2020’s Best Airsoft Pistol: 6 Reviewed. Blowback, CO2 & Glocks
Choosing your next CO2 or Sprung Pistol shouldn’t be hard. At AirsoftCore we’ll help you find the Best Airsoft Pistol in 2020, taking a look at CO2, Gas Blowback (GBB) and Spring action guns ready for a skirmish.
Before we crack on review and find you your next airsoft pistol, let’s take a look at the essentials:-
How are airsoft pistols designed?
There are two main ways these guns are designed in order to provide the user with what they want:
- Compact and easy to use
Seeing as how these guns are usually geared towards beginner s it’s important that they be fairly compact and easy to get accustomed to. - Realistic look and feel
No user wants to come off like they are using something that looks too much like a toy. You don’t get that with these. Authenticity of appearance will still depend on the brand though in most cases
How much do the best airsoft pistols general weigh?
It’s kind of tough to give a specific weight for these guns, because even though they are generally small they do still come in different sizes. Also the types of materials they are made from are going to impact weight. This is even if two pistols are the same size.
Weight shouldn’t deviate away too much from a general medium. They can be as light as under a pound to several pounds. You are likely to find most of the top co2 airsoft pistols weigh more than their sprung comparisons.
How strong, in velocity, are these types of airsoft guns in competitive use?
One advantage users get who decide to use airsoft pistols is that they aren’t limited to carrying only one. This is due to their small size and how easy they are to store away. You can even wear gear that enables you to conceal several of them all over yourself. Pistol options enable you to be fast and versatile, but they are limited in terms of what you can do if the goal is to be more strategic. We still consider them to be the perfect beginner option though.
What about range and FPS? Are Co2 Airsoft Pistols Best?
Airsoft pistols are no different than other airsoft guns in this regard meaning that their ability so shoot a certain distance will depend on the quality of gun. The higher the FPS though the further they will be able to shoot. Believe it or not you can find these with some pretty high FPS, but the goal is going to be actually getting that FPS and not just a fraction of it. In order to ensure this you must get an airsoft pistol from a quality manufacturer.
Let’s find you the Best Airsoft Pistol:
So now we’ve got an idea what to look for in and how to find good airsoft pistol, let’s delve in to the detail and reviews.
Let’s take a look at performance, range, durability, brands style and suitability to a good skirmish or combat. AirsoftCore has taken the time to review 6 pistols, all cool for different reasons.
1. Umarex Walther 2262020 P99 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol
All you have to do is cock the metal slide back and the gun is ready to shoot. After you’ve cocked it one time, then you won’t have to worry about cocking it again. Users will be able to pull the trigger in quick semi-automatic fashion. The Umarex Walther 2262020 is made to have a heavy build, which means it’s very tough.
| Action: | Bolt Action |
| Power: | Sprung |
| Material: | Metal Barrel |
| FPS: | 320 / 380 |
| Ammo: | 0.12g / 0.20g (more accuracy) BB |
| Range: | 120ft |
Overall the Umarex Walther P99 is a quality semi auto GBB handgun, offering decent accuracy up to 380fps when using lighter 0.12g bbs. As to be expected with any pistol, the magazine capacity isn’t great, it’ll be worth having a spare magazine or two for combat.
The CO2 compartment is easy to access and neatly hidden in the grip, whilst the blowback function is realistic and ideal for gun handling training.
- Metal slide blows back creating a realistic kick
- Built-in hop-up system
- Shoots 6mm plastic airsoft BBs at up to 320 fps
2. Colt M1911A1 Airsoft Spring Pistol
At 10” long this pistol is a 1:1 replica of the original gun whilst it offers great value for money, it is predominately plastic and most users report the accuracy of this Colt Pistol to be very good though if you are worried about accuracy, the hop up can be manually adjusted.
| Action: | Bolt Action |
| Power: | Sprung |
| FPS: | 320 |
| Ammo: | 0.12g 6MM BB |
| Range: | Long |
It’s built using a high level polymer frame and weighted to give it an authentic feel. Unlike it’s gas blow back counterparts, this sprung gun uses a metal slide to cock and shoot, thus shooting an individual bullet each time. The magazine, at 12 rounds, is also pretty small.
Overall this Colt M1911A1 Airsoft Pistol is a bargain and a decent buy for any beginner looking to move up from typical BB guns, though if heading out plinking or on a skirmish, you would be better choosing the WG CO2 M1911.
