How to Lighten an Airsoft Gun

Some may ask why are airsoft guns so heavy?  
-Many nice airsoft guns are heavy because they include heavy, quality, metal parts.
-On the other hand, many cheap airsoft guns are heavy because they contain weights to make you think they are quality guns.  
-Also, some people enjoy shooting airsoft guns that feel 'realistic' and are 'properly balanced' and what not.  These people are crazy; light guns are good guns.

This instructable is primarily designed for the Crossman Tac 1 although the basic ideas for lightening a gun are the same.

Step 1 Lightening the Butt and Handle

The backside of the gun is divided into 2 sections, the butt and the handle.
The butt is attached to the handle by one screw.
The handle is attached to the gun by 12 screws, one needed an allen wrench
Once the butt is detached, a large metal weight and a spring should slide out. 
Do not keep the spring or weight
The handle should be pried in half easily, if not make sure all screws are removed.
Once opened, take out the metal weight and reassemble the entire backside of the gun.

Comments

[hifatpeople]

I prefer heavy, mines a almost all metal SCAR-L gas blow back, put a silencer in front, a lit match in the silencer and it's as real as it gets.

*Has a kick
*Loud but silent (like a real silencer)
*will shoot flames out the front (thanks to the match... i take such good care of them)
Requires the amount of maintinance as a real gun does

Only con is that you CAN'T use it in winter, it'll be to cold to operate.

(They didn't name it SCAR for nothing, i shot myself in the arm last year and i still have a easily visible mark)

[epicbobman52]

lol i wanted to convert my uhc gas revolver to a flamethrower...

[Capt. Kidd]

ehh... they named it SCAR because it stands for Special operations forces Combat Assault Rifle.

[Hitman227]

Totally agree. I like heavy guns better. If you like light guns go to the dollar store and buy one wait a minute, 'light guns are good guns'. 'These people are crazy' offends people that play REAL airsoft if you are to wimpy to hold a airsoft gun then dont post sentences like that.

[slimshaddy]

i have an airsoft gun with the same attachments and the same gun but mine is all black in stead of clear

[nfk11]

i have TAC R71 assault rifle(lots o fun)

[evilgenius32]

I don't get why everyone is ripping on him. I have that gun and compared it to my friends Barret and they both have the same accuracy, so don't condemn the gun unless you have it. Besides the instructable is awesome, even if you don't agree with the topic.

[jabbathegut1]

i prefer my guns heavy to be perfectly honest :/
nice instructable though - i have the double eagle version of this and ive used your idea for removing the stock + rear weights and stuff

i m just curious as to where you got that mag - if it came with the gun or your american and you baught it from a store then dont bother answering that bit :P
( im english and i cant really be arsed to go to america to buy a mag )


-my gun -

[evilgenius32]

I have that gun and it came with the mag. I've looked but I can't find extra mags anywhere.

[SgtDimo]

Haha I have the same exact shotgun... Hey does anyone know where to get a really good airsoft gun/accessories for under $200?

[okoshima]

to quote a light gun is a good gun.... not true, my sniper weighs upwards of 11lbs (with bi-pod and scope) and the weight helps to 1. balance it out and 2. keep it steady when im aiming.

Same as with my g36c. (dot know the weight) although the weight of that is mostly the gearbox, battery and possibly a weight or 2 in the stock to balance it.


a heavier gun will help to null the slight movement from shaking and the trigger pull. therefore less weight = bad gun

all info taken from first hand personal experience

[smileface77]

You are absolutely right...half of the time
The weight of a gun is a personal preference and there are situations where a heavier gun is more useful than a lighter gun (exspecially with real guns when it comes to absorbing recoil)

Two comments though
-In this particular gun without weights, it is perfectly balanced. But with weights it is still perfectly balanced since the weights are equal in weight and equally spread apart
Other gun are weighted just in the front or back (like your g36c) which would feel bad unbalanced, it is not the case with this gun.

-Heavy guns might mean less slight movements when rested or holding for short amounts of time; lighter guns are easier to hold which gives your arms a break which means you can keep your muscles tight and shoot longer more accurately while holding it.
With a sniper, yes, heavy is better, you do not have to hold it for long amounts of time, but with anything else requiring holding for long periods of time, lighter is better.

Saying light guns are good guns was a bold statement that is only true half the time and is also a matter of personal preference.

[hifatpeople]

Heavier guns are usually more quality, fall on your light gun and it's gonna be in pieces, and like i said in my other comment "Be a man, carry your (super heavy) PLASTIC guns"

[okoshima]

Ok you need to hit the gym... when i skirmish i carry my sniper, my g36c, my pistol (tm m92f) as well as my mags for all weapons, and various other kit along with a 3litre camelback.

6+ hours of said load. i have never had any problems with holding any weapon for a long amount of time. i fire my sniper from kneeling or standing and have never got tired from it, nor have i lost accuracy.

light guns are good guns if you have arms like noodles, i was going to add or if your a girl but ive seen many a girl use full metal ics m4's all day with no issues...

im neither strong nor in shape either...

[Chowmix12]

i agree with okoshima.. I hate my camera because its so light the shutter button makes the camera shake. ive had similar problems with the trigger and the weight of the gears spinning up causes a little bit of jerk but when i remove my heavy stock on my ak the jerk in noticeably higher.