For some, 400 fps is all the power that they need. There are many styles of guns that are available at a variety of prices, not all of them will be cheap. They are available at their retail price, but if you do some research you can get cheap airsoft guns with 400 for as much as $75 off list price. Another way to buy cheap airsoft guns with fps is to buy used, buy privately, or to go on places like Craigslist to find cheap airsoft guns. Many paintball fields will have bulletin boards that airsoft gun owners will sell their 400 fps guns and other guns when they are getting out of the sport or upgrading their guns.

These are some of the guns that have 400 fps and that you can find for cheap with a little research:

• JG M4 RIS System w/ Scope 3×9-32 Long Range Shooter-JG M4 RIS System Marui with 3×9-32 scope included. Newest addition, all new upgraded JG M4 S-System, includes higher torque motor, higher precision metal gear box, M120 spring, integrated barrel for increased shooting accuracy, and initial starting speed. This AEG feels heavy on hand; most of the easy wear parts are made with metal.  The front Rail RIS System handguard made with full metal, as is the front and rear sight It shoots 410-420 fps with 0.2gbb, 500+ fps with 0.12g. This JG M4-S-System featuring a new design 2009 metal gear box, M120 spring, 300 rounds high capacity magazine, and includes battery and charger.

• A&K SR25 Sniper Rifle Full Metal Airsoft Gun-from A&K’s famous SR25 URX Special Forces edition. The SR-25 has a full metal body receiver, full metal RIS handguard; also with a functional charging handle to simulate a realistic feeling. This Airsoft guns features a reinforced metal gear box shooting 400+ fps out of the box. It has a nice finish on body with reinforced gear for higher durability and performance. V2 metal gear box, very easy to upgrade for higher performance. Large high capacity Magazine holds 400+ rounds.

• JG M733-F Metal Gear Box Airsoft Electric Gun-with newly enhanced design, now with M120 Spring, enhanced gear box, turbo motor, and one piece barrel for stronger performance, higher rate of fire, and better accuracy. This JG M733F Metal Gear Box Airsoft Electric Gun (Version 2) from JG are the finest made Electric Rifles by JG.  The new Version 2 rifles has installed M120 spring, making the FPS on this gun well over 400-420 with 0.2g bb. It also comes with a full metal side folding stock. The orange tip is installed.

• DE M50 Airsoft Sniper Gun Bolt Action Rifle-the new Sniper Rifle is a replica of M50, a US marine corp sniper rifle. This M50 has a reinforced spring pushing out 400+ fps with 0.2g bb. It has attachments for optional scope and bi-pod, with a high power bolt action and a long metal barrel, this gun will accurately shoot great distances. It has a metal barrel and steel bolt. Built in 20mm Scope mount rail (Ready for any scope installation in seconds). Adjustable hopup. Bipod ready (Ready for a bipod to be installed in minutes). Bi-Pod not included.

Even at retail, there is a wide range of prices, so if you want a cheap airsoft gun with 400 fps, start with the least expensive type and then try to find it at its cheapest price.

Cheap Airsoft Guns are Here, There, and Everywhere

There are more options than ever when it comes to buying cheap airsoft guns. This is to the airsoft gun shooter’s advantage because when there is competition, it is reflected in cheaper airsoft gun prices. Of course, when buying the highest quality airsoft guns, you should still expect to put out some cash, but it will still be less than when there was little competition among airsoft gun retailers. In addition to competition, it costs less to manufacture airsoft guns than it did in the past, so airsoft guns are available at cheaper prices even though demand has risen.

When buying a cheap airsoft gun, do some research before opening up your wallet. Start with talking to fellow airsoft gun enthusiasts and then head over to your local airsoft gun dealers. After that, go to your computer to compare prices and see what is being said on airsoft gun forums about where to buy cheap airsoft guns and which airsoft guns are cheap. If you find that the airsoft gun of choice isn’t available cheap enough anywhere to fit into your budget, consider buying a used airsoft gun.

ADVICE FROM FELLOW AIRSOFT GUN SHOOTERS

When shooting out on the field, during breaks, talk to your fellow airsoft gun enthusiasts to see where they are buying their guns cheap and which cheap airsoft guns are the best value. Learn from others. Getting some input from those you shoot with could prevent making costly mistakes.

