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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs)
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Green Gas Airsoft Pistol which means that it uses Green Gas as a propellant. It shoots hard and fast and is extremely lifelike. One feature many Green Gas 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 Green Gas Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end Green Gas 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 Green Gas for this gun separately.
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft handguns are completely manufacturer licensed editions of their real gun counterparts and look and function in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a number of types of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these styles of sidearms have negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and heavy-duty types of handguns. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft pistols are good choices for airsoft games in cooler weather since the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance decreases by low temperature. This offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other sorts of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to function or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas consisting of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but as soon as they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon 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 pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They come with the supplier’s expiry date typically noted on the box or cylinder, but they may maintain pressure for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Details
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the handgun’s mag and can often hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol model. A bunch of valves, rubberized stoppers, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the pistol magazine until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to refill and top off the green gas supply in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can even carry supplemental bottles of green gas or propane in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the battle or between game play.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a main or secondary weapon, additional mags are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to join in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not authorized to be used for indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety guideline because of the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns work like a genuine pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The gas causes the slide to cycle every time a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This effect is very cool, but the GBB weapons typically are more expensive and likely have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the handgun mag by using rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these gaskets and cause the stored gas to escape before shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the handgun would typically shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket just before game play. If you truly need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that launch the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual actions of reloading, cocking, and firing spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer battles where airsoft players can solely use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters weapon for CQB buildings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast second followup shot isn’t required given that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. Be careful when engaging a number of adversaries considering the spring gun just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring guns are remarkably reliable under the appropriate conditions. Spring handguns can typically fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however precision decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring into the field as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They work similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare mags to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery lasts that long. These AEP pistols can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has risen considerably in recent years. The earliest gens were a bit questionable and undependable, however the more recent versions have most of the issues worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with increased mag storage capacities and also accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the adapters to use a more robust battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG handgun type, you are able to gain a large jump in performance by utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock battery. Take extra precautions when customizing the components and wires because you need to take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask an expert gun service technician at your local airsoft shop if you have customization questions.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, check out a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, review a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB handgun. You can still play with a durable airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are looking for a deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs)?
Answer: The Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they believe they will play in the future. The Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs) is a decent weapon for a lot of players.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the item info for more 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 Green Gas Y&P KP8 Pistol FPS-375 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs). Weapon accuracy depends upon 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. Participants need to always use safety glasses and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with guidance 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 handgun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
