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The 18th century really was the dawn of the modern age of warfare.  Firearms became the mainstay of armies, replacing pikemen and lancers.  It arguably saw the birth of the professional army, composed of citizen-soldiers, and of course it was the golden age of piracy when it seemed like the seven seas swarmed with scurvy … Read more

World War 2 was arguably the biggest and most expansive conflict in human history.  A pretty straight-forward conflict, with clear good and bad guys, some of the most dramatic, memorable battles of all time, and a wide array of combat scenarios from the huge open battlegrounds of France to the house-to-house fighting of Stalingrad.  Little … Read more

Speedsoft is a popular airsoft sport that’s gaining more fans and players each year.  Emphasizing speed and aggressively, it can be very different from a traditional airsoft event and demands a gun that can keep up with the demands of gameplay, with the criteria for selecting an competitive option perhaps a bit unfamiliar to those … Read more

Man portable rocket launchers and RPGs have been part of the modern battlefield for decades and it is perhaps no surprise that they have made their way into airsoft, as well.  While these airsoft replicas may not provide the explosive power and effect of their real steel counterparts, they can still be a valuable asset … Read more

The Wild West Era didn’t really last all that long- from about the 1860’s to about the mid-1890’s – but it formed a big part of America’s identity and remains so to this day, with Stetson-wearing, gunslinging cowboys and outlaws being a part of our shared national mythology and an iconic image for people all … Read more

Few weapons so successfully blend vintage style and adrenaline-pumping action as an airsoft Tommy gun. Inspired by the Thompson submachine gun, which earned its fame and notoriety on the beaches of Normandy and in the hands of gangsters and lawmen respectively, airsoft Tommy guns have a certain cache and design that make them a jewel … Read more

The XM177 is a classic carbine that dates back to the Vietnam War and was used extensively in the jungle by US Special Operations and Intelligence forces.  The gun not only made a name for itself in combat but essentially laid the foundation for future cabrine versions of the AR platform, eventually leading to the … Read more

Designed by the renowned firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch,  the HK416 was originally designed in the 1990s as a replacement for the venerable M4. Since its introduction in the early 2000s, the gun has been adopted by top tier military and police special operations forces (and later regular forces) around the world, owing to its … Read more

Developed during WW2 by the Soviet Union, the PPSH 41 (aka Shpagin’s machine-pistol-41, aka the “burp gun”) was developed as a cheap, simple and easy to manufacture submachine gun that quickly gained a reputation for reliability and an impressive rate of fire.  The gun was used extensively by Soviet forces across the Eastern Front (and … Read more

Lever action airsoft guns aren’t usually at the top of most airsoft enthusiasts’ wish lists.  For those in the know, however, they can be a different and often stylish alternative to a traditional airsoft M4 or bolt action rifle. With their classic, ornate designs and unusual lever action, they can give users a unique handling … Read more