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The right gift depends less on the replica and more on how its powered!
| If they are… | Best gift | Why |
|---|---|---|
| New to airsoft - Target & Skirmish | Electric rifle (AEG) | Works in any weather, cheapest to run, easy to maintain |
| Wanting Realism - Target & Skirmishing | Gas blowback pistol, Rifle or Co2 pistol | Realistic recoil, handling and shooting experience |
| An Experienced Airsofter | Toyko Marui, VFC, Umarex Rifle or Pistol | High end models that offer the utmost quality / experience |
| A younger (under 12yo) player | Spring pistol or low-power electric | No gas or batteries to manage, low running cost |
Power sources explained
| Power source | How it works | Best for | Strengths | Drawbacks | Running costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (AEG) | A battery drives a motor and gearbox that compresses a piston | Rifles; first guns; all-weather play | Consistent shots, semi and full auto, works in cold, cheap per shot | Needs battery and smart charger; no recoil on most models; gearbox repairs need skill | Low: one-off battery and charger, then BBs |
| Green gas | Gas in the magazine cycles the slide/bolt when trigger is pulled and chambers the next bb (blowback) | Rifles & Pistols; realism fans | Realistic recoil and action, sounds better than electric replicas. | Can struggle with cooldown effect below about 10°C; | Medium: gas, bbs, silicone dropper maintenance oil as seals & nozzle need occasional lubrication (every 20 mags approx). |
| CO2 | A small 12 g cartridge (usually in the magazine) powers each shot | Pistols and revolvers; extreme cold winter play | Strong, steady power in the cold, | Harder on internals, more difficult to load than gas. | Medium: CO2 cartridges, bbs, slightly higher per shot cost than gas, silicone dropper maintenance oil |
| Spring | The player cocks the gun before every shot | Budget first gun for under 12s, | Cheap, simple, no consumables | One shot per cock; slow in a game, not as robust for sustained long term use | Very low: BBs only |
Rule of thumb: an AEG or Gas Pistol is the most forgiving gift if you’re unsure!
Rifle bundles
A rifle bundle is a great gift! we pack the gun with bbs, along with a battery and charger if it is an electric model, so it’s ready to use on Christmas morning (after charging!).
| Bundle | Price | Style | What’s in the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASG Steyr SSG 69 P2 Christmas Bundle | €139.99 | Spring sniper | Bolt-action rifle with a 3–9×40 scope and retractable bipod |
| ASG M15A4 Christmas Bundle | €179.99 | M4 rifle | Rifle, 8.4 V NiMH battery and basic charger; made for beginners and gifts |
| ASG G36C Christmas Bundle | €239.99 | Compact rifle | Rifle, red dot sight, angled foregrip, NiMH battery and charger |
| ASG SA M7 (AK47) Christmas Bundle | €244.99 | AK rifle | Rifle, sling, rifle bag, 8.4 V NiMH battery and USB charger |
| ASG FLCN 5.56 Christmas Bundle | €299.99 | M4-style rifle | Rifle, 7.4 V LiPo battery and LiPo charger with Irish/UK plug |
| G&G ARP9 Christmas Bundle | €299.99 | Compact PDW | Rifle, 7.4 V LiPo battery, charger and 5,000 BBs; ideal for indoor sites |
| Snow Wolf AUG A1 Christmas Bundle | €299.99 | Bullpup rifle | Kitted-out AUG package, ready for the field or target shooting |
| G&G CM16 Batto Christmas Bundle | €314.99 | M4 carbine | Rifle, red dot sight, 7.4 V LiPo battery and charger |
| G&G CM18 MK18 Mod1 Christmas Bundle | €314.99 | M4 carbine | Rifle, red dot sight, angled grip, 9.6 V NiMH battery and charger |
| Rossi Sentinel 12″ Christmas Bundle | €319.99 | AR15-style rifle | Everything needed to get on the field in one box |
Bundles don’t include eye protection, so add full-seal goggles or glasses (see Add-ons).
Pistol bundles
Our pistol bundles add the gas or CO2 and BBs a pistol needs, so nothing else has to be bought before it fires!
| Bundle | Price | Power | What’s in the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umarex Elite Force H8R Revolver Christmas Bundle | €94.99 | CO2 | Revolver, 3,300 BBs and 100 paper targets |
| Action Army AAP01 Christmas Bundle | €129.99 | Green gas | Pistol plus everything needed to run and maintain it |
| WE PX4 Bulldog Pistol Bundle | €139.99 | Green gas | Pistol, 570 ml green gas and 3,300 BBs |
| ASG 1911 Tac Master Christmas Bundle | €149.99 | Green gas | STI-licensed 1911, 570 ml gas and BBs |
| ASG Combat Master CO2 Bundle | €164.99 | CO2 | Pistol, 10 CO2 cartridges, 5,000 BBs and silicone oil |
| ASG STI Pit Viper CO2 Christmas Bundle | €189.99 | CO2 | Pistol, 10 CO2 capsules, 5,000 BBs and silicone oil |
| Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 5.1 Gold Match Christmas Bundle | €239.99 | Green gas | Pistol, 570 ml gas, 3,300 BBs and 100 paper targets |
| Tokyo Marui P320 Christmas Bundle | €249.99 | Green gas | Pistol, polymer paddle holster, 570 ml gas and BBs |
Shooting glasses, a holster, pistol hard case or spare magazine makes a good extra add on!