- COLT M1911A1 100th Anniversary Edition, 1911-2011
- Metal Slide Series
- 12rd Mag
3. WG M1911 CO2 Airsoft Full Metal Gas Hand Gun Pistol
Both full metal (apart from trigger and handle) and gas powered this airsoft pistol is very realistic, as well as both being similar weight and 1:1 size, the only downside is there’s only one 16 round magazine supplied – additional magazines cost around $25 – though many users believe you can squeeze in an extra BB.
| Action: | Non-Blowback |
| Power: | CO2 Gas |
| FPS: | 450 AVG / 500 Max |
| Ammo: | 0.20g / 0.25g for improved accuracy |
| Range: | 90ft Max |
With an adjustable hop up accuracy, dependent on your bb’s, sight and rail can easily be improved. Whilst the WG M1911 Two Tone Airsoft Gun lacks gas blow back (GBB) action this means the CO2 / Gas canisters shall last longer – though WG have included hammer action to replicate a real gun’s action. The pistol has a decent range, a good range and get around 13 clips out of a single CO2 cannister.
Verdict
Overall, the WG M1911 CO2 Gas Powered Special Combat Airsoft Pistol is a great value gun that makes a decent first or second buy – the perfect side arm ready for battle.
At 500fps some skirmish’s may prohibit the gun, so we would recommend using 0.025g BB’s to reduce range whilst improving accuracy.
- CO2 Powered, Metal Slide & ABS Frame, Adjustable Hop-Up
- Adjustable Rear Sight, Patented CO2 Cartridge Magazine, Functional Safety
- Rail System, Realistic Heavy Weight, Non-Blowback
4. Umarex 2276008 Combat Zone Enforcer 400fps Airsoft Pistol
With a 15 round magazine, and some users fitting 16th BB in, it’s ideal for target shooting or keeping as a side arm during skirmish. Umarex don’t offer spare magazines, though being Crosman C11 compatible you should easily be able to purchase others.
| Action: | Semi-Auto |
| Power: | CO2 Gas |
| FPS: | 350 / 400 |
| Ammo: | 0.12g to 0.20g improved accuracy BB |
| Range: | Good |
Sadly this Umarex gun lacks GBB, though as per the WG M1911, this saves on CO2 Gas canisters keeping you out in the field for longer. Some users have complained about the trigger length being rather long though this airsoft pistol makes up for it packing in a punch at 400FPS and with accuracy when using 0.12g pellets.
Unlike the sprung pistols the Umarex 2276008 is the perfect step up with the CO2 allowing it to be semi-automatic, it offers two molded sites on the slide for aim though without an adjustable hop up, you’ll need to get used to the gun, feel, weight and when shooting – hitting the target.
A few owners have opted for heavier to 0.20g bbs to combat the lack of adjustable hop, improving accuracy.
- Compact size, 6mm BB airsoft gun
- High strength polymer construction
- Shoots 6mm plastic airsoft BBs at up to 400 fps
Verdict
The Umarex 2276008 Combat Zone Enforcer is a good airsoft pistol, and around $30 offers a great bang for your buck. It’s a great step up from your typical starter bb gun, and is comparable to most others $50+, whilst durable the only downside is it’s predominately plastic.
5. Colt 1911 CO2 Metal GBB Airsoft Pistol Kit
| Action: | Semi-Automatic |
| Power: | Gas Co2 |
| FPS: | 344 |
| Ammo: | 0.20g |
| Range: | Good |
Sold as a kit, this Colt 1911 GBB Airsoft Pistol is ready to skirmish straight out of the box; included with the gun are 5 CO2 Gas canisters, a second magazine and 2000 quality Swiss Arms 0.20g BB pellets. Once out of the box load up a clip and fire some test shots, then adjust the BAX hop up to improve accuracy once in the field. Unlike cheaper options Colt have included wooden grips and the weight is similar to the original gun.
Whilst the GBB function improves the realistic handling of this gun whilst in combat, it does reduce the CO2 canister life typically getting 3 – 4 magazines (51 – 68 shots) per one, making it a great sidearm.
- caliber: 6mm
- velocity: 344.00 ft/sec
- CO2 cartridges, 2000 BBs, 2 Magazines
Verdict
If you are looking for an authentic 1911 side arm, the Colt 1911 Gas Blowback CO2 Airsoft Pistol is the gun of choice. It’s not the strongest (in terms of velocity) reviewed though is certainly a heavy hitter and loved by most users.
