There are two main types of electric airsoft guns: AEG and LPEG. AEG, or Automatic Electric Gun, are the preferred type of electric airsoft gun. LPEG, on the other hand, stand for Low Powered Electric Gun and they weren't kiddin' when they named it!! LPEG's frequently have plastic internals - plastic gears, plastic bushings, plastic inforcings and the piston head is even plastic! Also be on the lookout for AEP - Automatic Electric Pistols. These are similar to LPEG guns quality-wise.

Quality AEG guns (ie. Systema) have polycarbonate pistsons and metal heads! Plus they have been carefully oiled by a specialist!!

I know many airsoft players who are faced with this difficult decision.  Should I buy a weak underpowered LPEG airsoft gun or a decent AEG airsoft gun?!  Get the AEG dumb dumb!!!  You silly geese. :)  Now if you have any trouble understanding the differences between AEG and LPEG airsoft guns, either leave a comment here or head to Dick's!

Now that you know the difference between AEG and LPEG Airsoft Guns, here are some examples!!

AEG Airsoft Guns

• G36 Airsoft Assault Rifle - it is very compact and good for CQB or Woodland!
• M4 Carbine - Great for airsoft noobs!
• M16 - Great for airsoft noobs!
• Mini gun- Great for rich airsoft noobs!
• UMP - buy the G&G one, not the Tokyo Marui. It is more powerful.
• M14
• xm8

LPEG/AEP Airsoft Guns

• Both Elephant AUG
• The Cyma Crank

• JLS MP5 A5 Electric Machine Gun LPEG

• Well M16 RIS Electric Machine Gun LPEG

This airsoft gun article was written by Brian!