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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are fully manufactured variations of their authentic handgun equivalents and look and run in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these forms of pistols has benefits and differences connected with them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most resilient and standard types of pistols. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These styles of airsoft guns are exceptional for airsoft games in cooler weather conditions because the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance variations caused by temperature. This fact provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other styles of airsoft sidearms like green gas stop working or barely shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can normally order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to attempt to consume the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the handgun stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have the maker’s best used by date typically noted on the box or cartridge cylinder, however they may stay pressurized for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Info
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The outcome on gameplay and green gas weapon efficiency is essentially the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at shorter to mid-range ranges.
The propane is kept in the pistol’s airsoft magazine which can usually hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas stored in the mag before the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or backup gun, bringing extra mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines helps you join in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety rule due to the close quarters distance of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas generally performs effectively, it does have limits. When they are used in the winter playing in the snow or in colder weather conditions (like below 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the weapon’s mag using silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impair these seals and cause the gas to seep out prior to firing the handgun. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One fix for this challenge is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body before game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth buying a CO2 version of your preferred pistol if you really want to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that fire the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual actions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring pistols perform most effectively in springer wars where airsoft players can just use similar, single shot spring guns or as a transition backup weapon for CQB environments when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid second followup shot isn’t required considering that the other player is already hit and out of the game or running back to respawn. Look out when engaging multiple airsoft players given that the springer just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are really effective under the right game circumstances. Spring pistols can often shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but target accuracy reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate much like an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines normally hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery lasts that long. These pistols can effectively fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
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 undependable, however the more recent designs have most of the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the adapters to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a big increase in performance by taking advantage of a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to invest, check out a CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB handgun. If you are on a budget, you can still get a durable airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol 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 use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check your regional gun laws or with your local 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check out the handgun’s product info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas .357 Magnum Revolver Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision depends on the player’s shooting 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 handguns. Participants need to always use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 pistol fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
