Best Beginner Airsoft Guns

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone you know, or thinking of getting into the hobby for the first time? Our best value bundle includes a Delta Armory DA-C05 M4 AEG, 3 mid-cap magazines, a speed loader, 2 batteries, a 0.5kg Bag of Delta Armory EAGLE 0.25g Biodegradable BBs and a UK 3-pin charger. Learn more about this great value Airsoft starter set in the "Full Description"!

The Patrol Base Airsoft Starter Pack is the perfect Christmas gift for new Airsoft players, including everything you need to get stuck in, other than your choice of Eye and Face Protection. We recommend the JT Premise Full Face Mask for players under 18 years old. If you need an affordable bundle featuring crucial Airsoft equipment you need to get started on the battlefield, you'll be ready to rock with the Patrol Base Starter Bundle!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone you know, or thinking of getting into the hobby for the first time? Our best value bundle includes a Delta Armory DA-C05 M4 AEG, 3 mid-cap magazines, a speed loader, 2 batteries, a 0.5kg Bag of Delta Armory EAGLE 0.25g Biodegradable BBs and a UK 3-pin charger. Learn more about this great value Airsoft starter set in the "Full Description"!

The Patrol Base Airsoft Starter Pack is the perfect Christmas gift for new Airsoft players, including everything you need to get stuck in, other than your choice of Eye and Face Protection. We recommend the JT Premise Full Face Mask for players under 18 years old. If you need an affordable bundle featuring crucial Airsoft equipment you need to get started on the battlefield, you'll be ready to rock with the Patrol Base Starter Bundle!

If you're looking for a mean, combat-capable 1911 build, the Golden Eagle 3309 1911 Warrior GBB Pistol is a fine choice! A modernised version of the OG 1911, the forefather of the Hi-Capa, designed over 100 years ago, this old dog has some new tricks up its sleeve, based on the Tokyo Marui Desert Warrior design with its modernised aesthetic, 20mm Picatinny railed frame and Kimber Warrior-inspired grips.

Inside, this affordable build has us rather impressed. The hammer is made from steel, as are many of the hammer group components, a fantastic edge to have in terms of reliability, which will save you money on upgrades later down the line. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, providing an accuracy advantage with high-quality BBs and another thoughtful pre-upgrade in a great value package. If you're into the looks of the OG TM Desert Warrior but want it in full metal, the Golden Eagle 3309 1911 Warrior GBB Pistol should be in your sights!

If you're looking for an affordable sidearm for a military-themed loadout, the Golden Eagle 3701 EU17 Gen.5 GBB Pistol is ideal. A full metal build with an aluminium slide and enhanced "Gen.5" frame, this EU series build boasts an ambidextrous slide lock, enlarged mag release and integrated magwell flare to speed up reloads and a bevelled slide front for easier reholstering, just like the Gen.5 version of the real deal.

Inside, this affordable build is impressively equipped, pre-upgraded with steel hammer/trigger components and a steel slide lock to enhance long-term reliability and durability. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel for an edge in accuracy with high-quality ammo. If you need a solid sidearm with generous pre-upgraded parts but are working to a tight budget, Golden Eagle has you covered with the 3701 EU17 Gen.5 GBB Pistol!

If you're looking for an affordable sidearm for a military-themed loadout, the Golden Eagle 3701 EU17 Gen.5 GBB Pistol is ideal. A full metal build with an aluminium slide and enhanced "Gen.5" frame, this EU series build boasts an ambidextrous slide lock, enlarged mag release and integrated magwell flare to speed up reloads and a bevelled slide front for easier reholstering, just like the Gen.5 version of the real deal.

Inside, this affordable build is impressively equipped, pre-upgraded with steel hammer/trigger components and a steel slide lock to enhance long-term reliability and durability. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel for an edge in accuracy with high-quality ammo. If you need a solid sidearm with generous pre-upgraded parts but are working to a tight budget, Golden Eagle has you covered with the 3701 EU17 Gen.5 GBB Pistol!

