Description
Double Eagle M401 Breacher Spring Shotgun (Blue)
The Double Eagle M401 Breacher is a pump-action spring shotgun with the purposeful look of a modern tactical breaching shotgun. This version is finished in blue, making it clearly identifiable as a replica. As a spring-powered gun, it needs no gas and no batteries, so it is always ready to use and costs nothing to run beyond BBs.
Double Eagle is a long-standing manufacturer of affordable airsoft replicas, and its spring shotguns are a popular way for newcomers to get started. The M401 Breacher is straightforward, satisfying to use and a lot of fun, whether you are knocking over cans in the garden or practising quick handling.
How it works
Each shot is prepared by working the pump: racking the fore-end back and forward cocks the spring and chambers a BB. Pulling the trigger releases the spring, driving a piston that pushes air through the barrel to fire. The pump action is the most enjoyable part of using an airsoft shotgun, and it naturally encourages deliberate, aimed shots. Spring power also means consistent performance regardless of the weather, which is a real advantage in cold British winters when gas guns struggle.
Design and handling
The Breacher layout keeps the shotgun compact and easy to manoeuvre, which suits indoor sites and tight spaces. A short, handy shotgun is quick to bring up and point, and the pump gives your support hand a secure hold. Please check the product images for the exact stock, grip and sight details of this version.
Key features
- Pump-action spring shotgun
- Compact Breacher-style layout
- No gas or batteries needed
- Consistent in any weather
- Blue finish
- Affordable and easy to use
Compatibility
Use 6mm airsoft BBs; good quality 0.20g BBs are a sensible starting point for spring shotguns of this type. Magazines and spare parts are specific to the Double Eagle M401, so please contact us if you need replacements.
Care and maintenance
Use only clean, seamless BBs and never reuse BBs from the ground. Avoid dry firing (pumping and firing without BBs) too often, as it strains the piston. Do not leave the shotgun cocked in storage. Keep the pump action free of grit, wipe the shotgun down after use outdoors and store it unloaded in a bag or case.
Who is it for?
The Double Eagle M401 Breacher suits beginners, garden target shooters and anyone who enjoys the feel of a pump-action shotgun. It also makes a fun, low-cost secondary for CQB days.
Please note: BBs are not included unless stated. Always wear suitable eye and face protection and check your site’s rules before play.
