7 Best Airsoft Shotguns for 2024 (Ranked and Reviewed)

An airsoft shotgun can be a great alternative to other types of airsoft guns, especially in close-quarters combat. However, choosing the best airsoft shotgun from the hundreds of options available can be difficult. To help you make that choice, we ranked and reviewed 7 of the best airsoft shotguns in 2024.

If you’re in a hurry:

An airsoft shotgun is a type of airsoft gun that are made to replicate real life shotguns. One thing that sets them apart is that they’re able to fire multiple BBs in a single shot. While airsoft shotguns aren’t as popular as AEGs, they can still be useful on the field. This is especially the case in close-quarters combat.

While other types of airsoft guns shoot BBs one after another, the shotgun can shoot multiple BBs, enabling you to hit multiple targets with one shot. One other advantage of airsoft shotguns is that they’re intimidating, owing to their larger size.

The choice of airsoft shotguns on the market is relatively large, with hundreds of options available. On one hand, the large number of shotguns is great, since it gives you a lot of options to choose from. But, it also makes it very difficult for you to choose the best airsoft shotguns. And to make matters worse, a lot of the airsoft shotguns available are low-quality and should be avoided. That’s why having a reliable guide in choosing an airsoft shotgun is crucial.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a shotgun, just as with any weapon type in airsoft. Some of the more important ones that we took into account when we made this list are shooting performance (FPS), accuracy, reliability, build quality (both internal and external), value for money (we made sure to only include airsoft shotguns on the list if they’re definitely worth their respective price), the reputation of the manufacturer, as well as others.

If you’re not really sure what airsoft guns even are, how they are used, what to look for in them, how to stay safe when using them, and what types of airsoft guns are there, you can check out our buyer’s guide on airsoft guns.

And now, here are the best airsoft shotguns on the market in 2024.

Best Airsoft Shotguns for 2024

Best Airsoft Shotgun Overall (And Most Realistic Airsoft Shotgun)

1. EMG Salient Arms Licensed M870 MKII Airsoft Training Shotgun

FPS	280
Length	700mm
Magazine	6+1 shells
Gas type	88g Co2 Cartridge
Hop up	No Hopup, No Inner Barrel
Firing Mode	Safe / Fire
System	Gas, Pump Action
Manufacturer	EMG / Salient Arms International

Among the many shotguns on the market, we chose the EMG Salient Arms Licensed M870 MKII Airsoft Training Shotgun as the best one out there. This is probably the most high quality (but also expensive) shotgun on the market.

The EMG Salient Arms M870 is a lightweight shotgun, with awesome design, features, and operation. It’s very powerful, and incredibly fun to use. It comes great straight from the box, so upgrades are not necessary. The EMG Salient Arms M870 is also highly realistic, and very likely the most realistic airsoft shotgun out there.

This shotgun shoots BBs at an FPS of around 280. It’s 980 mm (38.5″) long, and comes with a magazine capacity of 6+1 shells. The shotgun can shoot 12 BBs at once. It’s manufactured by EMG and Salient Arms International, which should be a guarantee for its high quality.

The only disadvantage of the EMG Salient Arms M870 is its price, which is definitely on the higher end. While this airsoft shotgun justifies the price tag and you will absolutely get what you pay for, you can also find solid shotguns for a much smaller price. Still, if money isn’t an issue, this is very likely the best option to go with.

Another Great Option

2. Tokyo Marui M870 Tactical Airsoft Pump Action Gas Shotgun

FPS	300-350
Length	955mm
Magazine	30rds
Gas type	Green Gas, 134a
Hop up	Yes, Fixed
Firing Mode	3rd / 6rd, selectable
System	Gas, Pump Action
Manufacturer	Tokyo Marui

Another great shotgun replica is the Tokyo Marui M870 Tactical Airsoft Pump Action Gas Shotgun. It’s a perfect gun for any airsoft enthusiast. Another M870 on the list, this one is much cheaper than the EMG/Salient Arms M870.

