EBB or Electric Blowback Airsoft Guns use 4 AAA batteries (or on a select few a rechargeable battery) to power the small motor. These guns use the motor to move the slide back and fourth as well. These guns typically do not fire over 125fps and are recommended only for small backyard play.

MINI ELECTRICS are just as you would expect from the name. These Airsoft guns are made on a 1/3rd "toy" scale. They use 4 AA batteries to power them up to 125 fps and are fully automatic. These are neat little guns for some small backyard play. Becuase they are not real scale they will seldomly be mistaken for real firearms.

AEG Powered Electric Guns use a plastic gear box and a seperate motor to create the power needed. This configuration is the same as in the higher end guns but uses cheaper plastic composite materials to make up the box and internal gears. "Medium Powered" does not accuratly descibe these items as some can reach higher FPS ratings than some of the "High End" Airsoft Electric Guns. These Guns typically shoot in the 280 fps range. With a considerably lower price range they make great guns for those just starting out in Airsoft.

A.E.G.'s or Airsoft Electric Guns use a metal gearbox and gears along with a seperate motor to create the needed power.