The electric airsoft pistol is the perfect replica gun for close quarter's simulated combat. These guns are typically semi-automatic and along with Electric airsoft rifles are the most desirable weapons used in paintball military games.

Electric airsoft pistols use a battery operated piston mechanism for firing. 4 AAA batteries are used to power a gearing system which activates a piston compression chamber that uses air to propel a .012 BB. They fire BB's at speeds of 100-200 feet per second . The electric pistol may also have a blowback feature, which gives the realistic affect of kickback when firing. Unlike the gas powered airsoft pistol, some are designed for indoor use as they are not as strong. If you fancy a more elaborate set up, you can add on a laser, scope, or flashlight.

Airsoft guns were first created for gun enthusiasts who wanted to feel what it was like holding and firing a real gun but could not purchase(or for safety reasons did not want to purchase) the actual gun. It has only been within the last 110 years that using these guns for simulated combat has taken off as a popular sport, and has steadily grown in popularity since. Today, Japan, parts of Europe, and the United States are the primary users of airsoft guns. The electric airsoft pistol is a must have for those that want to experience a firearm indoors or outdoors without the threat of doing serious damage to yourself or others.