The Geography of Quality Airsoft Rifles
By: Mike Zhang
For the past ten years, the airsoft market has been dominated by Taiwanese and Japanese manufacturers like ICS, Classic Army and Tokyo Marui. These companies produce high quality products and enjoy strong brand recognition, but, unfortunately, their reputation for quality comes with a high price tag. Their airsoft sniper rifles start at $250 and are often priced in excess of $400, making them a major investment and limiting the average person’s ability to purchase multiple arms. One could argue that this is simply the cost of quality, but as an industry insider I know the high price tag has more to do with their manufacturing costs than the guns’ superior construction.
In recent years, some strong contenders from China have garnered attention. Manufacturers like Jing Gong (JG), AGM, DBoys, and CYMA may have at first been dismissed as Chinese knockoffs, but today it is clear that they manufacture to the same high performance/quality standards as their Japanese and Taiwanese counterparts. How do they manufacture high quality products for so much less? The Chinese factories tend to be larger and have lower labor and component costs. In fact, you are more likely to find these electric airsoft rifles on US military training bases than their East Asian competitors because you simply cannot beat the value.
The classic airsoft manufacturers may have met their match in the new generation of Chinese manufactured arms. Here are a few examples of high-value Chinese manufactured airsoft rifles:
- The JG M4 S-System: With a muzzle velocity that overpowers even Tokyo Marui AEGs, this firearm is a tremendous value considering its extremely solid ABS polymer body and full metal rail system and gear box. The JG M4 S-System is releasing a new 2010 version and features numerous tactical accessory upgrades, including flashlights, scopes, lasers, and grenade launchers.
- JG M4 S-System Full Metal: Similar to the KWA M4 S-SYSTEM, but more advanced, the JG M4 S-SYSTEM features full metal design and fires at 400-450 FPS. A pre-installed MOSFET CHIP ensures the highest rate of fire, quicker trigger response and longer battery life. It is literally the lowest priced MOSFET-equipped airsoft M4 S-System AEG there is.
- AGM L96 w/ scope & bipod: Perhaps one of the best rifles ever launched by AGM, the new AGM AWP L96 bolt action sniper rifle is one of the nicest bolt actions on the market for under $100. It features a long, one-piece, full-metal, tight-bore sniper barrel and shoots with extreme force (over 450 FPS) and accuracy.
- DE Multi-Shot Triple Burst Shotgun: This multi-shot, triple burst, heavyweight shotgun is the newest DE shotgun on the market. It features three barrels combined into one super-reinforced barrel to maximize power and tactical efficiency. Three BBs shoot out after every pump, making this the fastest-shooting airsoft shotgun on the market, not to mention one of the most versatile shotguns you can purchase for less than $100.
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Airsoft Sniper Rifles – Spring vs Gas
By Many people often wonder what the differences are between gas Airsoft sniper rifles and spring Airsoft rifles. Besides the obvious fact that one is powered by a spring, and one is powered by gas, there are actually some other important factors as well. But above all else, it is fair to say that the biggest difference between gas and spring powered Airsoft rifles is usually the price. For example, a good spring Airsoft sniper guns usually costs about $100 – $125, while a good gas Airsoft guns generally costs about $175 or more in most cases.
Also, another important thing to consider about gas Airsoft guns is the fact that they almost always shoot at a higher velocity than a spring Airsoft sniper rifle. Generally the higher end spring Airsoft sniper rifles shoot at around 450 FPS, while the gas Airsoft rifles usually shoot at 500 to 550 FPS. It is also worth noting that a bolt action gas Airsoft gun is much easier to cock than a spring powered rifle; this is because with a gas Airsoft gun there is no heavy duty spring to cock back for each shot. You still have to pull back the bolt with a gas powered rifle, but it is much easier to operate.
Another very important thing to consider is the fact that all spring rifles are single shot only, meaning that they have to be cocked for each and every shot, while a gas powered Airsoft sniper rifle can be semi automatic. However, many of the gas sniper rifles are still made as single shot bolt action rifles, which makes them much more realistic. And again, the single shot gas powered Airsoft rifles are much easier to cock than the spring Airsoft rifles. This may not seem very significant, but it can definitely make a difference in Airsoft games where you end up doing a lot of shooting. You would not want your arm to become tired during an Airsoft battle!
As far as accuracy goes, most people will agree that the accuracy of a spring Airsoft rifle is pretty much the same as gas Airsoft sniper rifles, but there may be a few that disagree. There isn’t much evidence to really support any differences in accuracy between the 2 types of Airsoft rifles, but it is safe to say that you should most likely be using slightly heavier Airsoft BB’s with a gas powered Airsoft sniper rifle, due to the fact that they usually shoot at a significantly higher FPS than the spring powered Airsoft rifles. The faster an Airsoft gun shoots, the heavier the BB you will want to use, to achieve maximum accuracy. This is especially true at longer distances.
Conclusion? If you have the extra money you may want to consider a gas Airsoft sniper rifle, as they shoot a bit faster than the spring Airsoft sniper rifles, and are easier to cock as well. However, the spring Airsoft rifles are certainly an excellent choice if you don’t want to spend the extra money, and it is arguable that they are a bit more durable than the gas Airsoft rifles. Also, if you want a semi automatic Airsoft rifle, then spring Airsoft sniper rifles are not for you, as they are single shot only.
My name is Matthew Betourney. I have been an Airsoft fan for a long time now, and I run my own website that deals specifically in high end Airsoft Sniper Rifles and AEG Airsoft Guns.
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