Airsoft Guns Are The Preferred Weapon By Milsim Weekend Warriors

By Anthony Carter

What are airsoft guns and what do you do with them? Well picture yourself out in the woods with a bunch of your friends. You are all carrying authentic looking weapons and you are dressed in military uniforms. You are partaking in an increasingly more popular pastime. Military Simulation or MilSim as it is commonly known is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise.

You do not need to sign up for active military duty or even join the National Guard in order to play these MilSim games. In fact you don't even have to have ever served in the military to play, although many players have been military at one time or another. Military simulation involves playing children's games in a way that is definitely not child's play. All you need is a desire to eliminate stress and own an airsoft firearm.

Airsoft MilSim is not the only way you can play military simulation games. You can decide to play online or you can join a group of paintball warriors, but if you want the most realistic form of military simulation than you should invest in an airsoft gun and join the local club.

Airsoft guns are exact replicas of real firearms, in most cases military weapons such as m16's. These guns which got their start in Asia have become popular in the U. S. And involve some sort of forced air firing mechanism. These guns can be gas powered, battery powered or hand pump weapons.

Airsoft guns differ from paint ball guns in that they do not fire paint pellets but rather small rubber pellets. Airsoft guns also resemble the real thing while paintball guns typically need some alterations to look like the real thing.

An authentic look and feel allows players to feel like they are really at war. Many organizations require particular uniforms and use military radios and even eat military rations while out in the battlefield. These groups consist of different ranks and these ranks are typically marked on the players arm much as they would be in the military.

These military style exercises may last all weekend and may involve large groups of soldiers. It is common for players to remain out in the playing field the entire time, only leaving if there is an emergency such as a serious injury.

Airsoft guns are becoming increasingly more popular and can be found at many retail locations such as flea markets, swap meets and even mall kiosks. Many sporting goods stores now offer lines of airsoft guns and there is even a wide selection of retailers available on line.

If you are looking for a new hobby that will help you relieve some stress and provide you with some great exercise outside, you may want to inquire with friends and coworkers about teams in your areas. You may also want to check out the closest retailer of airsoft guns in your area. Who knows you may even find out that your boss plays MilSim; wouldn't it be great to be able to shoot at the boss on the weekend? - 31373

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