whats an air-soft handgun?

[leftyman]

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[DainBramaged]

A gun that shoots small bb's powered by green gas.

See here.

 

[kyzen]

Some are spring powered, though I guess some airsoft purists might argue whether or not those are actually true airsoft guns.

 

[DarkKnight69]

my air-soft is a spring powered, 15 shot, cock and shoot plastic BB pistol. Shoots at roughly 200-250 fps so you feel it but it wont penetrate walls or skin. We shoot each other indoors much like paintball (closest sister sport).

It is almost as fun as eating pie!

 

[leftyman]

Originally posted by: DarkKnight69
my air-soft is a spring powered, 15 shot, cock and shoot plastic BB pistol. Shoots at roughly 200-250 fps so you feel it but it wont penetrate walls or skin. We shoot each other indoors much like paintball (closest sister sport).

It is almost as fun as eating pie!

thanks for the clarification :thumbsup:

 

[jtvang125]

Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

 

[WyteWatt]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

I was going to tell you to get a real rifle, but then I saw you're from Kalifornia - worst gun laws in the country... have fun

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

Try 600-700 for a good Marui AEG, full metal.

The big distinction between a generic BB gun and "Airsoft" is the resemblance to a genuine firearm, which has caused them to be classed as replica firearms by several branches of law enforcement. Of course, they get lots of negative press for that, and naturally Airsofters are painted as homicidal maniacs in training, getting ready to conquer the world by force.

:roll:

Though I must say, it was a stone riot in my university apartment when the RA walked in on the three of us brandishing what looked like a Franchi SPAS-12, M16 full-stock, and a pair of Glock 40s.

- M4H

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

for that price, why not just get a real gun?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

for that price, why not just get a real gun?

Because shooting someone with a real gun tends to cause death, which is detrimental to the sport.

- M4H

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

for that price, why not just get a real gun?

Because shooting someone with a real gun tends to cause death, which is detrimental to the sport.

- M4H

yeah, but the way he talks, he isn't going to actually play with other airsoft enthusiasts. if he's a gun nut, just get a real gun

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Some of the electric airsoft guns are insanely expensive in the range of $300-400. As expensive as they are, I think I might get one just cause I'm sort of a gun nut.

for that price, why not just get a real gun?

Because shooting someone with a real gun tends to cause death, which is detrimental to the sport.

- M4H

Depends on what sport we're talking about...