6. Umarex Beretta 92A1 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol 400 FPS
Due to the superior craftsmanship most users might have a hard time distinguishing it from the real thing.
| Action: | Semi / Full Automatic |
| Power: | Gas Co2 |
| FPS: | 400 |
| Ammo: | 4.5mm |
| Range: | Long |
Unlike most other airsoft pistols reviewed here the Umarex Beretta uses 0.177” (4.5mm) BBs and is widely regarded as one of the best on the market.
Being CO2 powered this semi / full automatic pistol allows you to take advantage of it’s double trigger, making it perfect for plinking. With a velocity of 400fps, gas blow back, 1:1 scaling and 2.4lb weight this Umarex feels authentic in hand and when shooting.
Set to full auto you could empty the 18 round magazine in a few seconds, so purchasing a second clip is going to be essential. An accessory rail features underneath the barrel, allowing you to customize, add a flash or laser sight. If you are looking for an accurate gun, look no further, with a good shot hitting the target should be easy – the only downside, neither sight is adjustable.
Finally due to the combined full / semi action and Gas Blow Back, a collection of spare CO2 canisters will be needed.
- IN THE BOX: Umarex Beretta M92 A1 Co2 Blowback - Auto/Semi Airsoft Pistol, 5x12 gram CO2 Tanks, Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm...
- Full metal construction
- Under barrel weaver rail allows for mounting of lights and lasers
What accessories do you need to make these Airsoft Pistols Better?
Although these are some of the best airsoft pistols on the market mentioned here, users may still want to consider what additional accessories they can get in order to make their guns even better.
This doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money, but it’s going to be important for you to understand what you can do. Some of the accessories you might want to consider purchasing will include additional magazines, pouches, and accessories that help to improve accuracy.
- Laser Sight
- Hand Mount
- Flash Torch
- Hand Stop
- Adjustable Sights
In order to ensure you can get the accessories you need though, then you need to make sure you use the right resource. Not only should it be a resource with a multitude of different accessories, but high quality ones as well. At AirsoftCore we provide all of this and more.
We’re pretty confident that we can be a one stop shop for everything you might want or need in this regard.
How did AirsoftCore Decide?
With the set of 6 good airsoft pistols we’ve include here our goal was to provide you with three main things:
- We want users to get an idea of what they should be looking for in terms of features and feel, because these are the things that will lead to a superior experience in practice or in play. This means that even if you do decide you want something else other than what was mentioned here, then would know where to start.
- We want users to get an idea of what they can expect to pay for different tiers of airsoft pistols. Although the prices do range, we’re confident you can find something in the range you want without sacrificing anything.
- We want users to get an idea of what they should choose if they are a beginner, intermediate or pro. This means someone who is either just beginning to skirmish or someone who doesn’t have much experience using a gun in general. Airsoft pistols provide the perfect way to get into this game and improve your skills without you biting off more than you can chew.
So keeping all of this in mind let up give you our final opinion of what we think.
What is the Best Airsoft Pistol 2020?
Second they can be sure that everything is going to work just the way it’s supposed to. The feel of this gun is so spot on that holding it certainly creates a certain feeling within the user.
The price is a little higher because of this. So users who are looking for something a little less expensive will be deterred away from this gun.
The Verdict
So which one do we feel is the best? Well if we feel that users who are serious about the game, target practice and want to truly feel good about what they get for the money, then it’s hard to go wrong with the WG 500fps Airsoft Hand Pistol M1911 CO2 Gun. It’s just $60 and we feel this is a price range most users can easily afford.
- CO2 Powered, Metal Slide & ABS Frame, Adjustable Hop-Up
- Adjustable Rear Sight, Patented CO2 Cartridge Magazine, Functional Safety
- Rail System, Realistic Heavy Weight, Non-Blowback
The superior level of durability you get with this gun can’t be discounted. It wins on look. It wins on feel and durability. It’s accurate and it won’t cost an arm and a leg.
We feel it’s truly a gun that users can grow with as they get deeper into the game of airsoft. The more expensive options are good as well, but these aren’t for everyone. So with all of this being said we leave it up to potential buyers to make a choice.
Considering everything that was said here. If you still aren’t sure about either of these guns, then you can feel free to look into either one of them a little deeper in order to be absolutely sure of what to expect. The WG 500fps Full Metal Airsoft CO2 Pistol is our selection for the best airsoft pistol 2020.
Looking for a larger sidearm or something for close quarter combat? Take a look through our best airsoft guns guide, we look at 8 budget and pro models to find something that suits you.
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