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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Find information about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft handguns are completely manufactured variations of their genuine firearm equivalents and function and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of sidearms has positives and negatives related to them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft sidearms allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most heavy-duty and common kinds of pistols. They are all season guns and work well in lots of types of weather, extreme temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is normally located in the pistol’s handle.
These styles of airsoft guns are great for playing airsoft in cold temperatures considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases with temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft sidearms excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas cease to work or hardly fire pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of around ~ 800psi which translates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however soon after they are opened (firing them in an airsoft handgun 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 additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with a supplier’s expiration date usually marked on the box or cartridge, but they will stay pressurized for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Handgun Information
Green gas airsoft handguns resemble CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas handgun efficiency is essentially the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s airsoft mag that can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas stored in the magazine till the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a main or secondary gun, bringing additional mags is recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you re engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are generally not enabled to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety standard because of the close range proximity of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different forms of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns operate like a realistic pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane triggers the slide to cycle each time when a new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is extremely cool, but the GBB pistols usually are more expensive and potentially have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane is stored in the mag by rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these o-rings and cause the gas to escape before shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this challenge is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them close to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and better seal in the green gas. It can also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun if you truly need to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual functions of firing, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft guns entertaining to use, however they are less successful when running into attackers on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully auto airsoft AEG SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer wars where players can exclusively use related, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick second followup shot isn’t required since the other person is already hit by the first BB and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging a number of opponents because the weapon just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring handguns are quite useful under the proper scenarios. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can generally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but precision reduces quickly. Choosing normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with enhanced precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They operate similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air with electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines typically hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs right up to about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough magazines to reload with and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has grown substantially over the last few years. The early gen guns were a little bit undependable and questionable, however the more recent versions have the bugs worked out and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with maximized magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a huge jump in functionality by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me?
Finding the best airsoft handgun for you depends upon how much you can afford to spend, how often you wish to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. Consider a GBB green gas handgun or automatic electric AEP handgun if you have $100 or more to invest on your airsoft handgun. These guns are usually the best of the best, have great performance, and can be a good gun to get. Look into a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol if you have between $50 to $100 to put towards an airsoft gun purchase. These mid-tier guns will still be fun to play with and are durable sidearms. Look for a lower end CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than $50. You can still buy a well-built airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like rifles or SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts particular to the Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check out the product information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas KJW K1911 Pistol FPS-390 Full Metal, Blow Back Airsoft Gun. Pistol precision depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Shooters need to always use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with supervision 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 handgun fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
