BARRETT M82

What Is the Barrett 50 Cal Airsoft Gun? 

The well-known Barrett 50 caliber rifle is the brainchild of Ronnie Barrett, a man obsessed with building — in his words — the ultimate firearm. Today, his namesake company supplies various groups, from sport shooters to law enforcement agencies. It’s also the inspiration for many 50-caliber airsoft rifles, as with most replicas. 

Most Barrett airsoft guns are inspired by the M82, M82A1, M107, and M107A1 real-steel models. The Barrett M82A1 was designed as the first shoulder-fired semi-automatic rifle chambered in 50 BMG or 416 Barrett. Weighing over 32 pounds and 57 inches long, it requires a top Picatinny rail-mounted carrying handle. 

The full-metal Barrett M107A1 resembles the M82A1 in length but weighs slightly less, at just under 30 pounds. This semi-automatic rifle is only chambered in 50 BMG, and the rounds feed through a 10-round magazine. Barrett Firearms designed the M107A to accept a suppressor and be lighter, stronger, and more accurate.

The Barrett 50 caliber appears in several forms in the airsoft world, depending on which manufacturer puts its own spin on the beloved icon. Due to its cultural impact, and despite its impracticality on the airsoft field, it’s a popular choice among airsofters. 

Although players don’t get to shoot 50-caliber BBs (ouch!), it’s all about the experience. Most of the Barrett 50 caliber airsoft replicas are powered by a spring, a lipo battery, or green gas; high-pressure air (HPA) setups aren’t very common (if they exist at all).

What Are Some Popular Barrett 50 Cal Airsoft Guns?

The Barrett 50 cal silhouette is evident in a profile view of the Socom Gear Barrett M82 (M107) Version 1. Complete with a steel body, this Barrett 50 cal airsoft gun weighs just over 20 pounds but is sure to strike fear in your opponents with its massive presence and power. 

Notable features on this gun include a Madbull Black Python 650mm tight bore inner barrel, a high-torque motor, and a one-piece standard M4/M16 hop-up unit. The airsoft gun isn’t legally allowed to be the same dimensions as the real-steel version, but fully licensed engravings mirror what you’d find on the true Barrett 50 caliber rifles.

Players looking for a more affordable version of the Barrett large-caliber rifle can find it in the Snow Wolf BARRETT M82A1 Airsoft Sniper Rifle. Available in black and tan, this Barrett from Snow Wolf can be disassembled to better transport between airsoft fields. It’s also a bolt-action airsoft spring-powered setup fed by a 90-round magazine that offers players plenty of ammo to dominate the field.

The RWC Hurricane M82A1 costs a pretty penny compared to the Snow Wolf Barrett, but as a RedWolf Customs variant, it’s well worth the investment. The body of this Barrett 50 cal airsoft automatic electric gun (AEG) features upgrades like the Hurricane M82A1 conversion kit, a pistol grip, a Prometheus 650mm EG barrel, a sturdy bipod, and the Systema Complete Mechabox (gearbox) M170 Magnum Set.

Fans of tan rifles will enjoy the Snow Wolf BARRETT M107A1 Airsoft Sniper Rifle, a spring-powered bolt-action airsoft Barrett replica complete with a functional carry handle. A 90-round magazine and realistic weight give this replica high marks in reimagining the Barrett 50-cal rifle. Players looking for more of a tactical variant may like the RWC Socom Gear Barrett M82A1 - Digital Woodland version, which features a digital woodland camo pattern that masks a capable airsoft AEG. 

RedWolf is your source for the Barrett 50 caliber airsoft replicas, long-range bolt-action sniper rifles, airsoft shotguns, airsoft pistols, airsoft BBs, gas blowback rifles, and airsoft gas. We also have several popular brand names, like Tokyo Marui, Glock, Lancer Tactical, and others. Before you hit the field for your next airsoft game, check out RedWolf’s wide selection.