Best Beginner Airsoft Guns

This updated Airsoft Electric Pistol is roughly based on the comfortable EU Series, and offers a much better Rate of Fire and Performance than their standard equivalents. This version includes a MOSFET which 'amps' up the Performance with a faster Trigger Response, and the ability to dump an entire Magazine Fully Automatic in seconds.

If you are after a modern sniper rifle platform with a cutting edge look and upgraded internals straight out of the box, the CYMA CM.708-U should be right up your street! This rifle is the upgraded version of the original CM.708 and boasts a steel cylinder with a low friction coating, a brass cylinder head, an aluminium piston with a rubber shock-absorbing pad and a 90-degree piston catch/sear. 

These components combine to improve the lifespan of the CM.708 and improve its air seal qualities and reduce friction in the action for a higher quality feel and an easier bolt pull. Why not save yourself the trouble of upgrading your sniper rifle and get one with all the trimmings straight from the factory?

The Double Eagle M904R is a lightweight but extremely effective Airsoft Electric Gun, powered by a Battery in the Stock. It is based around the 'Falcon Fire Control System' which offers a highly programmable and incredibly well-responding Trigger. If you're a fan of staying light on your feet, flanking the enemy and generally causing mayhem, this Airsoft Gun will do you proud on the skirmish field.

RAVEN are back! This time with a series of beautiful Hi-Capas which offer an impressively strong recoil and cold-weather performance all in one. Coming included with a set of low-light ironsights and a 20mm Pistol Rail, this is a strong contender for king of the Hi-Capa platform.

This Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a hybrid of the 1911 and Hi-Capa platform to create a beautiful and well-performing sidearm which looks the business and can compete with the big boys. The pistol features a unique Compensator, as well as a Custom Stippled Grip and 20mm Accessory Rail, and has a huge double stack Magazine to give you the biggest gas capacity possible.

This Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a hybrid of the 1911 and Hi-Capa platform to create a beautiful and well-performing sidearm which looks the business and can compete with the big boys. The pistol features a unique Compensator, as well as a Custom Stippled Grip and 20mm Accessory Rail, and has a huge double stack Magazine to give you the biggest gas capacity possible.

If you seek an M4/AR-15 platform with reinforced internals focussed on reliability, the Delta Armory DA-B06 BRAVO™ 10” KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG is one to watch. Constructed with a strong high-density polymer receiver and a CNC aluminium handguard, the DA-B06 is perfect for those who want to step a bit closer to realism while maintaining maximum energy and agility in game.

Inside the DA-B06, we are treated to the same pre-upgraded internal parts as the other offerings in Delta's BRAVO™ line, including a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit, SHS tappet plate and piston, 7mm ball bearing bushings, a CNC Type A flat trigger and a reinforced V2 gearbox shell. Externally, this beast is rocking a KeyMod handguard equipped with pre-installed 20mm rail sections and the superb Delta Armory battery stock, getting you off the mark with advanced externals ready for your choice of accessories!

If you like your primary simple, reliable and accessory-ready, the DA-B06 BRAVO™ 10” KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG will do what you need it to, with plenty of upgrade options down the line thanks to its full TM AEG compatibility. At the ideal length to contend with tight corners in CQB and distant enemies outdoors, the DA-B06 is a fantastic multi-role platform!

If you are looking for a starting point for a Milsim appropriate DMR rifle, you have found one of the best options! The Double Bell MK12 MOD.0 SPR is modelled closely on the real MK12 MOD.0 Special Purpose Rifle issued to the special operations forces of both the US Army and US Navy. This rifle features an 18-inch outer barrel with an OPS Inc. style muzzle brake, a PRI Gen2 style free-floated tubular handguard with removable rail sections and an ARMs style "Swan" rail riser sleeve, making it a perfect match for DMR rifles issued to USSOCOM during the global war on terror era.

An electric powered non-blowback Airsoft pistol, also known as an AEP (Automatic Electric Pistol), designed to function and work like the popular Hi-Capa style pistol.

