Airsofts are fun, and relatively safe, with proper precautions. They fire projectiles (plastic BBs of 6mm dia) at up to 400fps, so eye protection is a must.

My sons have several, and I enjoy shooting them as well. I made an indoor range in the basemant to catch the BBs which prevents them from being all over the house. Besides, caught and recovered can be used again...

The target I made was a 2x2 frame,on legs, with a leg of pantyhose as a funnel. The paper targets attach to the front of the frame, and the hose act as a net to snag the projectiles. The kids can print out any type of picture to use as a target (like doom, Max Payne, etc) from their computers (I have even scanned small-bore rifle targets to print). The pistols are kinda accurate at 15-20 feet surprisingly. The rifles are even moreso!

I have read that paintballs can be bought for airsoft products. The crosman auto pistol my one son has is batery powered and has a powered slide to mimic the slide on a real pistol.

Cool Hobby, if used responsibly (and can teach youngsters respect and proper firearm techniques).

Enjoy!

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RM Smith
1988 560SL

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