This shotgun is manufactured by by one of the most famous airsoft companies ever, the legendary and always reliable Japanese Tokyo Marui. Therefore, its quality is definitely not questionable. It’s also highly realistic, being as close as airsoft guns can get to a real shotgun.

The Tokyo Marui M870 fires BBs at an FPS of between 300 and 350. You can choose between shooting 3 or 6 BBs with each pull of the trigger. It features a magazine with a capacity of 30 rounds and a fixed hop up. The Tokyo Marui M870 is very durable, and is heavyweight compared to the EMG/Salient Arms M870. It’s powered by green gas.

All in all, the Tokyo Marui M870 is a great choice and one of the best options for an airsoft shotgun. It’s much cheaper than the EMG/Salient Arms M870, so that’s one reason to go with the TM instead of the EMG. However, the Tokyo Marui M870 is still among the expensive options, and there are solid cheaper options.

Best Value for Money

3. Golden Eagle Dusker Gas Airsoft Shotgun

FPS	300-350
Length	955mm
Magazine	28 rounds
Gas type	Green Gas
Hop up	Yes, Fixed
Firing Mode	3rd / 6rd, selectable
System	Gas, Pump Action
Manufacturer	Golden Eagle

While both of the previous options are truly great, and are probably the two best airsoft shotguns on the market, both are pretty expensive. In the rest of this list we’ll focus on more affordable airsoft shotguns, starting with the Golden Eagle Dusker Gas Airsoft Shotgun, which is the best airsoft shotgun for the money.

This is another pretty great shotgun, made of high quality metal and polymer. It’s very realistic, and also looks very good, although that’s up to your preferences. Also, it comes with a rail system to which you can mount attachments such as lighting systems or cameras. This shotguns is durable, gas-efficient, and has a great range.

The Golden Eagle Dusker Gas Airsoft Shotgun fires BBs at an FPS of between 300 and 350. Just like the Tokyo Marui M870, you can choose between shooting 3 or 6 BBs with each pull of the trigger. It comes with a fixed hopup and a magazine capacity of 28 rounds. It’s also powered by green gas.

In a nutshell, the Golden Eagle Dusker Gas Airsoft Shotgun is as close as you can get to the quality of the EMG or TM M870 without breaking the bank. It’s a great, undervalued shotgun, with a price that can be considered low given its quality.

Best Airsoft Shotgun under $100

4. A&K Sawed Off M870 Type Full Metal 400 FPS Airsoft Training Shotgun

FPS	380-400
Length	560mm
Magazine	40 rounds
Pump Action	Gas, Pump Action
Manufacturer	A&K

While the Golden Eagle Dusker Gas Airsoft Shotgun is cheaper than the previously reviewed, it can still be out of your budget. Therefore, we looked at more affordable options. Among those, we chose the A&K Sawed Off M870 Type Full Metal 400 FPS Airsoft Training Shotgun as the best airsoft shotgun under $100.

Another M870 on the list, this one differs significantly from the other reviewed M870s. This is true both in terms of quality and looks (it’s significantly shorter than the other reviewed airsoft shotguns). However, this shotgun is very powerful, and also accurate.

The A&K Sawed Off M870 shoots BBs at a high FPS of around 380-400. It features an adjustable hop up and a high capacity 40 round metal magazine. It also has a surprisingly great range.

All in all, the A&K Sawed Off M870 is a very solid and undervalued airsoft gun, and very likely the best airsoft shotgun under $100.

Best Airsoft Shotgun under $70

5. CYMA Sport M3 3-Round Burst Multi-Shot Shell Loading Airsoft Shotgun

FPS	280-300
Length	1041mm
Magazine	30 rounds per shell
Hop up	Yes, Fixed / Non-Adjustable
Firing Mode	3-Round Burst, Safety
System	Pump Action
Manufacturer	CYMA

Another solid and affordable choice is the CYMA Sport M3 3-Round Burst Multi-Shot Shell Loading Airsoft Shotgun, which we ranked as the best airsoft shotgun under $70.

