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When choosing the best electric airsoft pistol or AEP, you want to balance realism with accuracy. Oftentimes, an AEP will be more accurate than a gas blowback simply because of the consistency of an AEP. However, the gas blowbacks add a level of realism that the AEP can seldom compete with.

The AEP does have some advantages over gas blowbacks. For example, AEPs are definitely quieter than blowbacks, and for obvious reasons, this may come in handy during operations. AEPs also do not require gas, so weather will not affect their performance. AEPs will last longer on the field than blowbacks and magazines are generally less expensive.

Most AEPs have lower FPS than gas guns, so they are not always suitable for outdoor games where high gusts of wind may be a factor. However, these guns are quite formidable in any CQB type event.

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In this list, I reviewed five electric airsoft pistols, any of which would make an excellent addition to your MilSim loadout.

Now, let’s take a look!

1. Gameface GFAP 13

This phenomenal AEP is the GameFace GFAP13 AEG Airsoft Pistol made by Crosman. The GFAP 13 is a superbly constructed airsoft gun with dimensions and aesthetics similar to the Glock 17 pistol. The high capacity, 30 BB magazine is definitely a force multiplier on the field. The magazines are inexpensive and can be purchased as a 2 Pack on Amazon.com. Reliable and solidly built, the GFAP 13 will make an excellent addition to your collection.

Pros:

• Full and Semi Auto
• Metal Barrel
• Metal gearbox
• High Capacity, 30 BB magazine
• Adjustable hop-up for increased range
• Quick charge, 7.2V 450 mAH rechargeable battery
• Battery is easy to replace
• Safety
• 250 FPS with .12G BBs
• Comes with speed loader and unjamming tool

Cons:

• Non-blowback
• Length of battery charge

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2. CYMA CM 123 1911 AEP

The CYMA 1911 AEP Pistol is a very solidly built AEP. This AEP utilizes a micro AEP 450 mAH rechargeable battery, which is very easy to change. The CYMA 1911 has a metal slide, trigger, mag release, and magazine. It also boasts a full-sized metal gearbox and adjustable hop-up for increased range. The gun is slightly oversized to accommodate the full-size gearbox. Because of its size, it is difficult to find holsters that it will fit in. In addition, this AEP is completely compatible with Tokyo Marui Glock parts, making parts easy to find.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Superb metal construction
• Metal gearbox
• Hi capacity 30 BB magazine, compatible with Tokyo Marui Glock magazines
• Adjustable Hop-Up
• 190 to 218 FPS
• Comes with a charger and speed loader
• Frame Safety
• Semi and Full-Auto

Cons:

• Oversize may put off some users
• Non-blowback

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3. Tokyo Marui Desert Eagle 50AE

The Tokyo Marui Desert Eagle 50AE Electric Blowback Pistol is another good entry level AEP. Tokyo Marui is known for making exceptional airsoft guns and this one is both well-made and affordable. This AEP is powered by four AAA batteries, which are very easy to load. The gun is slightly oversized but still has great aesthetics. This AEP has a lower FPS, so it is definitely suited for indoor, CQB situations. For a battery powered AEP, the blowback action is decent. This AEP also comes with a grip safety and a built in hop up system.

Pros:

• Looks good
• Uses 4 AAA batteries which can be bought almost anywhere
• Blowback
• Built-in hop-up system for increased range
• No-drop magazine
• Inexpensive
• Grip safety

Cons:

• Low FPS
• Plastic construction
• Low BB count per mag (15) which may increase realism

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4. Umarex  M92 Electric Airsoft Gun

The Beretta M92 Electric Airsoft Pistol is decent entry level AEP. This AEP is powered by four AAA batteries, which can be purchased almost anywhere. The gun only shoots at 150 FPS, so it is most suitable for indoor CQB events. This AEP has a decent blowback action, which gives it a measure of realism.

Pros:

• Blowback
• Uses 4 AAA batteries which are easy to find and easy to change during a game
• Drop-free magazine
• metal barrel and some internals
• Comes with 100 6mm BBs
• Weighted grip
• Inexpensive

Cons:

• Low FPS, (may get higher FPS with heavier BBs)
• No Safety
• Batteries not included (but can be purchased almost anywhere)
• Low BB count per mag (16) which may increase realism
• Mostly plastic

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5. H&K P30 Electric Airsoft Pistol

The H&K P30 Electric Airsoft Pistol is an officially licensed AEP made by the one and only Heckler and Koch. This inexpensive entry-level gun shoots BBs in semi-auto and full-auto. The gun is mostly plastic but well-built and very realistic.

Pros:

• Built-in hop-up for increased accuracy
• Solid construction
• Comes with an extra no drop magazine
• Inexpensive
• Semi and full-auto
• Blowback
• Powered by 4 AAA batteries which are easy to load and can be bought almost anywhere
• Comes with a barrel plug
• Grip safety

Cons:

• Low BB count per mag (16) which may increase realism
• Hard to reload on the fly
• Low FPS (180)
• Plastic

I hope that my review of the best electric airsoft guns of 2018 was helpful and informative. Stay tuned for more MilSim content coming soon!

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