Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa 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.
Airsoft Pistol Style Additional Information
Find information about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as extra guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are completely manufactured and licensed models of their actual gun equivalents and look and run in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are several varieties of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of pistols has benefits and differences connected with them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft sidearms lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most sturdy and standard types of handguns. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are great choices for airsoft games in cold weather considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance variations by low temperature. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other styles of sidearms like green gas stop performing or barely fire airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas made up of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but as soon as they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You must try to run through 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 matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the weapon stops cycling.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have a supplier’s best used by date usually listed on the package or cylinder, however, they may stay pressurized for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The impact on game play and green gas weapon performance is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s mag which can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun style. A bunch of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the green gas pressurized in the pistol magazine till the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to top off and refill your green gas supply in the pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally bring extra bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling mags between lulls in the battle or between gameplay.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary weapon, bringing additional magazines is advised for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags helps you re engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety standard due to the close range proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas normally can be used very well, it does have limitations. For example, when green gas guns are played with during the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold weather (like under 32 deg F). Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can impact these seals and cause the gas to leak out prior to shooting airsoft BBs. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them close to your body just before the game play. This can help to warm the seals and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly want to have fun with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be better to get a CO2 version of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that fire the airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. They are normally one shot. The manual action of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When engaging enemies on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, automatic airsoft AEG SMGs, rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring airsoft pistols fun to use, however less effective.
Spring pistols perform the best in springer battles where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a transition backup gun for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot will not be called for since the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or heading back to respawn. Take care when engaging numerous foes because the springer just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring handguns are extremely useful under the most ideal conditions during games. Spring pistols can generally fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG gun and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare magazines to reload the gun and the battery lasts that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually risen significantly in the last few years. The initial gen AEP guns were a bit undependable and sketchy, however the newer versions have most of the problems resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be modded with maximized magazine storage capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the wires to use an enhanced battery with higher mAh. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you are able to get a large jump in performance by using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the standard mini battery. Beware of tweaking the components and the gun’s wires because you need to take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask a qualified airsoft tech at your local airsoft shop or store if you have customization questions.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
Picking out the best airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford, how often you wish to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. Take a look at a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric AEP handgun if you have more than $100 to invest on your airsoft pistol. These are usually the top-tier guns, have the best performance, and could be a pretty good airsoft gun to invest in. Look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun if you have around more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to invest. Mid-tier guns like these will still finish the job and will be pretty resilient sidearms. If you have $50 or less, look for a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol. You can still buy a strong airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa 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 can 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 believe they will play airsoft. The Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol 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 upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your regional weapon 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Examine the pistol’s details to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas WE V5 Hi-Capa Pistol FPS-400 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Players should always use impact resistant safety glasses and face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance 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 weapon fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
