Description
Double Eagle M309 Shotgun Two-Tone Blue (Spring)
The Double Eagle M309 is a spring-powered pump-action airsoft shotgun, and this version comes in a two-tone blue finish. Every pump of the fore-end cocks the spring, ready for the next shot, so you get the satisfying manual action of a pump shotgun with no gas or batteries to worry about.
Double Eagle makes a wide range of affordable spring replicas, and the M309 is a fun, low-cost way to enjoy a shotgun in airsoft. It suits CQB play, back-garden target practice and players who want an inexpensive backup or a different challenge from an electric rifle.
How it works
Rack the pump back and forward to cock the spring, aim and pull the trigger to fire a single BB. Because the power comes from you, the M309 performs the same on cold winter days as it does in summer, and the only running cost is BBs.
An archived UK retailer listing for the M309 describes it as magazine-fed, using a 14-round shell, with an adjustable hop-up, a top 20mm rail and fixed sights. It also warns against slam-firing (holding the trigger while pumping), which can damage the mechanism.
Build and handling
The M309 is mainly polymer, which keeps it light and easy to swing between targets. The two-tone blue finish makes it stand out, and the top rail gives you somewhere to fit a red dot or other small sight.
A pump shotgun rewards smooth, deliberate handling. Practise a full, positive stroke of the pump each time for reliable feeding.
Indoors, a shotgun is a great tool for holding a doorway or corridor, and the need to pump between shots encourages careful, accurate shooting rather than spraying BBs. It also makes a fun change of pace for experienced players who usually run an electric rifle.
Getting started
Read the manual first so you know how the safety works. Load the shell with BBs, fit it, then work the pump with a full stroke to cock the shotgun and fire a few shots at a safe backstop. Set the hop-up a little at a time until the BBs fly level at your usual distance.
A garden or indoor range with a suitable BB trap is a good place to get used to the pump action before your first game. Always wear eye protection, even when target shooting.
Key features
- Spring-powered pump-action shotgun
- Two-tone blue finish
- No gas or batteries needed
- 14-round shell (per UK retailer listing)
- Adjustable hop-up
- 20mm top rail
- Light polymer construction
- Works in any weather
Compatibility
Uses standard 6mm airsoft BBs; lighter BBs suit most spring shotguns, but test a few weights to find what groups best with your hop setting. Spare shells must match the M309. The 20mm rail accepts standard Picatinny-mount sights and accessories.
Care and maintenance
Spring replicas need very little maintenance. Put a drop of silicone oil on the moving parts of the action now and then, keep the magazine or shells free of dirt and grit, and run a cleaning rod with a dry patch through the barrel if accuracy starts to fall off.
Use clean, good quality seamless BBs, as dirty or damaged BBs are the most common cause of jams. Store the replica uncocked, somewhere dry, and keep it in a case or bag when travelling.
Who is it for?
Players who want a cheap and cheerful pump shotgun for CQB, garden target shooting or as a backup, in an eye-catching two-tone blue finish.
Please note: Do not slam-fire the shotgun. Always wear suitable eye and face protection.
