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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, 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.
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find out about airsoft sidearms and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right pistol and practicing with it can make all the difference in improving your shots. Pistols, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft weapons. They are generally constructed after firearm sidearms or copies of actual handguns. A large number of airsoft sidearms are completely licensed reproductions of their real-world pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can function in the same ways and look and feel similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs as opposed to real-world bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these kinds of sidearms has positives and negatives associated with them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft pistols helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most popular and long-lasting types of pistols. They are all weather handguns and operate well in a lot of types of varying temperatures, weather and environments. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is typically kept in the pistol’s magazine.
These forms of airsoft pistols are great choices for playing airsoft in cold weather conditions given that the high pressure CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance decreases by temperature. This fact offers great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other types of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire airsoft BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, but the moment 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 chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have the maker’s use by date typically marked on the box or cylinder, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Facts
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to fire the airsoft BBs. The result on airsoft games and green gas handgun operation is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are rapidly fired in automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s grip within the magazine which can often hold roughly 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol style. A set of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the gas housed in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good plan to refill and top off your green gas in your magazine each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can additionally carry additional bottles of propane in the field for reloading magazines between lulls in the war or between games.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup gun, additional mags are encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags allows you to re engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields given that long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not allowed to be used for indoor engagements. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas usually can be used very well, it does have limits. When green gas and GBB guns are used throughout the winter in the snow or in colder weather (like under 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane is kept in the weapon’s magazine using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can impair the seals and allow the stored gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would usually shoot BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this issue is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body or near a heat source prior to the airsoft game play. If you really need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Details
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that propel the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual action of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer battles where game players can just use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently surprise other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid second followup shot will not be needed since the other opponent is now hit and out of the gameplay or running back to respawn. Be careful when engaging numerous opponents since the spring weapon only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring handguns are incredibly useful under the best conditions. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring handguns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately decreases rapidly. Choosing basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a decreased range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with enhanced precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Information
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work just like an AEG gun and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines typically store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs right up to around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute assuming you have enough magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP pistols can effectively fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has increased considerably recently. The early generation AEP guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the newer models have the deficiencies resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with enhanced magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use an enhanced battery with longer life. Depending upon the AEG pistol style, you can get a sizable leap in performance using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard mini battery. Take care of changing the elements and the gun’s wires because you have to take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a pro airsoft technician at your local airsoft shop if you have customization issues.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
Deciding on the ideal airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you can afford to spend, how often you intend to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas handgun or AEG pistol. These kinds of guns are typically the top-tier guns, have the best build qualities, and could be a pretty good handgun to purchase. If you can afford between $50 to $100 to spend, look at a CO2 handgun or a second-tier GBB handgun. These mid-tier guns will still be fun to play with and can be pretty sturdy sidearms. If you have $50 or less, try to find a low end CO2 or spring handgun. You can still get a well-built airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 type of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check your local 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 guns like the Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the pistol’s info for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas TSD Caspian WE Hi-Capa 4.3 Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun accuracy and 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 pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Players must constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance for training in suitable 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 bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
