The Ultimate Guide To Gel Blasters
How to choose a gel blaster?
After PUBG took off, boys and men alike started looking for a safe toy gun to fire. Therefore, gel blaster began to appear in the public’s field of vision. gel blaster gun has the characteristics of fully automatic launch, realistic appearance, safety, and affordable price, and is deeply loved by consumers.
So, how should we choose a suitable gel gun?
Material
The durability of gel blaster is partly due to the material. Currently, the common gel blaster toy gun materials on the market mainly include ABS plastic, Nylon and Metal.
ABS plastic: a relatively smooth plastic, generally the surface will have a certain bright effect. Most children’s gel guns use this material. The disadvantage is that it is not resistant to falling and feels poor, but it is relatively cheap (the general price is less than $100).
Compared with ABS plastic, nylon has a certain degree of flexibility, is more resistant to falling, feels better, and has a matte surface. The nylon gel blaster with weight iron will give you some real texture. The price is relatively expensive, and it is recommended for enthusiasts with sufficient budget to buy (the price is about $100-$300).
Among the many gel ball blasters, the quality of the metal gel blaster is the best. They often use a metal gearbox with an 11.1V battery, and the weight is usually more than 3kg. There is no doubt that the price of the metal gel gun is also the most expensive ($300-$500), suitable for some advanced players.
Motor
At present, the main way to power gel blaster is to rely on lithium batteries, and the common voltages are 3.7V, 7.4V and 11.1V. Sure, there are also some other uncommon voltages such as 7V, 9V, etc., but I do not recommend you to buy them. Because it will be very troublesome if you want to replace the battery, and you can’t even buy the same battery at all. In addition, if you buy it for children, I recommend 3.7V or 7.4V, the rate of fire and power are lower. The rate of fire and power of 11.1V will be much higher, it is recommended for adult players to buy.
Battery
At present, the main way to power gel blaster is to rely on lithium batteries, and the common voltages are 3.7V, 7.4V and 11.1V. Sure, there are also some other uncommon voltages such as 7V, 9V, etc., but I do not recommend you to buy them. Because it will be very troublesome if you want to replace the battery, and you can’t even buy the same battery at all. In addition, if you buy it for children, I recommend 3.7V or 7.4V, the rate of fire and power are lower. The rate of fire and power of 11.1V will be much higher, it is recommended for adult players to buy.
3.7V
7.4V
11.1V
Feeding Model
The bomb feeding method of gel blaster is mainly divided into 2 ways: Upper Feeding and Lower Feeding.
Upper Feeding: The children’s gel blasters were mainly fed from the top, using gravity to let the Gel Balls fall from the Pineapple Bottle into the launch port of the gearbox. Its advantage is that feed was relatively stable, even gel balls are not fully inflated and can be fired.
Lower Feeding: At present, the large gel ball gun basically adopts the lower feeding method, which imitates the feeding method of real guns. Through a motor, the Gel Balls are sent from bottom to top into the launch port of the gearbox, which requires a relatively high expansion of the Gel Balls (7-8mm is the most perfect). There will be a situation where the Gel Balls get stuck in the launch port if the Gel Balls are not fully inflated. But the advantage of the lower feeding is that it can be equipped with a scope with real functions, while the upper feeding generally sacrifices the position of the scope to install the Pineapple Bottle.
In general, for children or ordinary players, I recommend using the upper feeding method. For enthusiasts who like to participate in the gel blaster party or advanced players who pursue a sense of experience, you can use the lower feeding to experience the feeling similar to real gun firing.
Upper Feeding
Lower Feeding
Style
The style basically depends on personal preference, and you can choose it arbitrarily if the comprehensive performance in all aspects meets the conditions. At present, the gun shape of gel blaster gun is very complete, including Glock, AK, M416, MP5 and so on. Generally, the price and performance of good gel guns will not vary greatly, because the core of gel blaster is the gearbox. With the same gearbox, motor, and battery, both pistols and rifles perform about the same. The cost unit price of the shell is not very high, and the price gap is usually around $5-$20.
