ASG

ASG (Airsoft Spring Gun) is a type of airsoft gun powered by a spring. Before each shot, you must manually cock the slide or bolt to compress the spring and prepare the gun to fire.

What is an ASG

ASG guns work on a simple mechanical principle. Cocking the slide compresses a spring, which fires a BB when you pull the trigger. This system needs no batteries or gas, so it works reliably in any weather.

ASG characteristics:

• Manual cocking: Required before every shot
• No external power source: No batteries or gas needed
• Low cost: The most affordable type of airsoft gun
• Simple maintenance: Very few moving parts

ASG vs AEG vs GBB

Types of ASG guns

Spring-powered mechanisms appear in several types of airsoft guns:

• Pistols: Budget replicas for beginners
• Shotguns: Pump-action shotguns, popular for CQB
• Sniper rifles: Bolt-action sniper rifles with high power output
• Rifles: Basic models for recreational shooting

Spring-powered sniper rifles are preferred by experienced players for their accuracy and reliability.

Who should pick an ASG

ASG guns are a good fit for:

• Beginners: Low cost, easy to operate
• Backyard plinking: Recreational use
• Snipers: Bolt-action rifles with high FPS
• CQB players: Pump-action shotguns

For active gameplay that calls for rapid fire, AEG or GBB guns are a better choice.

Related terms: AEG, GBB, airsoft, FPS, hop-up