Airsoft guns can shoot BBs, the traditional spherical projectile ammunition used in combat sports. Almost all airsoft guns shoot plastic BBs but not all BB guns are airsoft guns—many BB guns shoot metal pellets. Plastic BBs have several advantages over the metal ones. Likewise, airsoft BB guns have an advantage over other BB guns primarily in that they are more powerful.
Almost all the BBs sold now are made of plastic and some of them are biodegradable. The standard BB size for airsoft guns is 6mm in diameter. There are different quality BBs, just as there are different quality of airsoft BB guns. It is a lot easier to pick the best BBs than the best guns, so here are some tips for choosing the best airsoft BB guns.
1. Be patient. This is an important step, even if you are eager to get started in combat sports. Do your research first, and you can save yourself a lot of money buying an airsoft BB gun that isn’t quite what you are looking for. There are a lot of different types of airsoft BB guns. Most of them are modeled after real weapons. The small handgun-type airsoft BB guns tend to be gas powered, and as the pressurized gas releases, there is a blowback that sounds similar to a real gun. On the other end of the spectrum are airsoft BB sniper rifles, which are relatively silent and are battery-powered.
2. Consider your sport and your combat style. Are you going to be doing a lot of close range combat? Are you more interested in sniper games? The type of battle game and also your assumed role in those games will determine the airsoft BB purchases you make. If you are playing different games, then of course it helps to have a different weapon for each tactical maneuver. Game play will be a lot more fun when you have the right airsoft BB gun.
