There is a trend in the modern world of taking the classic BB gun and turning it into a truly exceptional item. Gone are the days of cheap looking knock-offs. The airsoft pistol of today looks like any handgun you can imagine on the street.

All manner of remakes and special models exist. If you liked the gun from lethal weapon, they have a airsoft pistol for you. Ever wonder what it would be like to be dirty Harry? If so, simply look for the airsoft version online. They certainly have them! Any famous gun can be found in the airsoft line nowadays.

The most often found BB and pellet versions of ballistic weapons are by and large the simpler models. These airsoft weapons are based simply off of existing real world weapons and many of the upscale manufacturers adhere to the tiniest detail.

If you are new to the world of airsoft pistols, or simply want to know what else to do with them, here are three ideas. Try target practice, small game hunting, or practice gun fu.

Target practice is the oldest form of airsoft play. You can arrange and shoot at many targets or simply construction a targeting sheet for points and impromptu tournaments. There’s no end to what you can shoot at like this.

If you are the hunting type you can go after small birds, or even run pest control on the local rat and snake population. Supplement tonight’s dinner with a little quail!

You’ve seen the movies where they have high octane kung fu battles while wielding twin pistols? Well if that interests you and you have some martial arts knowledge, try and incorporate the airsoft weapons into your training. Unlike a ballistic weapon, you can generally fire these off away from civilization without worry of maiming or killing someone.