theres a lot of argument, but all you need is a full metal, good company, reliability, and good looks. go with a colt 1911 or a desert eagle.
The best airsoft spring pistol for young kids are guns that aren't extremely powerful, I'd suggest this gun which is at 235 fps, others will feel it but it won't hurt too bad. This gun may be purchased from Hobby Tron at hobbytron.com/AirsoftGuns.html, this is the title of the gun 'Sprind Tactical TMP Machine Pistol FPS-235 Electril Sight, Silencer, Flashlight Airsoft Gun' also, this guns runs around $15.95.
General rule of thumb is buy the best you can afford for what it is you want to do (target shooting, hunting, display, collect, etc..)
for a spring pistol crossman .12 gram red bbs 5000 from walmart $10 for anthing else .20 gram crossman non marking
a cheap airsoft pistol. its a lot of fun
go to evike .com and look at the tsd m9
The best full metal blow back CO2 powered airsoft pistol is the U.S. Army Duty Calls Elite 1911 Full Metal GBB Airsoft Pistol. A close second is the 500 FPS Full Metal M87, Sport 301L.
the utg master sniper but if ur on a bugdet a utg shotgun
It depends on a few things. As a general rule, the more you paid for it the longer it will last. Also if it is gas or spring or electric. It depends on how much you use it and also how you treat. I have a spring P228 which I take good care of (never leave it cocked, keep the magazine out, dont overfill the magazine, dont cock it too roughly) But the more you use a spring gun, the more the spring wears out. If it does the best thing to do is take it too a airsoft dealer or a skirmish site and ask about repairs. Hope I helped. :)
If you are just starting airsoft i would highly recommend an aeg, (airsoft electric gun) but if you are pro and experienced, a trained camouflaged sniper is the best, an invisible predator. However it does depend on the user of the gun. If you are asking performance wise then g&g makes the best airsoft guns on the market. (currently in the US)
MB03 by well
Best left to a gunsmith
The best .380 pistol available on the market is subjective but some of the highest rated ones across user reviews are the Smith and Wesson, Walther, Sig Sauer, Bersa, and the Seecamp.