So for those of you who really know me, it will come to no surprise that I love using Springers. Why? I can answer that question a few ways....
1) They are cheap. Let's face it, how many of you reading this have bought a pistol tried it out and decided that you didn't like one thing or another about it. It could have been the size, the look, the way it works ( mag release, safety etc..) compared to other pistols etc. So you're now out the purchase price or worse especially if you purchased anything with it such as a holster or extra mags. Springers on the other hand are available in many of the same models as their gas powered cousins, but at a fraction of the cost. Also if they break, it doesn't hurt so bad when it comes time to toss them. With very few exceptions, the most expensive spring pistol you can get will be under $50.00, most can be had for under $25.00, that's less than the purchase of 1 or 2 replacement mags for your gas guns!
2) They are dependable. When you look at the sale ads for used airsoft guns, you see phrases like "comes with 3 mags, 1 needs a new o-ring", or "with a new slide it will be like new." That little Colt springer of mine it was shooting about 100 fps when I got it, it shoots 108 fps now that it's broken in, it's been 4 years I've been using it and it just continues to get better! The only needed upgrades? I gave it a shot of silicon oil a couple of years ago and yes, I painted it black, so much for high maintenance.
3) They stretch your abilities. Think about the difference between spring and gas pistols. There are gas pistols that can go over 500 fps with .20s compared to most springers that shoot under 300fps. Gas pistols shoot over and over with no other action required other than pulling the trigger, some are even full auto capable! Springers require being cocked each and every shot, no more no less, each time. Gas pistols because of their higher power shoot generally much farther and are at varying levels are all upgradable and tunable, with springers you "might" be able to put a stronger spring if you don't destroy it trying!
Soooo then, how do they "Stretch your abilities?"
Just as using mid and low caps on your AEG forces you to pick your shots and make them count, you have to be much more selective with your shots, it's no longer "yank the trigger until you get that kill." There IS a certain pleasure to the kill that is made because you took the time to move forward unseen, to set