If you need an affordable sidearm with an ultra-modern look, the Golden Eagle 3702 EU19X GBB Pistol is a great value option. A full metal build with an aluminium slide and enhanced "Gen.5" frame, the EU19X build boasts an ambidextrous slide lock, enlarged mag release, an integrated magwell flare to speed up reloads, and a bevelled slide front for easier re-holstering, just like the real deal.

Inside, this affordable build is impressively equipped, pre-upgraded with steel hammer/trigger components and a steel slide lock to enhance long-term reliability and durability. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel for an edge in accuracy with high-quality ammo. If you need a reliable workhorse sidearm on a tight budget, you're in good hands with the Golden Eagle 3702 EU19X GBB Pistol!

If you need an affordable sidearm with an ultra-modern look, the Golden Eagle 3702 EU19X GBB Pistol is a great value option. A full metal build with an aluminium slide and enhanced "Gen.5" frame, the EU19X build boasts an ambidextrous slide lock, enlarged mag release, an integrated magwell flare to speed up reloads, and a bevelled slide front for easier re-holstering, just like the real deal.

Inside, this affordable build is impressively equipped, pre-upgraded with steel hammer/trigger components and a steel slide lock to enhance long-term reliability and durability. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel for an edge in accuracy with high-quality ammo. If you need a reliable workhorse sidearm on a tight budget, you're in good hands with the Golden Eagle 3702 EU19X GBB Pistol!

Whether you need a cheap 'Capa for a custom build or a solid starter sidearm, the Golden Eagle 3302 Hi-Capa 5.1 Silver OPS GBB Pistol is ideal. Based on the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 5.1 design but treated to a full metal exterior, the GE Hi-Capa Silver OPS is a simple yet functional piece, offering harder recoil and a more realistic feel than the original ABS polymer TM build with the same vast aftermarket of upgrade and customisation options.

Inside, this affordable package is equipped with a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, enhancing accuracy potential with high-quality BBs while providing a slight FPS boost thanks to enhanced gas efficiency. If you're checking out Hi-Capas, looking for the best value option, the Golden Eagle 3302 Hi-Capa 5.1 Silver OPS GBB Pistol is definitely a contender!

If you're hitting the field with an M4 AEG and need affordable gear to complement it, this bundle is ideal! The M4 AEG Shooter Starter Rig includes an 8Fields Tactical MOLLE Plate Carrier Vest w/ Mock Insert and a MOLLE Open Top Double Magazine Pouch For M4/AR-15 in your choice of colour with 2 x 150rnd Mid-cap magazines for M4/AR-15 AEGs from Battleaxe. Please note, you will need a Speed Loader to load these mid-cap magazines, so if you don't have one, make sure you pick one up!

If you want to personalise your new rig, see our range of Morale and ID patches to add a touch of humour and personality. If you need assistance mounting your MOLLE pouch to your plate carrier, check out our MOLLE Guide.

If you're shopping for your first sidearm or a cheap base gun for a custom Hi-Capa build, the Golden Eagle 3304 Hi-Capa 5.1 Desert OPS GBB Pistol is one of the best options out there. Based on the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 5.1 design but treated to a full metal exterior, the GE Hi-Capa Desert OPS is a simple yet functional piece, offering harder recoil and a more realistic feel than the original ABS polymer TM build with the same vast aftermarket of upgrade options.

Inside, this affordable package is equipped with a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, enhancing accuracy potential with high-quality BBs while providing a slight FPS boost thanks to enhanced gas efficiency. If you're looking for an affordable gas blowback sidearm with competitive out-of-the-box performance, the Golden Eagle 3304 Hi-Capa 5.1 Desert OPS GBB Pistol is as cheap as they come!

If you love hyper-aggressive styling in a unique 1911 build, the Golden Eagle 3317 1911 Strike Warrior GBB Pistol should suit your needs! A menacing build with a truly scary meat-tenderiser-style compensator at the front, this unique 1911 is inspired by the Tokyo Marui Strike Warrior, an original polymer TM design recreated by GE with a realistic full-metal build.

