Everyone needs to carry a sidearm in an airsoft event. If your AEG goes down you’re up a proverbial creek.

Since you will lean primarily on your main platform (AEG or otherwise) you probably will devote the majority of your attention and resources to that one, and its upkeep and customization.

But why not have a little fun with the sidearm you choose? There are some really cool (and practical) airsoft pistols out there.

So, here’s to hoping you never have to draw it, but all the same, here are some of the best.

Action Army AAP-01

The Action Army AAP-01 is a snappy little gas blowback pistol that’s capable of semi-automatic and full-auto modes of fire, and blazing fast fire at that.

This green gas airsoft pistol offers crisp, snappy cycling and simulates a good bit of felt recoil. It’s also powerful (300FPS) and fast. It comes with a 22-round mag that you will drain in half a second in full-auto, but fortunately, they’re also compatible with most Glock airsoft magazines.

These feature adjustable hop-up systems so you can dial accuracy in, and are configurable with rail systems so you can mount attachments over and under the barrel. They also come with threaded barrels so you can mount mock suppressors and other muzzle devices.

Our collection also has a lot of cool Action Army AAP-01 accessories and platform-specific airsoft gun parts.

Also, if you like the AAP-01, check out the AAP-01C Shinobi.

Glock Airsoft Gun: G42 Replica

Glock airsoft guns are also highly popular, not only because they are realistic, but because they are reliable and offer excellent performance.

There are a lot of Glock airsoft guns that make suitable sidearms, but a great one is the G42, especially if you want a small, light replica that is easy to conceal.

It delivers about 260 FPS at the muzzle and has a fully adjustable hop-up so you can dial in range and accuracy.

It’s really small and easy to handle, and it’s both green gas and propane compatible. There’s just one catch: it has a 9-round capacity.

That’s fairly limiting, but remember the key idea here is that this is a backup airsoft gun.

All the same, there are lots of other great Glock airsoft guns that have much better capacities, such as G19, G17, and G45 replicas, among others.

Elite Force 1911 Legacy

There are a whole lot of Elite Force 1911 airsoft replicas that make great sidearms. Like most Glock airsoft guns, they deliver a lot of power and functionality.

Most are also widely expandable, upgradeable, and mod-able through our collection of Hi-Capa parts.

Speaking of that, 19 11 airsoft pistols are usually referred to as “Hi-Capas.” One great Elite Force 1911 airsoft replica for you to take a closer look at is the EF 1911 Legacy.

This 19 11 airsoft pistol is powerful. It clocks 345 FPS with .20g airsoft ammo and offers a hard-kicking blowback action.

Snappy and fast cycling, it also features an all-metal construction and port-cut slide which enhance the experience of competing with this Elite Force 1911.

This Elite Force 1911 airsoft pistol has both an accessory rail for airsoft attachments (under the barrel) and a threaded barrel for adding muzzle devices.

It comes with a 27-round CO2 airsoft magazine, too. It’s definitely a solid buy as far as 19 11 airsoft pistols go.

WE Tech Galaxy G-Series GBB

The WE Tech Galaxy G-Series GBB airsoft pistol is another solid choice. This CO2/green gas airsoft pistol features a high-strength, lightweight frame and an all-metal slide and barrel.

There are rails both over and under the barrel, and the barrel is threaded. The hinged takedown design makes hop-up adjustments easy as well as field stripping for maintenance.

Like the Action Army AAP-01, this one is also capable of semi and full-auto modes of fire. It comes with a 25-round airsoft magazine.

Like the Glock airsoft gun mentioned here, It’s in the middle of the road in terms of power, delivering muzzle velocities of up to 320 FPS with .20g airsoft ammo.

Elite Force H8R Airsoft Revolver

Last but not least we have a signature airsoft revolver, the Elite Force H8R. If you’ve never shot one, don’t rule it out. This airsoft revolver is powerful and practical.

It delivers muzzle velocities of up to 325 FPS and feeds from a 10-round magazine. It also has an adjustable hop-up.

One of the more impressive things about this airsoft revolver is that it has rails both above and below the barrel, so you have plenty of options for mounting optics and other airsoft accessories.

While you might be somewhat limited by the lower capacity, this airsoft revolver is powerful and comes with 5 spare disk airsoft magazines.

The Best Prices on Airsoft Pistols, Guaranteed

Any of these five airsoft pistols would suit you well in a match and some of them are very popular - like the Elite Force H8R airsoft revolver and the Action Army AAP-01.

Whichever of these airsoft products appeals to you, make sure you get it here. Our price match guarantee (which doesn’t require any special codes) guarantees you the lowest prices on all airsoft guns, gear, and upgrade parts.