The Airsoft Minigun is an impressive piece of equipment. It has amazing power and a solid respectable firing rate. For those that may not be aware, the Airsoft Minigun is a small gattling type gun.

It is called a Minigun because it is actually this type of multi barrel gun can actually be hand held. This gun is powerful enough to destroy a 42 inch television set.

Types Of Airsoft Minigun And Their Performance

There are several different types of gatling guns that fall in the category of the Minigun. However,  there are 2 that are the most popular. The first is the American 6MM and the second is the M-134A2. These are probably the two that will be the easiest to find and they are both newer models. There are of course, others that are older models and are just as nice. The one chosen however depends on the personal preference of the individual users.

The American 6mm Minigun has an ROF of between 600-3000 per minute. The weight is only 27lbs, one of the reasons why it is considered a Minigun. The velocity is between 250 and 600 FPS. Magazine Capacity for this model is 1700 with the standard internal magazine and +3000 with the extended magazine. The A2 model released in 2004 has a larger receiver as well as a larger ammo capacity. This allows the gun to switch from the lightweight plastic ammo used in games, which allow person on person shooting to 13.5-grain BB ammo made of high carbon steel the type of ammo that can take out a TV easily.

How Much Will It Cost You To Have The Minigun?

There are 1990’s models available for those interested. These guns are not cheap and sell for around USD 5,000 to 9,000  depending on the type of gun. As well as if, any accessories are included.

Accessories include primarily ammunition. There are several types of packages, which can be purchased the 10k round package sells for between 150 and 200 dollars, for between 250 and 300 you can purchase up to 25500 rounds or purchase per thousand rounds.

These guns are manufactured both in the US and in Japan with current US models maintaining a slightly better quality margin than their Japanese counterparts.

Final Words

The guns work the same as a regular gattling gun. You simply load the ammo from either the standard clip or using the additional extended magazine, which can be purchased. Once loaded simply aim and fire.

The actual works of the gun itself are a bit complex. Basically, there is a series of bolts and cams, which work to load the barrels and prevent any back firing by creating seals. More information on the exact workings and how each part functions can be found through a variety of resources.

Maintenance is fairly easy once you become familiar with the gun itself. Depending on the type and brand that you purchase you may need to do extended and frequent care in order to be maintained so be sure to check on the requirements before purchasing an Airsoft Minigun.

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