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Back to Basics
Hopefully the topics below will be
able to help you.
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Glossary of Airsoft Terms |
Wondering what 'DPM' means, or need to
know what a tracer is and how it works? This is the most comprehensive Airsoft glossary on the web,
and could help you understand the world of airsoft
a whole lot better. |
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What
is Airsoft? |
If you're new to the world of airsoft and
want to know what it's all about, this should help. |
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What
is an Automatic Electric Gun (AEG)? |
The AEG is the current standard for
airsoft skirmishing and can be a surprisingly good
short-range target shooting gun as well. Powered by
electricity, the mechanism of the AEG can provide accurate,
reliable shooting. |
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What
is a Gas Blow-Back (GBB)? |
The Gas Blow Back mechanism is most often
found in airsoft pistols and SMGs. It allows an
expanding gas to power a BB out of the barrel while
simultaneously reloading the mechanism ready for the next
shot. |
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What
is a Electric Blow-Back
(EBB)? |
The Electric Blow-Back is a cheap way of getting in to airsoft for many people. It operates in a similar way to an AEG, but with less complexity and a lower muzzle energy. Sold primarily to younger airsofters, this is not particularly suitable for skirmishing, but can be an inexpensive bit of fun. |
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What
is a Non Blow-Back (NBB)? |
The Non-Blow Back mechanism is more
simple than that of the Gas Blow Back. The same
expanding gas is used to launch the BB, but the reloading of
the gun is done either manually, or as the result of the
trigger pull. |
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What
is a 'Springer'? |
'Springer' is the nick-name given to
spring powered airsoft guns. Quite simply, the
mechanism relies on a spring powered piston to launch a BB.
All 'Springers' are single-shot and reloading must be done
manually. These are usually the least expensive of all
airsoft guns. |
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Which
one should I get?
(AEG vs GBB vs ...)? |
Although there are all these different types
of airsoft replica, there is a world of difference between
them. AEGs, GBBs, NBBs, EBBs and 'Springers' are all
comparatively rated here. See which one will suit you
best. |
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What
is Airsoft Skirmishing? |
First, it was a collection of nice
looking replicas, and then out of nowhere, a sport sprang
up. Here's the full story... |
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What
is Mil-Sim? |
Skirmishing - The Next Generation...
Not a natural progression by any means, mil-sim is short for
Military Simulation and is about as close as you can get to
being on the front lines, except you get a break for lunch. |
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