| When you go to purchase an airsoft gun you will | | | | In most cases, CFC-free gas is used. Most of the |
| want to have done your research on the different | | | | one that use gas use HFC134a. Some do require a |
| types of them. There are three different types of | | | | more powerful type of gas, so beware when you |
| airsoft guns; spring airsoft guns, electric, and | | | | are purchasing your GBB. You will always want to use |
| gas-powered guns. | | | | the right type of gas because it will damage the gun |
| An airsoft spring gun is a type that uses a spring to | | | | and could cause harm to yourself. People purchase |
| assist the firing of the BB. It is an affordable type of | | | | gas airsoft guns because they are more accurate |
| airsoft gun and is normally styled in the pistol or | | | | than any other type. They are also heavier and have |
| handgun form. This is a great type to choose if you | | | | more detail for design than the other two types of |
| are a beginner or new to airsoft guns. Spring guns in | | | | guns. Gas powered airsoft guns are not for beginners |
| the form of rifles are not for beginners. It shoots out | | | | because they are more difficult to handle and care |
| a more powerful force and is considered stronger | | | | for. This is more of an automatic, machine gun. |
| than most electric or gas powered guns. | | | | Electric guns are powered by battery. Normally, your |
| It is so cheap because it doesn't take any external | | | | electric gun will take four AAA batteries. You will |
| power like gas or electricity. However, you still need | | | | most likely want to get the rechargeable batteries |
| to cock and re-cock the slider every time you go to | | | | because they don't last long. Airsoft electric guns are |
| shoot. This is what you cannot shoot automatic or | | | | also spring guns. Electric guns have to have a spring |
| even semi automatic. Airsoft spring handguns are the | | | | to be compressed, but with an electric gun you don't |
| least powerful form if you compare them to the | | | | have to manually cock the slider for every shot. |
| other two types. Keep in mind that spring guns are | | | | Because you don't have to cock the gun yourself, |
| only good for ten feet shooting ranges. | | | | you are able to get fully automatic shots from an |
| Gas powered guns are powered by gas that is | | | | electric gun. Normally an electric gun can shoot up to |
| inserted in the butt of the airsoft gun. They are also | | | | 280 feet away with a .2g pellet BB. You can also find |
| called GBB. The gas for the guns is sold in the form | | | | semi-automatic guns that have electric power. |
| of tin cans and looks a lot like an aerosol can. | | | | |