Some do, some don’t. Gel Blasters come in a wide range ofstyles and performance levels. Starting at plastic noveltyblasters for kids, all the way up to high performancecompetition products. FPS (feet per second) is the term usedregarding the power of a Gel Blaster. 100FPS is low,200FPS is medium, 300FPS is high and 400FPS is extreme.

Anywhere from 5 to 50 meters, depending on the quality and
FPS of the blaster.

Most blasters are very accurate up to 10-15 Meters.

This could be caused by a number of issues. The most
a common issue is Gel Balls that are too big, too small or too
soft. This can cause JAMMING / FEEDING issues in your
magazine or barrel. The EASIEST fix for this is to grow the
Gels for longer or shorter periods of time.

Some blasters work better with smaller gels, some with
bigger gels. More powerful blasters require Ultra Hard gels
to work correctly, as softer gels will break when the blaster is
fired.
Gels that are too big may feed through the magazine fine but
can get stuck in the barrel causing a blockage. To clear the
blockage remove the magazine and push a thin stick down
the barrel to push any jammed Gels out. To avoid this
problem soak the gels in water for LESS TIME to make them
smaller.

Most Gel Balls need to be soaked for approximately 4 hours,however 2.5 hours works better for some Gel Blasters,particularly when using the Ultra Hard Gels.Soak Gels in room temperature tap water, then drain thewater out. The Gels can be stored in an AIRTIGHT containerfor 1-4 weeks.

With PISTOLS Gas Powered products have betterperformance/quality.With AUTOMATIC RIFLES you can get high qualityproducts in both gas and battery operated.With SNIPER RIFLES the best quality/performance comesfrom Gas Powered or Spring Powered products.With SHOTGUNS Gas PowereWith PISTOLS Gas Powered products have betterperformance/quality.With AUTOMATIC RIFLES you can get high qualityproducts in both gas and battery operated.With SNIPER RIFLES the best quality/performance comesfrom Gas Powered or Spring Powered products.With SHOTGUNS Gas Powered products are the best.Spring Powered Blasters do not require batteries or gas.They are the simplest form of gel blasters that require abolt/slide action to be performed for each shot. These aregenerally cheaper blasters for kids but there are somestandout products available.Battery Powered Blasters use either a 7v or 11v battery topower a motor, gearbox and pump. These come in manyforms from cheap toys for kids to full metal replicas with veryhigh POWER and PERFORMANCE.Gas Powered Blasters provide the closest experiencepossible to a real firearm. Made from metal/wood to simulatethe feeling of a real firearm, many are hard to distinguishfrom the real thing. They are powered by GREEN GAS sohave no electrical parts and no gears.d products are the best.Spring Powered Blasters do not require batteries or gas.They are the simplest form of gel blasters that require abolt/slide action to be performed for each shot. These aregenerally cheaper blasters for kids but there are somestandout products available.Battery Powered Blasters use either a 7v or 11v battery topower a motor, gearbox and pump. These come in manyforms from cheap toys for kids to full metal replicas with veryhigh POWER and PERFORMANCE.Gas Powered Blasters provide the closest experiencepossible to a real firearm. Made from metal/wood to simulatethe feeling of a real firearm, many are hard to distinguishfrom the real thing. They are powered by GREEN GAS sohave no electrical parts and no gears.

Until the light on the charger turns off or changes colour.
Generally speaking an hour will charge most batteries
to full or nearly full.
It is best to keep your battery around 40-60% charged.
Leaving your battery fully charged or fully depleted for
extended periods reduces the LIFE and PERFORMANCE.

For BATTERY POWERED Blasters there is a small
door/hatch on the MAGAZINE. Open the door/hatch and fill
the magazine up by pouring the Gels in using a Speed
Loader/Bottle.
For GAS POWERED Blasters, remove the magazine and
hold it upside down. Gently seat the nozzle of the gas
canister in the small brass valve and depress for approx 10
seconds.
Next, with the mag upright again, slide the mag spring all the
way down using your thumb and hold in position. Using a
GBB SPEED LOADER place the gels in the opening one by
one until full. Release the spring and load the magazine in
the blaster.

Basic upgrades (springs, hop-up rubbers, barrels) are beginner-friendly with online tutorials. Gearbox work requires technical skill, proper tools, and understanding of shimming and air seal principles. Incorrect installation can damage components or create safety hazards. Start with external mods, then progress to internals as you gain experience. Consider professional tech services for complex gearbox modifications.

Nylon gearboxes are lighter, quieter, and sufficient for stock or lightly upgraded setups under 280 FPS. Metal gearboxes handle high-stress upgrades, stronger springs, and extended full-auto use without cracking. For casual play, nylon performs well. Competitive players and those running 300+ FPS upgrades should invest in metal gearbox shells for durability and heat dissipation.

Standard gels are 7-8mm when fully hydrated. Premium hardened gels maintain shape better and improve accuracy. Avoid ultra-cheap gels that break in magazines or barrels. Test different brands to find what feeds reliably in your specific blaster. Store hydrated gels in sealed containers for maximum 2 weeks. Discard gels showing discoloration, odd smell, or inconsistent size.