The CYMA Sport M3 is spring powered, unlike the more high quality options on the list. It’s very durable, owing in part to the full metal receiver and metal outer barrel. This shotgun is a redesign of the Tokyo Marui M3 shotgun, but it can shoot harder since it’s not limited by strict Japanese laws. And there are actually multiple models of the shotgun, so you can pick your favorite among those.

The CYMA Sport M3 shoots BBs at an FPS of between 280 and 300. It comes with a fixed hop up, a magazine capacity of 30 rounds per shell, and shoots 3 BBs at once. It’s also one of the longest shotguns on this list, coming at 1041mm (41 inches), but you can actually opt for a shorter model.

For a price of around $70, it’s safe to say that the CYMA Sport M3 is a great deal. While it can’t match the quality of some of the other airsoft shotguns on the list, in its price bracket it’s very likely the best option.

Best Airsoft Shotgun under $50

6. Double Eagle M3 3-Round Burst Multi-Shot Shell Loading Airsoft Shotgun

FPS	290-330
Magazine	30 rounds
Hop up	Yes, Fixed
Firing Mode	3-Round Burst, Safety
System	Pump Action
Manufacturer	Double Eagle

Another Solid Option

7. CYMA Standard Full Metal M870 3-Round Burst Multi-Shot Shell Loading Airsoft Shotgun

FPS	280-300
Magazine	30 rounds per shell
Hop up	Yes, Fixed
Firing Mode	3-Round Burst, Safety
System	High Power Spring
Manufacturer	CYMA

Comparison Table of Best Airsoft Shotguns

	EMG Salient Arms Licensed M870	Tokyo Marui M870	Golden Eagle Dusker Gas	A&K Sawed Off M870	CYMA Sport M3 3-Round Burst	Double Eagle M3 3-Round Burst	CYMA Standard Full Metal M870 3-Round Burst
FPS	280	300-350	300-350	380-400	280-300	290-330	280-300
Length	700mm	955mm	955mm	560mm	1041mm
Magazine	6+1 shells	30rds	28 rounds	40 rounds	30 rounds per shell	30 rounds	30 rounds per shell
Gas type	88g Co2 Cartridge	Green Gas, 134a	Green Gas
Hop up	No	Yes, Fixed	Yes, Fixed		Yes, Fixed / Non-Adjustable	Yes, Fixed	Yes, Fixed
Firing Mode	Safe / Fire	3rd / 6rd, selectable	3rd / 6rd, selectable		3-Round Burst, Safety	3-Round Burst, Safety	3-Round Burst, Safety
System	Gas, Pump Action	Gas, Pump Action	Gas, Pump Action	Gas, Pump Action	Pump Action	Pump Action	High Power Spring
Manufacturer	EMG / Salient Arms International	Tokyo Marui	Golden Eagle	A&K	CYMA	Double Eagle	CYMA

Conclusion

With hundreds of airsoft shotguns out there, it’s difficult to distinguish the quality from the junk. So, we took into account the shooting performance, accuracy, reliability, build quality, value for money, and the manufacturer of the numerous guns on the market to create a list of the best airsoft shotguns for 2024.

In this article, we presented the 7 best airsoft shotguns currently on the market. Some of the best of the best are the:

• EMG Salient Arms Licensed M870 – best airsoft shotgun overall (and most realistic shotgun)
• Tokyo Marui M870 – another great option
• Golden Eagle Dusker Gas – best value for money
• A&K Sawed Off M870 – best airsoft shotgun under $100
• CYMA Sport M3 3-Round Burst – best airsoft shotgun under $70

Although there are many options on this list, you really can’t go wrong with any of these picks.

FAQ

Affiliate disclaimer: Airsoft Freaks is reader supported. If you buy some of the products on this list through our links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.