Airsoft Gun Customs

Custom airsoft gun building is a second hobby of mine and something I do quite often. Despite the many airsoft gun retailers online today the basic models of the guns are all the same. Only recently have custom shops started popping up on the web but they are few and far between. However custom parts are readily available and in most cases the installation of these parts can be done by the airsoft owner. A custom airsoft gun build is typically upgraded both internally and externally. Lets begin with some of the internals I like to put in my customs.

First thing I always change is the bushings and or bearings to Hardened Steel Bushings. It has been my experience that steel gear bushings will out last all the others 10 to 1. Next up are the gears...If the gears in your AEG are steel then they should withstand up to a 120% spring. If you wish to have your custom airsoft gun shooting above 380 FPS then I would recommend hardened steel gears as well. If you will be upgrading your AEG to 350 to 380 fps and you expect moderate to heavy use then I would upgrade to hardened steel gears as well. I won't spend much time on the spring as much has already been printed and a simple Google search for airsoft spring charts should answer any questions. I typically use 120% springs but it will depend on the results I am trying to achieve.

I always add a metal or brass spring guide so I do not have to be concerned with it breaking. The piston and piston head are typically upgraded according to performance expectations and owner preference. Some players will add a silent piston head to quite a gun down while others prefer to increase the percussion effect. When it comes to external upgrades of your airsoft gun the possibilities are endless. A must have for this hobby is a good cordless dremel tool with a wide assortment of bits and the ability to take a cutting or grinding disk to the body, stock or barrel of your new 150-300 dollar airsoft gun. Once you have gotten over that hurdle the rest of the custom airsoft work is elementary.