Airsoft Guns

So my son wants an airsoft gun. I know nothing about airsoft guns. I'll do the research, but can anyone give me any pointers?
We're looking for something mid range (around $200 would be nice.)
Any good brands or things to avoid?

He prefers co2, but electric is also OK and he wants to eventually take it to an airsoft facility.

Recommend some shops...BnM or online?

Thanks in advance!

My kids were into that, although it’s been a few years so things might have changed. They recommend electric, as gas often shoot too hard, besides being a lot more expensive. As I recall, anything over 400 fps is not allowed.

+1 for electric. Charging batteries is easier than finding co2 and AEGs (automatic electric gun) are more reliable than co2 or green gas guns, at least from my experience.

Check out a G&G Combat Machine, it should be right in ballpark for your price range. I haven't been into airsoft for quite a while, but everything I've seen on them makes it seem like they just work and don't require any fussing to get decent performance. It has metal moving parts (gearbox) and should be compatible with a bunch of aftermarket upgrades should your son decide he likes to spend the time between trips tinkering and spending money. Just like real AR's it'll be easy to find magazines and accessories as well.

Here's a random google review -  https://airsoftgunguy.com/g-g-combat-machine-cm16-aeg-review/

https://evike.com/ https://www.airsoftgi.com/ and https://www.airsoftatlanta.com/ are all sites that I've ordered from before and were reliable. You can probably find stuff on amazon too of course.

Thanks for the info, fellas.

if he wants a pistol then best to get the gas blow back(gbb) best of the best is the japanese made tokyo marui


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