Preparing for an airsoft game entails getting the right protective gear, outfit, and equipment. Of all these choices, the most significant one to your win-and-loss ratio is the weapon you pick. More importantly, the number of weapons you pick. There is definitely too much of a good thing when it comes to airsoft guns you carry at once. And using just one weapon opens you up to a few risks as well.
As best practice, you should carry two guns in an airsoft game so you can have a gun for close and long range shots. It is also advantageous to have a second gun in case the first one malfunctions.
In this article, you will learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of carrying two guns alongside ways to minimize the drawbacks. I will also go over the possibility of three guns and why that’s not as good of an idea. By the end, you will know what else you need besides a spare gun for interruption-free rounds.
Advantages Of Carrying Two Guns
While you can play with a single weapon if you choose to, you are at a significant advantage in carrying two guns. In this section, we will explore the multiple pros of carrying multiple weapons.
You Feel More Confident
Most airsoft players never have to use their secondary weapon because the rounds fly by before they run out of ammo or battery. But having two guns makes them feel more confident because they know that they can keep playing even if their primary weapon is out of battery. This confidence helps them focus on their targets.
You’re Not Limited To One Weapon’s Limitations
In Airsoft, every single weapon has at least one limitation. Since most fields use battery-powered guns, battery power remains a primary limiting factor. In the rare instance that you use an 8 mm airsoft caliber (larger pellets), then the ammo can be a limit as well.
When you use two guns, you can offset both their limits with each other. An air-powered and a battery-powered gun can be a great pair. You can also have a gun that shoots at a long distance and one that shoots at a medium range.
You Can Keep Playing If One Gun Stops Working
Finally, the greatest advantage of airsoft spare is that you don’t have to sit out a round (or the whole day) if your weapon stops working. On an airsoft field, you can trip and fall, run into obstacles, or be exposed to rain. All of these can damage your gun. An extra gun can help you continue playing without missing a beat.
The Disadvantages Of Carrying Two Guns
Now that we have covered the advantages of carrying multiple weapons let’s look at the other side. Here are the main drawbacks of carrying multiple guns in an airsoft game.
You Have To Spend More Money
The first drawback of multiple weapons is something you’ll face even before the game begins. Having to buy two guns requires spending more money, which isn’t ideal for most players. That said, Airsoft is a semi-expensive hobby, and one wouldn’t want to waste paid field time. If you don’t get a spare and your main gets damaged, your field time payment is wasted.
How to offset this drawback: You can neutralize the multiple weapons cost disadvantage by getting a used airsoft gun for your secondary weapon. You can also choose a cheaper one and buy it brand-new.
The Spare Gun Can Weigh You Down
The next drawback of carrying two guns in an airsoft game is that the spare can weigh you down. This is a necessary evil for most, the same as an airsoft mask. It can slow you down, but the advantages it offers are well worth being a little slower. With practice and enough active airsoft time, though, you can get good at moving quickly while carrying two guns.
How to offset this drawback: You can choose a lighter weapon or park your spare in your personal possessions. The latter will keep you from your secondary weapon during the round. But you can always get it after the game and resume the next round. Most players choose to opt for a lighter spare and become good at moving quickly with its weight.
Are Three Guns Too Many For Airsoft?
The consensus seems that the returns start diminishing after two guns. If you carry three guns, you will move significantly slower and will get shot. Three guns are definitely too many to carry on your person in Airsoft. If the field rules allow, you can hide one gun closer to an enemy base. But to have it on your sling would be a hassle.
You can carry multiple magazines for one or two guns, which will have the same effect. Electric airsoft guns have finite power, so one can carry a spare battery as well. The table below covers how each decision affects your overall performance.
| Spare | Advantage | Disadvantage |
| One gun | An additional gun can be your backup when you run out of battery or ammo for your primary weapon. It can also help if your primary weapon gets damaged. | It might slow you down a little. |
| Two guns | You can afford to get two of your gun stuck and still manage to continue shooting. | It slows you down significantly. |
| Spare magazine | You can quickly load up on ammo after running out of pellets in your initial magazine. | It has no use if your primary weapon stops functioning. |
| Spare battery | You can continue shooting with your main gun even if it runs out of battery. | It has no use if your primary gun stops working. |
As you can see, the advantages of carrying spares for a single gun can be easily neutralized by an unfortunate problem with your main gun. Having two weapons takes care of that problem. A third gun doesn’t contribute significantly in any way yet adds a burden that cannot be justified by its performance.
Can You Hide Guns In Airsoft?
There are no explicit rules against hiding your weapon on the airsoft field. However, you risk your gun being captured by the opposing team if you hide it in the field. The problem with hiding your weapon is that you have to go unnoticed when hiding it.
Whether hiding your gun is a good idea or not depends entirely on three factors:
The size of the field – If their field is small enough for people to see all players a majority of the time, then hiding your gun is an invitation to have it captured.
- The price of the gun – The price of the gun is important because a hidden gun can get damaged. If someone captures your weapon during the game, they’ll probably return it after the round. But if they don’t even know it is there and step on it, you might have incurred charges unintentionally.
- The hiding places available – The hiding strategy is as good as the hiding places available. Otherwise, being unnoticed or in a spot where no one can see you won’t help you hide the gun properly.
Final Thoughts
You should carry two guns to offset the possibility of one getting stuck or not working during the game. Pairing the two guns so that they offset each other’s limitations is ideal. Moreover, you should carry multiple batteries and magazines to have an offensive advantage. And make sure to use standard 6 mm pellets so that the ammo remains interchangeable.