Shotguns

Spring-powered shotguns

These shotguns are powered by a spring that needs to be manually cocked before each shot. They are typically low cost and easy to maintain. They usually fire 3 bbs every shot.

Gas-powered shotguns

These shotguns use compressed gas (typically green gas or CO2) to propel the BBs. They can shoot multiple rounds (choose from  3-shot or 6-shot). Manual cocking is much smoother than spring-powered shotgun, but they require regular maintenance and can be more expensive.

Electric-powered shotguns

These shotguns use an internal electric motor to power the firing mechanism. They typically have a high rate of fire and are easy to use, but can be more expensive than spring-powered shotguns.

Shell-ejecting shotguns

These shotguns use realistic shotgun shells that are loaded with multiple BBs. When fired, the shotgun shell ejects from the gun, giving a realistic shooting experience. They are usually gas powered but can also be powered by spring or electric.

Single-shot shotguns

These are shotguns that can only fire a single BB at a time, and need to be reloaded after each shot. They are typically spring-powered and are designed for more realistic gameplay.

Overall, the type of airsoft shotgun you choose will depend on your personal preferences and playing style.