Best Airsoft Rifle Reviews 2018

When it comes to the price, you might be amazed to find out that some airsoft rifles are available at prices starting from 50 bucks up to almost 200 dollars. Although you will also find cheaper airsoft rifles on the market, we don’t advise you to go for these, as they are usually made of poor-quality materials such as plastic. After a while, your airsoft weapon might break and your investment will go down the drain.

There are also a few factors that can influence the amount of money you will pay for your airsoft rifle. For example, electric-powered rifles are generally more expensive than spring-powered ones, for obvious reasons. The electric ones come with accessories such as smart chargers and batteries, and they are more technologically advanced. However, spring-powered ones are excellent too, especially if you are a beginner and you don’t want to deal with so many accessories and gear at once.

Lastly, prices are also set by the brands themselves, depending on their own agenda. Ultimately, you want to buy from a reputable brand which specializes in airsoft rifles, because this will give you more peace of mind in the future.

As for the features of airsoft rifles, these can be quite different and highly interesting. Each of our five picks will have dedicated "features sections" if you scroll down, but for now, let's speak about this generally.

Here are just a few features you might want to keep an eye on.

• Mounting Bays – Some rifles allow you to mount additional accessories, such as scopes, lasers and so on. If you want to accessorize your weapon in the future, go for these rifles.
• Shooting Speed – Similarly, airsoft rifles shoot at different speeds, depending on how they are powered and various other factors. To give you an example, a shooting speed of 350-400 feet-per-second is considered to be excellent.
• Magazine Capacity – Some weapons have larger capacities, meaning that you will keep shooting while your opponents are out of ammo. Such a feature can really make a difference on the battlefield!

We will cover some of these aspects in the upcoming sections in greater detail. Now, let's take a look at another key aspect, which is represented by the construction and the design of your rifle.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when you shop for airsoft rifles is durability. In comparsion with an airsoft handgun, for which we also have a review, airsoft rifles should be able to shoot continuously without getting too hot or damaged. Therefore, make sure that you choose an airsoft weapon which has a metal construction or at least a metal gearbox. This means that you will enjoy it for a long period of time, and equally important, it won't become too dangerous in your hands.

Now, let's cover the design aspect. Most airsoft rifles are identical replicas of real-life rifle models, and this means that if you absolutely love the AK-47 when you play Counter Strike, you can have it as an airsoft weapon too! In some cases, airsoft rifles even come in different colors for you to choose from. Let's move on to the last section of this buying guide, which also contains relevant information for you.

In this section, we will discuss a bit about how a weapon behaves, or should behave, in your hand and how easy (or hard) it is to live with. For starters, don’t make the mistake of buying an airsoft rifle which is too heavy for you, as this will slow you down and potentially give you muscle soreness. Take a look at the exact weight of each weapon and decide if it is ok for you or if you need a more lightweight model. Between us, a lighter weapon will always increase your efficiency and nimbleness, but it is up to you what you pick.

Another key aspect is shooting speed, as discussed earlier. If you play an important role in your airsoft team or you are the leader or team manager, a weapon with a fast shooting speed is more suitable for you. Some weapons even fire at 400+ FPS with 25g BBs. On the other hand, if you are a beginner, shooting speed is not that important now, and a weapon which shoots at 300 FPS with 20g BBs is probably ideal. You also have to remember that, if the shooting speed is greater, your weapon will eventually get too hot more quickly.

Lastly, you might be happy to find that airsoft rifles can be disassembled and cleaned, as well as upgraded. Obviously, you shouldn’t try this if you still haven't learned the ropes of this exciting game, but in the future, it is a good idea to upgrade your weapon yourself. There are professionals who can do this for you, but why not save some money and spend it on an airsoft mask or gun?