BIG BOX AIRSOFT GUN SHOPPING

If you are going to a place like Kmart, Target, or Walmart for your airsoft gun purchases, ask who in the sporting goods department is most knowledgeable about airsoft guns and talk to that associate. When you shop locally for cheap airsoft guns you don’t have to pay shipping and handling fees. Even if they don’t have the best prices on airsoft rifles and pistols, you can familiarize yourself with the accessories that are available and prices. Often purchasing lower cost items locally is cheaper, even if the prices is higher because there are no shipping and handling fees added to the actual cost of the item.

BUYING AIRSOFT GUNS ONLINE

When buying cheap airsoft guns online, be sure to buy from reputable online companies. One of the most important things to know is their return policy in the event the cheap airsoft gun arrives and it isn’t quite what you expected. When comparing prices of airsoft guns before buying one online, be sure to include the cost of shipping and handling. Look at the estimated delivery date, add a few days in case there is a delay, and then decide if it will arrive by the date that you need your new gun.

BUYING USED AIRSOFT GUNS

Used airsoft guns will be cheaper to buy than new airsoft guns. When purchasing used airsoft guns, you can start with the bulletin board at your local airsoft gun field or sporting goods store. The newspaper and Craig’s List are good sources to find used airsoft guns, also. Avoid being ripped off on line by following basic guidelines like never sending cash, money orders, or cashier checks to buy an airsoft gun or any other item.

Don’t buy the first airsoft gun you see or fall in love with, shop around to find a good quality cheap airsoft gun.

To learn more about airsoft guns, you can go to airsoft guns site. There is also more about cheap airsoft guns, how to care for your airsoft guns, and the most popular airsoft games, which you can play with your friends.

Doctoring Your Airsoft Gun at Home

Sometimes when you buy a cheap airsoft gun or got one used really cheap, they don’t have the durability or the warranty that a more expensive airsoft gun. Sometimes a shooter just shoots hard and often and it causes a lot of wear and tear on his gun. Paying someone else to repair an airsoft gun can increase the expense of the sport and defeats the purpose of buying a cheap airsoft gun. It is recommended that airsoft gun shooters learn how to doctor their airsoft guns at home. Even the airsoft enthusiast who has a good size budget will benefit from repairing his or her own guns because of the satisfaction of doing it and it will keep the available funds for airsoft guns available for a great deal or other purchase.

Some parts just wear out and there is nothing you can do about it. Usually you can prevent or postpone doing repairs on an airsoft gun with proper gun maintenance. This is true for cheap or expensive airsoft guns. Simple things like keeping your gun clean, storing it properly, keeping it lubed, resetting the piston head, and use high quality ammunition. When shooting with an automatic, avoid long auto-firing; it is best to shoot in 3-5 second bursts. This will keep the motor and gearbox from burning out.

Another way to avoid making repairs too often is to your cheap airsoft gun is to treat your gun with respect. It is not a real gun and will not withstand being abused, even the airsoft guns that are made out of metal. Metal airsoft guns are more durable, but after you spend the extra money to buy one, there is even more reason to be careful with your airsoft gun.

Before your cheap airsoft gun breaks down, it is wise to be familiar with some of the repairs you can do yourself. You can find repair information in the following places:

• Manufacture website
• Airsoft website
• Online searches
• Airsoft gun shops
• Airsoft fields

If you are having trouble with your gun, ask around, you probably aren’t the first airsoft gun owner to have the problem.

You will need to know the following to be able to repair your own airsoft gun:

• How to disassemble and assemble your gun
• Troubleshoot / diagnose
• Part names
• Where to purchase replacement parts

It is important to have a place to work on your gun that won’t be disturbed so that tiny parts are not lost. Taking a picture of the gun before disassembly and along the way may be helpful when reassembling the gun.

When deciding to repair your own cheap airsoft gun, one of the best resources online are repair videos. It will make repairing your airsoft gun understandable. After watching a video, you will have a better idea if it is something you can do yourself cheap, or if it might be best to pay an airsoft gun repair shop. You may even decide to cut your losses and buy a new or used airsoft gun instead of doing the repair yourself.