Including airsoft guns?

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by BurtReynoldsMoustache

I say go for it, but how do you differentiate the airsoft versions from the real thing?

It's not always easy. But a big hint is when the weapons change in some way between firing and non-firing scenes. I've seen movies and TV shows where U.S. soldiers (or other characters) carry M16A2s in non-firing scenes, but then as soon as the M16s get fired, they magically transform into other variants (such as M16A1s with A2 hand guards). When I see something like that, I think it's likely I'm looking at airsoft weapons in the non-firing scenes. Why else would the weapon's appearance change, otherwise?

Or, as Zulu pointed out, sometimes, there are other visual differences. Classic Army airsoft ARs all have white-painted receiver markings which most real ARs don't have. In "The Hurt Locker", the Classic Army markings are partially covered, but it looks like they used black magic marker or something, so they're still visible. Also, as I mentioned on the page, the Classic Army M4s used in "The Hurt Locker" are older versions that have 4-position collapsible stocks. All of the real M4s used in the movie seem to have 6-position stocks (which look different).

Point is, it's going to vary from movie to movie, but the rule of thumb is that whenever you see a change in the weapon's appearance between firing and non-firing scenes, you have good reason to suspect you've uncovered the use of an airsoft weapon or some other replica.

[Excalibur]

I think we should put the airsoft into the gun pages of what they are emulating. Like the M16 Airsofts should be in the M16 page, etc.

[BurtReynoldsMoustache]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I think we should put the airsoft into the gun pages of what they are emulating. Like the M16 Airsofts should be in the M16 page, etc.

What about both? Having an airsoft page and then having each individual airsoft model on the page for the firearm it emulates. And would it be a good idea to do this with the non-guns and other replicas as well?

[Excalibur]

Unlike Non guns, Airsofts are harder to spot unless they show shots of them up close and you could see the brand name logos on the receivers

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by BurtReynoldsMoustache

What about both? Having an airsoft page and then having each individual airsoft model on the page for the firearm it emulates. And would it be a good idea to do this with the non-guns and other replicas as well?

Do you mean that we should have a separate page in order to help readers distinguish between airsoft and real guns? That sounds like a good idea.

[Excalibur]

The problem is that most Airsoft are so real looking that it is next to impossible to tell at a side glance that it is an Airsoft rifle or not. You could hold up an M4 and an Airsoft M4 side to side and could not tell the difference.

[AdAstra2009]

Make sure also that there is a precedent that the assumption is that the firearm is real and is NOT airsoft unless proven otherwise.

[Spades of Columbia]

I'm really starting to hate airsoft...I cant research any guns online anymore without running into page after page of airsoft crap. When you go to reviews of products you have people talking about these products like they are the real thing and it take three of four paragraph before you realize they are talking about a toy. I look for a acessories for my firearms and i have to check and double check to make sure they are for real guns. But as far as movies go i believe if you can prove its a airsoft then mention it in the discription like i did in the Faster page but i see no need for their own page. Just my two cents.