What the?! What are you talking about?!

Yep, it’s what many who read this will be thinking, right? Do you know what uses .177, and what uses .68 caliber ammunition? If you play paintball, then you’d better know the latter, since paintballs (typically) measure .68. And for those that have never used a BB gun, BBs are .177 caliber.

Now that you’ve been edumicated, you ask ‘Why the comparison’? Because Airsoft uses BBs. In some cases they are rubber, and sometimes they are paint-filled. Sometimes they are also metal, but if you use that on your buddy, he’s likely to hunt you down and crack you over the head with your own weapon.

Most organizations separate paintball and Airsoft, but there are advantages (and disadvantages) to both. The weaker of the two would be Airsoft, but the weapons are far more life-like, and they typically do not require the hopper riding on top, which can obstruct your view. Paint marks, if you use paint-filled BBs, will be harder to see because there is less of it, and range is definitely a problem.

Paintball is the superior choice for long-range combat, not to mention it has the easy-to-see, sight-savers paint marks. When it comes to firepower, paintball is the better choice.

Now consider the art of war, and the tactical advantages in multiple scenarios. No, I’m not talking speedball here, strictly tactical recball/woodsball/urban combat. Imagine entering a building to rescue the hostage, or to recover a device or a flag. With your heavy gunner watching your back, would you rather fumble through a door with a larger, heavier weapon, or a lighter, more mobile vehicle of death?

You can blast me now, but I like to think of the possibilities!

As time goes on you can expect to read my opinions, tactics, experiencs and some straight-out facts! Feel free to post your own opinions on what I write. I don’t clam to be an expert, so I may need some correction from time-to-time.