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Quick answer
A realistic UK starter kit costs roughly £180–£300:
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Budget AEG rifle | £120–£190 |
| Battery and smart charger | £20–£35 |
| 0.25g BBs (one 4,000–5,000 round bag) | £8–£15 |
| Full-seal eye protection | £15–£30 |
| Your first game day | £20–£40 |
Many fields rent guns too, so you can play before buying anything — find one in the sites directory.
Starter kit core
- Cyma CM.028 AK74 — £120 (AEG)
- ASG Armalite M15 Carbine — £190 (AEG)
- KJW M9 Full Metal GBB — £90 (GBB pistol, a sidearm for later)
Prices are the catalogue's listed price (RRP where no UK retailer currently has stock), checked 11 October 2026. Open the product page for current retailer offers.
Kit accessories
Batteries, BBs, eye protection and pouches are all in the gear catalogue. Before you charge your first LiPo, read LiPo battery safety.
FAQ
Is a £100 airsoft gun good enough to start?
Yes — a £120 AK-platform AEG outperforms toy-grade guns completely. Spend the difference on eye protection and BBs, not the rifle.
What BB weight should a beginner use?
0.25g. It's the common UK default — accurate in most stock AEGs and well inside typical field FPS limits.
Do I need rated eye protection?
Yes — full-seal goggles or a mask rated for impact, not sunglasses. Our eye protection guide explains what actually protects.
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Your first loadout — what to buy first, what to skip, and how to do it on £500
The sequence that gets you off rental kit and into your own gear without wasting money on the wrong things first
Eye protection that actually works — the buyer's guide
ANSI Z87.1, anti-fog, mesh vs solid, and the £15 mistake everyone makes
LiPo battery safety for airsoft — the no-fire guide
C-ratings, balance charging, storage voltage, and the bag that should always be in your range bag
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