Almost every action film has firearms in it and the majority of the guns in action movies are props. Buying real firearms for movie production can be costly and many times requires permits to use on the set. Many movies producers choose prop guns as a result. Prop guns for movies are easy to aquire and are usually very cheap, by comparison. Interestingly enough, many of the prop guns in movies are actually airsoft guns. The Airsoft guns being produced today are manufactured with so much detail that even a close up shot would never reveal it's actually an airsoft gun. It's that detail which makes them a favorite of movie prop departments world-wide.

The best place to get cheap airsoft guns for movie or stage props are defective airsoft guns from an airsoft retailer's salvage lots. Many times, airsoft retailers have airsoft guns returned due to manufacturer defects. Most of these airsoft guns are stripped for spare parts, leaving just the airsoft gun body. It's the left over gun bodies that are easily converted to an authentic looking movie prop. Usually this only requires painting over the orange tip. Most real guns have an airsoft cousin. The most popular airsoft guns used as movie props are the Airsoft M4, M16, MP5, G36, AK47, M249 SAW, and XM8 assault rifles. Airsoft pistols are also widely used as movie and stage props.

in addition to defective airsoft guns, many airsoft retailers offer low end, working airsoft guns that make great props. Just keep in mind you may have to pay retail for working airsoft guns. The advantage to buying working guns is you'll have a better selection of guns. Also, some of the defective guns may have body damage which may not make them ideal for use as a movie props.