Brand
If you want to buy a gel blaster, especially a toy gun with high configuration and long-term use, be sure to choose a popular brand. Because if there is a problem that needs to be repaired later, it is easy to buy spare parts. There is a very simple way to help you, just search Google for keywords such as [XX Gel Blaster Accessories] [XX Gel Blaster Gearbox]. You can easily find the gel gun blaster with the accessories of the corresponding model, which is more convenient if you need to repair or refit it later. Especially players who like to refit must choose the well-known gel blaster gun. Currently common brands include JinMing, STD, LH, CYMA, etc.
Accessory
Usually when purchasing, merchants will sell some accessories together, such as Sights, gel ball bottle, gel balls, goggles, etc. There are also some tactical accessories similar to PUBG that can be purchased additionally, such as tactical vests, gloves, helmets…
To sum up, if you want to buy gel blaster for your child, you can refer to these 3 brands: ST, SKD, XYL. They are all very affordable, and the simple function of the product (Full-Auto, 20,000 RPM motor with 7.4V battery) make the product very durable.
If you want to pick a gel ball blaster with good performance. You can choose among 4 brands: JinMing, STD, LH, and CYMA. First choose the gel gun blaster made of metal or nylon with 11.1V battery and metal gearbox, and then you can choose the style and accessories according to your personal preferences.
What are the famous Gel Blaster manufacturers in the market?
GEl BLSTER
GEL BLASTER INC is a technology company based in Texas, USA. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in the research and development of gel guns, and is one of the largest brands in the United States. GEL BLASTER has a factory in China, and its products are sold worldwide.
The products of GEL BLASTER INC are characterized by safety and high performance. The appearance of its products is very technological and futuristic.
GEL BLASTER INC quickly became popular in the United States and spread to other countries thanks to its high-performance and high-quality products. SURGE is one of the best-selling products under its brand.
NERF
NERF is a toy brand owned by Hasbro. It was launched in 1969 and mainly produces Nerf (Soft Gun) and Nerf Pro (Gel Blaster). Nerf’s toy guns are known for their safety, fun and diversity, and are loved by players of all ages. Currently, its gel ball gun models include: Gelfire Mythic, Gelfire Ghost, Gelfire Dual Wield Pack, etc.
ST
ST is a toy brand from China, whose full name is Shantou ShenTuo Toys Factory. ST mainly produces camouflaged, small-sized orbeez blasters. Its products are mainly sold through Amazon sellers and to children aged 6-12. Its best-selling models include AKM, M416, and Gatling. I guess you must have seen them on Amazon.
SKD
SKD is a new gel gun blaster brand in China, founded in 2018. In recent years, SKD has rapidly developed in the Chinese and American markets, with its market share from 6.15% to 23.61%. This is due to the fact that all of its products are designed independently and have formed a unique style. SKD gel blasters are highly recognizable in the market thanks to their technological and futuristic design, and are well-loved by consumers due to their stable gearboxes.
WH
WH is a brand of gel blasters produced by WeiHui Toy Factory. Its features include the ability to disassemble the toy gun into multiple parts and reassemble it into a toy gun with a maximum length of 92 cm. Because it can be disassembled, its international shipping costs are very low among products of the same size. This allows consumers to purchase gel guns of the same size and with a 7.4V lithium battery at a relatively low price, which is also the reason for WH’s success in the Amazon market.
SJ
SJ (SiJun) is different from other gel blaster factories. In order to meet the needs of different players for products, they divide the same product into 1-4 price ranges with different accessories and functions (Such as metal gearbox, single blaster Function). SJ changed the gel ball blasters world by segmenting the product needs of different players while offering very high-end products with exemplary build quality and materials.
JinMing
Jinming must be familiar to some avid fans of gel blasters. This is a factory located in Shantou, Guangdong that specializes in producing 1:1 gel guns models. Before 2013, Jinming mainly produced violent toy guns. It was not until the local government suppressed imitation guns that it switched to the production of gel ball blaster gun. Up to now, the Jinming gel blaster series has been updated to the 13th generation, and the most famous model is the JM Gen8 M4A1.
