| More and more people are taking up an interest in | | | | should consider the length of the barrel, which will |
| Airsoft simulations as a hobby. It really can be | | | | ultimately determine the accuracy of the gun. |
| quite fun. The problem lies at WalMart, where | | | | Sniper rifles are obviously very accurate, however |
| mostly low quality Airsoft guns are sold. Any true | | | | they can be somewhat heavy and bulky to carry |
| Airsoft player will tell you to stay away from | | | | around, because of situations like this, you need |
| these and invest in a quality Airsoft rifle or sub. | | | | to decide what role you want to play on the field. |
| There are so many out there and where do I | | | | Do you want to pick off foes from a distance, or |
| start!? Should I get a rifle? a pistol? Is the sniper | | | | provide cover fire for your teammates? Do you |
| rifle any good? | | | | want to be the one that guards a particular |
| These are questions I had when I went shopping | | | | objective? Deciding on one of these roles can help |
| online for Airsoft guns. There are so many | | | | to determine if you need a rifle or even a |
| options, and of course the picture of the item | | | | shotgun (yea they are good!). I recommend the |
| looks intriguing... but does it shoot accurately? | | | | G3 Airsoft rifle or the M4 Airsoft rifle, both of |
| Does it shoot far? How long do the batteries last? | | | | these are medium sized weapons that have a |
| Firstly, I think all serious Airsofters should carry a | | | | great balance of weight and accuracy. |
| pistol and another gun. The other gun could be a | | | | DO NOT FORGET: You need to protect your |
| sniper rifle, or a standard rifle or sub machine gun. | | | | eyes! ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection |
| The preference here should lie to two places. You | | | | when participating in an Airsoft simulation. Airsoft |
| should consider the weight of the gun, and you | | | | is great fun, but not worth losing an eye over. |