If you didnt know the M16 (a variant of the m4) is now used as the standard issue weapon for the US Military since the Vietnam War, 1969.  It is now the primary infantry rifle used by the U.S. military, it has also been in use by 15 NATO countries,  and is also the most produced rifle in its (5.56) caliber.   This being said it is no wonder why airsoft players will naturally sway for an airsoft m4 or m16 as their first airsoft weapon.

A beginner looking for their first airsoft gun will typically want an airsoft rifle that will be versatile, one that will allow him to play different sorts of airsoft games with one airsoft gun.  Whether it be close quarter combat or a game in the forest you want to find that gun that can do it all at first.   The airsoft M4 shines in this aspect, as it is a perfect airsoft gun for close quarters or longer distances.  In some instances the m4 airsoft gun will even be used to play the role of an airsoft sniper rifle by some players, in which case their would have to be some kind of scope attached to the airsoft m4 rifle.

For players that still want a versatile airsoft gun but will mainly be playing open field games will probably want to sway towards an  m16 airsoft gun giving you an extra few inches in barrel length for added accuracy at farther lengths.  If you don’t plan on playing the role of an “airsoft sniper” too much an airsoft m4 should suffice for long distances and will be extremely effective at CQB as well.  

If the U.S. military using m16’s and m4’s as their  standard weapons is not enough of a reason to sway you to buy an airsoft m4 as your first gun, the vast amount of customization you can do to the airsoft rifle might be the reason you might want to go with an airsoft m4.  Even if you can’t buy a super high end airsoft rifle with lots of gadgetry the airsoft m4 will allow you to customize and add later on once you have more cash saved up.  Anything from laser sights, to LED flashlights, to grenade launchers can be added to the airsoft m4 after purchasing it.  Most airsoft players will go on to buy a red dot airsoft scope as their first upgrade if it did not come with their m4 airsoft gun. 

The airsoft m4 is a great gun for the beginner and the professional airsoft player.  It not only looks great but proves to be an extremely effective weapon as well.  The airsoft m4 rifle is able to shoot accurate and far distances as well as close, it is not a bulky airsoft rifle and most will have a collapsible butt stock to make it even more compact.  There is no doubt that the features and quality on your m4 airsoft gun will greatly depend on the manufacturer.  It is important to go with a well reviewed brand and an electric airsoft gun when shopping for your airsoft m4, by doing so your first airsoft gun may end up being one to last you a few years without the need of replacing it, only modifying it of course

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For those of you airsoft players  who have been playing with a bone stock m4 airsoft gun, you might have noticed your fellow airsoft players with fancy attachments on their airsoft m4 such as LED flash lights, laser sights, & probably the most noticeable and useful upgrade of all, an airsoft SCOPE attachment (for the beginners wondering what the rails were for on your airsoft m4 rifle). 

The attacheable flash lights add a nice look to the airsoft m4 rifle but in most games the player will not have a need for it, adding more useless bulk to the m4 airsoft gun.  The laser sights are another upgrade that definately makes your gun look likes its used by a special forces operative, but in reality most airsoft games will not allow the use of laser sights on your airsoft m4.  Laser sights can be harmfull if pointed accidentally into someones eyes and could have the potential of blinding someone worst case scenario.  On the other hand an airsoft scope attachment onto your airsoft m4 rifle can not only add a few points in the looks department but can be extremely effective in certain airsoft games.

When shopping for your airsoft scope it’s important to keep in mind what you will be mainly using it for.  This is important because it will be a main factor when deciding what kind of airsoft scope you will want to buy for your m4 airsoft gun.

Telescopic Airsoft Scopes

Telescopic scopes are one option of scopes, telescopic usually suggesting a magnified scope.  These are usually ideal for airsoft snipers who will usually stay a little farther back from the action and stalk their prey!  Although most decent airsoft m4’s are capable of shooting from far distances you will probably not be doing much sniping with this type of weapon.

Cross Hair Airsoft Scopes

The cross hair airsoft scopes are very popular and have been around a long time.  They will usually have little to no magnification and will be very useful.

Red Dot / Green Dot Airsoft Scopes

These are probably the best choice for most airsoft enthusiasts for their airsoft m4 rifles.   These scopes will project a green or red dot inside the scope visible only to the shooter.  Aim the red or green dot onto the target and shoot!  This allows you to aim extremely fast onto your opponent.

For most airsoft games, if you’re going to be playing with your airsoft m4 rifle a red dot airsoft scope will probably be the most efficient and widely used airsoft scope.  It will be extremely handy and most valued in CQB games, but can also be very effective in normal airsoft skirmishes just as long as your not doing any long range sniping.

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Airsoft AEG Guns that we all here about in the airsoft world are nothing else than electric airsoft guns.  AEG meaning “automatic electric gun” is one of three types of ways main stream airsoft guns are powered, in which airsoft bbs are projected by an electric internal motor.  The electric airsoft guns are considered to be the preffered choice by airsoft enthusiasts! The airsoft aeg guns are also known to be the most powerful and arguably the most accurate on the field as well.

These airsoft AEG guns originated from Japan, much like the sport Airsoft and have become the standard type of airsoft guns used today in most airsoft skirmishes and competitions  globally.  Airsoft AEG guns are of an electric motor that drives multiple number of gears, which compresses a piston assembly up against a spring.  Upon the release of the piston the compressed spring will propell the airsoft bbs through the barrel, the process is repeated over and over.

A similar process takes place with spring airsoft guns but it is all done manually by cocking the airsoft gun manually after each and every shot rather than by an electric motor with many gears to do all the work for you.  This is why the airsoft AEG guns are capable of shooting semi-automatic and full-automatic as opposed to the cheaper airsoft guns powered by a spring. 

