Everything you need to know about Airsoft

AEG = Automatic Electric Gun. These are electric replicas powered by a battery, motor, and gearbox. They are practical, reliable, and easy to use.

• Powered by rechargeable batteries (long playtime).
• Can fire in semi- and full-auto modes.
• Low maintenance, popular among beginners and experienced players alike.
• AEGs with electric blowback are called EBB.

GBB = Gas Blowback. These replicas run on gas and simulate recoil like a real firearm.

• Very realistic feel (recoil and slide action).
• Popular among players who value realism.
• Require more maintenance than AEGs.

HPA = High Pressure Air. Replicas powered by compressed air from an external tank (usually carried in a backpack).

• Very consistent performance, adjustable in power and speed.
• More complex: requires tank, line, and regulator.
• Mostly popular among experienced players.

EBB = Electric Blowback. An electric AEG with an added mechanism that simulates recoil.

Combines the practical benefits of AEGs with a touch of realism, though recoil is less intense than with GBB.

Blowback = recoil simulation. Replicas with blowback mimic the movement of a real firearm. Often you also need to rack the slide for the first shot. Mostly popular with pistols.

• CO₂: uses capsules (12g). More consistent pressure, better performance in cold weather, but reloading takes longer and requires tools.
• GBB (gas): uses refillable gas bottles. Faster refilling, but more sensitive to temperature changes.

Not by default. Only if the manufacturer specifies compatibility. Using the wrong magazine can damage your replica. Always check the manual or product info.

Gas comes in different strengths, often indicated by color and number:

• 1.0 White: above 25 °C
• 2.0 Green: 10 – 25 °C
• 3.0 Red: 0 – 10 °C
• 4.0 Black: below 0 °C

Note: never use heavy gas in high temperatures — this can damage your replica.

Possible causes:

• Using gas that’s too powerful.
• Dropped the magazine → damaged seals.
• Stored empty for too long (rubbers dry out).
• Lack of maintenance / lubrication.
• Incorrect filling (angled or pressing too hard).

Good maintenance prevents most issues. Watch here how to repair a leaking magazine.

• Tightening the capsule too much → sealing ring loses elasticity.
• Using without CO₂ oil → rubber dries out.
• Removing the capsule before it’s empty.
• Dirt in the valve due to poor cleaning.
• Base screw inserted incorrectly.

Tip: regular cleaning and using CO₂ oil greatly extends the lifespan.

• Always leave a little gas in the magazine.
• Use gas with silicone oil.
• Store at room temperature, dry and out of sunlight.
• Avoid dropping the magazine.
• Check and tighten valves and screws regularly.

Still leaking? Often repairable. Watch the tutorial video.

Hop-up = topspin. A rubber inside the hop-up unit applies backspin to the BB, giving it a curved trajectory for greater range and stability. Adjusted via a dial that changes the pressure.

A small rubber piece that presses down on the hop-up bucking. Provides consistent pressure and better topspin. Good nubs + buckings can significantly improve range and accuracy.

AR15 = ArmaLite Rifle model 15. Often mistakenly interpreted as “Assault Rifle.” It’s a civilian sporting rifle, not a fully automatic military weapon like the M4 or M16.

• M16: longer, classic model (Vietnam era).
• M4: shorter, modular design, developed for urban combat.

PDW = Personal Defence Weapon. Compact weapons for CQB/CQC scenarios. Popular in airsoft due to their small size and maneuverability.

CQB = Close Quarter Battle, CQC = Close Quarter Combat. Refers to close-range combat, often indoors. In airsoft, CQB is usually played indoors. Common rule: no full-auto indoors.