charging an airsoft battery
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- January 21, 2013
Airsoft guns are firearm replicas that simulate the appearance and recoil action of their
authentic counterparts. While historical re-enactors and gun enthusiasts use the replicas for recreational purposes, the military and law enforcement use the weapons for training
sessions.The electric models have rechargeable batteries, which supply the power that fires non-lethal plastic projectiles. Understanding the these devices will enable you to select an airsoft battery that meets your requirements.
Types of Airsoft Batteries
Some airsoft gun owners use 8.4v or 9.6v Nickel-Cadmium, or Ni-CD, batteries. Although these economical batteries charge and discharge quickly, they can sustain irreversible damage if you accidentally overcharge them. Improper charging causes the cells to split and leak, which can ruin your gun. These cellular changes impair the battery’s ability to take and hold a charge as well.
Like Ni-CD devices, Nickel-Metal Hydride, or Ni-Mh, batteries are available in 8.4v for
