The SPAS12 Airsoft Shotgun is comparable in price and maneuverability to the mini 870 Airsoft pistol. Yet the SPAS12 Airsoft shotgun, weighing in at just about four pounds, remains a formidable force--at least among spring loaded weapons. It can fire 6mm BBs as well as 6mm paint balls interchangeably, and the pump action delivers smoothly and efficiently every time.
As well, most SPAS12 Airsoft Shotgun packages include a sling for more ergonomic toting. If you like to engage in long paintball battles, this lovely shotgun will hit with astounding accuracy and speed. Manufactured in China by the well known and well regarded company CYMA, the SPAS12 fires at a blistering 260 fps.
Playing Smart Paintball with Your SPAS12 Airsoft Shotgun
Playing a paintball tournament against superior opponents loaded for bear with high powered AEGs, however, will challenge your ability to survive. Unless you're familiar with the paintball course, you'll need to employ a snipe and run policy to avoid getting picked off by these rapid-fire automatic weapons. Unlike the single lock and load action of the spring shotgun, AEGs can blanket a target area with numerous paint balls at once.
That said, fighting with a single action shotgun confers a certain psychological advantage. You feel less guarded by your gun, and thus reliant on your wits to make it through the course. Too often, AEG users believe themselves invincible as a result of their superior firepower. If you can take advantage of this cockiness to lure an opponent into a snipe-able position, you'll discourage all of the AEG users on the opposing side.
