Christmas Ideas for Airsofters
Airsoft is a tactical and military-style sport. It requires different equipment and tools to have the best experience.
If you are looking for the perfect Christmas airsoft gift for your loved one, then here we have a list of some of the things you can buy!
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Don’t know much about Airsofting?
Top Christmas airsoft gift ideas
• Expand their Gun range!
• Pistols
• Rifles
• Ball bearings or BB’s for short!
• Get them equipment!
• Patches
• ASG Lens
• Some grenades for combat!
• Remote mines
• Some other cool tools an Airsofters will love!
• A holster or Harness
• Tracer Kit
• Chronograph
• Dust cleaner
• A basic tool kit
• A case for your equipment!Things to keep in mind before getting a gift for an Airsofter!
Don’t Know Much About Airsofting?
Do you have a loved one who likes to play airsoft, and you are looking for the perfect Christmas airsoft gift for them? Then you have come to the right place!
Airsofting, in simple terms- is a military simulation sport. In this, participants have authentic military-style tactics and weapons like pistols, BB guns, and different types of rifles guns.
However, unlike actual combat, airsoft uses 6MM round BB’s, which are made of hard plastic.
It is definitely an interesting sport, and those who are into airsoft would love to get an airsoft themed gift on Christmas 2019.
Top Christmas Airsoft Gift Ideas
Here are some of the top Christmas airsoft ideas that you could give to your loved one this holiday season!
Expand their Gun range!
The first and the smartest thing to do as an airsoft gift idea is to expand their gun range. Any intermediate or even an experienced Airsofter knows that having multiple guns in their collection can really up their tactics and skill.
You have an array of different weapons that you could choose from in which there is a BB pistol, a BB carbine rifle out of which you have pellet guns, airsoft guns, and BB guns.
Pistols
There are many different kinds of pistols and BB guns available on the market. However, there are a few things to look for when buying the perfect one for any airsofter.
First, you have to see whether or not the airsoft is a beginner or they are an experienced player. Most pistols with a textured grip and good gas blowback build are great!
Try to see if whether or not the gun has CO2 upgrades included. Otherwise, if the build is sturdy, then it is definitely something an airsofter will enjoy.
Rifles
Similarly, we have rifles that are good for intermediate to experienced Airsofters. You can also look for rifles that offer an RIS rail system!
Make sure the guns are sturdy and feel almost like the real thing! There are other kinds of rifles like sniper rifles and Top and lower rails on rifles that can help with precision!
There are many other cool features in newer rifles like an electric spring or a gas-powered mechanism.
Ball bearings or BB’s for short!
An airsofter can never have enough of these! BB’s are small plastic balls that airsofters use instead of actual bullets (of course). It is a simple yet useful gift! Any airsofter would love to have more of these in store!
However, try to look for BBs that are at least 0.2 grams in weight; otherwise, they will be of poor quality and will not be compatible with most guns. It is recommended to go for the 6MM diameter BB which ranges from 0.2 grams to 0.28 grams.
There are many different brands that offer good quality BB’s. You could try Golden Ball or BLS Perfect BB - if you're looking for something of good quality.
Some airsofters like to play outdoor, which is why you could also purchase BBs that are environment-friendly and biodegradable in nature.
Get them supporting equipment!
Apart from expanding their gun range, there is also a lot of miscellaneous equipment that could help an airsofter in combat. A great airsoft gift is buying them supporting equipment like lenses and patches!
Patches
Patches are usually made from rubber or a hard kind of polyester fabric. They usually put on different kinds of uniforms and harnesses to mark the player or to show some personality!
There can be many different patches that are just funny, or some patches just mentioned the player's name. This can simply depend on the kind of things the player enjoys.
A more serious patch would mention things like the player’s blood type or military rank. It usually is not brightly colored or simply mentions their name.
However, there is a lot of room to get creative with a patch! If the player has a sense of humor, then you could get them different funny and brightly colored patches. There are many patches available online.
You can select one according to their taste and whatever suits their uniform well.
ASG Lens or a Sight Protector
ASG lenses can come in handy for experienced combaters. A good gun lens can fit on a 20mm RIS / RAS Rails, and in addition to that, it can provide 5cm x 5.5cm of protection.
This provides great sight coverage and is a cool extension to an Airsofters gun range. Definitely a Christmas airsoft gift they will enjoy.
Some grenades for combat!
Grenades can be scary, but definitely, something airsofters enjoy during combat there are many different types of grenades available on the market, so here are a few categories that can help you pick out the best ones.