If you're looking for a compact and lightweight AR platform with stealthy styling, the Specna Arms SA-C05 CORE™ HAL¹ ETU™ M4/AR-15 AEG is a great shout. This M4/AR-15 AEG follows Specna's "CORE" build standard, with a CNC aluminium handguard, alloy outer barrel and suppressor paired with a high density polymer receiver, stock and pistol grip, ideal for skirmishers who like to move fast and keep energy high all day long.

This, the latest SA-CO5 is rocking Specna's HAL¹ ETU,  boasting programmable fire controls and several quality-of-life functions built-in, all for barely more money than the original. The HAL¹ allows you to select binary trigger, AUG mode and sniper delay instead of semi-auto and semi-auto lock, 3-round burst or 5-round burst instead of full auto. Also available are 5 levels of trigger sensitivity adjustment, 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, active braking and a low battery voltage alarm. Like the original, the HAL¹ equipped version also has a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, giving it above-average accuracy potential and a slight rise in FPS from the same strength spring. Impressive stuff for an entry-level price point!

If you're looking for a compact and lightweight AR platform with stealthy styling, the Specna Arms SA-C05 CORE™ HAL¹ ETU™ M4/AR-15 AEG is a great shout. This M4/AR-15 AEG follows Specna's "CORE" build standard, with a CNC aluminium handguard, alloy outer barrel and suppressor paired with a high density polymer receiver, stock and pistol grip, ideal for skirmishers who like to move fast and keep energy high all day long.

This, the latest SA-CO5 is rocking Specna's HAL¹ ETU,  boasting programmable fire controls and several quality-of-life functions built-in, all for barely more money than the original. The HAL¹ allows you to select binary trigger, AUG mode and sniper delay instead of semi-auto and semi-auto lock, 3-round burst or 5-round burst instead of full auto. Also available are 5 levels of trigger sensitivity adjustment, 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, active braking and a low battery voltage alarm. Like the original, the HAL¹ equipped version also has a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, giving it above-average accuracy potential and a slight rise in FPS from the same strength spring. Impressive stuff for an entry-level price point!

Due to the Rubber texture of the body of this gun it can not be 2 toned

This Spring Powered Bolt Action Rifle is a super lightweight and quiet Airsoft Sniper Rifle that is based on the TM VSR; so much so that it is compatible with all Tokyo Marui VSR upgrades such as PDI and Prometheus brands. The externals of the Rifle feature a Rubberised Polymer which feels very different to your average replica and helps achieve a really realistic and eye-catching finish.

If you want to keep your setup realistic but need more ammo on tap, the S&T PPSh-41 EBB Submachine Gun AEG; ABS Stock is definitely worth a look. This full metal PPSh-41 SMG replica is packaged with a 2000 round drum magazine which matches that of the real PPSh perfectly, giving you an authentic platform with an almost unlimited ammo capacity! Like the Real Wood version, the vast majority of the metal parts in the build are steel, giving you authentic handling and realistic stamped markings.

To provide a more immersive firing experience, the S&T PPSh-41 is equipped with an Electro-Mechanical blowback mechanism which cycles the mock bolt each time you fire with an exciting "clack clack clack". We would be lying to you if we said this was proper recoil, but the slight jolt and mechanical noise as you fire makes this retro SMG a real blast to shoot, way more interesting than a standard AEG.

As with the Real Wood model, we have a unique gearbox shell inside equipped with 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm steel slide-bearing bushings and the rotary HOP-up unit is paired with a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel to give you the edge in accuracy. If you want to run a lesser seen platform with plenty of realism and the inherent firepower of a 2000 round drum mag at your disposal, the S&T PPSh-41 EBB Submachine Gun AEG; ABS Stock is a fantastic option!

If you are new to skirmishing or are looking for a lightweight backup AEG in AK flavour, check this out! The S&T AK-105 Sports Line AEG is constructed primarily from high density polymer using the VFC construction style, meaning realistic disassembly for the AK realism nuts!

This AK replicates the AK-105, the mid-length AK designed to replace the AKS-74U in service with Russian special forces. Widely regarded as the best looking AK length, the -105 rocks a 12.4-inch outer barrel and side folding AK-74M stock, making it a handy platform for both indoor and outdoor skirmishes.