LH
LH, whose full name is LeHui, is a factory specializing in the production of high-performance gel blaster. With its unparalleled engine and realistic shooting effect, the LH gel gun not only ensures strong power output, but also ensures very high shooting accuracy. Like “shooting with a hundred steps”, it quickly captured the hearts of consumers. In addition, LH gel blaster knows how to find new ways. They mainly produce Dagger, AUG, MPX and other unpopular gun types, successfully avoiding the “Red Sea market” such as AK and M416, which also laid the foundation for its success. All in all, if you are looking for a unique looking gel ball gun for competition, the LH is a good choice. I believe their products can bring you a “hearty” experience.
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6 Best Gel Blasters for Kids & Adults
Gel Blaster Surge XL
Gel Blaster Surge XL has a futuristic design that will remind children of being a Metroid warrior. The Surge XL has a maximum range of 100 feet, so imagine standing on one end of a basketball court and hitting your target on the other end—that’s the power of the Surge XL.
It is worth mentioning that Surge XL has 3 different shooting modes: Single Shot, Triple Burst, and Full Auto. With 3 different toy guns, kids will definitely fall in love with it.
Gel Blaster Surge XL
- Range: 150 FT
- Speed: 170-250 FPS
- Firing Rate: 12 Shoots/Second
- Mode: Single Shot, Triple Burst & Full Auto
- Battery: 1500 mAh
- Magazine Capacity: 700+
- Included Ammo: 11,000
Surge XL uses a 7.4V lithium battery like other children’s gel guns, but to my surprise, Surge XL can be charged using the same Type-c charging cable as iPad, which avoids having to find a special charger during use. The problem of not being able to charge the lithium battery due to the power cord.
The unfortunate design of the Surge XL is that the magazine is placed on the top of the toy gun, thus sacrificing the aiming function. However, the Surge XL’s technological appearance, long range and multiple shooting modes make it the first choice for children’s gel blasters.
Cosmox Toys Sirius
When we join the Gel Blaster Party, we not only need to rely on our outstanding shooting skills, but also the bonuses of the equipment are also important. This requires a gel toy gun with high accuracy and a large magazine capacity. Cosmox Toys Sirius can definitely meet your needs. The technological appearance of Cosmox Toys Sirius made me feel like I had stepped into “Cyberpunk 2077” and was joining a war to defend the earth when I used it for the first time.
The design of this gel blaster is similar to the drum version of a submachine gun. Not only does it look beautiful, but its high rate of fire makes me feel like I am wielding a real weapon. In Full Auto mode, each pull of the trigger released Gel Balls at a rate of 13 per second, leaving my opponents scrambling.
Cosmox Toys Sirius
- Range: 90 FT
- Speed: 220 FPS
- Firing Rate: 13 Shoots/Second
- Mode: Full Auto & Semi-Auto
- Battery: 1800 mAh
- Magazine Capacity: 1200+
- Included Ammo: 10,000
Cosmox Toys Sirius is equipped with a 7.4V 1800mAh lithium battery that can be fully charged in 3 hours. On one charge, this gel ball blaster Gun can fire about 6,000 Gel Balls, which is already an excellent performance among similar products.
Another thing that attracts me about Cosmox Toys Sirius is that its magazine can hold 1200+ Gel Balls at a time, which saves me the inconvenience of frequent reloading. As an experienced player, I enjoy using overwhelming firepower to limit enemy movement, giving my team a vital advantage.
In short, the Cosmox Toys Sirius allows players to immerse themselves in the excitement of real-life friendly combat with its stylish design, high rate of fire, high-capacity drum changer and long-lasting battery. The price of less than $90 has attracted many consumers .
Surge XL uses a 7.4V lithium battery like other children’s gel guns, but to my surprise, Surge XL can be charged using the same Type-c charging cable as iPad, which avoids having to find a special charger during use. The problem of not being able to charge the lithium battery due to the power cord.
The unfortunate design of the Surge XL is that the magazine is placed on the top of the toy gun, thus sacrificing the aiming function. However, the Surge XL’s technological appearance, long range and multiple shooting modes make it the first choice for children’s gel blasters.
SKD CS001S
One of the outstanding features of the SKD CS001S is its exceptional design speed and accuracy. During my gel balls battles, I witnessed firsthand the power of this gun, propelling orbeez balls up to 100 feet with astonishing accuracy. For long-range gel blaster gun competition, this is simply a weapon.
