

Good cold-weather performance thanks to its light plastic slide, making the Tokyo Marui Hi Capa 5.1 an all-season performer. But like a Toyota Camry, it won't turn any heads.īest performing and category-defining all-around airsoft pistol that all other brands aspire to beat, making it a staple for anyone's armory if you can overlook the plastic slide. Very well built with tight engineering tolerances and amazing value for what you get. Some rare or limited edition Airsoft guns even appreciate in value in the secondary market and we rate their investment value where applicable. This criteria rates whether the gun is a must-have for collectors. For more information on how to determine the value of an airsoft gun, check out this article on what goes into the cost of an airsoft gun.ĬOLLECTABILITY– Sometimes an Airsoft gun stands out simply because it is unique either because it’s not produced by anyone else or holds enough of a cultural or collectable value to make you want to have a piece of history regardless of its utility. This criteria rates if you are getting more for your money compared to similar guns in the same class, meaning is it a good deal. VALUE – Affordably priced airsoft guns that rank highly in all the above categories are prioritized over more expensive airsoft guns that offer the same, as "bang for your buck" is an important consideration for most airsoft players. The fit tolerances, discernable wobbles and rattles, smoothness of operation, durability of components, etc are all considered. All FPS ratings are universally based on 0.2 gram BBs.īUILD QUALITY – We look for good quality construction, materials and refinement not only in the external components but also internally. From there, we also prioritize airsoft guns with an adjustable hop-up and high-quality buckings to ensure that they give the consistency and accuracy you need.

PERFORMANCE – Power measured in feet-per-second (FPS), range and accuracy are the key metrics we use to determine the best airsoft gun. We rate how real each of our top picks feels and looks. While many manufacturers try their best to recreate the details and feel of a real gun, some succeed while others fail horribly and end up with something more akin to a toy.

REALISM – What makes Airsoft guns attractive for so many is that they replicate real guns. We rate each of our picks on how much pleasure you can derive from ownership. Non-shooting models can also be fun, like a beautiful revolver with realistic ammo that you can load into a rotating cylinder. We look at recoil, sound, design, optional accessories, and overall awesomeness that makes the gun interesting. There are a number of important factors we considered when compiling our list of Best Airsoft Guns, these include:įUN FACTOR– Airsoft is a hobby so airsoft guns must be able to generate joy.
