The Christmas shopping season has officially begun. Yes, it’s still well before Thanksgiving, but, and for logical reasons it is wise to get a jump on your Holiday shopping. No, this isn’t about the commercialization of one of the year's most revered days, but about budgeting so that you don’t miss one of your loved ones, and you are able to give exactly like you desire to your family and friends. Starting too late leads to blowing budgets and it leads to a huge wallop on your pocketbook that might feel a lot like buyer’s remorse at the end of the season.
Pellet guns always make great gift ideas and Umarex has a complete selection of pellet guns to fit the wide variety of our customer’s needs. Take a look at our Christmas Buying Guide for Pellet Guns in 2026!
10 Umarex Fusion .177 CO2 Powered Air Rifle
The Fusion Gen 2 is the biggest sleeper in the Umarex catalog. What is it? It is a CO2 powered .177 caliber pellet rifle that has a 9-shot auto indexing magazine. It is easy to use, a joy to shoot, and it is very affordable. The Fusion Gen 2 is a great solution for home owners who want a quiet pest control solution or just enjoy precise shooting without the exercise that is needed for a spring powered air rifle. Because it is a CO2 rifle, you do need to use Chamber Lube on the CO2 cartridges to help keep the seals working for a long time. And because it is a CO2 powered rifle, it doesn’t make as much power as many similar spring or gas piston powered airguns. Be that as it may, the Fusion Gen 2 is accurate, and an accurate shot will dispatch garden and yard pests much better than a miss. Check out this video of Chris Cook hunting rats in his back yard if you want another perspective on this. The Fusion Gen 2 is a winner!
9 Umarex MarkPoint .177 Spring Powered Pellet Pistol
With cold, snowy weather on the horizon, you need something to do to pass the time. For those of you with a basement, barn, or big garage the MarkPoint is fun, affordable, and easy way to wile away those cold winter days or nights. For less than $100 you can pick up the MarkPoint, a couple tins of pellets, and a target and have hours of plinking fun. The MarkPoint is a break barrel pellet pistol that shoots 7 grain pellets around 330 FPS. The long barrel makes the MarkPoint super easy to cock so you’ll never get tired of shooting. The equation here is simple: Super Affordable + Easy to Use = Fun No-Brainer purchase. With an MSRP of just $40 you just need to get this one.
8 Umarex Arrax Multi-Shot Pellet Rifle in .177 or .22 Caliber
Sometimes you just need a full size, powerful air rifle to take care of your shooting needs. The Arrax, in this case, just might be the air rifle for you! The Arrax is a modern turn on the traditional break barrel pellet rifle. The twist for the Arrax is the auto-indexing multi-shot magazine. Instead of having to fiddle around with a pellet each and every time you shoot the rifle, you simply take a few moments to load a magazine and then simply break the barrel over between shots to advance the magazine and keep shooting! Whether you want a .177 caliber or .22 caliber, the Arrax is available in either caliber. This rifle makes plenty of power so you can experiment with a heavier pellet (in .22 go with pellets in the 15-21 grain range, in .177 try some pellets in the 9.5 to 13.5 grain range) to maximize power and accuracy. Check out the .177 caliber Arrax here and the .22 caliber Arrax here.
7 Umarex Verada .177 Caliber CO2 Pellet Pistol
If there is a number one on this list, I would have to put the brand new Verada in that spot. At its heart, airgunning has always been about fun. Fun + some sort of utility is always a bonus. The Verada is more than just a plinker. It is a pesting pistol. It is a target pistol. It is a tool. It is a delight. The Verada is designed to shoot pellets and shoot them well. It is not a licensed replica, so there’s no look-a-like features or size constrictions to consider. It is just a CO2 powered pellet pistol that has some really nice features. Some of those features are as follows: Auto-Indexing 9-Shot magazine, bolt action, Target-style sights, picatinny accessory rail, ergonomic competition style grip, and threaded muzzle. The Verada offers you a lot of airgun for a retail price of only $80. I’ve had a chance to shoot this pistol ahead of it going to market and it is easily my favorite airgun that we’ve made in the last few years.
