The Best Beginner Airsoft Guns of 2022

The Best Beginner Airsoft Guns of 2022

by Sky Friend on October 31, 2022 — Updated: February 7, 2024


So you want to know the Best Beginner Airsoft Guns of 2022?

What counts as a "Beginner Airsoft Gun" anyway?

What makes a beginner gun different is usually in 3 key areas and some are more important than others.

The first area you'll see a huge difference in beginners airsoft guns is the body. Most beginner guns the bodies are made out of an ABS plastic vs. Nylon or metal and they don't have as nice of "trim" level. Meaning the body might not be as nice or lacking some features. Not such an important area 

Second area is electronics. In the higher end guns you'll see that they add a lot of electric upgrades. The Hi-end guns are now coming with MOFET's which are computer chips with specific features such as monitoring  the motor and trigger as well as controlling the rate of fire. And to be honest you are starting to see better electronics in the beginner guns, such as micro switches  and in a few guns MOSFETS.

The third area you'll notice a difference let's call that, Internals, such as gears, motors, pistons, Hop-up units, etc.  A beginner level gun will tend to have  a motor with less torque and a standard 13:1 gear ratio, meaning it's not high speed or high FPS. Also one of the things you don't really notice until you upgrade it is the the Hop-up unit, on beginner guns the hop-up units, usually, a lot lower quality so it's harder to dial it and to get it to stay there. None of these things are necessarily a bad thing, it just means that if you wanted, more accuracy, higher rate of fire or more FPS your going to what some upgrades.

What makes them "The Best" airsoft guns for beginners?

I could write the whole long thing but the recipe for being the Best Beginner Airsoft Guns is really quite simple Quality + Price = Value. All the guns on the list were put on the list because of the great features and quality they bring and at and affordable prices making them, The Best!

Best Airsoft Guns For Beginners

1. Elite Force 1911 TAC

EF 1911 Tac

Elite Force has become one of the cornerstones for the airsoft community and one of the first guns to their line was the Elite Force 1911 TAC. If you want a gas blowback pistol that you can have forever and alway rely on to work, then you've found it. This Co2 gas pistol is known throughout the airsoft world for its "never Die' attitude. And if something were to break Elite Force sells all the repair kits you need to get back in the action.

Pros

  • Most durable pistol on the market
  • Works year round
  • Full metal body

Cons

  • Only 15rd magazine
  • A little large for someone with smaller hands

2. Calico Jack SBR

Calico Jack SBR

The Cailco Jack is the star stand out on this list. it comes with a programmable MOSFET from the factory and on select models you can ge a full metal body!

 Pros

  • Programmable MOSFET
  • Lot's of different models and trims
  • Comes with deans connectors

Cons

  • Battery storage is going to be either a tight fit  or upper a tight fit

4. HK MP5 SD6 Competition by Umarex

HK MP5 SD6

Here is a great gun for a few reasons, other than being one of the most iconic guns in history. It comes with 2 mags and you get a choice if you want the fixed stock or the collapsible stock, it comes with both!

Pros

  • comes with 2 magazines 
  • Comes with a collapsible stock and a fixed stock
  • Classic MP5 look

Cons

  • No HK slap 😒
  • ABS plastic body
  • Battery is tight with the collapsible stock

5. Glock 19 Gen 3 by Umarex

Glock 19 Gen3 GBB

There is not a more recognized pistol in the world than the Glock 19 gen 3, in fact this is Glock's #1 sold pistol. If you're a Glock fan then you'll fall for this green gas, gas blowback pistol. and it fits all Glock 19 attachments, accessories and you can get extended mags!

Pros

  • Fits all Glock 19 accessories and attachments
  • 1:1 Replica so it's great for training

Cons

  • Weak return spring, you'll want to upgrade it
  • Trigger takes some getting used to

6. Valken Hi-Capa

Valken Hi-Capa

The valken Hi-Capa is a relative newcomer to airsoft but it has been a huge success. It comes with a Co2 magbut you can also getgreen gas mags as well as a mock suppressor kitthat comes with a fixed outer barrel and a suppressor. But what people love the most is the recoil, this pistol has a recoil close to a real-steel .22cal

Pros

  • Hard kicking recoil
  • Feels great in your hand
  • Comes in a nice hard case

Cons

  • Recoil is so strong it might cause issues down the road

7. KWA Ronin 47 AEG 2.5+

KWA Ronin 47 AEG 2.5+

Another home run by KWA is their Ronin 472.5+ AEG. If you want something a little less beginner and something a bit more....High end. With KWA's new 2.5+ AEG system it gives. you the ability to quickly change your FPS for indoor or outdoor, all you need is a screwdriver and the included allen key. You'll love the all metal body, PDW style collapsible stock and amazingly the orange tip. Yes we said, the orange tip, KWA did an amazing job with their anodized aluminum muzzle break. This gun will make you want to go to the range with how real it feels!

Pros

  • Adjustable FPS
  • All metal body
  • Great looking orange tip

Cons

8. HK MP5 A5 Competition by Umarex

HK MP5 Competition Kit

On the list we have another of the MP5 Competition series, just because they're such a great starter gun. This model you get a lot more room for batterie, along with 2 magazines and an additional stock.

Pros

  • comes with 2 magazines 
  • Comes with a collapsible stock and a fixed stock
  • Classic MP5 look

Cons

  • No HK slap 😒
  • ABS plastic body
  • Battery is tight with the collapsible stock

9. CYMA FULL METAL AK47 

CYMA FULL METAL AK47

This is a great AK to start with especially if you like your AK with a metal upper and folding wire stock. Along with that CYMA is known in the airsoft world for making one of the better AK's on the market.

Pros

  • Metal Upper and stock
  • Shooting over 350 FPS! Great for outdoors

Cons

  • Battery storage
  • Can't mount sights without C mount
  • No rails

10. Elite Force CFR

CFR M4 AEG

There's a reason that Elite Force keeping popping up as one of the best quality brands on the market. Not only are their products great quality but they give you a bulletproof warranty and the elite Force CFR is no exception. Offering a beefier micro switch and their "unbreakable" tappet plate, elite force had to make a great outdoor gun to compliment their CQB and they hit the nail squarely on the head!

Pros

  • Beefed up micro switch
  • "Unbreakable" tappet plate
  • 380 FPS, great for outdoor

Cons

  • No really much

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