Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun
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 Handgun Design Info
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely manufacturer licensed releases of their actual firearm equivalents and function and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a number of types of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these styles of pistols has negatives and positives related to them. Learning about the styles of airsoft sidearms lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns 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 pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft guns are great for playing in cooler weather given that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance variations with low temperature. This fact offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other types of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to work or hardly shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas consisting of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridges are not refillable and you can commonly order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely inside, but once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You ought to try to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and expend the rest of the additional gas. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the handgun stops firing.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They have a supplier’s expiry date normally printed on the package or cylinder, however they will stay pressurized for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The outcome on airsoft games and green gas handgun efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and accurate at short to mid-range proximities.
The propane gas is held in the pistol’s airsoft mag which can typically hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the mag up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup weapon, extra magazines are encouraged for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines helps you get back in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are generally not approved to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking 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 handguns or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally works very well, it does have issues. When green gas and GBB guns are used during the winter playing in the snow or in cold weather (such as under 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is held in the mag by silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impact these seals and trigger the gas to seep out prior to shooting. This can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this challenge is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body just before the game play. This can help to warm up the rubber gaskets and help to seal in the green gas. If you honestly prefer to have fun with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth checking out a CO2 version of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that propel the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual actions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring sidearms work most effectively in springer wars where opponents can solely use similar, single shot spring pistols or as an alternative backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot will not be needed given that the other player is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or running back to respawn. When engaging several enemies considering that the gun just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring guns are really useful under the ideal game circumstances. Spring guns like pistols can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Info
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use forced air with electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually grown significantly in the last few years. The earliest generations were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, however the latest versions have most of the problems worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with increased mag storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A massive advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can get a sizable increase in efficiency by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have around $50 to $100 to shell out, check out a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. If you have less than $50, you can still look for a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping the used airsoft gun market.
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 pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Search for parts particular to the CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your regional weapon 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s product information to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Die Hard 2 Firepower Thunder Pistol FPS-360 Airsoft Gun. Handgun range and accuracy depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Players must constantly use safety goggles and face masks. The weapon should be used safely with guidance for training in appropriate 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 gun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
