F.A.Q

Q. What is Airsoft? A. Airsoft is a sport that was developed by the Japanese in the late eighties to replace the popular sport of paintball, which had long been criticised for a lack of realism and high cost of the associated equipment (especially ammunition). Airsoft proposed an answer to all of these concerns: Airsoft 'realistic imitations firearms' are manufactured to closely resemble their real counterparts, both in size and weight, with most of them working on both singe shot and fully automatic using a simple piston driven by a battery powered electric motor. Due to the forces required to fire a 1' diameter paintball, bruising is hence a common side affect from the impact. Airsoft BB's are only light in weight and therefore the force required to fire them is considerably less, hence the effects of impact are negligible.

Q. What is An Airsoft Gun? A. It is a 1:1 scale model of a real gun. The ones we sell shoot 6mm plastic BBs at about 280 feet per second. These BBs usually weigh anything from .02g right up to 0.43g.

Q. What are the different types of Airsoft Guns? A. There are three main types of Airsoft Guns. Spring Cocking Pull on the slide of a pistol and you cock the spring. Pull the trigger and away you go. These are usually inexpensive and a first buy. They are often called springers. Shotguns can be spring powered as well. Gas Operated The most common is the GBB (Gas Blow Back) pistol. Charge the reservoir in the magazine, pull the trigger and the slide cycles while the BB is shot from the barrel. You have fixed slide guns (Non Blow Backs) , where the slide doesn't move. You also have shotguns that operate on gas. Electric Operated This is the most common type of gun. A battery powers a motor that turns gears which moves a piston. Speeds are close to 280 - 320fps. About the same as a paintball gun. The automatic electric guns (AEGs) are almost always semi and fully automatic.

Q. Is it dangerous? A. When airsoft equipment is used properly under supervised conditions the answer is quite simply no. Of course common sense precautions such as eye protection are highly recommended and indeed most well run sites enforce this vigorously. Of course airsoft guns are also classed as 'realistic imitation firearms' and all care should be taken in accordance with the current law. We can't over emphasize the importantance of eye protection. A full face paintball mask is important for lower face protection. We recommend long sleeved clothes, but most airsofter's tend to buy military BDUs.

Q. What AEG should I buy? A. The most common of Airsoft questions. Well, the simple answer? Buy what appeals to you cosmetically. Why? Basically, all of the AEG's out there perform nearly the same out of the box, also referred to as "stock". While there are some differences in AEG's, most can be modified or used in a way that makes them equal to other AEG's. The exception are some of the "preupgraded" AEG's now being sold, like the CA AEG's, as these will shoot at a higher muzzle velocity in their stock configuration - around the 320 feet per second mark. The other factor you should consider is how will you be using the AEG? In woodlands? In urban settings? An assault AEG may serve you better in woodlands/outdoor settings. This is generally because of the longer inner barrel, which will prove beneficial when you upgrade your AEG. If you play indoors or in tight areas (like heavy brush) or perhaps you are smaller person, then you may feel more comfortable using an SMG AEG, the shorter length will help in manueverability. Lastly, you may want to consider battery storage. Some AEG's can easily hold a large battery pack that will keep you skirmishing all day. Another AEG may use mini battery packs that could possibly require you to switch out to a backup battery pack as the day goes on. However, battery storage should not be the major factor in your decision as there are methods around battery storage that you will discover as you research various AEG's. Overall, do research online, attend local skirmishes to politely inspect other people's AEG's and gear, and then pick the AEG that you think is attractive, not what someone tells you to get.

AirSoft Maintenance

Q. How do I maintain my gun? A. Want to make your gun last longer? BURST YOUR FIRE. Don't just spray and pray. Also, a little spray of pure silicon goes a long way. Swab your barrel. When it comes to maintaining your gear box, you can do yearly re-lubrications.

Q. How accurate are Airsoft Guns? A. Airsoft guns are not renowned for their accuracy. The guns fire a lightweight projectile (on average 0.2g) down a smooth barrel at a relatively low velocity (a standard Tokyo Marui AEG will fire at around 285fps). This means that bbs, when fired, can be inherently unstable and can be blown around in flight by air movement. Yet they are far more accurate than paintball guns, and far more consistent in terms of where the rounds go. A standard electric gun can easily hit a 30cm target a 20 metres consistently and a man sized-target at 30m. Pistols in contrast can easily achieve a 25mm grouping at 10metres, achieving less accuracy at longer ranges. In theory airsoft guns can be more accurate than this, but it really depends on the shooting skills of the user!!! An airsoft gun in hands of a skilled shooter can be a highly accuracy shooting piece.

Q. What range do Airsoft Guns have? A. Range is everything in airsoft!!! With the HOP-unit correctly set a standard AEG should be able engage with a change of hitting the target at 30-35 metres, while a pistol nearer 20-25 metres. Upgraded Electrics can potentially fire about 10% further, while high-powered sniper rifles out beyond the 50-metre mark!

Q. What Safety/Protective gear do I require to play? A. Safety equipment is not a luxury in airsoft; it is a minimum. Eye protection must be warn at all times when using airsoft replicas; even when target shooting in the back garden. Even a reflected bb has enough power to do serious eye damage so impact rated eye protection such as goggles is the minimum. If you don't fancy goggles then we'd suggest full-face protection. Basically this takes the form of a paintball mask that covers the face, the ears and the eyes, completely protecting the user from the effects of a bb. However many people prefer Airsofting in goggles as it is less hot and offers a better field of vision, yet you do run the risk of being hit in the face or mouth which can be painful. Go Tactical Ltd stocks a comprehensive range of goggles and Full-Face Masks, Other safety equipment might include replica body armour (to absorb bb impacts), gloves, neoprene facemasks, ankle high boots and much more. Go Tactical Ltd stocks a large range of safety equipment and we suggest you consider all of them to ensure that you are as safe as possible while gaming. If someone is seriously injured airsofting due to irresponsibility everyone's day or hobby could be ruined.

Q. What other equipment or clothing might I require for airsofting? A. As long as you have the correct safety equipment you don't really need anything more to go airsofting or airsoft skirmishing. However we at Go Tactical Ltd recommend that you definitely consider in investing in some camouflage combats and some form of load-bearing equipment. Wearing combats and webbing is not only tactically useful; i.e. it conceals you from other players and is an effective way of carrying your playing kit but it makes the game more fun and realistic. Many airsoft players invest lots of time and money into their equipment trying to achieve as realistic a look as possible, trying to mimic the equipment style of actual military forces such as the SAS or the US Delta Force. Most airsoft players will also customise their load-out to suit the airsoft site being play on, for instance in a woodland site, a player is more likely to use a green based camouflage. We suggest that as a minimum for site play that you consider buying some combat trousers, a combat jacket, load bearing vest or webbing, military boots with ankle support and some form of thick cap or helmet. This can be expensive but worth every penny. Go Tactical Ltd have a wide range of reasonably priced tactical gear.

Q. Do the prices listed include VAT? A. In short yes, all the listed prices include VAT at a rate of 21%

Q. Do you have a warranty policy A. We do not offer a warranty on the products themselves since improper use can break a product very quickly. That's why you should read the instructions carefully before using your product. Should you find damage or problems with your purchase, please contact us within 24 hours of receiving your product for immediate action. We cannot offer warranty periods beyond that since we cannot control how the gun or accessories are used. Any problem reports made after 24 hours will not be honoured by Go Tactical Ltd
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