Inside, this very affordable GBB pistol has us rather impressed! The skeletonised hammer and many hammer group components are made from steel, which considerably improves strength compared to the usual cast zinc alloy parts. The inner barrel is also a 6.02mm tightbore example, providing an accuracy boost when used with high-quality ammo. Whether you need a sidearm which telegraphs aggression or are looking for a cheap, unique expansion for your collection, the Golden Eagle 3317 1911 Strike Warrior GBB Pistol is a fantastic choice!

If you're after a bargain sidearm with elite looks, the Golden Eagle 3398 Hi-Capa 5.1 Ronin Combat GBB Pistol should be in your sights! A full metal build inspired by the legendary JW3, the Ronin Combat is slightly shorter than John Wick's sidearm but equipped with front and rear slide serrations, a 20mm frame rail for accessories, a light-enhancing front sight and a flared magazine well for easy, rapid reloads.

Inside, this affordable beast is rather impressive, boasting a steel hammer and trigger to extend lifespan and improve reliability. The slide is CNC machined from aluminium to guarantee a clean finish and flawless engagement surfaces, and the inner barrel is a 6.02mm tightbore example, offering enhanced accuracy with high-quality ammo. If you're into combat-optimised 'Capas with aggressive aesthetics, the Golden Eagle 3398 Hi-Capa 5.1 Ronin Combat GBB Pistol should suit you perfectly!

If you're a fan of 1911s but want an aggressive, modern look, the Golden Eagle 3326 1911 Starburst 4.3 GBB Pistol is what you need! A modernised version of the OG 1911, the forefather of the Hi-Capa, designed over 100 years ago, this old dog has some new tricks up its sleeve, equipped with a Hi-Capa 4.3-style slide with front serrations, a 20mm Picatinny railed frame for accessories and unique grip panels inspired by real steel Wilson Combat "Starburst" grips.

Inside, this affordable build has us rather impressed. The hammer is made from steel, as are many of the hammer group components, a fantastic edge to have in terms of reliability, which will save you money on upgrades later down the line. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, providing an accuracy advantage with high-quality BBs and another thoughtful pre-upgrade in a great value package. If you're all about 1911s but can't resist the modern aesthetic, you're in good hands with the Golden Eagle 3326 1911 Starburst 4.3 GBB Pistol!

If you're after a sleek, modern Hi-Capa with eye-catching accents, the Golden Eagle 3342 Hi-Capa 5.1 Melody GBB Pistol should be in your sights! A full metal build inspired by competition-optimised 2011 pistols, the Hi-Capa Melody boasts a flawless CNC aluminium slide, a red light-enhancing front sight and a flared magazine well, ready for whatever challenge awaits it. This version is also rocking a stylish metallic red outer barrel, complete with weight-reducing fluting to make it stand out.

Inside, this affordable beast is rather impressive, boasting a steel hammer and trigger to extend lifespan and improve reliability. The slide is CNC machined from aluminium to guarantee a clean finish and flawless engagement surfaces, and the inner barrel is a 6.02mm tightbore example, offering enhanced accuracy with high-quality ammo. Whether you need a solid starter sidearm or a stylish base for a custom build, the Golden Eagle 3342 Hi-Capa 5.1 Melody GBB Pistol is a fantastic option!

If you need a reliable holster filler, Golden Eagle has something you'll like! The Golden Eagle 3343 Hi-Capa 5.1 Quicksilver GBB Pistol is a full metal clone of the Tokyo Marui, meaning 100% compatibility with aftermarket upgrades and the intense recoil and realistic feel of full metal straight out of the box.

Though it is based on the Tokyo Marui, this Hi-Capa has a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, adding to its accuracy potential, improving gas efficiency and raising FPS slightly. It also has an 11mm CW female threaded outer barrel, meaning you don't need a new outer barrel to fit a tracer or suppressor, just an 11mm CW to 14mm CCW adapter. Unlike other cheap GBB pistols, the Golden Eagle Hi-Capa feels buttery smooth when cycling and is remarkably consistent, pointing to well-made internals and tight tolerances.

