Reviewed 27 August 2026 · Prices confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch
Imported air pistols are legal and available in India in licence-exempt configurations. Nishana Airguns stocks the Aerosoft X1 (₹36,000), ASG X9 Classic (₹57,000), KWC K18 (₹58,000), KWC M92 (₹62,000), Umarex Beretta 84 FS (₹72,000) and Umarex Beretta M92 A1 (₹73,000). Every unit is a 4.5 mm (.177) steel-BB CO₂ pistol with muzzle energy under the 20 J threshold set by Rule 2(g) of Arms Rules 2016, so no arms licence is required — buyer identity, age (18+) and residence verification still apply.
What's in stock — the complete imported catalogue
Six imported models across four manufacturers. Every one is a compliant licence-exempt configuration under Arms Rules 2016. Prices shown are Nishana's dealer price and include GST invoice.
| Model | Manufacturer | Country | Fire mode | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosoft X1 | Aerosoft | Compact 84 FS-style | Semi-auto | ₹36,000 |
| ASG X9 Classic | ActionSportGames | Denmark | Semi-auto · blowback | ₹57,000 |
| KWC K18 | KWC Manufacturing | Taiwan | Select-fire · blowback | ₹58,000 |
| KWC M92 | KWC Manufacturing | Taiwan | Select-fire · blowback | ₹62,000 |
| Umarex Beretta 84 FS | Umarex GmbH (Beretta-licensed) | Germany | Semi-auto · blowback | ₹72,000 |
| Umarex Beretta M92 A1 | Umarex GmbH (Beretta-licensed) | Germany | Semi-auto · blowback | ₹73,000 |
By brand — what each maker actually builds
Umarex · Germany
Officially Beretta-licensed replicas · Full metal · Blowback
Umarex is one of Europe's largest airgun makers and holds the official Beretta licence for CO₂ air-pistol replicas. The Beretta 84 FS (₹72,000) is a compact 177 mm carry-frame reproduction; the Beretta M92 A1 (₹73,000) is the full-size 217 mm service-pistol pattern with 1,061 g of full-metal weight and single/double-action trigger. Both are 4.5 mm steel BB, single 12 g CO₂ capsule in the grip, and manufactured in Arnsberg, Germany.
See Beretta M92 A1 details →
ASG · Denmark
Full-metal blowback · Slide hold-open
ActionSportGames (Copenhagen) builds airsoft and airgun replicas known for mechanical fidelity. The ASG X9 Classic (₹57,000) is a full-metal 213 mm CO₂ pistol in the Beretta 92-pattern shape (not a Beretta licence — an ASG "X9 Classic" design) with hard blowback, 16-round steel-BB magazine and last-shot slide hold-open. ASG reference: 18526. Rated 95 m/s / 1.6 J muzzle output.
See ASG X9 Classic details →
KWC · Taiwan
Select-fire · Full blowback · Semi + full-auto
KWC Manufacturing (Taiwan) is one of the few makers producing licence-exempt CO₂ pistols with selectable full-auto modes. The K18 (₹58,000) is a Glock 18-style select-fire in polymer/metal at 755 g with 96 m/s / 1.6 J. The M92 (₹62,000) is a full-metal M92-pattern select-fire at 1,077 g with 95 m/s / 1.5 J, adjustable hop-up and slide hold-open. Both use standard 12 g CO₂ and 18-round magazines.
See KWC K18 details →
Aerosoft
Compact 84 FS-style · Semi-auto · Entry-price import
The Aerosoft X1 (₹36,000) is the entry-price step into the imported category — a compact .177 steel-BB CO₂ pistol with a photographed manual labelled 350 FPS. Aerosoft doesn't publish an authoritative manufacturer sheet resolving every specification, so Nishana's product page identifies retailer-stated numbers explicitly and asks buyers to confirm from the supplied manual before dispatch. Best fit if the ₹36,000 price point matters more than a licensed brand.
See Aerosoft X1 details →Imported vs Indian-made — the honest comparison
Both categories are legal and both stay within the same 20 J licence-exempt threshold. What differs is engineering, price and warranty logistics.
| What you're comparing | Imported (Umarex / ASG / KWC / Aerosoft) | Indian-made (Camstar) |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | ₹36,000 – ₹73,000 | ₹6,900 – ₹31,000 |
| Projectile | 4.5 mm steel BB | .177 lead pellet (rifled barrel) |
| Blowback slide | Yes (except Aerosoft X1) | No — Camstar RX Gen 3 uses gas cycling but no slide movement |
| Full-metal construction | Yes on Beretta, ASG, KWC M92 | Camstar RX Gen 3 uses metal frame + polymer inserts |
| Select-fire (semi + full-auto) | Yes on KWC K18 and KWC M92 | Not available in Indian-made airguns |
| Officially licensed brand replica | Beretta 84 FS and M92 A1 (Umarex-licensed) | N/A — Camstar builds original designs |
| Semi-automatic pellet action | Not available in this catalogue | Camstar Star RX Gen 3 at ₹25,000 — India's first CO₂ semi-auto pellet pistol |
| Warranty service | 12 months manufacturer, claim processed by Nishana | 12 months manufacturer, serviced locally in Lucknow / Kanpur |
| Best-in-class accuracy at 10 m | Steel BB — good for silhouettes and rapid-fire drills | Rifled .177 pellet — better for paper-target group precision |
| Total running cost / 100 shots | ~₹25 for CO₂ + steel BBs | ~₹15 for CO₂ + Star Match pellets |
Which should you buy?
