it is through a dedicated selling website such as secondhandairsoft.co.uk or prefired.com or from someone at their local site, there is definitely a market for used rifles and pistols.

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One of the most commonly talked about tech-ing topics within airsoft is whether you need a MOSFET and why. For newer players, it’s possible that you may not know what a MOSFET is and for more experienced players, you might not be getting full functionality from your current setup.

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The meteoric rise in the popularity of sharing airsoft gameplay footage via video sharing sites such as YouTube and Facebook has led to many more people recording their days on the field. Whether they run a scope cam, first-person camera or both, we are seeing a significant rise in people filming their airsoft experiences. Although there are arguments for and against the use of cameras in airsoft, something we’ll touch on in a separate blog post, there’s no denying that we’ve all marvelled at some of the epic sniper shots that have been caught on film.

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Airsoft in the UK is growing in popularity and for a good reason! This sport has been likened to paintballing in the past but takes it to a whole new dimension! Due to the realism of the airsoft guns used, it appeals to a large range of people and makes it an incredibly fun hobby when you are out in the field. Continue reading →

In a sport that is built on respect, fair play and keeping within the ‘spirit’ of the game, riot shields are something of a dividing topic. Many of us will have at some point considered whether using a shield would be productive for us and our teammates and whether it would be something we actually want to use.

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Airsoft is a much-loved hobby for people of all ages and backgrounds, and there are sites up and down the country where people can enjoy a good skirmish with other airsoft players. We have covered sites in Bristol, Wales and the Midlands, amongst others, but in this post we are looking towards the capital.

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Arguably, one of the most important terms used within airsoft, certainly when it comes to gun safety and operation, is joules. All players should have at least a basic knowledge and understanding of this particular property of a gun, while knowing how they differ and how they correlate. Joules not only has strong implications of how your gun performs when in combat, but also decides whether or not it is safe for use on the field, something that all sites take very seriously and even if your Airsoft gun is legal to own!

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A vital accessory that is often overlooked by many new players, a chronograph (chrono) is an essential part of every players’ arsenal. Often, when starting out, it can be easy to put off buying one of these guys as sites will often have one you can use; or your local store will have one out the back. Either way, it can be easy to neglect the need to pick one up for yourself. However, with more and more new people getting involved with the sport, and the community growing as a whole, it’s important that all players should have immediate access to a chrono, either their own or a buddy’s.

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