Inside, we are treated to a quick change spring system and 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm slide bearings for a smooth gearbox sound and reduced friction. The inner barrel is a 6.02mm tightbore example paired with an alloy slider HOP-up unit so you can get the job done at long range. If you're looking for a platform that is light and fast but it has to be an AK, your needs are finally met!

If you're in search of an affordable, easy to master and fully upgradable primary, the NUPROL Delta Pioneer Recon M4/AR-15 AEG should be in your sights! This M4/AR-15 AEG replica is constructed predominantly from high density polymer and equipped with plenty of attachment interfaces, from its 20mm Picatinny railed receiver to its mock KeyMod handguard with pre-installed rails and 14mm CCW male threaded barrel. Whether you want to rock a red dot sight, rifle scope, tracer unit, suppressor, vertical grip or bipod, the M4/AR-15 Recon is ready!

Though it may be mostly polymer, this isn't the usual shiny "super-soaker" tier stuff; this is nylon fibre-reinforced polymer, the kind that may well outlast alloy when it comes to endurance. Inside, we are equipped with an alloy version 2 gearbox with 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm ball bearing bushings and driven by a 21K RPM high torque motor; a competitive feature set for a platform at this price!

The inner barrel is also a 6.03mm tightbore paired with a 50° HOP-up bucking and rotary HOP-up unit, ensuring you can reach out and engage at longer ranges with an accuracy advantage using high quality BBs. If you need a cheap and cheerful beginner platform with plenty of upgrade and customisation options or a reliable, lightweight back-up platform to loan to mates or use when your arms get tired, the NUPROL Delta Pioneer Recon M4/AR-15 AEG is a fantastic option!

If you're looking for a lightweight but menacing AR platform, the Specna Arms SA-FH07 FLEX™ HAL¹ ETU™ M4/AR-15 AEG is perfect for you. This AEG follows Specna's "FLEX" build standard, with full polymer externals, plus, an alloy flash hider and outer barrel. It's ideal for skirmishers who like to move fast and keep their energy high all day.

The latest SA-FH07 is rocking Specna's HAL¹ ETU, boasting programmable fire controls and several quality-of-life functions built-in, all for barely more money than the original. The HAL¹ allows you to select binary trigger, AUG mode and sniper delay instead of semi-auto and semi-auto lock, 3-round burst or 5-round burst instead of full auto. Also available are 5 levels of trigger sensitivity adjustment, 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, active braking and a low battery voltage alarm. Like the original, the HAL¹ equipped version also has a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, giving it above-average accuracy potential and a slight rise in FPS from the same strength spring. Impressive considering its low price point

If you're looking for a compact and lightweight AR platform which is perfect for close-quarters engagements, the Specna Arms SA-C12 CORE™ HAL¹ ETU™ AEG is a superb choice. This M4/AR-15 AEG follows Specna's "CORE" build standard, featuring a CNC aluminium handguard, alloy outer barrel and suppressor paired with a high density polymer receiver, stock and pistol grip, ideal for skirmishers who like to move fast and maintain high-energy skirmishing all day long.

This, the latest version of the SA-C12 is rocking Specna's HAL¹ ETU, boasting programmable fire controls and several quality-of-life functions built-in, all for barely more money than the original. The HAL¹ allows you to select binary trigger, AUG mode and sniper delay instead of semi-auto and semi-auto lock, 3-round burst or 5-round burst instead of full auto. Also available are 5 levels of trigger sensitivity adjustment, 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, active braking and a low battery voltage alarm. Like the original, the HAL¹ equipped version also has a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, giving it above-average accuracy potential and a slight rise in FPS from the same strength spring. Impressive stuff for a beginner-level price point!

If you need an SMG but want to stand out from the crowd, the WE06 Standard Version from WELL PRO is one way to do it! This SMG replicates the latest in the line of Russian AK-derived submachine guns, known as the PPK-20 Compact and based on the well-known PP-19-01 Vityaz.

While the Advanced Version leads the pack, the Standard Version of WELL PRO's PPK-20 Compact has more than its fair share of internal goodness. A 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel provides additional accuracy to compensate for the short overall length, the 18:1 ratio steel gears run on 8mm slide bearings for a smoother gearbox sound and the system is powered by a mighty 20K RPM high-speed motor kept in check by a protective in-line MOSFET.

