Tag: airsoft gun
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What’s wrong with an AEG?
Why do we prefer a GBBR or an HPA rifle these days? Or even a pistol? The humble electric or AEG gets a lot of stick but I still think it’s by far the best platform. In response to a conversation at Chemical Airsoft in Manchester last week, let’s talk guns… Ahh, electric powered adult…
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Weighing your BB’s
What weight BB do you use as a sniper? 0.36? 0.45? 0.48? Different weights of course we know have different characteristics in flight. Lightweight bb’s at high velocity are unstable, heavier rounds move slowly but are more stable. And just to nip an old argument in the bud, all bb weights are affected when they…
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Get Low – the 1j Rifle
It’s an idea I’ve been toying with for a while, but after a recent sniper training event the argument for a 1j sniper rifle has grown massively. I know most new players look at the power limits and think “I need to get as close to the maximum as possible”. I even know some famous…
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The Best Airsoft Weapon
There’s a huge choice of Airsoft guns out there. Some good, some bad, some ugly. How do you know which one is the best, and which one is going to bring you the most success in a game? There’s a whole heap of options out there, but is it possible to put all the best…
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The M727 build
I’ve long been wanting a good all-purpose AEG for airsoft. The perfect weapon, made from all the lessons I’ve learned playing down these many, many years in all conditions, and varied locations. Finally, after a lucky find at the Midlands Airsoft Fair, it’s complete. So I thought I’d share it and do a little talk…
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Why I hate the SRS
This will create some discussion for sure. Actually, this article will hate on many things. But I have to start somewhere. I know hate is a strong word and “haters” are frowned upon these days but it’s OK to have an opinion and it’s OK to not like stuff. Well, there are some people in…
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Introducing UKAL
I like to see people doing the right things for the right reasons in Airsoft. UK Airsoft Ladies was founded in early 2022 by Drew (Ghillie Sniper Girl) and Alex, a teammate of mine; “To bring together female airsofters around the UK and build a community for them to feel comfortable in as well as…