What’s more, its stable performance allowed me to hit targets with ease even on the run, with the precision of a sharpshooter!
Unfortunately, SKD CS001S only has one shooting mode – Full Auto. Each time you pull the trigger, you can fire gel balls at a rate of 15 rounds per second. The lights installed on the funnel and gun head not only help you shoot in the dark night, but also fire Tracer Orbeez.
SKD CS001S
- Range: 100 FT
- Speed: 90-170 FPS
- Firing Rate: 15 Shoots/Second
- Mode: Full Auto
- Battery: 7.4V 1200 mAh
- Magazine Capacity: 800+
- Included Ammo: 10,000+
If you are a parent looking for a gift for your child’s birthday, Halloween, Easter, Christmas or New Year, rest assured that the SKD CS001S is one of the most affordable pistol-fired design gel gun blasters on the market.
Overall, the SKD CS001S is an excellent choice. It provides good shooting speed and stability, and its simple appearance makes it very portable. Therefore, it is undoubtedly the first choice for female players and children.
JM 938-8
M4A1 is one of my favorite models in CSGO, so JM 938-8 Gel Blaster became the first adult gel gun in my life. When I saw the real thing for the first time, I was shocked. It was a 1:1 replica of the real M4A1.
The black exterior is made of nylon material, and coupled with a weighted iron block, this toy gun not only looks cool, but also provides a good texture (about 1.9Kg).
The nylon gearbox and 7.4V lithium battery are enough for your daily shooting practice, or for participating in some low-intensity gel gun blaster battles.
JM 938-8
- Range: 130 FT
- Speed: 250-260 FPS
- Firing Rate: 15 Shoots/Second
- Mode: Full Auto
- Battery: 7.4V 1200 mAh
- Magazine Capacity: 200+
- Included Ammo: 5000+
JM M938-8 provides two options: magazine (200+ bullets) and drum magazine (1,000+ bullets). Whenever I’m in combat, I replace it with drum magazines to provide more fire support.
The JM Gen8 is lightweight and portable, and accessories can be easily removed and installed. It has a fishbone design with four side rails for mounting grips, sights, scopes, lasers and torches . The style and size of torches can also vary. The JM Gen8 is known as the most user-friendly gel blaster in terms of customization.
To sum up, JM M938 is the most outstanding model of the 8th generation of JM. Affordable price, realistic appearance and reliable shooting performance are its biggest features. I highly recommend that enthusiasts who want to become advanced players buy it. At a price of about $100, JM 938-8 gun gun is definitely unique. Its cost-effectiveness exceeds other adult gel blasters in the same price range.
RX AKM-47
AKM-47 is the jewel in the world’s modern weapons arsenal. Just imagine, you are strafing the gel blaster battlefield with an AKM-47 that has a highly realistic appearance and is full of lethality. Under your crazy output, the enemy doesn’t even dare to poke his head out to investigate. I believe you are definitely the master on the battlefield.
The RX AKM-47 Gel Ball Blaster is made of nylon and metal. The gearbox and barrel are made of all-metal materials. Therefore, the weight of this gun reaches 2.2kg. The RX AKM-47, which has two firing modes: fully automatic and semi-automatic, can use an 11.1V lithium battery and can hit enemies at a speed of 17 rounds per second from 180 feet away. The powerful power also gives it the same recoil as a regular gun, which is a pleasure I cannot experience on other gel gun blasters.
RX AKM-47
- Range: 180 FT
- Speed: 250-260 FPS
- Firing Rate: 17 Shoots/Second
- Mode: Full Auto & Semi-Auto
- Battery: 11.1V 1500 mAh
- Magazine Capacity: 250+
- Included Ammo: 5000+
This gel blaster is not equipped with rails, so its modification potential is not as unlimited as the JM 938-8. The only thing that supports modification is the magazine. You can upgrade the magazine to a 1200+ capacity drum magazine, which is what I recommend. After replacing the drum, the RX AKM-47 is like an RPK machine gun. You can shoot it on the battlefield, and you can completely defeat the enemy without being able to fight back.
