Sunday, February 1, 2009

Utilizing Accessories in Airsoft

By Justin Kander

Every airsoft player knows that you cannot get by just with an airsoft gun. To play, there are some other obvious necessities, such as a mask and pellets. These bare necessities are only some of the many airsoft accessories available to improve ones effectiveness, power, and accuracy.

The accessory that is as important as the airsoft gun is ammo. Six millimeter pellets are used in airsoft, and much more rarely, eight millimeter ones. There are also advanced pellets that have unique features, such as biodegradable BBs, but these are more expensive.

If you want to greatly exceed your personal combat capabilities, carrying extra magazines is a must. It is tedious to manually reload a magazine during an airsoft game, and simply switching magazines is easier.

A device that greatly increases one's power is the grenade launcher. Grenade launchers can be easily appended to many types of airsoft guns and used to propel grenades long distances. It is best to use a grenade launcher when you have an especially large number of enemies.

Optical accessories can be used to improve accuracy. They are especially useful on sniper rifles if the rifle does not already have a sight. Other accessories of this sort include red dot lasers, which are better for short range activity.

In order to save on batteries, it is best to invest in rechargeable batteries. The majority of airsoft rifles and pistols can use rechargeable batteries. In fact, many models only accept this type of battery.

If you are carrying all these accessories, you will need some extra pockets. That is where tactical gear comes in. Many types of vests and belts enable one to easily hold all of their extra stuff.

By utilizing all the kinds of airsoft accessories, you give yourself a competitive edge in any airsoft game. Since most accessories can be used on multiple types of airsoft guns, they do not become obsolete when you buy a new gun.

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