Airsoft is a sport that has been rapidly growing in the United States in the past few decades and it is growing faster in Dallas Texas than in any other state or region.
The most important piece of equipment other than safety gear is the gun. Airsoft guns can be either shotguns, sniper rifles or assault rifles. These guns can be powered by a spring, a battery or CO2/green gas. The type of Airsoft Weapons someone should get depends on the play style of the person. If they are more laid back, then perhaps they might like a sniper rifle. People who play aggressively and like to be close might favor a shotgun or assault rifle. The type of gun does not necessarily affect the price of the gun. For people who would like to spend under $150, Bulldog Airsoft AEG guns can shoot just as far as any other more expensive gun on the market. A good price range is $100 to $200 to get a fairly good quality Bulldog Airsoft gun.
Pistols are also another option. Why would someone need a pistol? They are not always necessary, but some fields require snipers to carry a sidearm for inside buildings and for close-quarter situations. Pistols operate the same way an airsoft rifle works. The two most common types of operating systems are spring power and CO2/green gas. They can be gas blowback, which makes them more realistic and we recommend that you don’t get carried away with buying upgrades and extra magazines when you first start airsoft. Beginners should start with finding a good gun or pistol, accessories will come later.
Airsoft is a game similar to paintball and was first invented in Japan after World War II. Players are on teams with replica firearms that shoot plastic BBs. If you get hit by a BB, you are out. All players must wear safety glasses. The object of the game can vary from taking out the entire enemies’ team or capturing the flag. Some are King of the Hill where a small number of players must defend a strategic position for a certain amount of time against a larger amount of players.
Airsoft can be broken down into two different categories. The first is Milsim, which stands for Military Simulation. These games are typically longer and try to be as authentic and similar to real-world scenarios as possible. This game form is much more popular and even used by police and the military for training. The other form is speed soft, which is much closer to paintball. Games are typically shorter and are played in very small areas. Players typically wear general clothes as opposed to the tactical gear that Milsim players wear, and they often use pistols as primary weapons.
Anyone interested in this sport should try it out. The best way to begin is to go to an official airsoft arena and play an organized game. Most airsoft places have rental guns and face protection. Experienced players will most likely be willing to help you learn the ropes. This is a good opportunity because the only cost is for the game that day. After trying the sport, if players find that airsoft is not for them, then they do not have to come back, and they have no financial investment in it.
The following is a list of places to play Airsoft in Dallas.
- 5J Extreme Sports
- 878 Airsoft
- Airsoft Revolution 15
- Airsoft Texas 10
- Beeville Airsoft
- CQBravo Airsoft
- D14 Airsoft
- Delta Paintball
- DFW Adventure Park
- Edinburg Paintball Battlegrounds
- Forney Airsoft
- Fun on the Run Field
- High Ground Airsoft
- Kombat ZoneLa
- Vernia Airsoft Field
- Lonestar Airsoft
- Mission: Airsoft
- Paintball Fixx
- Paintball Zone
- Pineywoods Airsoft Community
- Play Extreme Sports
- Tanks Paintball
- Techstar Airsoft
- Temple Tactical and Airsoft
- Texas Paintball
- The Field Airsoft
- West Texas Airsoft
The final thing to consider for those wanting to start playing airsoft is the outfit. If wearing the particular gear is not important to players, then a sweatshirt and jeans will do fine. Yet, airsoft is all about looking cool. Some people dress as historical figures and portray a certain time-period, for example, from World War II or the Vietnam war. Some players want to look like a team and wear matching camo with their friends, other people try to look sleek and aerodynamic. It all depends on what a player likes and their choice of clothing is their chance to be creative and showcase their personality.
Airsoft is all about having fun and making friends but not taking the experience too seriously.