Best Airsoft Guns Under £100 (UK, 2026)

You don’t need to spend a fortune to start airsoft. These are the best replicas under £100 that we’re happy to recommend. All in stock now.

What to look for

• Electric rifles (AEGs) under £100 are perfect for trying airsoft. Choose a known brand like Cyma.
• Spring shotguns and snipers are the cheapest to run: no battery or gas needed.
• Budget for the basics: AEGs need a battery and charger (around £30), plus BBs and eye protection. Our starter kits include everything with a saving.

Our picks at a glance

• Double Eagle M50A VSR spring sniper: the cheapest way to start sniping
• Cyma M1014 Tri-Barrel shotgun: three-shot spring shotgun
• Cyma CM357 short shotgun: compact pump-action for CQB
• Cyma M4 CQB RIS AEG: a classic electric M4
• Cyma CM516 M4 URX AEG: a modern-looking M4 with a long rail
• Cyma CM517 M4 Short AEG: a short, handy M4

Our picks in more detail

Double Eagle M50A: cheapest way to start sniping

A VSR-style spring bolt-action sniper rifle for under £50. No battery or gas needed, and the VSR pattern means plenty of upgrade parts as you improve (always check compatibility before buying).

Cyma M4 CQB RIS: best all-rounder under £100

A classic electric M4 with rails for a red dot or torch. Cyma is one of the most reliable budget brands, and the M4 platform has the most spare parts of any replica.

Cyma CM516 M4 URX and CM517 M4 Short: best modern M4s

From Cyma’s Sports Line. The CM516 has a long modern rail, and the CM517 is a shorter, handier M4 for CQB.

Cyma M1014 Tri-Barrel and CM357: best budget shotguns

Spring pump-action shotguns that fire three BBs at once. Cheap to buy, cheap to run and great fun indoors. The CM357 is the shorter of the two.

Is a budget airsoft gun worth it?

Yes, as long as it’s from a known airsoft brand. A Cyma or Double Eagle replica is built for real games and can be repaired and upgraded. Cheap unbranded “toy” guns usually aren’t powerful or reliable enough for a proper site.

The trade-off at this price is mostly in materials (more polymer, less metal) and internals that won’t take heavy upgrades as easily. For your first season, they’re ideal.

What else you’ll need

• A battery and charger (electric rifles): around £30 for both. Ask us which battery fits. Browse batteries and chargers
• BBs: 0.20g or 0.25g bio BBs. Browse BBs
• Eye protection: essential for every player, and good glasses don’t cost much. See our eye protection guide

Thinking of spending a bit more? See our best airsoft guns under £200 and beginner’s guide.

Questions we get asked

What’s the best airsoft gun under £100? A Cyma M4 AEG for an all-rounder, or a spring shotgun if you want the lowest running costs.

Are cheap airsoft guns any good? Brands like Cyma make reliable budget replicas. Avoid unbranded toy-shop guns: they don’t last on a real site.

Can I buy these? Yes, if you’re 18 or over and play airsoft. UKARA isn’t needed. Just confirm at checkout and we’ll give you a quick call before we send it. Not a player yet? We’ll spray any replica two-tone for free (adds 24 hours). Read our UKARA and two-tone guide.

Spring, electric or gas for under £100? Electric for an all-rounder you can use all day. Spring if you want the lowest running costs.

Will a budget gun be powerful enough for a site? Yes. Branded budget replicas are built to shoot within typical UK site limits. The difference from dearer guns is mainly build quality and upgrade potential, not power.

Can I try before I buy? Yes, come and test them on our indoor range in Thetford.

Free click & collect from our shop at 20 Castle Street, Thetford, or UK delivery from £3.95 (free over £50). Want to try before you buy? Test it on our indoor range, or call us on 01842 683567.

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