Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal 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.
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft handguns are completely manufactured variations of their authentic pistol counterparts and look and function in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of pistols have benefits and differences related to them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft sidearms allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most tough and typical styles of pistols. They are all-season, all-weather pistols and work well in many kinds of weather, temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is normally located in the gun’s handle.
These styles of airsoft weapons are good for playing airsoft in colder weather since the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases by low temperatures. This provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other styles of guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under extremely high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, however once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with a maker’s best used by date normally listed on the package or cylinder, however, they will survive for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Details
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is practically the exact same as CO2 pistols with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The propane is stashed in the pistol’s mag that can normally hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas stored in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or secondary weapon, extra pistol mags are encouraged for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines helps you get back in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used for indoor gameplay. This is a safety standard because of the close range distance of gamers during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various varieties of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is kept in the mag by rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these o-rings and allow the gas to escape prior to shooting. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body prior to the airsoft game play starts. If you truly need to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs that send the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms work most effectively in springer battles where players can just use comparable, single shot spring guns or as an alternative backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick second followup shot will not be needed since the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. When engaging many different opponents given that the weapon just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are extremely reliable under the best game circumstances. Spring pistols can normally fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets decreases quickly.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG rifle and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled cylinders, pistons, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags usually carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery lasts that long. These AEP handguns can accurately fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually increased substantially over the last few years. The earliest generations were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, however the newer versions have the issues resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with maximized mag capacities along with accommodating larger batteries.
A large advantage of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the wires to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you may be able to gain a large leap in efficiency by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock battery. Beware of tweaking the components and the gun’s wires because you have to consider the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask an expert airsoft specialist at your local airsoft store if you have modding concerns.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
Selecting the right airsoft handgun for you depends upon your budget, how much you intend to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. If you can use at least $100 to invest in your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback or GBB handgun or AEP handgun. These guns are typically the top-tier guns, have great performance, and can be a great investment. Consider a CO2 handgun or cheaper green gas GBB pistol if you have about more than $50 but less than $100 to buy a gun. These guns will still get the job done and are sturdy sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, search for a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol. You can still find a well-built airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)?
Answer: The CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is a decent gun for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check your local gun laws or with your regional law enforcement 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Examine the pistol’s details for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 WG Sport 1911 Pistol Silver And Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs). Gun range and accuracy 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 priority when using airsoft weapons. Shooters should constantly use safety goggles and protective face masks. 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 pistol shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
