Airsoft Spring Guns, which became popular in Japan in the 1970’s, are firearm replicas manufactured for recreational purposes and shoot pellets instead of bullets. They are single shot devices which use elastic potential energy(EPE) stored in a spring to compress air to launch an airsoft pellet down the barrel of the gun. Airsoft Spring Guns are mainly used for two purposes: Airsoft Gun Games and Sniper/Military Training. Although Airsoft Electric Rifles are better for aggressive and competitive game play, airsoft spring guns are ideal for plinking and skirmishing as well as for target practice. Some examples of airsoft spring guns for this type of game play would be: The Crosman Stinger, the Taurus PT 24/7 Spring pistol airsoft gun, and the UHC Tomb Raider Spring Airsoft Gun.

The Crosman Stinger is a spring powered, larger frame airsoft pistol which has a 27 shot clip and achieves muzzle velocities of up to 325 feet per second. The Taurus PT 24/7 is popular because it is heavy, accurate and shoots 315fps. The UHC Tomb Raider Airsoft Spring Gun (used in the movie “Tomb Raider”) allows for easy aiming and the sights are perfect for rapid target acquisition. The weapon is almost silent and gets 260-280 fps. These types of airsoft spring guns are perfect for the beginner in casual game play because of their affordability and durability.

Airsoft Spring guns can also be used for military and sniper training. Learning skills such as tactical carry, threat positions, basic gun marksmanship, combat firing and target detection are all techniques that are taught using airsoft spring guns. Players learning these skills play in a variety of simulated situations. They can engage in short term skirmishes, organized situations with a number of players involved, or military simulations. The best type of guns for these simulations would be the Airsoft Spring Gun 9 Bolt Action, the Airsoft Spring Gun US and the Airsoft Spring Full Size Rifle.

The Airsoft 9 Bolt Action is a popular stealth sniper rifle, because it is simple, lightweight, accurate, quiet and flexible. The Airsoft Spring Gun US holds 25 rounds of BB’s and simulates the feel of real steal while the Airsoft Spring Full Size Rifle comes fully loaded with an electric scope, blue illuminator flashlight, laser pointer and a adjustable rear stock. Ultimately, the deciding factors come down to durability, price, accuracy and authenticity. No matter if you are just doing target practice, or sharpening your combat skills, you want an airsoft spring gun that will shoot where you want it to shoot every single time. Just remember: once you have played with an airsoft spring gun, you’ll never look back.