Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Green Gas Airsoft Pistol which means that it uses Green Gas as a propellant. It shoots hard and fast and is extremely lifelike. One feature many Green Gas 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 Green Gas Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end Green Gas 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 Green Gas for this gun separately.
Airsoft Handgun Type Info
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft handguns are completely accredited releases of their genuine handgun equivalents and run and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a few kinds of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these forms of pistols has benefits and differences associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most durable and popular varieties of handguns. They are all season, all weather guns and work well in a lot of types of extreme temperatures, weather and climates. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is typically stored in the handgun’s handle.
These styles of airsoft handguns are excellent for playing airsoft in cold temperatures considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases by low temperature. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other varieties of handguns like green gas stop functioning or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas consisting of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of about ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but when they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are stored sealed. They do have a manufacturer’s use by date typically noted on the box or cylinder, however, they will probably stay pressurized for a long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Information
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot the airsoft BBs. The result on the battlefield and green gas pistol functionality is essentially the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s magazine and can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas housed in the pistol mag up to when the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great habit to fill up and top off the green gas in the pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can also take supplemental bottles of propane in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the battle or in-between game play.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or backup gun, extra handgun mags are strongly recommended for quickly reloading. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to get back in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not allowed to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety rule because of the close range proximity of players during shooting engagements. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various sorts of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas usually can be used extremely well, it does have drawbacks. When they are used throughout the winter season in the snow or in cold weather (such as under 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane is kept in the magazine using rubber seals and gaskets, low temperatures can affect the seals and make the gas to escape prior to shooting. This can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One option to fix this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It may also be worth buying a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you actually want to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Facts About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that launch the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual action of firing, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring guns work most effectively in springer wars where game players can only use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup gun for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second followup shot is not called for considering that the other player is now hit and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging numerous airsoft players because the springer simply shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are quite effective under the most ideal situations. Spring pistols can commonly fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but accuracy reduces quickly.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They work just like an AEG gun and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags generally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown significantly in recent years. The initial generation AEP guns were a little bit unreliable and questionable, however the latest models have most of the issues resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further upgraded with maximized mag storage capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun version, you may be able to gain a large leap in performance and fire rate by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock AEP battery. Beware of changing the elements and the gun’s wires because you must take into account the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization concerns, ask an experienced gun technician at your nearest airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
Picking the right airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you can afford to spend, how much you want to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. Look at a GBB green gas handgun or automatic electric AEP handgun if you have over one-hundred dollars to invest on your airsoft handgun. These guns are typically the top of the line, have the very best performance, and could be a good sidearm to buy. If you can afford about more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, check out a CO2 handgun or a second-tier green gas blowback handgun. Middle of the road guns like these will still finish the job and will be durable sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, shop for a cheaper CO2 or springer handgun. You can still find a strong airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used 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 type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Check your regional weapon 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the product information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark III PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Weapon accuracy and range depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Shooters must constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 pistol shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
