LSW (Light Support Weapon) The Light Support Weapon is also called a (SAW or Section Automatic Weapon). The LSW is usually a light or general-purpose machine gun, equipped with a bipod and firing a rifle caliber bullet. The LSW is light enough for an individual soldier to carry and fire from the shoulder. Bipods, scopes, and belt-fed ammunition can all be used by the LSW. The Airsoft model of these guns are expensive and difficult to find.

Mag / MAG (Magazine) The Mag contains the ammunition which feeds into the Airsoft gun. The magazine is detachable when empty and can be quickly replaced by additional fire-ready magazines.

Magazine Contains the ammunition which feeds into the Airsoft model

Mechbox The central mechanism of an Airsoft Automatic Electric Gun (AEG) that houses the gears, piston, and switch. Sometimes called a Gear Box, the Mechbox translates the rotational movement of the AEG’s electric motor into a reciprocating motion for the piston, by using a set of gears. The Mechbox loads the BBs into the breach, powers each shot and provides the semi and full-automatic use of the gun in a safe manner.

Metal Body Kit Upgrades that add weight and strength to an Airsoft AEG.

Mid-Cap (Medium Capacity) Another name for a type of Airsoft magazine, the Mid-Cap or Medium Capacity mag usually works in the same manner as a Lo-Cap mag and is very reliable. The Mid-Cap mag holds double the amount of BBs than a Lo-Cap mag holds, around 100-200 BBs.