[jujumantb]

I would STRONGLY suggest against an airsoft gun for an 11 year old no matter how mature. A normal springer can do some real damage. From 20 feet they have no problem burying almost half way into sheet rock, from 2 feet they can give you a welt like you wouldnt believe. Plus I wouldnt even be so sure an 11 year old could pull the slide back to cock one. Though springers are much safer than AEGs, they get those little plastic balls moving damn fast, enough to do lots of damage.