Airsoft gadgets

This will be the first time we will talk about gadgets in the airsoft world on this website. We will take a look at a few gadgets that are out today and that you can easily buy from different websites in Europe, America or elsewhere.

The claymore, the real deal

The first claymore was introduced in the 1960’s. They were houses in a lightweight plastic shell, they contained about 700 1/8” steel balls over a layer of C-4 explosive. When detonated the claymore transformed the matrix of steel balls into a shrieking wall of steel fragments that will ravage any soul unfortunate to stop in front of it. The compact size and lightweight and deadly efficiency made it a favourite for every one who needed some one to cover there 6.

Airsoft claymores

There aren’t many different types of airsoft claymores, they all work the same. But the big difference between the claymores are the way that they are activated. Most of the cheaper claymores are activated by a trip wire, the tripwire claymore. You need to setup the tripwire claymore close to a place where you think that your enemies will try to flank you. It takes some time to set these up, because you have to set the tripwire.

The more expensive claymores have motion sensors, this reduces the setup time but can sometimes “explode” when there isn’t any movement. The cheap claymores can cost around 100$, while the more exspensive ones costs around 300$

So claymores are they worth it? This fully depends on your play style in the airsoft world. If you are a rusher who likes to run around like a monkey, no this isn’t the product for you. Are you a sniper that will stay in one spot for longer periods of time or someone that likes to setup camp, then this might be a good gadget to cover your 6.

Grenades

Airsoft grenades can be a really effective tool in every ones arsenal. Whether it be a reusable hand thrown device or maybe even an under barrel launcher that launches grenade shells. Knowing how to use these grenades can give you and your team a huge advantage on the playing field.

There are many reusable grenades on the market. Most notable are the Tornado models, which are big rubberized grand that you can re-use after you have thrown it.

They come in 2 models, frags and timers. A frag goes off at the moment it hits the ground while a timer acts like a normal grenade.

Then there are the disposable grenades on the market. These grenades bitterly blow to pieces sending bbs everywhere. They are awesome. You get them in many different forms. From pineapples to the standaard US military grenades or go old school and buy a grenade that looks like the German World War 2 stick grenade.

Then as last the under barrel grenades. The standalone units are great. They spray everywhere and are great for showering down lots of ammo over a wide distance, you can clear rooms effectively and fast. There biggest problem is the price, there are really expensive and can’t be re-used. Think twice when you want to shoot one of these badboys.

Overall we think the airsoft gadgets are very fun to use, but also very expensive. You have to think twice before trowing or launching a grenade. Or what happens when you place a claymore and someone breaks it on accident.

What is your opinion on these airsoft gadgets?

-MYSTIX