Whether its fate is to be your trusty sidearm, ready for close encounters, or it is destined to be built up into a Speedsoft monster, bristling with upgrades, the Golden Eagle Hi-Capa Quicksilver will serve you well!

Whether you're after an economical pistol for backyard target shooting or a winter-ready sidearm with full-auto, the Swiss Arms NAVY Pistol AEP; MOSFET Version is a fine choice. Styled after an iconic special forces sidearm famed for its reliability, the NAVY Pistol boasts an alloy slide and polymer frame, giving it a more realistic weight and feel than other AEPs.

This version is equipped with a MOSFET trigger unit, enhancing trigger response, boosting rate of fire and allowing 7.4V LiPo batteries to be used. The set even includes a USB LiPo balance charger and a speed loader, though it does not include a battery (we recommend a 7.4V 680mAh LiPo).

While it may not be a violently recoiling, maintenance-heavy beast like a GBB pistol, an AEP runs all year round, with no care about the cold and minimal maintenance between games. Unlike most GBB pistols, its full auto fire mode is accurate and effective, making it an asset for a sniper seeking a compact sidearm which always works when the trigger is pulled. 

For those who want a lightweight and affordable platform, no matter your skirmishing experience, the Specna Arms SA-F05-RL FLEX™ Gen.2 HAL¹ ETU™ M4/AR-15 AEG is the perfect rifle for you! The SA-F05-RL follows Specna's FLEX™ build style, constructed predominantly from high-density polymer with an alloy outer barrel, resulting in a lightweight and agile build which won't have your arms burning after a gameday!

Inside, the HAL¹ MOSFET/ETU system provides superb functionality for this price. It is ready to go toe to toe with other modern MOSFETs, allowing you to program different fire modes, 5 levels of trigger sensitivity adjustment, 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, active braking and a low battery voltage alarm. Like the original FLEX™ AEG series, the HAL¹ equipped version also has a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, giving it above-average accuracy potential and a slight raise in FPS from the same strength spring.

Specna's FLEX™ Gen.2 pushes the featureset of affordable AEGs up a notch or two, equipped with the Aether™ enhanced gearbox shell and Magnus™ TDC Rotary HOP-up unit from the PRIME™ series. Also on board is the Aether™ CNC aluminium nozzle and Helium™ HOP-up bucking, boosting accuracy and range considerably. To make matters even sweeter, you also have the option of choosing the "BLDC/Brushless motor" version, equipped with a Dark Matter Brushless motor for a positively insane rate of fire. If you need a lightweight but advanced backup, the Specna Arms SA-F05-RL FLEX™ Gen.2 HAL¹ ETU™ M4/AR-15 AEG has both boxes ticked!

A lightweight spring powered Airsoft 6mm sniper that is ready to go out of the box - no assembly required! Supplied with a 4x32 rifle scope with mount rings, a bipod and two magazines, the Tango T96 is everything you need to get started in the world of Airsoft sniping.

A lightweight spring powered Airsoft 6mm sniper that is ready to go out of the box - no assembly required! Supplied with a 4x32 rifle scope with mount rings, a bipod and two magazines, the Tango T96 is everything you need to get started in the world of Airsoft sniping.

A lightweight spring powered Airsoft 6mm sniper that is ready to go out of the box - no assembly required! Supplied with a 4x32 rifle scope with mount rings, a bipod and two magazines, the Tango T96 is everything you need to get started in the world of Airsoft sniping.

If you're just starting your Airsoft adventure and need a cheap starter replica which can do it all, the Cybergun Colt® CM.506 M4A1 CQBR AEG Rifle is ideal. This M4/AR-15 platform AEG is constructed almost entirely from high-density polymer with an alloy outer barrel and trim parts, keeping the build lightweight and agile, not to mention cost-effective.

