Upgrading Your AEG Airsoft Gun to Achieve 60 Rounds Per Second

While Buster Smith's answer provides valuable insights into achieving high rates of fire in airsoft, the underlying question is: why would you want to push your AEG airsoft gun to such extremes?

Pushing your AEG airsoft gun to shoot around 60 rounds per second (RPS) is more about showing off and less about functionality. It could make your airsoft gun resemble more of a BB hose rather than a traditional airsoft gun. This level of modification may bring you more challenges and detractors than benefits, especially as such high RPS might not align with the expectations of the airsoft community.

Choosing the Right Upgrade Path

Understanding the specific airsoft gun model before making any modifications is crucial. Here are two potential upgrade routes:

The Easy Route: HPA Drop-in Kit

This method involves swapping in a High Pressure Air (HPA) cylinder and adjusting the rate of fire (RPS). The advantage is that this solution comes fully assembled and is relatively straightforward to install. However, the cost can be quite high, often making it a more expensive but hassle-free option. It is a faster and more efficient way to boost your RPS without delving into intricate mechanical modifications. Here’s what you need:

An HPA drop-in kit that allows for an adjustable RPS.

The Harder Route: Mechanical Override

This is a more hands-on approach that involves gutting your gearbox, modifying internal components, and integrating new parts. It includes the following steps:

Gutting the gearbox and installing a short-stroked or replacing your existing heavy spring with a dual sector gear DSG.Swapping out the factory battery connectors with Dean's connectors (though this is optional, it is recommended).Ensuring you have a high-output Lithium Polymer (Lipo) battery with a connector that matches your a MOSFET to manage the power supply, although this is not strictly the hop-up mechanism to match your gun's velocity, though this might not always be a high-torque your airsoft gun and enjoying the results.

This method can be cost-effective, but it might involve some trial and error and getting your hands dirty.

Additional Considerations

The last critical aspect to consider is your magazine. High RPS upgrades can significantly increase the rate at which your gun fires. However, finding a magazine that can keep up with this new rate of fire can be challenging. Many AEG airsoft guns experience misfeeds and dry-fires due to insufficient magazine capacity.

As a recommendation, invest in a high-quality magazine with a strong spring. This will ensure that your gun can reliably feed ammunition at the new, faster rate of fire. In some cases, the magazine will become the determining factor of the actual rate of fire, so choosing the right one is essential.

Conclusion

While reaching 60 RPS is possible and can be achieved through various methods, it’s important to consider the implications and potential drawbacks. Remember, what may start as an upgrade can quickly turn into a problematic experience due to compatibility issues and potential detriments to the game's fairness and rules.