Matching the gift to the person
If you know little about their setup, ask one question before buying: “Do you play at a site, and is it indoor or outdoor?” The answer settles most choices.
| Recipient | Suggested gift | Approx. spend | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete beginner (adult) | AEG starter bundle or Pistol bundle (e.g. Rossi Upsilon Bundle or Gold Match Bundle) + full-seal goggles | €135–400 | Basic spring pistols |
| Teen (via a parent or guardian) | Electric rifle, gas pistol or spring pistol + goggles and face protection | €135–400 | High-maintenance gas rifles |
| Regular skirmisher | New sidearm to complement their rifle, spare magazines, tracer unit & tracer BBs, rifle bag, rifle/pistol case etc | €135–250 | Guessing a new main rifle — they likely have preferences. |
| Indoor CQB player | SMG/PDW (e.g ARP9/ MP7) or a gas blowback pistol, full face mask (DYE i4) | €135–300 | Long rifles and snipers |
| Outdoor winter target shooter | CO2 pistol - target setup , holster, etc | €150–250 | Metal slide gas pistol |
| Collector / realism fan /Backyard plinker | Replicas such as the ASG Pit Viper or Tokyo Marui M4A1 CQBR blowback rifle, period weaponry from WW2 etc. Gas pistol/ CO2 pistol or low-cost AEG + target and BB trap | €150–500+ | Budget replicas or polymer based replicas. |
Not sure what to get?An AirsoftEire gift card, or a visit to our Dundalk showroom together, lets them choose for themselves.
Add-ons and stocking fillers
Eye protection is the one add-on that is never optional; after that, choose accessories to improve the experience on Christmas Day!
| Item | Needed for | Approx. cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-seal goggles or ANSI Z87.1+ glasses | Everyone | €25–100 | Required at every site; anti-fog matters in Irish weather, Recommend when handling any airsoft replica whether it is believed to be loaded or not. |
| Lower face mask | Everyone, essential for under-18s | €10–100 | Protects teeth; many sites require it for young players |
| Quality BBs (0.20 g–0.32 g, biodegradable) | Everyone | €10–25/kg | Cheap BBs jam and damage barrels; many outdoor sites require bio BBs |
| LiPo battery + smart balance charger | Electric guns | €25–60 + €25–50 | Check connector (Deans/T-plug or Tamiya) and size fits the stock |
| Gas + silicone Dropper Oil | Gas pistols | €10–20/can | Silicone oil keeps seals & nozzle healthy & gas is needed for shooting! |
| CO2 12 g cartridges | CO2 guns | €10–25/pack | Each lasts roughly a magazine or two - available in 25 or 50 packs |
| Spare magazines | All | €15–100 each | Mid-caps for rifles; spare gas mags for pistols |
| Speed loader / Auto Loader | All | €10–100 | Saves fiddly reloads at the field - required for mid caps - manual or battery options available. |
| Holster, sling, gun bag, pistol case | All | €15–60 | A bag or case makes legal transport easy - slings and holster help with handling and carrying replicas. |
| Tracer unit or red dot sight | Regular players | €25–100 | Fun upgrades for someone who already owns a gun |
Legal, safety and buying tips (Ireland)
- Power limit: everything we sell is under 1 joule and under 328 fps, so every gun is legal to own in Ireland without a licence.
- Age: in our Dundalk showroom we sell airsoft guns only to over-18s. A parent or guardian can buy one as a gift for a younger person.
- Realistic imitation firearms: never carry or use them in public view. Transport in a closed bag/case/box, and use on private land with permission only where the public cannot see or mistake it for a real weapon.
- Supervision: under-18s should play under adult supervision, always with eye and face protection.
Christmas buying tips
- Order by early December — popular models and bundles sell out, and imports can be held at customs.
- Buy in Ireland: everything we sell is under 1 joule - EU, US and UK spec guns are often over the Irish limit and are not legal to import - risking seizure by Irish Customs.
- Test-fire before wrapping, so any issues can be resolved before the big day!
- Keep the receipt and check our returns policy.
- Wrap glasses/goggles with the gun, so the first shot is a safe one!