Buy imported if you want the mechanical feel of a licensed Beretta replica, hard blowback with every shot, select-fire full-auto (KWC K18 / M92), or a full-metal handling weight (1,000 g+). These are steel-BB guns designed for silhouette shooting and rapid-fire drills.
Buy Indian (Camstar) if you want best-in-class accuracy on paper targets (rifled .177 pellet barrels), lower running costs, faster warranty turnaround, or you're just entering the hobby and the ₹6,900–₹25,000 range makes more sense. India's only CO₂ semi-auto pellet pistol — the Star RX Gen 3 (₹25,000) — sits in this bucket.
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Are imported air pistols legal in India?
Yes. Every imported pistol in this catalogue is a 4.5 mm (.177) steel-BB CO₂ configuration with rated muzzle energy under 3 J — well below the 20 J licence-exempt threshold in India's Arms Rules 2016 (Rule 2(g)). That means:
- No arms licence required to buy or own — same legal status as a Camstar spring pistol.
- No state-level registration under central law. A very small number of individual police stations (mostly Delhi and parts of Maharashtra) ask for a voluntary intimation letter; that's an administrative courtesy, not a legal requirement.
- Buyer must be 18+, ID and delivery address verified by Nishana before dispatch.
- Keep the GST invoice with the pistol — this is the document that settles any question about the joule rating and configuration.
Read the full licence-exempt airguns guide and the state-by-state airgun laws explainer for the primary-source citations.
Ordering an imported airgun · what actually happens
- WhatsApp us before ordering an imported pistol — imports are limited-availability stock; we'll confirm the specific unit is on hand.
- Add to cart and check out (Razorpay: UPI / card / netbanking) or choose Cash on Delivery on qualifying orders.
- Buyer verification — 18+ age, ID + residence proof reviewed. This is required before dispatch on every airgun order, imported or Indian.
- Dispatch within 24 hours of KYC clearance. 3–7 working days pan-India in discreet padded packaging, with tracking on WhatsApp.
- Delivery — CoD payment is collected at your door before the parcel is opened. Sign, inspect, done.
Frequently asked questions
Are imported air pistols legal in India?
Yes — every imported air pistol sold at Nishana is a 4.5 mm .177 steel-BB CO₂ configuration with muzzle energy well under 20 J, so it falls under Rule 2(g) of Arms Rules 2016. Exactly as licence-exempt as any Camstar-made airgun. Buyer identity, age and residence verification still apply.
Which imported air pistols are available in India?
Aerosoft X1 (₹36,000), ASG X9 Classic (₹57,000), KWC K18 (₹58,000), KWC M92 (₹62,000), Umarex Beretta 84 FS (₹72,000) and Umarex Beretta M92 A1 (₹73,000). All 4.5 mm CO₂ steel-BB, all licence-exempt.
What is the price of a Umarex Beretta in India?
Umarex Beretta 84 FS is ₹72,000; Umarex Beretta M92 A1 is ₹73,000. Both officially Beretta-licensed replicas manufactured by Umarex GmbH in Germany.
Is there an authorised Umarex dealer in India?
Umarex airguns including the Beretta 84 FS and M92 A1 4.5 mm CO₂ pistols are available in India via Nishana Airguns with GST invoice and pan-India delivery. Configurations sold are the licence-exempt sub-20 J models.
Can I buy a full-auto air pistol legally in India?
Yes — the KWC K18 and KWC M92 both offer selectable semi-automatic and full-automatic fire, and both stay within the sub-20 J licence-exempt threshold because muzzle energy (~1.5–1.6 J) is far below the 20 J limit. Full-auto is a mechanical feature of the trigger group, not a legal category, so long as the underlying energy stays within Arms Rules 2016. Note that a full 12 g CO₂ capsule powers roughly 40 BBs in full-auto mode versus 60+ in semi.
Do imported air pistols come with warranty in India?
Yes — 12-month manufacturer warranty on the pistol and 90 days on consumable seals. Nishana processes any warranty claim so buyers don't need to ship anything to the international factory.
What's the difference between a steel-BB pistol and a pellet pistol?
Steel-BB pistols use a 4.5 mm spherical steel projectile; they enable a blowback slide (each shot cycles the slide with visible action) and semi-auto or full-auto trigger groups. Pellet pistols use a diabolo-shaped lead pellet through a rifled barrel — significantly better paper-target accuracy but incompatible with fast blowback mechanisms. Nishana's imported catalogue is all steel-BB; the Camstar RX Gen 3 is India's only CO₂ semi-auto pellet pistol.