While it weighs practically nothing (only 1.7kg!), the CM.506 doesn't feel flimsy thanks to its use of high-density ABS polymer. Inside we are treated to surprisingly well-equipped internals, offering respectable performance in both outdoor and indoor skirmishes.

The alloy version 2 gearbox the CM.506 is based around is equipped with 18:1 standard ratio gears running on 8mm steel bushings, a type 1 cylinder, reinforced polymer compression parts and a quick change spring system. Also inside is a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel and an updated rotary HOP-up unit, giving you above-average accuracy potential and the latest HOP-up unit design for M4/AR-15 AEG platforms. All internal parts are standard Tokyo Marui AEG spec, meaning the sky is the limit when it comes to upgrades later down the line!

Externally, the CM.506 is absolutely mission-ready, equipped with a 20mm Picatinny quad rail handguard and 20mm railed receiver, ready for any 20mm Picatinny accessories you need, from red dot sights and scopes to vertical foregrips, laser aiming modules and tactical flashlights.

The alloy outer barrel is rocking 14mm CCW male threads, meaning you can add a tracer unit to make your BBs glow or a suppressor for sneaky styling. If you're ready to get into the sport with one of Airsoft's most popular platforms, the Cybergun Colt® CM.506 M4A1 CQBR AEG is ready for you!

If you're just starting your Airsoft adventure and need a cheap starter replica which can do it all, the Cybergun Colt® CM.506 M4A1 CQBR AEG Rifle is ideal. This M4/AR-15 platform AEG is constructed almost entirely from high-density polymer with an alloy outer barrel and trim parts, keeping the build lightweight and agile, not to mention cost-effective.

While it weighs practically nothing (only 1.7kg!), the CM.506 doesn't feel flimsy thanks to its use of high-density ABS polymer. Inside we are treated to surprisingly well-equipped internals, offering respectable performance in both outdoor and indoor skirmishes.

The alloy version 2 gearbox the CM.506 is based around is equipped with 18:1 standard ratio gears running on 8mm steel bushings, a type 1 cylinder, reinforced polymer compression parts and a quick change spring system. Also inside is a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel and an updated rotary HOP-up unit, giving you above-average accuracy potential and the latest HOP-up unit design for M4/AR-15 AEG platforms. All internal parts are standard Tokyo Marui AEG spec, meaning the sky is the limit when it comes to upgrades later down the line!

Externally, the CM.506 is absolutely mission-ready, equipped with a 20mm Picatinny quad rail handguard and 20mm railed receiver, ready for any 20mm Picatinny accessories you need, from red dot sights and scopes to vertical foregrips, laser aiming modules and tactical flashlights.

The alloy outer barrel is rocking 14mm CCW male threads, meaning you can add a tracer unit to make your BBs glow or a suppressor for sneaky styling. If you're ready to get into the sport with one of Airsoft's most popular platforms, the Cybergun Colt® CM.506 M4A1 CQBR AEG is ready for you!

If you are a baller on a budget, this will interest you! The latest Desert Eagle Airsoft GBB pistol from Cyber Gun has its sights set on the beginners' market, aiming squarely at keeping the realistic Desert Eagle firing experience in a full polymer pistol. This Desert Eagle is based on the original Tokyo Marui Desert Eagle design and boasts the same strong blowback feel and intense recoil that can only come from a Desert Eagle GBB, but is considerably less of a burden on the wallet than other options, and comes in its own nifty hard storage case!

A Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol from NUPROL, this EU-Series RAVEN series EU17 is a semi-automatic pistol which runs on green gas for added realism by simulating recoil by adding blowback to each shot. The pistol is highly customisable and supports a wide range of aftermarket attachments and upgrades allowing you to make the pistol truly your own.

If you love the comfort, reliability and compatibility of the EU-Series pistols, and want something that will stand out from the crowd, then the EU17 is a sure choice. This pistol is one of the most cost-effective sidearms you can run in Airsoft!