I've already thought through the pros and cons of training with them. I live in a pretty rural area, so there are no ranges close by. The good thing? I don't need a range, I can shoot almost anywhere (don't hate). BUT, I'm trying to be creative (and it's raining today and i'm PO'd that I can't go out and shoot), and I think airsoft could be a cheap alternative to train with.
The question is this...
I'm not paying $150 dollars for a gas operated airsoft pistol, I'm thinking more on the lines of a spring or maybe electric operated one. About 30 or 40 dollars is all I care to put in one. Cheap/tightwad? You bet, but I've been doing so much with so little for so long that now I can do almost anything with nothing.
Coming to the point, are spring operated pistols semi-auto, or do you have to charge the slide before every shot. I know the cheaper ones aren't exactly to scale with weight and material, but that's alright. It's mainly to practice dynamic shooting in the house, I'm trying to keep from blowing $60 a week on .45 acp. I would like a detachable magazine and the basic functions to work (i.e. grip safety, thumb safety, mag release).
Would anyone more familiar with this stuff than myself help, please. Thanks
The question is this...
I'm not paying $150 dollars for a gas operated airsoft pistol, I'm thinking more on the lines of a spring or maybe electric operated one. About 30 or 40 dollars is all I care to put in one. Cheap/tightwad? You bet, but I've been doing so much with so little for so long that now I can do almost anything with nothing.
Coming to the point, are spring operated pistols semi-auto, or do you have to charge the slide before every shot. I know the cheaper ones aren't exactly to scale with weight and material, but that's alright. It's mainly to practice dynamic shooting in the house, I'm trying to keep from blowing $60 a week on .45 acp. I would like a detachable magazine and the basic functions to work (i.e. grip safety, thumb safety, mag release).
Would anyone more familiar with this stuff than myself help, please. Thanks