Boasting a mix of M-LOK negative space attachment slots, 20mm Picatinny rails, ambidextrous fire controls and an advanced side folding retractable stock, you would be forgiven for thinking this platform had Western origins as it is very rare indeed for a Russian platform to give some thought to ergonomics. Consider this the Ruskie UTR45; at the cutting edge of external design with internals and performance that will surprise you (and the enemy team)!

If you love the looks of high-end real steel Hi-Capas, the STACCATO C2 from EMG should have you drooling! This ultra-compact Hi-Capa 3.8 boasts full metal construction and licenced trademarks from STACCATO Firearms, giving it an elite look far beyond its price point!

Externally, the STACCATO C2 is equipped with an optics-ready slide with an RMR footprint red dot mount plate pre-installed, a light enhancing front iron sight paired with an anti-glare rear sight, forward slide serrations and an undercut trigger guard, providing everything a modern 'Capa build needs to compete with the best on the field.

Inside, the STACCATO C2 GBB is rocking a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, a redesigned nozzle which uses cold-resistant polymer and a new generation magazine valve, maximising gas efficiency and reliability. This is definitely one of EMG's best GBB pistol releases yet! If you're seeking a sidearm with a more compact form than the average with no performance compromises, the EMG R612 STACCATO 2011 Hi-Capa C2 GBB fits the bill perfectly!

If you are working on your Special Forces loadout but haven't had time to hit the gym, Delta Armory has the perfect MK18 for you! The DA-B15 BRAVO™ is styled to match the real steel MK18 MOD.1 rifle issued to US Navy SEALs and Delta Force but this replica is far lighter than full metal versions thanks to its combination of a CNC aluminium handguard and alloy outer barrel with a high-density polymer receiver and buffer tube.

Inside the DA-B15, we are treated to the same pre-upgraded internal parts as the other offerings in Delta's BRAVO™ line, including a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit, SHS tappet plate and piston, 7mm ball bearing bushings, a CNC Type A flat trigger and a reinforced V2 gearbox shell. Externally, this beast is rocking a quad Picatinny handguard equipped and the superb Delta Armory battery stock, getting you off the mark with advanced externals ready for your choice of accessories!

If you need a light and tight platform for CQB but nothing on the market currently scratches that itch, the Double Eagle M923C DEX556 AEG; Kestrel V2 ETU may well be the one! This M4/AR-15 style AEG is constructed primarily from high-density polymer with alloy and aluminium parts where needed and is packing the seriously slick Kestrel V2 ETU pre-installed for a frightening trigger response.

To deliver rounds accurately onto any unfortunate target, a 6.04mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit is fitted, giving you a head start over many M4/AR-15 AEGs in this price range with a raise in FPS and accuracy from the tightened bore and more effective HOP-up performance to extend your range. Whether you are in search of a new CQB primary or you like to fight light and aggressively outdoors, the Double Eagle M923C DEX556 will see you well-equipped!

An Electric Airsoft 6mm BB Gun AR36C carbine which is constructed primarily of Light and Durable Polymer, with only the Outer Barrel and the Internals made from Alloy.

If you like the deadly, snub-nosed look of an integrally suppressed AR platform but want a shape less seen, the Delta Armory DA-B09 BRAVO™ Silent Ops Classic M4/AR-15 AEG should be right up your street. This is Delta's "Classic" version of the Silent Ops 7, boasting a CNC machined aluminium handguard with a wider-than-usual design to bring more realism to the sneaky beaky AR.

The handguard is free-floated and includes a 20mm Picatinny rail extension at the top, designed to bridge the gap between the receiver and handguard rails for a more integral look and to allow for larger optical sights. If you ask us, this is how the original should have been, setting the Silent Ops apart from other similar integrally suppressed M4 AEGs. Inside the DA-B09, we are treated to the same pre-upgraded internal parts as the other offerings in Delta's BRAVO™ line, including a rotary HOP-up unit, 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, SHS tappet plate and piston, 7mm ball bearing bushings, a CNC Type A flat trigger and a reinforced V2 gearbox shell.

