Tuesday, December 23, 2008

What you need to know about Airsoft Projectiles

By Alexander Malroy

The adrenaline rush of playing the airsoft game is one of the main reasons why it is so popular today. Its ability to simulate military operations and reenacting historical events added up to it's sought after popularity. The strategy aspect it features makes it more dynamic and interesting. There are growing numbers of countries who recognized airsoft as a sport and a hobby, while some others still held their reservation in recognizing its legitimacy.

These games are also known as strategy games where the players spend considerable time developing ways to outperform the opponents. Airsoft has become a popular sport all over the world though there are still some countries that do not recognize it as a legitimate game.

Airsoft BBs is used to fire off the airsoft guns while paintball games use paint balls to stain the clothes of the enemy. Airsoft BBs are little plastic pellets which can be very indistinct when they attack the intended enemy. This is also the reason why airsoft calls for more profound rules and strategies.

Airsoft guns nowadays use multifaceted technology and are constructed more professionally. They are the exact replicas of the real guns, only this time using high quality plastic and some metals. The projectile used in airsoft guns are only within 6 to 8 millimeter in diameter. There are various types and models of airsoft guns and each function differently, whether automatic or semi-automatic. Some of it may require batteries while the basic ones may just need air pressure.

The Rules of Airsoft The honor system among the opposing team is greatly encouraged and enforced. Since the projectiles and pellets of the airsoft guns is relatively small than those of real ammunition, and the wide environment of the playing field easily conceals the hit and miss of the game-rules are to be followed strictly.

Players who are hit by the enemy should admit that they are "dead" and should submit themselves out of the game. Marshalls play a very important role of mediating and deciding who should be out. During the rush of the game where running and hiding takes place, and because of their thick clothes, players often didn't notice that they are already being hit. That is why the role of the Marshals is crucial.

Due to the size of the pellets and as all the airsoft BBs are not colored like the paintballs the honor system is adopted. This means that the players who have fired successfully must go out of the game. There are also referees, also called Marshals, who are present to ensure the safety and fairness of the game.

In between adrenaline rush and a fire of bullets, some people may not already feel the airsoft BBs. Some people opt to use tainted airsoft BBs so they can easily identify those that have been tagged already. However, some prefer not to use them and just the regular BBs because the taints may cause damage to the guns, other ammunitions, and even the clothes once they get close during the game. Airsoft is a fun game to play and can bring hours of enjoyment to people everywhere. - 16083

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