5 Best Airsoft Pistols under $20

5 min readNov 20, 2020

If you are a rookie in the world of airsoft gaming or looking to expand your airsoft gun collection on a budget, these cheap but extremely economical airsoft pistols will make a perfect buy for you.

Breeze through our list of top 5 airsoft pistols under $20 that won’t leave you disappointed

UK Arms’s Airsoft Pistol ($6.29)

What can $6 get you? Your first decent airsoft pistol. This is an amazing deal if you are a newbie in the world of airsoft guns and need a basic airsoft pistol to get your grip perfect.

This airsoft pistol isn’t just your average toy airsoft gun with no background. It is a Glock 21 that is a replica of iconic P38 guns of the 20th century. You will be carrying the history of German warfare with this sleep airsoft pistol. The P38 was hugely popular from 1938 till the end of World War 2 and was the staple of German soldiers during the war.

The airsoft pistol is capable of firing 6mm plastic bbs at 250fps (feet per second) which is a pretty good velocity for airsoft gun this cheap

The airsoft pistol mirrors the polymer built a G21 and fits nicely into your hand with its 8.5 inches length. It feels like you are carrying an original firearm.

The airsoft pistol comes with a metal magazine that can hold 15bbs and works with a spring powered shooting mechanism. There is no hassle to replace batteries and the gun has a realistic recoil to give you an authentic shooting experience

UK Arms Gold Airsoft Pistol ($6.95)

There you go. We had to include another UK Arms replica airsoft pistol in this list. For more or less the same price, you get an airsoft gun with a very different feel and texture.

With its 5.5 inch size, this airsoft pistol gives you a firm hold. The compact design will allow you to perfect your shooting with this short airsoft gun.

Don’t let the size fool you into thinking this airsoft pistol hasn’t got shooting chops. It can fire heavy bbs at 220 fps which gives you a medium range velocity perfect for indoor airsoft gaming arenas. The magazine has a 7 round capacity which isn’t bad for a short gun like this.

The body of this airsoft pistol is made of polymer making it light enough to carry around in a vest as well as to be used as a prop. This is a G1 replica after all which gives it an air of respectability by default. The alloyed zinc is added to the mix to give extra strength and longevity. Rest assured, your $7 airsoft gun won’t break down anytime soon.

The airsoft gun has been given a gold finish to add a layer of appeal and royal finesse to it. The sleepiness and sheen makes this airsoft pistol eye catching and menacing at the same time.

1911 Airsoft Pistol ($10.39)

Well, not everyone is a fan of Glock pistols. So you have a slightly pricier option of a 1911 replica airsoft pistol. This airsoft gun carries the weight of seven decades of history and two world wars-but it is not too heavy to carry.

The 1911 handguns were extensively used firearms in the US army from 1911 till 1985. You can get your hands on this legendary gum with a $10 note. The life-like replica airsoft pistol will not disappoint you in any department.

This metallic airsoft pistol gives you an enviable shooting velocity of 300fps, which makes it a valuable addition to your outdoor airsoft gaming gear collection.

With a magazine capacity of 18 bbs and single action spring powered shooting mechanism, this airsoft pistol is a perfect buy for middling level airsofter who wants to practice with a weighted airsoft gun.

Well D93 Uzi Airsoft Pistol ($15.75)

Which airsoft gun collection is complete without an UZI. Whether you are a military enthusiast or love playing highly tactical combat airsoft games, you need an UZI airsoft pistol.

For just under $16, getting an UZI replica is a steal. But if you are just starting out airsoft gaming then this is the best airsoft pistol you can buy before moving up to more expensive UZI replicas.

This airsoft pistol will make a perfect first AEG for you. Like most AEGs this airsoft pistol lets you shoot in both semi automatic and fully automatic modes. If you want to go all ballistic, use a fully automatic mode and you can fire a stream of bbs with a trigger pressed

This airsoft pistol will propel bbs out at 210dps which is a moderate velocity for an extremely realistic UZI airsoft gun at this price. What’s more, this airsoft pistol has a hop up action which provides back spin to the bbs inside the barrel and increases their range (upto 120ft) due to Magnus Effect.

The construct of this airsoft pistol is poler making it lightweight and easy to point and shoot. It comes with a rechargeable battery as well as a battery charger so you don’t have to work around buying the right battery for your AEG each time it runs out.

P1137 Rifle Airsoft Pistol Combo ($18.19)

Do you have 20 bucks to spare? Why not get your hands on this big boy for just under $20. You will be getting two airsoft guns in the box: a P1137 airsoft rifle as well as P618 airsoft gun if you are feeling less adventurous.

The spring action airsoft rifle is a thing of beauty. It is the most realistic looking airsoft pistol you will get in this price range. It comes with actual working parts that make you feel like a sniper out on a hunt for a target.

The airsoft rifle is spring assisted and comes with a 100 round magazine that fires 6mm bullets at the 280fps.

The complementary airsoft handgun comes with a 9 round magazine that will fire 120fps bbs with a spring assisted mechanism.

The airsoft rifle is the real deal here. The massive 28.25 inches size is perfect to accompany at a high level airsoft gaming arena. You can showcase your daunting airsoft pistol with all its little detailing to your peers.

It has a scope screwed on and a tactical flashlight with a laser to give it extra authenticity of a real sniper rifle.