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At Espadas y Mas you will find: airsoft and professional equipment, online airsoft store, airsoft pistols, airsoft guns, ammunition and more. We tell you everything you need to know about personal protection weapons or pistols for the home and we advise you on one of the best options to protect yourself against intruders or possible robberies. "Airsoft vs compressed air" Which is better?, differences between airsoft and compressed air, keys to understanding which to choose. Find out our conclusions and our opinion on these weapons.
What do you shoot in Airsoft?
Most airsoft guns shoot plastic balls and/or biodegradable materials (known as BBs) that are around 6 millimeters in size, weighing between 0.12 to 0.43 grams, but there is a type called AEG or “automatic electric gun” with smaller pellets that range from 20 to 28 grams in weight.
We have different airsoft replicas, compressed air, etc. Weapons of all kinds for the most demanding, and also for those looking for cheaper, more economical options, etc. We have the best brands on the market, such as Colt.
What Airsoft bullets are used?
For velocities between 200 and 280 FPS: use 0.20 gram BBs, for velocities between 240 and 370 FPS: choose 0.25 gram BBs. If your pressure is higher than 350 FPS, choose bullets with a weight close to 0.28 g. If you have lower pressure you should choose the lightest and most common version called “0”.
Airsoft vs Compressed Air
| Feature | Compressed air | Air guns |
| Aim | Recreational | Hunting, pest control, target shooting, plinking |
| Force | Low (less than 1.5 J) | Varies (from least to greatest) |
| Ammunition | 6mm plastic balls. | Metal pellets, BBs, darts. |
| Range | 100-200 feet | Varies (tens of feet to hundreds of yards) |
| Realism | High | Varies (from high to basic) |
| Security | Generally safe with proper equipment | Caution required, especially with high-powered weapons. |
