Electric Airsoft Guns

Electric airsoft guns are some of the most popular in the market. They are popularly known as AEGs. These guns are powered by an electric motor. They work with rechargeable batteries. They come with a semi-auto or fully automatic setting, which you can switch to with the click of a button. Price usually ranges by maker and the quality of manufacture. You can find cheaper models; however, in these models, you get what you pay for. The more expensive the gun, the better it will shoot and perform.

These are considered non-lethal weapons, designed for game and entertainment and they use soft plastic or rubber BB’s or pellets. There are many clubs and teams, or airsoft associations around the world, dedicated to this type of sport or game. Many of these electric guns can fire up to 100-1500 rounds per minute.

Electric softguns come in many styles. You can find airsoft electric pistols, airsoft electric riffles, electric airsoft machine guns, electric airsoft sniper rifles, and mini electric airsoft guns. A variety exists on the market at prices as low as $50 for a Mini firepower electric AK-47 electric assault rifle, or a mini version of a M16 assault rifle, and even a mini version of the UZI submachine automatic gun.

LPEGs are low powered electric softguns that are much cheaper and are more of a novelty, if you are not heavily involved in the sport. The construction is cheaper and their velocities are much lower. Mini electric softguns are replicas of the larger versions, but have lower ammo capacity and can give about 50-100 rounds; they also have less range. They don’t do well at far ranges, but fine for close range.

Some models include replicas of Classic Army B&T5 MP5 A2, Classic Army M15A1, Classic Army made M15A4 Carbine, Classic Army made M15A4 CQB, AK-47 style AEG rifle, M249 SAW machine gun, ARMY Armament R85A1 electric airsoft gun, Beretta Model 92 pistol. Other models include replicas of AK, M14, M1911, M4, M16, M5, P22X, R36, SAW, WW11, Shotgun, Sniper, and many more models, from very low to high prices (over $500), depending on brand, size, and range.

Brands of electric airsoft guns include A&K, AA, KART, ACM, GJ, AGM, J-Rich, AMS, Airsoft Megastore, ARES, Classic Army, D Boys, Cybergone, CIMA, Kalash, DE, Double Eagle, Diamond Tactical, ICS, Intellect, Hudson, FDG, Element, Fire Dragon, H&K, Golden Ball, G-Force, G&G, and HFC.

Other manufacturers include Aftermath, Celcius Technology, Echo1, Crosman, G&P, Systema Engineering, Western Arms, Jing Gong, We, King Arms, Well, Mad Bull Airsoft, KJ Works, KSC/KWA, SRC, TOP, Marushin, Tokyo Marui, Maruzen, and others. The manufacturers Tokyo Marui heavily dominate the market. Most of these guns are manufactured in Asian countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan; however, there are also models manufactured in the United States and Europe.

After a good game or practice, these guns should be maintained to promote longevity. They should be wiped or cleaned with a soft cloth to remove any oil, dirt, or debris. The inside chamber and barrel should be cleaned with a cotton swab to remove dirt and debris. It is recommended that lubrication is performed every 3,000- 4,000 shots fired. With proper maintenance, these electric airsoft guns will last and continue to perform well.