Best Airsoft Grenade Launchers | 2025 Ultimate Guide

Introduction to Airsoft Grenades and Launchers

An airsoft grenade launcher is an impressive addition to your arsenal. Chances are you want one because you saw one on your local field, or you’re ready to step up your game when it comes to tagging opponents in a particular area. 

An airsoft grenade launcher replicates the real-life concept of propelling one or several projectiles simultaneously toward the enemy. You can purchase standalone or under-barrel airsoft grenade launchers. 

Airsoft BBs, foam heads, or rubber slugs represent common airsoft grenade launcher ammunition. Most airsoft grenades rely on a CO2 cartridge or green gas as a propellant. It’s important to abide by the manufacturer’s recommendations when charging airsoft grenades, as using higher-pressure airsoft gas (such as red gas or black gas) can risk the integrity of the internal components.

Players often use airsoft grenade launchers to clear a room or blast at a group of opponents. In most cases, grenade launchers act as a backup weapon that’s called on when there’s nothing else to turn to. 

For example, if you run out of ammunition in your sniper rifle, an airsoft launcher can provide the Hail Mary you need to quickly escape. At the end of the day, grenade launchers are just a fun weapon to have and deploy on the field alongside your favorite airsoft rifles. 

HOW WE CHOSE THE BEST AIRSOFT GRENADE LAUNCHERS

There are a number of important factors we considered when compiling our list of Best Airsoft Grenade Launchers, these include:

FUN FACTOR – Airsoft is a hobby so airsoft guns must be able to generate joy. We look at recoil, sound, design, optional accessories, and overall awesomeness that make the gun interesting. Non-shooting models can also be fun, like a beautiful revolver with realistic ammo that you can load into a rotating cylinder. We rate each of our picks on how much pleasure you can derive from ownership.

REALISM – What makes Airsoft guns attractive for so many is that they replicate real guns. While many manufacturers try their best to recreate the details and feel of a real gun, some succeed while others fail horribly and end up with something more akin to a toy. We rate how real each of our top picks feels and looks.

PERFORMANCE – Power measured in feet-per-second (FPS), range and accuracy are the key metrics we use to determine the best airsoft gun. From there, we also prioritize airsoft guns with an adjustable hop-up and high-quality buckings to ensure that they give the consistency and accuracy you need. All FPS ratings are universally based on 0.2 gram BBs.

BUILD QUALITY – We look for good quality construction, materials and refinement not only in the external components but also internally. The fit tolerances, discernable wobbles and rattles, smoothness of operation, durability of components, etc are all considered.

VALUE – Affordable airsoft guns that rank highly in all the above categories are prioritized over more expensive airsoft guns that offer the same, as "bang for your buck" is an important consideration for most airsoft players.  These criteria rates if you are getting more for your money compared to similar guns in the same class, meaning is it a good deal. For more information on how to determine the value of an airsoft gun, check out this article on what goes into the cost of an airsoft gun.

COLLECTABILITY – Sometimes an Airsoft gun stands out simply because it is unique either because it’s not produced by anyone else or holds enough of a cultural or collectable value to make you want to have a piece of history regardless of its utility. This criteria in particular rates whether the gun is a must-have for collectors. Some rare or limited edition Airsoft guns even appreciate in value in the secondary market and we rate their investment value where applicable.

Best Airsoft Grenade Launchers

ARES M320 40mm Airsoft Grenade Launcher - DE

The M320 being made from polymer is lightweight and even has its own holster options for users that want to use it as a standalone weapon platform.

The M320 from ARES works with standard 40mm grenades such as shower grenades and stream models based on the MIKE series from Airsoft Innovations.

ACETECH Volcano 40mm Grenade Launcher w/ Built-In Rechargeable Tracer Unit

VFC US SOCOM M3 MAAWS Grenade Launcher

The M3 MAAWS is a standard issue recoilless rifle for the United States Special Operations Command. Its users includes top tier units such as the 75th Rangers Regiment and the Navy SEALs. The VFC US SOCOM M3 MAAWS airsoft grenade launcher is a faithful replica of recoilless rifle used by USSOCOM.

This airsoft grenade launcher is made of lightweight nylon fiber reinforced polymer construction. This is done intentionally by VFC as the real recoilless rifle weights more than 10 KGs while this airsoft replica is able to keep its weight at around 4 KGs when loaded. This is done so this airsoft replica can be fielded on the airsoft field however, major moving components and the inner tube is reinforced by metals.

The operation of the airsoft replica is realistic and it can take a assortment of different ammunition types made by VFC. It also features a picatinny optics rail, giving you the option of running different optics with this airsoft grenade launcher.

LDT MGL Grenade Launcher with Retractable Stock - DE

VFC MK13 MOD 0 Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module

Alpha Parts AS-40 Double Barrel 40mm Grenade Launcher (with 2 shells)

This airsoft launcher has Picatinny top rails for all your accessory needs, and QD sling slots for sling attachments. There are 2 moscart type airsoft grenades included allowing you to use this launcher out of the box. The trigger on the AS-40 is quite interesting, if you just pull the trigger, the launcher will only fire the bottom tube, while if you push the tab under the trigger down then pull the trigger, both tubes will fire.

King Arms GP30 Grenade Launcher