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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a CO2 powered Airsoft Pistol which means that it uses CO2 Gas as a propellant. It shoots hard and fast and is extremely lifelike. One feature many CO2 Airsoft Guns have is blowback, meaning that as the BB is propelled forward the slide thrusts backward mimicking the kick of a real gun! This CO2 Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end CO2 Airsoft gun. Please only use .20 gram high quality BBs with this item in order to keep it in working order. Using anything else as ammunition for this gun will void the warranty and may cause it to jam. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun. You will need to purchase CO2 for this gun separately.
Airsoft Pistol Style Details
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft pistols are completely approved and licensed models of their authentic handgun counterparts and look and run in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real bullets.
There are a number of kinds of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these kinds of sidearms come with negatives and positives related to them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft handguns allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most standard and heavy duty types of pistols. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft pistols are excellent for playing in colder temperatures due to the fact that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to FPS decreases with temperature. This provides good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other kinds of airsoft sidearms like green gas cease to operate or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, but the moment they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are stored sealed. They do have the maker’s expiry date usually marked on the box or cylinder, however they will probably survive for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Information
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The result on game play and green gas sidearm effectiveness is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range distances.
The propane is stashed in the pistol’s mag that can often hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine before the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a backup or main gun, additional mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you reengage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not permitted to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety rule because of the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the magazine by rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact these gaskets and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting the pistol. This can make the airsoft BBs to only land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One solution to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before game play. If you absolutely need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by strong coil springs that propel the BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are generally able to only shoot one BB. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft guns entertaining to use, however they are less effective when facing other airsoft players on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, automatic airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring guns work best in springer wars where opponents can solely use related, single shot spring handguns or as an alternative backup gun for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently surprise other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t needed because the other opponent is already hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Look out when attacking many different opponents due to the fact that the spring weapon only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are incredibly reliable under the best game circumstances. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft weapons. Spring handguns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but precision decreases rapidly. Using normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with enhanced accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to use as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They operate similar to an AEG rifle and use forced air forced through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags usually carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These pistols can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually risen considerably recently. The earliest generations were a bit undependable and sketchy, but the latest versions have most of the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be improved with enhanced mag capacities and also accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery wires to use a bigger battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG pistol type, you are able to gain a substantial output in efficiency using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) in place of the standard AEP battery. Take care of changing the elements and wires since you need to consider the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have customization concerns, ask a pro weapon specialist at your closest airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB handgun. You can still get a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Sidearms
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)?
Answer: The CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is a decent gun for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts particular to the CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your local gun laws or with your local police authority. States like Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Illinois (IL), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Mississippi (MS), New York and New York City (NY), North Dakota (ND), Texas (TX), and Washington D.C. do have more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Inspect the handgun’s info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 WG Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-500 Full Metal, 6 Inch Barrel Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs). Handgun range depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Shooters must always use eye and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with supervision for training in suitable environments or for target practice only. You can learn more about safety by reading the airsoft rules of engagement and safety regulations.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