6 Ruger Explorer .177 Caliber Break Barrel
The Ruger Explorer is a unique air rifle in our catalog. It is a traditional single load, single shot spring powered pellet gun that just so happens to be youth sized. The Explorer has a shorter length of pull, around 13 inches which makes it perfect for younger shooters, but don’t fret as an adult. The Explorer can easily be used by an adult. The Explorer makes a great, affordable way to get the whole family shooting. The Ruger Explorer shoots 7 grain pellets around 500 feet per second so you can use it for light pesting, if so desired. Check out the Explorer here!
5 Walther PPQ .177 Pellet Pistol
Here we have a licensed replica from Walther, in the famed and beloved PPQ series. The PPQ spent a decade being the best striker fired pistol on the market. It also appeared in movies, on the hips of competition shooters, and law enforcement officers all over the world. Umarex is proud to offer a .177 caliber pellet version of this legendary firearm. With 20 shots stored away in the band style magazine, this CO2 powered replica is fun to shoot and fits in most holsters made for the PPQ firearm. Pick up the PPQ Range Ready bundle deal and get everything you need to get started.
4 Umarex Komplete .177 and .22 Caliber NitroAir Powered Rifles
A couple years ago we released a totally new way to think about and use airguns to the world. The idea was to combine CO2 convenience with Pre-Charged Pneumatic accuracy and power and do all of this at an affordable price. Thus was born the NitroAir nitrogen cartridge and the whole world of airguns that could be powered by it. The first on this list was the Komplete NCR air rifle. This rifle is offered in .177 and .22 calibers (coming soon in .25 caliber!). The Komplete uses a side lever action, easy to load auto-indexing magazine and comes with a scope and NitroAir cartridge to get you started. All you need to do is add ammo! Both versions of the Komplete are more than capable for pesting around the house. Many people have found the Komplete rifles to be excellent partners in pursuit of small game, as well. If you are looking to dip your toes in the Pre-Charged Pneumatic game but don’t want to make a huge investment in a compressor, the Komplete is your ticket in.
3 Umarex Prymex .22 Caliber Break Barrel
Are you just looking for a great deal on a simple, single shot pellet rifle? Does that rifle need to have plenty of power to do what you need to do? Look no further than the Prymex in .22 caliber. The Prymex comes with a 4X scope and retails at $119. With a 12 grain lead pellet, you can expect velocity performance around 820 feet per second. The Prymex is a full size airgun, so it doesn’t fit younger shooters. If you are looking for a fun, affordable, and powerful air rifle don’t overlook this bargain!
2 Colt Single Action Army .177 Pellet Pistol
Sometimes the best airguns are the ones you can have the most fun with, the ones that make an emotional connection to your soul. The Colt “Peacemaker” Single Action Army is certainly one of those guns that connects to people. Who are those people? They are gamers who have played Red Dead Redemption. They are movie fans who love westerns. They are gun collectors who want to have a “wall hanger” for their office or den and don’t want to risk a firearm worth thousands of dollars. They are people who love and appreciate things that are well designed and work well. This is one licensed replica that represents history, objective beauty, and, of course, an unmatched, fun shooting experience. The Colt SAA uses 12 gram CO2 for power and a realistic pellet “shell” to load the ammo in. This is topped off with a shiny nickel finish and black embossed grips. You don’t want this Colt SAA, you need it.
1 Ruger Targis Hunger Max
Ruger is known for their powerful bolt action rifles and one of the things we wanted to retain in our license agreement with them was a powerful, full featured air rifle. To fill that spot is our Targis Hunter Max. The Targis Hunter Max is a full size .22 caliber air rifle that makes serious power to take care of your small game hunting needs. In an unusual move for an airgun, we’ve included an adjustable sling with this rifle. Not only does it have a sling, but an adjustable objective 3-9X40 scope. The Targis Hunter Max sends .22 lead pellets downrange at 800 feet per second. If you are looking for a nice break barrel that has everything you need and a bag of chips, check out the Ruger Targis Hunter Max.
Mark Davis, avid outdoorsman, family man, and outdoors writer is the eCommerce Marketing Manager for Umarex USA.