| While the airsoft guns often look expensive, getting | | | | (around $20) or a shotgun ($30-$50) is also a great |
| the right gear as an airsoft beginner doesn't have to | | | | place to start. |
| burn a hole in your pocket. The following is a quick | | | | BBs: The type of airsoft gun BBs you need will |
| starter guide that will help you choose the right | | | | depend on your choice of gun. It is worth |
| equipment while sticking to a budget. | | | | emphasizing that using cheap, low-grade BBs will |
| Airsoft Guns: Airsoft guns are powered by one of | | | | cause damage to your gun and can void your gun's |
| three sources: Spring-loaded (normally called "spring | | | | warranty. It's best to purchase high quality BBs from |
| guns" or "springers"), gas (most commonly CO2, red | | | | an airsoft specialty retailer. Quality BBs start at |
| or green gas) or gearboxes (also known as AEGs or | | | | around $5 for a 1,000-2,000rd bottle. I personally |
| Automatic Electric Guns). Spring weapons are usually | | | | recommend GoldenBall ProSlick BBs. These ultra |
| less expensive, easy to operate and include a variety | | | | seamless competition grade airsoft bbs provide a |
| of rifles, airsoft shotguns and pistols. If you are | | | | 40% improvement (on average) in BB spherical |
| considering a sniper role, there are a number of | | | | consistency and density in comparison to other BBs |
| inexpensive spring powered sniper rifles to choose | | | | on the market. Most people who use GoldenBall once |
| from. (These start as low as $30.) If you just want a | | | | become hooked. |
| simple weapon for a casual use, a spring pistol | | | | |