The Airsoft electric models are most popular with sportsmen who enjoy semi-professional skirmishes. There is a reason these weapons regularly outperform gas and spring-loaded machines: With maximum firing capacities of 600 to 900 rounds per minute, Airsoft electric models effectively mimic the action of real guns.
What happens inside these AEG's is similar to the action that goes on inside hobby RC cars. Basically, a battery powered motor forces air through the barrel of the gun, releasing the BB. This is a fully automated feature that requires little maintenance and lasts for a long time.
The Precision and Power of the Airsoft Electric
The durable nature of AEG's makes them perfect for fighting mock battles in rough conditions. However, we caution against allowing children or minors to participate in fights involving AEG's. After all, 900 rounds per minute can indeed do damage--even to children wearing appropriate protection.
A corollary to this recommendation is that we urge you never to take off your safety gear while playing with an AEG. Just because the weapons are certified nonlethal doesn't mean they can't pack a punch. Countless cautionary tales of injuries sustained from this kind of negligence abound in Airsoft lore.
