Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-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.
About the Types of Airsoft Pistols
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are fully licensed models of their authentic handgun counterparts and operate and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are several types of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these forms of sidearms have negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most standard and long-lasting styles of handguns. They are all-season guns and function well in many kinds of weather, varying temperatures, and climates. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge is generally located in the gun’s magazine.
These forms of airsoft guns are great for playing in colder temperatures because the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation with temperature levels. This offers great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other sorts of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny metallic cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can typically order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely within, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You must attempt to burn up the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are kept sealed. They have a supplier’s use by date normally marked on the box or cylinder, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Details
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot the airsoft BBs. The effect on airsoft games and green gas weapon performance is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and precisely hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The propane gas is stored in the pistol’s airsoft magazine that can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup gun, bringing additional handgun magazines is encouraged for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines helps you get back in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols function like a real pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Each time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, however the pistols usually are more expensive and potentially have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally functions extremely well, it does have constraints. When green gas and GBB guns are used in the winter season in the snow or in colder temperatures (such as below 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane is stored in the magazine by silicone seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively impact the seals and allow the gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One fix for this challenge is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by placing them next to your body before game play. This can help to warm the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely desire to use a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Facts
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that send the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual action of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring sidearms work best in springer wars where game players can just use related, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not called for considering that the other player is now struck and out of the game or going back to respawn. When engaging several opponents because the springer only fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are really useful under the most ideal game conditions. Spring guns like pistols can generally fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but accuracy reduces rapidly.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring into the field as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate much like an AEG rifle and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines normally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute assuming you have enough magazines to reload and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably in recent years. The earliest generation guns were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the newer designs have the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with enhanced magazine capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A significant perk of using an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the adapters to use an enhanced capacity battery. Based on the AEG handgun design, you can get a large boost in efficiency using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard battery. Be careful with changing the parts and wires because you have to think about the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask an expert weapon technician at your nearest airsoft store if you have customization problems.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, look at a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still find a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft guns if you are trying to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Sidearms
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-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 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 believe they will play in the future. The Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon 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. Look for parts particular to the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your regional gun 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the product info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-425 Mock Silencer, Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun. Weapon shooting distance depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Shooters should always use eye and face masks. 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 weapon fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
