I am also new to USPSA shooting and have the same problem, don't have a range to go practice the way I would like to. Also with the difficulties in finding reloading supplies and the cost of those supplies, I decided to try airsoft. I love it, to me it's like shooting the real stuff, without the recoil of course. I think it has help me a lot in my techniques and target accusation. The recoil is enough that it makes you think about what you are doing with double tap drills. I can’t really say for sure that it will make you faster, but I don’t see where it can hurt and it sure is a lot of fun!!!!! I bought two guns, a TM Hi-capa and a WE Hi-capa and the BB’s and propane adaptor for under $300. If I would have shot the same number of real rounds that I have with the airsoft guns, I would have spent a lot more the $300 for ammo. So…with that said, is it for everyone…..probably not….but I sure am having a lot of fun and I think for me that it will really help my overall shooting ability.
Mike