7 Best Water Guns

This water gun looks more like a rifle than Nerf water guns. It has a long 29-inch barrel and measures nearly 3 feet total. Adults say it’s easy to grip and use, but younger kids may find it difficult to wield such a large water gun.

When you’re ready to reload the gun, just dip it in a body of water. The downside of this is that the gun doesn’t hold much water. That’s why it’s best to use it when you’re at the beach or pool instead of running back and forth to the hose or sink.

This gun easily outshoots pretty much every water gun we’ve found. It sends a 3/8-inch wide stream of water flying as far as 70 feet, making it ideal for sneak attacks.

Kids ages 8 and up will have a blast surprising fellow swimmers or beachgoers with this long-range water gun.

For $20 or less, you can dominate the neighborhood pool with this easy-to-use water gun.

This water gun doesn’t shoot very far, but most users don’t seem to care.

Kids age 6 and older will have a blast destroying enemies with this Fortnite-inspired water gun.

This reasonably priced water gun will keep Fortnite fans entertained for hours – no iPad or TV time required.

This well-made gun and backpack set holds more water than most other popular water guns. The backpack holds up to 100 oz. of water, and the gun’s water tank holds up to 17 oz. 

Aquatic antagonists appreciate that the quick-fill can doesn’t have a twist-off lid. They also like that this gun doesn’t leak or make a mess all over the person using it like many water guns do.

Range varies depending on the mode you select. There are 3 different blast modes that unleash powerful jet streams toward your enemies.

Unlike most other water guns, this Hasbro unit is geared toward older kids and preteens. It’s best for kids age 8 to 12, but adults like it too. Younger kids may struggle to transport the water-filled backpack.

This is a fun water gun and backpack duo, but it’s definitely not cheap.

Bulky and awkward, but still a crowd pleaser. It definitely takes time to get used to this heavy water gun if you usually use smaller ones, but once you get the hang of it you’ll have a blast. Literally. 

This Soakzooka doesn’t have much of a range, but that’s because it’s designed for massive blasts of water, not secret sprays.

The company says this Super Soaker gun is great for kids ages 7 and up, but younger kids may have trouble operating this heavy unit.

Expect to spend approximately twice as much for this Super Soaker Soakzooka as most of the other water guns on our list.

Like the Nerf Super Soaker Scatterblast Blaster, these MOZOOSON guns have a classic design. The trigger is just for show, which irks some users, but aside from that there are no major design-related flaws. 

The guns are lightweight and colorful, so you can easily spot them at a crowded beach or pool. We love that you get 3 guns in the set so you can share them with family, friends, or fellow water-gun warriors. 

Surprisingly long for an affordable set of guns like these. You can shoot streams of water up to 32 feet.

Great for kids and adults

You can get 3 water guns for less than $20. This set is a steal compared to other guns on our list.

Compact yet effective. This slim water gun holds less water than larger models, but it gets the job done. The pressurized air chamber lets you fire continuous streams of water rather than dealing with delays.

Send water soaring up to 35 feet with the pressurized firing system of this powerful water gun.

Kids age 6 and up can unlease maximum soakage action with this easy-to-use water gun.

This water gun isn’t too expensive, but it costs slightly more than some of our other top picks.