FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is ‘Hop Up’?

 (No, it has nothing to do with, "Hey Sweet cheeks, hop up into my truck and we’ll go get us some ribs...”)

There is a hole at the end of the barrel near the gearbox, and a membrane called the “Bucking” fits over that hole. A lever assembly, called the “Hop Up”, pushes down on the bucking.

This causes the bucking to descend into the barrel; the BB hits it and starts spinning.

If you have a jam; STOP FIRING! You’ll strip the piston, gears, etc..This is not covered under warranty ( VERY few warranties carry a Dumbass clause) and constitutes misuse.

You must first take out your unjam rod thingy(the technical name) and clear the jam before firing again.  

           

 

 

What kind of gas should I use with my pistol?
Airsoft gasses are classified by their psi, or power.

The most common gases and their recommended use are as follows:

134a -The weakest type of gas available, reserved for use with plastic guns like Tokyo Marui and Western Arms. This gas will typically yield a velocity under 300 FPS (feet per second).

Green Gas - The most popular form of gas. Most guns, plastic or metal, can use green gas with little difficulty. Depending on the gun, this gas can yield a velocity between 300-350 FPS.Green gas is propane gas with small amounts of perfume and silicon lubricant that produces a realistic blowback recoil effect when fired.

Propane - Propane is exactly the same thing as green gas, except propane gas is not lubricated with silicone. In order to use propane in your gas gun you must first lubricate the gas with silicone spray to avoid damage to your gun.  

Do not attempt to use your gun as a barbecue.

Red Gas - Reserved for fully upgraded, full metal guns. This gas is extremely strong and even with a completely upgraded weapon, it will wear down the gun with use. Depending on the gun, this gas can yield a velocity above and beyond 320 FPS.

CO2 -  Can only be used in guns that are specially designed for it. CO2 is even more powerful than Red gas and, depending on the gun, can yield a velocity close to or over 400 FPS. CO2 is so strong that even guns that are specifically designed for it are susceptible to abnormally high wear and tear.

 

Gas Airsoft Guns run on a gas driven mechanism. Low-temperature carbon dioxide (CO2), environment safe Freon, or Green Gas are the most popular of gases used. All models are manufactured to a high degree of surface detail and dimension. These are for the more discerning collector

I'm looking for a primary gun, what is the best one to get?
The most popular type of primary gun is the Automatic Electric Gun (AEG).

AEG's are battery powered guns that typically replicate rifles and SMGs, like the AK47 or MP5. These are the most efficient airsoft guns because the batteries are rechargeable, the only non-renewable factor of use with AEGs are the BBs. There are numerous advantages to having an AEG. Compared to gas guns AEGs are able to have a more consistent rate of fire. Also, they are able to fire fully automatic, where as spring guns need to be cocked for every shot (Which is why sniper rifles are typically spring guns).

I'm looking for a back up gun, what is the best one to get?
Back up, or secondary, guns are important to have just in case the primary goes down (especially if you’re in the middle of a skirmish). The most popular type of back up gun is the gas blow back pistol. Gas pistols are great back up's to carry in a holster or vest because they are small and can be drawn very quickly in emergency situations. Another form of popular back up gun is an Automatic Electric Pistol (AEP). Examples of AEP's are the Tokyo Marui Scorpion or MP7. AEP's operate the same way as AEGs, but  are much smaller and can sometimes fit into pistol holsters.

I want to upgrade my gun, what is the best way to do that?
Gun upgrades can be done in a number of different ways depending on what you desire your gun to do and what type of gun you have.

I have a spring gun...
Most spring guns don’t have any upgrades available mostly due to their low quality.

I have a gas gun...
Metal slides and frame are popular for gas pistols and are the best way to increase the looks and durability of your pistol. High flow valves and stiffer springs are another great way to achieve more realism and power.

I have an AEG...
There are numerous upgrades available for the various AEG’s on the market. However, there are some low-end airsoft guns that you are unable to upgrade. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can upgrade the gears, the spring, the piston, piston head, and so on to increase the rate of fire, the reliability, and the velocity of your BB’s for your airsoft AEG. Some guns have limitations on what you can upgrade due to battery capacity, barrel length, and gearbox size.

How do I charge my battery?

Find your battery’s voltage and mah number.

1. Find your charger’s voltage and mah out-put.
2. Divide the battery’s mah by the charger’s mah.
3. Multiply that quotient by 1.4.

The answer to that equation is the number of hours that battery needs to be charged on that charger. For Nickel-Cadmium batteries: always discharge your battery with a discharger (you can buy it from local hobby store) before recharging to maintain maximum battery life. WARNING! make sure you do not over charge your battery; it will kill it deader than disco.

What do the numbers on my battery mean?

Airsoft gun batteries are made from multiple little batteries, referred to as 'cells'.

Each cell has a voltage and milliampere number associated with it, which is also how each battery is classified.

For example, an 8.4v 1700mAh battery has 8.4 volts and 1700 milliampere hours.

The volts pertains to your guns rate of fire, the higher the volts the higher the rate of fire. The milliampere hours is related to the longevity of the battery, the higher the milliamere hours the longer you can play on a single charge.