The choice over which airsoft gun to purchase will depend on your requirements and needs. There are several reasons for acquiring an airsoft gun; to use it for hitting targets in order to improve eye and hand co-ordination, coaching beginners on firearm safety or to engage in a combat game. Airsoft guns are used by the police in training as they are less dangerous and cheaper than using real firearms. Airsoft guns are seldom exact replicas of the real thing. They also have a higher level of safety, flexibility and cost less to buy; all of which adds to their appeal for the airsoft enthusiast.

There are a vast number of airsoft gun manufacturers. Some of the better known brands include Tokyo Marui, Classic Army, ICS, Crosman, Jing Gong and Cybergun. Whether you decide for the higher quality leading brands or the economical versions, how much you are willing to pay will be a major deciding factor. This article informs you about each brand and manufacturer to guide you towards making the right choice.

Tokyo Marui are the main producer of top quality airsoft guns. A worldwide manufacturer their guns are known to be durable and dependable. They are in charge for making a first-rate series of AEGs, AEPs, gas and spring powered guns. As eaders in design of airsoft products other lesser well known brands often copy their models. Airsoft devotees fancy this brand because of the awareness paid to detail and their accurate shooting capability. In Japan, all metal body AEG's are banned so their guns are made using a durable ABS plastic and parts are reinforced with metal.

A company with a highly thought of reputation is ICS, a manufacturer of quality guns. With a history that goes back twenty years, they use only the highest quality materials, extending to the internal workings of the gun, such as metal gearboxes, steel gears, and silicon steel bushings. Their guns have an exceptional durability and are admired by experienced airsoft players.

Classic Army are based in Hong Kong and produce high quality AEGs with metal bodies. Their models are for the most part realistic-looking and durable. Their metal rifles consist of metal gears and gearboxes, precision barrels and high performance electric motors.Rifles produced by Classic Army are appropriate for upgrading and adding accessories.

Jing Gong can also be known as JG, Golden Bow and Echo1 and manufacture high quality airsoft guns or AEG's in the low to mid price range. Skilled game players prefer this brand as their guns are quite low cost whilst offering quality.
JG ensures their guns are long-lasting by addinginserting quality internal parts including metal gears and gearboxes. Recently updating the AEG, it is now capable of firing more than 400fps.

CYMA airsoft guns are inexpensive but durability is quite low too, this makes them perfect beginners. However, an updated new series of full metal and wood AEGs have been added to the market lately, focusing on high quality, dependability and performance, many of these are AEG copies of Tokyo Mauri. As models improve in quality, CYMA are receiving a reputation with airsoft gun fans as producers of quality guns at reasonable prices.

Crosman are a renowned America manufacturer and distributor of airsoft guns and BB guns. Their guns are known as being consistent and dependable with a reputation for durability. They have a selection\collection from entry level airguns for beginners to high powered adult airguns. Crosman are a mid range priced brand and tough, and popular with the younger end of the market.

Cybergun is a name you will pay attention to amongst other brands of airsoft guns, although they dont actually construct guns themselves. Working with manufacturers such as Jing Gong, CYMA and KWC they produce officially permitted exact replicas incorporating full branding.

Whatever the cause you want to purchase an airsoft gun is, you are sure to find one that will suit your level and experience from the huge selection available.