Best Airsoft Shotgun Reviews 2018

If you are new to airsoft games, you are probably wondering how much you should take out from your pocket to acquire a high-quality airsoft shotgun. The good news is that prices have dropped significantly since this type of game has become seriously popular, so you are looking at a price range between $30 and $70 for a reliable weapon. Of course, the market also offers you other alternatives such as really cheap airsoft shotguns, but these are usually made from poor quality materials and they are not accurate at all.

The price for a good shotgun is influenced by several factors such as materials, firing speed, accessories included and so on. For example, if you opt for a higher-end model, it might fire at speeds of around 300-350 FPS (feet per second) and have a spacious magazine for BBs, but you will also have to take out more money from your pocket. Still, we think it is worth it as this will give you an advantage over your less-equipped enemies.

In the last paragraph we mentioned a couple of factors related to airsoft shotguns; let's expand on that a bit.

• Firing Speed - The regular firing speed for an airsoft shotgun is usually between 150 and 350 FPS. Faster firing rates make you a better player, but if you are a beginner, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to start with a less powerful weapon until you learn the ropes of the game.
• Materials - Most shotguns include metals like aluminum, stainless steel, nickel or materials such as wood, particularly for the grip part.
• Shooting Modes - Some shotguns have 2 firing modes, so they can fire regularly like any other gun, or you can hold the trigger and rack the pump for a more exciting, movie-like firing experience!
• Projectiles Shot - Most airsoft shotguns will fire around 3 BBs per shot, but some of them can go up to 5 which is highly impressive.

These are just a few of the characteristics of an airsoft shotgun. Novice players might want to start with a standard weapon which fires 3 BBs per shot and is not too heavy, especially if you are a girl. Once you get more experienced, you can practice with more sophisticated airsoft shotguns to show off your skills.

The majority of airsoft shotguns on the market are spring-powered, but you shouldn’t be surprised to find electric models or ones which are CO2 based. Spring-powered ones basically use a mechanical spring to generate power which pushes the BBs out through the barrel. The barrel itself can be made from aluminum, which gives great accuracy, or other materials, such as stainless steel.

It is important to know that most shotguns come with a magazine which can hold 20 to 30 BBs or even more in some cases. Therefore, you can shoot around 10 times until you need to reload your weapon. In airsoft games, you cannot simply press "R" on the keyboard to reload the shotgun, you have to manually do it! Still, you can be smart and buy additional magazines so they’re ready when you need them. When it comes to accessories, some of them also come with a speedloader and a sling, which allows you to load your weapon relatively quickly.

When buying such weapons, don’t forget to take into account your preferences related to the color of the shotgun. You can have one in a basic metallic color which can be gray or black, or you can go for ones that are painted using brown, black, red or blue colors. In most cases, the pump will eventually have a different color from the rest of the gun which adds visual appeal. Airsoft weapons always come with an orange tip for safety reasons, so make sure that the gun you get has a visible orange tip that won’t fall off or get worn away.

One slight difficulty you might encounter with an airsoft shotgun is that these weapons are a bit heavy, particularly when compared with an airsoft gun. However, after a few games you'll get used to that and learn how to preserve your shots until you get in the best position, so that you don’t run out of bullets when you need them most. An airsoft shotgun package will also include instructions on how to disassemble and clean your weapon when necessary, and some shotguns come with manufacturer warranties, so keep an eye on that too!