In general electric airsoft guns will usually have farther and more accurate shooting distances but this is not always the case.  There are many low grade cheap airsoft guns coming from china that can be bought under $100.  You may not neccesarily be getting yourself into a deal, if the electric airsoft gun is going to break on you or will not be as efficient as the other airsoft aeg guns your opponents are playing with.  In Mid to higher end airsoft AEG guns it is common to see them shoot at 300 FPS and much higher.  The cheaper airsoft guns that you can find under $100, although may look the same as the superior airsoft AEG guns will usually have cheaper internals where the electric motor and gears will be made of plastic as opposed to metal, and come with more defects as quantity and low cost is what counts when these cheap airsoft guns are made as opposed to better quality control. 

Airsoft AEG Guns are definately a must have for any airsoft gamer, it is pretty much the standard weapon used in all games of airsoft.  You will probably not even want to step on a field with a spring powered airsoft m4 if all your opponents are using AEG airsoft m4 ’s  as you will stand no chance having to reload after every shot while your oponents on the other side are shooting upwards of up to 700 rounds per minute!  Thanks to the popularity of airsoft you can get a decent entry level airsoft aeg gun for around $140, just remember to research and shop around for the best airsoft aeg Gun in that price range and the best retailer as well!

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Airsoft gun manufacturers have come a long way since the start of our beloved sport Airsoft.  Nowadays there are literally hundreds of different styles of airsoft guns to choose from, which can leave a consumer easily confused and frustrated if they do not know where to start.
In this article we are going to be discussing the main differences between a gas airsoft sniper rifle and a spring airsoft sniper rifle.  This article is a must read for those that want to become the elite airsoft sniper ( a little exageration there)!

  Price Difference

The most obvious differences between the two you may have already noticed without me having to point out is that one airsoft rifle will be powered by gas canisters and another by spring.   If you are shopping for airsoft sniper rifles it won’t take long for you to notice that there is a considerable difference in price between a gas & spring powered airsoft sniper rifle.

Comparing Frames Per Second

Spring Airsoft Rifles, although affordable – the cheaper of these airsoft guns will generally need modifications to the spring for it to be effective in airsoft skirmishes.  The spring airsoft rifles on the higher end scale price will generally have the capability of shooting upwards of 475 FPS compared to a higher end gas powered airsoft sniper rifles that will usually shoot airsoft bbs at up to 550 FPS.

Accuracy

When comparing accuracy between the two airsoft sniper rifles most will agree that it is fair to say they are about the same.  There are few experts that will always disagree, but there isn’t much solid evidence to really conclude any noticeable differences in accuracy between the two.  You do however always want to use heavier airsoft bbs with airsoft guns capable of shooting higher FPS, in this case the gas airsoft sniper rifles.  This will help you achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy of the airsoft rifle.  This is especially critical for an airsoft sniper shooting long distances.

Conclusion

If you are looking for an airsoft sniper rifle that is good “out of the box” without needing any modifications and have a few extra bucks, you may want to consider a gas powered sniper rifle.  The biggest downside you may notice will be the constant changeout of gas canisters.  You will though, have the upperhand against the spring airsoft sniper rifle in distance & FPS (speed).  If you have some extra cash the spring airsoft sniper rifles are a great choice as well.   Many experts will say they are more durable & more reliable since they are made of no complicated or “re-fillable” components.

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You are here because you want to know more about this crazy weapon of mass destruction.  You want the best airsoft weapon, you want a one man army right?  For those of you who are not aware of this beast the airsoft minigun takes after the gattling gun, with multiple rotating barrels.  The airsoft minigun is an awesome airsoft weapon but it all comes with a price,  look to spend anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 for one of these.

The airsoft minigun is a multi barrel machine gun capable of firing over 700 rounds per minute at over 400 FPS!  Using the gatling gun rotating barrel design and an external power source.  The airsoft minigun is able to shoot the popular airsoft bbs we are accustomed to,  and is also capable of shooting metal pellets.  The airsoft minigun is extremely powerful, enough to destroy a 42 inch television.  I only mention this because you can see a video of it!(bottom of the article)  The airsoft minigun is also used by some law enforcement agencies for non lethal crowd control.

The great thing about this airsoft minigun compared to a real minigun is that you can actually carry this beast, since it weighs less than 40lbs!  Of course this is not including the battery or external power source which will have to be carried by backpack and the airsoft bbs on top of all the other optional airsoft gear that makes you look cooler! (and might be slightly functionally).  You might also want to bring some extra airsoft bbs considering you will probably spray through 700 in a minute if you are heavy on the trigger.  The airsoft minigun has a magazine capacity ranging anywhere from 1500 to 1700 airsoft bbs, the body is made of all metal except for the trigger handle.  The total length of this airsoft minigun is about 3 feet (36″ inches) depending on the brand.

The airsoft minigun is priced high but for a reason, if you are interested in acquiring one it will end up costing you anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 not to mention the money you’ll have to set aside for a few thousand airsoft bbs you will be shooting away.   This all because of the rigorous research and development that goes into this beautiful piece of machinery.  This airsoft minigun is not only made of quality materials but it is also a very complex design with many moving parts much like the real gatling gun.  With a closed bold system and a collapsing design.  Misfires and misfeeds are not a common occurance, and when it does happen damage is less likely to occur.  As long as the trigger is pulled on the airsoft minigun it is constantly releasing compressed air.  As each barrel reaches the 11 o’clock position the compressed air is expelled, repeating the process over and over with each barrel – this explaining the airsoft miniguns high rate of fire.

This is definately something most airsoft players would love to have on their side, and hate to play against! The brutal raw power this airsoft minigun delivers is just amazing!

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