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What is Speedsoft: the Basics and Beyond

by Milo HarrisonFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 20210

We talk a whole heck of a lot about milsim around here, but that isn’t because it’s the only way to play airsoft! If playing GI Joe isn’t your idea of a good time, but you’re looking for something a …

12 Best Airsoft M4 AEGs [2020]: All Budgets

by Rory SavágeJuly 23, 2020February 3, 20210

No matter where you play, it never hurts to stick to the classics. The M4 carbine is perhaps one of the most iconic service rifles of the modern era, having equipped a good portion of the Western world and NATO …

How to Pack for a Milsim Event [Comprehensive Guide]

by Rory SavágeJuly 7, 2020August 27, 20200

If you’ve never been out to a hardcore, 3-day military simulation event before, making sure you’ve got everything you need can be a little bit intimidating. Luckily for you, we’ve thrown together a handy visual guide to show you just …

Does Airsoft Hurt? (And How to Reduce the Pain)

by Milo HarrisonJuly 6, 2020August 25, 20202

Worried about whether airsoft will hurt? Wondering how likely it is to be injured while playing airsoft? We get it–no one wants to get hurt playing a sport, and you might have heard varying accounts of just how painful airsoft …

The Best Airsoft Guns for Beginners

by Rory SavágeApril 10, 2020August 18, 20200

Looking to cut through the BS and get out on the field as fast as possible? Whether you’re new to airsoft as a whole or are trying to rope your friends into being a dork with you, we’ve assembled a …