The other night we were loaned some airsoft trainers. I appropriated the Armalite M16A4 early (M15A4). Alex (the 6 year old) got the MP5 replica and Chris got the Sig pistol.
I figured this would be a good time to disillusion him of some of the pistol fantasies he holds.
I watched the kids play. Chris couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with that pistol. He was hurrying for one thing. He was also jerking the trigger. Both his girlfriend and I tested it and we could stay combat accurate at about 5-10yds. He routinely got mowed down by Alex.
Dark fell and I decided to challenge him. I'd stayed out of the games until then, supervising. I had earlier tested the M15a4 for accuracy and I've not seen an airsoft gun this accurate.
I stationed Alex in a place where he wouldn't be seen and could shoot first. I took up a side opposite him.
I waited... and got a hinky feeling. I flipped the selector from "semi" to "full" and went to check on Alex. I quietly came around the corner and there stood Chris, raising his handgun.
I brought my rifle up and fired a burst of four. I heard them impact his coat. He had raised his pistol and fired hitting the neighbor's fence. I fired a burst of three more. He swore and clutched his face.
It seems that I had transitioned from the chest to the head when I saw the chest was not producing results.
I've fired full auto on the M16 on one occasion and fired bursts then. However, I've not handled full auto in years. It's nice to know that I don't go to spray and pray and that I can make a headshot if need be at close range.
Lessons learned: 1. Keep firing. If this is any indication they will not accurately fire back if they're being hit. I was for headshots in the past; I've decided they are impractical and not practiced them, but scored high on his cheekbone with a burst of three. 2. AirSoft is dang good training. I'd only done paintball before and this beats it by a country mile. I do not enjoy being hit by plastic BBs. It's a better deterrent, for me at least, to come out on top even if I'm tired than getting smacked with a paintball would be. 3. Make sure full face masks are worn instead of just safety goggles. This is debatable however, and if a child were not involved in the game last night I would like to stick to the goggles.
If you have access to AirSoft guns, even the Wally World Specials, I'd highly recommend it.
Josh <><
(copied'n'pasted from H&A)
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