For stealthy skirmishers who want a more unique look, the Delta Armory DA-B09 BRAVO™ Silent Ops Classic M4/AR-15 AEG will give you exactly that. With pre-upgraded internals focussed on reliability and a unique front-end style to separate it from the masses, the Silent Ops Classic is a mean machine ready for any skirmish scenario you put it in!

If you need a speedy sidearm, they don't get much speedier than the Novritsch TP22 Gas Blowback Pistol! This full metal performance-optimised GBB pistol is designed for the perfect mix of speed, range and accuracy, equipped with a TDC HOP-up system, fixed outer barrel and the ability to shoot both semi-automatic and fully automatic. The TP22 also makes use of a weight reduced slide, meaning amazing gas efficiency and cyclic rate, ideal for rapid double tabs indoors or keeping heads down with a full auto burst!

While it is incredible as it comes, the TP22 can also provide host to a massive range of mission essential accessories, from tracer units and suppressors to micro red dot sights, aiming lasers and tactical flashlights thanks to its combination of a 14mm CCW male threaded barrel, 20mm frame rail and red dot mounting plate. Almost all of its controls are ambidextrous, making the TP22 great for left or right-handed shooters. If you're not fixed to real-world designs and prefer a pistol designed and built for pure performance, the Novritsch TP22 Gas Blowback Pistol belongs in your holster!

If you're a CQB skirmisher and are looking for a new compact AR platform with a ton of nifty features all for a relatively low price, then the DA-B18-EGL BRAVO™ has you covered! This PDW-style AEG comes with a CNC aluminium handguard and a high-density polymer receiver. And of course, the star of the show, the EAGLE™ MOSFET! This ETU allows you to program your preferred firing such as burst modes, binary trigger and an AUG mode.

This AR is equipped with an M-LOK handguard, sound-amplifying muzzle device and modernised receiver on the outside and kitted out on the inside with a rotary HOP-up unit and a reinforced version 2 gearbox equipped with a quick change spring guide, 7mm ball bearing bushings and an SHS piston and tappet plate, a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel and the EAGLE™ programmable MOSFET.

The compact nature of this AEG means that the PDW stock and buffer tube can only accommodate smaller batteries. We at Patrol Base recommend the Specna Arms 7.4V 600mAh 20/40C Battery for PDW as it is specifically designed for PDW-style assault rifles. If you want an advanced compact platform that is perfect for running around in a CQB skirmish, then the DA-B18-EGL BRAVO™ TALOS 3 PDW M4/AR-15 AEG is the one to choose!

If you are looking for an MK18, but you're not interested in keeping to the Milsim bland basic style, then the Specna Arms SA-A03 ONE™ MK18 Red Edition; Kestrel Basic ETU is certainly worth your time. This MK18 is fitted with some stylish red receiver parts, such as the mag release, charging handle and sling plate. The full metal externals give this platform a realistic weight and distribution as well as making it strong and able to withstand even the roughest of skirmishes.

Inside the Specna Arms SA-A03 ONE™, there are some incredible straight-out-of-the-box internals. It features a Kestrel Basic ETU, 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm ball bearing bushings and a reinforced gearbox shell with an Enter & Convert™ quick change spring guide. This allows you to change the spring without having to open the gearbox itself. Also inside is a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit, getting you off the mark with above-average accuracy potential and a slight FPS boost.

A Polymer gas blowback B9 replica, which has the best of both worlds in regards to good gas efficiency from a Polymer build, as well as some good weight in the hand thanks to metal reinforcement.

Looking for a classic style AK but with some minor modern twists? This might just be what you've been after! Here we have another addition to the battle-proven and bomb-proof CM.045 series. It features stamped steel externals as well as an alloy HOP chamber, steel 7mm bushings, directional piston head and a spring guide w/ bearings.

An electric powered tactical 9mm SMG platform which offers a 20mm railed handguard, 14mm CCW threaded outer barrel as well as a solid stock with loads of battery space.

The Double Eagle M904H is a lightweight but extremely effective Airsoft Electric Gun, powered by a Battery in the Stock. It is based around the 'Falcon Fire Control System' which offers a highly programmable and incredibly well-responding Trigger. If you're a fan of staying light on your feet, flanking the enemy and generally causing mayhem, this Airsoft Gun will do you proud on the skirmish field.