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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are fully licensed editions of their genuine pistol counterparts and run and appear in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of pistols come with negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and heavy-duty styles of pistols. They are all season pistols and operate well in many kinds of weather, extreme temperatures, and environments. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is usually held in the handgun’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft weapons are good choices for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures given that the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases by low temperatures. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other varieties of guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a shiny cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders are not reusable and you can usually order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely within, but when they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to try to run through the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and consume the rest of the surplus gas. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops cycling.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the maker’s best used by date normally noted on the box or cartridge, however they will likely survive for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Information
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the very same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane is stored in the handgun’s magazine that can normally hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag till the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary weapon, extra handgun magazines are highly recommended for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to reengage in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not allowed to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety standard due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy sending the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is kept in the handgun magazine by rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, the cold can negatively affect these gaskets and allow the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them close to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. It can also be worth buying a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you really need to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs down the gun barrel. They are usually able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When dueling opponents on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring guns entertaining to use, but less effective.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer wars where opponents can solely use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transition 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 case, a quick 2nd followup shot will not be called for given that the other player is now struck and out of the game or headed back to respawn. When engaging multiple enemies since the gun only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are very useful under the most ideal circumstances. Spring pistols can usually shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Info
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially in recent years. The early gen guns were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the latest models have the problems worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with increased magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can get a sizable jump in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, take a look at a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, review a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. If your gun budget is lower, you can still get a hold of a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 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 Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can 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 Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your regional 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 weapons like the Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check out the pistol’s info for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Gas Fire Power XL CO2 Pistol FPS-350, Heavy Weight, Non Blowback, Semi Automatic Airsoft Gun. Gun range 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 pistols. Participants should constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with guidance for training in proper 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 weapon can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
