There are many different types of airguns. In this guide, we’ll go through the differences between air/PCP, electric, pump, spring, nitro piston/vortex, and CO2-powered airguns.
Electric
Experience a new dimension in the sport with our innovative electric airguns! Our collection of tactical airguns gives you outstanding power driven by electricity, so you can say goodbye to the effort of cocking a break-barrel or the hassle of filling PCP tanks. Simply charge the LiPo battery at home, and you’re ready to shoot. These airguns are designed for fun plinking. See all our electric airguns here.Air/PCP
Air/PCP-powered airguns are air weapons that use compressed air as their propellant. These weapons are generally very powerful and accurate. Most PCP airguns have a magazine capacity. PCP guns are for those who want high magazine capacity, maximum accuracy, and well-balanced power.As a rule, you can expect between 40 and 140 shots per fill; this varies from model to model. The air pressure must be pumped up using either suitable hand pumps or compressors. You can find such equipment here: PCP Pumps/Compressors See all air/PCP-powered air rifles here.Pump-Action Air Rifles
Pump-action air rifles use an integrated pumping mechanism. These weapons are accurate and durable. They are inexpensive to operate and very easy to use. You simply pump up the weapon using a cocking arm attached to it. Usually, 3–5 pumps are enough. Then you only need pellets as accessories to start shooting. See all pump-action air rifles here.Spring-Powered
Spring-powered air guns are the good old classics where you break the barrel down (in some cases, a cocking arm), insert a pellet, break the barrel back up, and you’re ready to shoot.Affordable, durable, and very cheap to operate. See all our spring-powered air rifles here.Nitro Piston / Vortex
What is Nitro Piston? These airguns work on the same principle as regular spring-powered airguns. You break the barrel down, load a pellet, and break the barrel back up again. What sets these apart from spring-powered airguns is that they use a gas piston instead of a spring. This makes them easier to cock, more powerful, quieter, and more durable. When you break the barrel down, the gas in the cylinder is compressed. When you pull the trigger, the gas returns to its original form, creating a great deal of power. The cylinder is sealed, so there is no need to refill it with gas. See all our Nitro Piston / Vortex air rifles here.CO2-powered
CO2-powered airguns use liquid CO2 gas to propel the pellet forward.In this category, you'll find everything from semi-automatic to bolt-action and full-auto weapons. CO2-powered airguns use either a 12g CO2 cartridge or an 88g CO2 cartridge. CO2 guns require more maintenance than regular break-barrel rifles. We recommend using silicone oil for lubrication, as CO2 guns use silicone seals to keep them airtight. Lubricate the gun regularly and consider using cleaning cartridges, which you can find here! Remember not to leave a CO2 cartridge installed for too long, as the pressure in the cartridge increases and can damage the gun. See all our CO2-powered air rifles here.
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