| 1. To begin with, if you are looking for a rifle that will | | | | feeling that you are firing the real thing. Plastic rifles |
| accept a scope, then you need to find one that has | | | | are still a great choice and offer the same velocities |
| rail segments on the top rail making it more useful for | | | | of a full metal gun, but the chances of it breaking if it |
| mounting optics. Some airsoft rifles allow the addition | | | | is dropped are more likely. |
| of rail segments that you can purchase individually, | | | | 4. You will want to make sure that the magazine that |
| but having these rail segments already installed on | | | | holds the ammo is large enough to hold a huge |
| the gun will make things easier for you. | | | | surplus of ammunition. You will not want to run |
| 2. Are you looking for a spring rifle or an AEG rifle? | | | | empty and trying to reload as your enemies are |
| Spring rifles normally are less expensive but shoot | | | | approaching. Also, it is best if you choose a gun that |
| the ammunition at a slower speed. These are great | | | | will fire the ammo at a velocity of at least 325 feet |
| for the beginner or for the younger enthusiasts. | | | | per second as this will greatly increase the ability to |
| AEG( automatic electric gun) rifles are more | | | | reach your intended target. |
| expensive generally, but the velocity of the ammo is | | | | 5. If you are choosing an airsoft rifle that has a |
| greatly increased. The gun is powered by a | | | | gearbox, then make sure that the gears and the |
| rechargeable battery. | | | | bushings are metal. This will insure that your gun will |
| 3. Full metal airsoft rifles will be alot more reliable than | | | | perform at a high level for years to come. |
| their plastic counterparts, and also give you the | | | | |