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With so many pistols on the market these days, it’s hard to find one that stands out from that crowd. I’ve personally spent hours looking over countless sidearms just to see which one fit my hand the best, or looked the coolest. But then I made my way over to the ATP Auto and realized it had something extra.

The Man Behind the Company Words: Jimmy Beckett Do you ever wonder what it’s like to work in the airsoft world? I had the opportunity to sit and talk with Kenneth Wu, the CEO of AirSplat.com, to learn what it takes to run one of the …

A rifle with a sleek and futuristic look, the G36 is a great AEG to round out any airsofters collection. It comes with a robust Version 3 gearbox and rails for optics, lights, lasers and fore grips; right out of the box. This is also the gun that Chuck Norris used in the Expendables 2 motion picture.

It always seems like in the heat of the action, your AEG will have an issue. Now that you’re sidelined, what do you do next? Some may kick the repair over to a local shop, sit back on the couch, drink Red Bull and watch a Ridiculousness marathon, but not this guy and I’m not going to let you either… it can all happen from your workbench.

If you play night games or games in low light situations, then a light mounted to your primary is crucial. This allows you to keep your AEG or GBB in action while providing illumination into those dark areas where your opponent is hiding. Do I have your attention now?

For those of us that are heavily into the game, maintenance and repairs are commonplace and the expense of paying for a tech to work on our airsoft replicas can really add up. If you are technically inclined, or not afraid to learn, then arming yourself with some basic tools of the trade will allow you to properly maintain your airsoft equipment and keep you a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Another great video from Ballahack Airsoft. This is video footage from a game held on August 16th. Some amazing shots and it seems that the Multirotor or “drone” gives a great perspective to these already amazing videos. Do you have a field like this local to …

If you have been playing airsoft for any length of time then I am sure you have heard of G&G. They are very well known manufacturer offering top-tier models. This is another AEG platform that they are well known for, but at a price point that won’t break the bank. The CM16 is a quality entry to mid-level gun by a company with a fantastic reputation.

Elegance. Grace. Precision stopping power. That last one only works if the other guy calls his hit. The Elite Force HK417 AEG has all those ingredients and more. A favorite among favorites in my collection, this rifle brings me equally great joy both to review and to take out on the field. Easily considered an integral part of Elite Force’s flagship Heckler & Koch line of high-quality airsoft products, the Heckler & Koch HK417 is a head-turner.

The M4 is one of the most common airsoft platforms seen on the field, and it's getting quite rare to see one come out that actually brings something new to the table. The 3rd Generation Ares M4 does indeed bring something new to the table in the form of its unique electronic trigger system, allowing this gun to be programmed to fire in several different modes. It has a few other tricks up its proverbial sleeves, including a functional bolt catch, precise rotary type hop-up and a quick-change spring system, all designed to help the serious player be more competitive on the field.

A Silence More Eloquent Than Words Every now and then, I become fixated on something. Usually something material in nature, I come across certain “things” that I find myself obsessing over until I figure out a way to make that thing mine. The PTS AAC SCAR-H …

Full-Auto Firepower in the Palm of Your Hand! Smith & Wesson has recently started a surge into the airsoft market, and they are partnering up with A-list airsoft manufacturers to put together some truly awesome products for serious airsoft players. The M&P 9C is a prime …

Proper Selection, Care and Use for Your LiPo Batteries LiPo batteries (short for Lithium Polymer) are a type of rechargeable battery that has taken the hobby world by storm. LiPos have three main things going for them that make them a perfect power source for your …

Keep Organized and Stay on Your Mission My first experience with MILSIM/airsoft was at a game in Massachusetts with 300 players back in 2004. I was the commander of one team and was immediately impressed with the airsoft replicas and gear the players had. That positive …

You’re Hit! What’s Next? While the specific rules may change at different events, in order for any game to work, it must have rules that are adhered to by the players. Since we are not playing a video game, the rules cannot be “enforced” automatically; hit …