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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines)
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
Learn more about airsoft pistols and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best sidearm can make a big difference in aiming your shots. Pistols, by nature, are reduced range airsoft weapons. They are usually fashioned after actual guns or clones of authentic handguns. Quite a few airsoft pistols are fully certified reproductions of their genuine firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (sans shooting bullets) in the same ways and look and feel similarly to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs in place of actual bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these forms of handguns have benefits and differences related to them. Finding out about the types of airsoft sidearms allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most heavy-duty and standard kinds of handguns. They are all-weather pistols and function well in a lot of kinds of weather, varying temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is usually located in the gun’s handle.
These styles of airsoft weapons are good for playing airsoft in cold and snowy weather since the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to FPS decreases by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft handguns very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other varieties of guns like green gas cease to function or barely fire pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas consisting of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but the moment they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity 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 do have the supplier’s best used by date usually listed on the box or cartridge, however they will stay pressurized for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Facts
Green gas airsoft handguns resemble CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot the airsoft pellets. The impact on gameplay and green gas weapon operation is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s grip within the magazine and can often hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending on the pistol style. A set of valves, rubberized stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane pressurized in the magazine up to when the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to top off and refill your green gas reserves in your magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also bring excess bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling magazines in-between lulls in the battle or between missions.
When bringing a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main gun, extra magazines are highly recommended for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to get back in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety standard due to the close quarters distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols operate like a realistic handgun with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Each time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. The result is extremely cool, however the GBB guns frequently are more expensive and potentially have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas typically can be used very well, it does have limitations. This includes when green gas guns are used during the winter airsoft season in the snow or in cold weather (like under 32 degrees F). Considering that the green gas or propane is stored in the mag using rubber seals and gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these seals and trigger the stored gas to leak out before firing the handgun. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather).
One fix for this challenge is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to a heater or by your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you really desire to have fun with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be better to get a CO2 version of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot far better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs down the handgun barrel. They are typically only able to shoot one BB. The manual action of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When dealing with opponents on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring guns fun to use, however less efficient.
Spring sidearms and guns work best in springer wars where players can just use related, single shot spring guns or as an alternative weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second follow-up shot isn’t required considering that the other opponent is now hit by the first shot and out of the game or moving back to respawn. When engaging several airsoft players since the weapon simply shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring handguns are extremely efficient under the right conditions during games. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets accurately reduces quickly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Details
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG gun and use forced air forced through electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags typically hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns 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 pistol quality has actually increased substantially over the last few years. The early gen AEP guns were a little bit questionable and undependable, but the new versions have most of the bugs resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be modified with enhanced magazine capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can get a huge output in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to upgrade your gun, evaluate a good quality CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still look for a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
Question: What is the best type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines)?
Answer: The Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok gun to use 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 in the future. The Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines) is a good gun for many players.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent 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 sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts specific to the Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines).
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Look at your local weapon 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 might apply to airsoft weapons like the Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the item information to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas WE M.E.U. 412TW Blowback Pistol FPS-390 Airsoft Gun (2 Magazines). Pistol precision depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Shooters should constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
