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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol
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.
Information About Airsoft Pistol Styles
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely manufacturer licensed versions of their genuine pistol counterparts and look and operate in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these kinds of pistols have negatives and positives related to them. Finding out about the types of airsoft sidearms helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most common and heavy-duty types of pistols. They are all season, all weather weapons and operate well in a lot of types of varying temperatures, weather and environments. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually held in the pistol’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft guns are very good for playing airsoft in colder weather considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to variation by temperature levels. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other types of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however soon after they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are stored sealed. They do have a manufacturer’s best used by date usually listed on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they will likely survive for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Details
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft BBs. The operational impact on gameplay and green gas handgun performance is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s mag which can normally hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, bringing additional handgun mags is recommended for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags on-hand helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields given that long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety guideline because of the close range proximity of gamers during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols operate like an actual handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. The propane induces the slide to cycle every time when a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This functionality is really cool, but the GBB pistols frequently cost more and likely have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback pistols generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two styles of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas normally can be used very well on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. When green gas and GBB guns are used in the winter in the snow or in cold weather (like below 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane is kept in the mag using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can impact the seals and cause the stored gas to seep out prior to shooting airsoft BBs. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this problem is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body or by a heater prior to the airsoft game play. If you truly need to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that fire the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring sidearms work best in springer battles where opponents can solely use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick 2nd followup shot is not required considering that the other player is now hit and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging numerous opponents because the springer only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring guns are quite efficient under the proper situations. Spring guns like pistols can often shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs however precision reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Facts
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They function just like an AEG SMG and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs right up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload and the battery lasts that long. These pistols can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually risen significantly recently. The initial generation AEP guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the newer versions have most of the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be improved with maximized mag storage capacities together with accommodating larger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can get a sizable jump in functionality by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
Deciding on the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends upon how much you can afford, how often you want to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. If you have $100 or more to invest in your airsoft pistol, look at a green gas blowback or GBB pistol or AEG handgun. These guns are normally the best of the best, have the most effective build qualities, and are usually a really good investment. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, take a look at a CO2 pistol or less expensive green gas blowback pistol. Middle of the road guns like these will still function well and can be pretty long lasting sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, look for a low end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still find a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
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 reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol is a good sidearm for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Examine the item information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Tanfoglio Licensed Full Metal Blowback FPS-453 Airsoft Pistol. Handgun shooting distance depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Participants should constantly use safety glasses and protective 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 weapon shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