All in all, the RX AKM-47 is a gel ball blaster with very high overall strength. The semi-metallic appearance combined with the all-metal internal structure makes this gel ball blaster very light and powerful at the same time. Its terrifying range and amazing shooting speed are enough to crush any enemy and live up to the reputation of AKM-47.
JingJi SLR
JingJi SLR is one of the best gel blasters to buy at around $200. The appearance of SLR is very well made, the paint surface is even and there are no burrs. From the pull bolt to the magazine release button, all the small parts you can think of on the JingJi SLR are made of metal. Its matching 480 motor and excellent air tightness ensure the rate of fire and good range at the same time. It is worth mentioning that the single burst of this SLR Gel Blaster is very stable. With the support of an 11.1V battery, its burst mode can fire Gel Ball at a speed of 20 rounds/second. JingJi comes with a 3-speed adjustable backrest that allows the toy gun to be adjusted in size between 60-67cm to meet the needs of different players.
JingJi SLR
- Range: 210 FT
- Speed: 300 FPS
- Firing Rate: 20 Shoots/Second
- Mode: Full Auto & Semi-Auto
- Battery: 11.1V 1500 mAh
- Magazine Capacity: 250+
- Included Ammo: 5000+
In short, JingJi SLR is a gel Gun that has been tuned to be very balanced in terms of shooting accuracy, shooting speed, appearance details, etc., and can ensure a high level of quality at gel blaster parties. JingJi SLR can help you narrow the equipment gap between you and experienced players without modifying accessories. Therefore, I strongly recommend it for those who plan to join the party.
What are the common Gel Blaster accessories?
Hop Up
The function of Hop Ups is to give the Gel Balls a frictional force, causing the launched Gel Balls to rotate upward (counteracting the effect of gravity), making the flight trajectory of the Gel Balls straighter and farther. Therefore, Hop Ups are installed in front of the inner tube of gel blasters and must be facing the 12 o’clock direction. If toy guns did not have Hop Up, the bullet would start to fall after flying about 10 meters away.
Spring
The spring is an accessory that assists the gearbox in firing bullets. Changing the spring can increase the initial velocity and range of the bullet, but it is generally not recommended because it will increase the danger of toy guns and accelerate the wear and tear of the gearbox.
Gear Box
The gearbox is similar to the engine of a car. It uses the operation of the motor to drive the gear to compress the air and help the air pump to launch the bullet.
Fish Bone
Fish bone is one of the important components of the launcher body. Common fish bone sizes are 7 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches, 10.5 inches, etc. There are 4 guide rails on the upper, lower, left and right sides of the fishbone, which can be used to install accessories, such as infrared rays and flashlights.
T-Piece
T-piece, an accessory that connects the gearbox, magazine and inner tube. The magazine transports the bullet to the inside of the tee, and the compressed air from the gearbox pushes the bullet to the inner tube. If the air tightness of T-Piece is not good enough, it is likely that the range of gel blaster gun will be greatly shortened.
Gun Stock
In a gel gun, the main function of the stock is to slow down or offset the impact of the bullet when it is fired, and it is also usually used as a battery compartment. Through the connection with the support core, you can adjust the length of the support core for a smoother experience when using gel blasters.
FAQs
Yes, gel blasters are 100% legal in the United States and Europe. This is mainly because the type of projectiles used by gel blasters are water beads, which pose almost no risk of injury.
We recommend a soaking time of about 4 hours, but if you are in a hurry, you can soak them in 100-degree boiling water for half an hour.
If you want to buy gel guns, you can contact Deb Toys, a supplier of export toys. Deb Toys will provide a series of issues from product procurement, QC quality inspection, shipping and customs clearance.
Sure, gel blasters are safe, but they fly at up to 170 fps, which means they sting a little when they hit you. We recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants while playing to eliminate some of the sting, especially for smaller children, and always wear protective eyewear.
Yes, they are suitable for children ages 9 and up. We recommend that children under 9 years old use it under parental supervision.
Normally, if you purchase samples, we will ship the samples via UPS/DHL. If you purchase 1 CTN and above, we can transport your goods by ship, train or plane.
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