EastCoastAirsoft Blog

Whatever kind of airsoft rifle you have, there is usually a way you can make it more powerful.  The only exception is really cheap rifles that do not allow upgrades of any kind, although even with these there are sometimes ways to crank up the FPS speed.  Otherwise, there is not much you can do to increase the power.

But if you have something that is a little more expensive, then there is plenty you can do to make that rifle work harder and get more done.  For example, you can get a new stock that can accommodate a larger battery, or you can get a longer barrel so you have more accuracy.  Sometimes gaining power does not necessarily mean more FPS speed, and it can also refer to better range or precision.

Just like with the cheap rifles, some advanced airsoft rifles have the ability to adjust the FPS speed.  Therefore, if you need more power, all you need to do is change that metric, and with that one action, you will have greatly enhanced your power.  It is not nice to make your gun too fast, as then you can really sting your opponents, but for most rifles there is still a lot of room for improvement.