Gas grenades
Gas grenades are the safest out of the lot! They produce no heat, and you can use them outdoors and indoors both.
They use consumables and often are often just a pop drum that sprays out BBs. So it would also be a smart move to stock a few BBs alongside. These kinds of gas grenades are produced by many big companies like Excel burst or cyclone grenades!
Pyrotech Grenades
There are some conditions that come along with using Pyrotech grenades. They are only made by two manufacturers that include TLSFX and Enola. It is suggested to purchase a protect grenade only if the airsofter is above the age of 18.
In addition to this, if your airsofter usually participates outdoors, then there is a risk of fire as well. However, if you are all in the clear- pyrotech grenades are best used in the grenade.
BFG’s
BFG’s stand for blank firing grenades. These are the most common grenades that Airsofters use during combat. However, be cautious. BFG's are loud and emit heat. It is recommended to purchase earplugs with them.
Also, know where the airsofter usually plays according to which you will decide where to get a 12 gauge BFG or not.
Remote mines
The perfect addition to combat is a fully controlled remote mine or trip. These don’t just sound cool but are great to use as well. They make a perfect airsoft gift for someone who is looking to expand their collection further.
Either you can purchase a radio operated mine or have a trip-wire mechanism. Most of them explode only with audio. There are many different types that have a wire-less detonated and some that shoot blank.
It is important to keep in mind the rules and regulations of the location of air softening. Making sure the player is above the age of 18.
Some other cool tools an Airsofters will love!
There are many other cool tools and gadgets that can add to the experience of airsofting and also double as a great Christmas airsoft gift!
A Holster or Harness
If you are looking for a great gift for your fellow airsofter, than a holster or a harness can be something they use frequently. A holster is great for smaller BB guns and pistols. It can double as a carrier and can also store addition BB’s.
In addition to that, if you are looking for something bigger, than you can also go for a full-body harness that allows the player a vest like storage. It can hold multiple guns at a time as well as additional BB's.
Tracer Kit
Not a lot of airsofter have a tracer kit, while it is a really cool gadget to have. What a tracer kit really does is gives you a glowing bullet, which you can see in the dark!
It is a fun twist for many experienced Airsofters and can help with indoors and outdoors. Moreover, to get a tracing kit- make sure you get both the tracer unit as well as the special tracer set of BB’s.
Chronograph
A chronograph is basically a small device that allows you to know the speed at which your gun is shooting. It is great for higher ranged combat and can help players stay with in the boundaries.
Make sure you get a chronograph that is compatible with their airsoft gun the user owns. There are many different types of chronographs available that work with different kinds of weapons.
Dust cleaner
One of the biggest messes an airsofter leaves everywhere is a pile of BB’s everywhere! That’s one of the most annoying messes to clean up. This is where a dust cleaner can really come in handy.
It is a great Christmas airsoft gift that is a dust cleaner! It can help clean the back seat of your car, the trunk, the garage, and other spaces where you are likely to find a mess.
A basic tool kit
A great thing to have for any airsofter is a basic tool kit. Something with hammers, nuts, screwdrivers, and special tools like Allen Keys just for your airsoft guns and pieces of equipment. Anyone who knows an airsofter also knows how they love to fiddle around with their gear.
Players also require different types of gear oils and degreasers for their equipment. Some barrel cleaning wipes, as well as silicon oil 35, are essentials in an airsoft gun maintenance kit.
This is why a basic tool kit makes a great airsoft gift for Christmas 2019!
A case for your equipment!
While these might be on the pricier side- a heavy-duty gun case can really come in handy when it comes to protecting your equipment and gear.
It gives you the luxury and feels or having your favorite gun stored in a foam liner, hard plastic case that opens with a ‘click’ sound. While it is not a necessity- it is something almost all airsoft players would love to own.
It is a great Christmas airsoft gift idea if you are willing to splurge and have the bougie touch to your equipment and gun.
Things to keep in mind before getting a gift for an Airsofter!
There are some things you should keep in mind before buying an ideal airsoft gift for your loved one.
Make sure you know the regulations of where they usually play. Some places do not allow certain kinds of grenades or tools. Meanwhile, there are other kinds of age restrictions, as well.
Also, keep in mind the level of expertise the airsoft player has. If they are a beginner, try getting them basic equipment like harnesses and guns. However, if they are experienced, then trip mines and tracer units are something they would enjoy!
Moreover, an essential factor is taste. Does the Airsofters like bright green and blue equipment or will they enjoy the basic camo-print. That can also differ from person to person.
In conclusion, Airsofters love any kind of airsoft equipment, especially as a gift this Christmas!
