A guide to basic maintenance of your airsoft gear
It is always fun to get new toys, and the wait alone can be unbearable once you have placed an order and a shipment of brand-new airsoft gear is on its way. When the parcel finally arrives, most people feel their fingers itching to try the new kit in a quick game at the local airsoft site. What most people probably don't think about straight away is how to make sure they get the benefit of their new gear for a long time.
Proper maintenance and thorough care of your airsoft gear are essential if you want a long service life and sharp, fast performance on the field. But how exactly do you clean your barrels correctly? And which oil is actually best for lubricating your guns? Don't worry – read on and get a thorough introduction to how best to look after your airsoft gear, so you can enjoy your arsenal well into the future. Enjoy.
Cleaning your guns
To ensure good safety, accuracy and a long life, you should clean your barrels systematically and regularly. Large amounts of dirt, silicone, mud and other grime can build up in the barrel of your gun, which in the end can affect your performance on the field. As a player you naturally want to make sure you perform at your best for yourself and your teammates – even if that means a thorough session with the cleaning cloth.
Fortunately, there are many useful tools and cleaning products designed specifically for different airsoft guns, so you don't have to raid the cleaning cupboard for detergent and soft soap. For example, you can invest in a barrel cleaning spray, which you simply spray straight into the barrel through the handy tube supplied with the spray. You can also buy a complete cleaning kit, which contains the rods and brushes you need to give your gun a thorough clean and a smart finish afterwards. Read more about cleaning your guns correctly here.
Lubricating your gun
Just as it is important to clean your gun frequently, most guns also benefit from regular lubrication, so the mechanism always works. A good gun oil, for example a silicone-based oil, also helps prevent rust and ugly marks on your gun, so it keeps its smart appearance.
Different lubrication practices apply to each type of airsoft gun. You should always research thoroughly and make sure you carry out the kind of maintenance that is best for your gun, so you don't damage it. Here are some tips and tricks that can be used for the most common types of airsoft gun.
In general, you should regularly lubricate the moving parts of most guns. Use only the amount of oil needed, and always wipe off excess oil with a dry cloth.
Gas guns benefit from a little silicone oil in the fill valve before you fill them with gas. On your CO2 airsoft guns, you can put a little silicone oil on the top valve before fitting a new CO2 capsule to reduce the risk of leaks or seals drying out.
You can choose to buy a complete maintenance kit, containing all the products and tools you will typically need for a sensible maintenance routine for your arsenal. Alternatively, the individual parts can be bought separately, so you can mix and match across brands and manufacturers.
Extra help from the professionals
Have you got a gun that needs some care, or are you just missing the right equipment to fix the problem? At Handelshuset Aulum you can quickly and easily get in touch with professional technicians who are experts in tuning, upgrading and repairing all kinds of airsoft guns and accessories.
Has your airsoft gun had too long a break, or would you simply like an in-depth service carried out by a professional, knowledgeable workshop? Let our experienced technicians service your gun, so it is tuned again and ready to spread terror among the opposition. Depending on your needs and budget, we can, for example, strip your gun, lubricate it well and give it a thorough function check. Small leaks or loose parts are not always easy to spot yourself, and at worst they can cost you accuracy, power or speed.
You can drop by our shop and workshop in Aulum, Denmark, or contact the workshop team by phone or email. Find our contact details and more information here. We look forward to helping you with your gear.
