A BB gun is a type of air gun firing metallic spherical projectiles called BBs, which are approximately the same size as BB-size lead birdshot used in shotguns. Modern BB guns usually have a smoothbor
BB pistol with CO2 cartridges and BBs
Steel BBs with copper or zinc jackets
BB gun injury showing a 4.5 mm steel BB that penetrated the middle finger on the left hand
Airsoft pellets are spherical projectiles used by airsoft guns. Typically made of plastic, they usually measure around 6 mm in diameter, and weigh 0.20–0.40 g, with the most common weights being 0.20
Low-quality 6 mm 0.12 g plastic airsoft pellets
High quality Airsoft pellets.
Velocity vs. energy chart for 6 mm Airsoft pellets.
impact energy dependence on distance of impact for a typical airsoft pellet