Will just any BBs work in my Airsoft Guns?

You may have noticed that some discount retailersBBs used in an airsoft gun can shatter, causing the
and big box sporting goods stores sell BBs, andgun to jam and potentially damaging internal
perhaps wondered if purchasing them for your airsoftcomponents irreparably. If you use the wrong BBs
guns would be a good bargain. More than likely, theand your gun is damaged, the warranty will be voided
BBs you find in retailers that are not airsoft stores doand you will be left with a broken gun.
not meet the recommended specifications for use inThe quality BBs that are recommended for airsoft
airsoft guns. High powered airsoft guns can beguns will allow for better performance and protect
permanently damaged and their warranties voided ifthe gun from unnecessary damage. Precision
used with incorrect or low quality BBs.high-grade seamless BBS are manufactured to strict
The quality of BBs used in an airsoft gun actuallystandards regarding density and spherical consistency
makes a big difference in performance. Seamless,and have higher quality craftsmanship, resulting in
precision high-grade BBs are recommended forbetter performance and higher feet per second (FPS)
optimal performance and to prevent damage to thethan their cheaper counterparts.
gun. Often BBs labeled ‘seamless’ at big boxThe importance of using quality BBs is a lesson that
retailers are not manufactured to the same stricttoo many new airsoft players learn the hard way.
specifications as are those offered by airsoftRemember that it is also important to use the
providers, and do not meet the recommendedcorrect BB size and weight recommended for each
standard for use in most airsoft guns. Low qualityof your guns.