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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Info About the Designs of Airsoft Handguns
Find out about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the right sidearm can make all the difference in the accuracy of your shots. Pistols, naturally, are lower range airsoft guns. They are most often manufactured after authentic sidearms or imitations of real pistols. Many airsoft pistols are fully certified versions of their authentic weapon equivalents. These airsoft guns can look and function in the same ways identically to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs in place of genuine bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft pistols including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these types of sidearms has negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft sidearms helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most long lasting and standard types of handguns. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These forms of airsoft handguns are excellent for airsoft games in cold and snowy weather considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance variations caused by low temperatures. This offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other varieties of pistols like green gas stop performing or barely fire pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny metallic cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, however soon after they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They do have the manufacturer’s expiry date usually noted on the package or cylinder, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Information
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the handgun’s mag which can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending upon the handgun design. A set of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas stored in the pistol magazine up to the point the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good idea to fill up and top off your green gas reserves in the mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also take surplus bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading magazines in-between lulls in the war or between activities.
When carrying a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary gun, bringing additional mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to reengage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety standard because of the close quarters distance of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols run like an actual pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane triggers the slide to cycle every time when a new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is really cool, but the GBB guns often are more expensive and likely have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback pistols usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the handgun magazine by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these seals and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting the pistol. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One option to this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by holding them next to your body or by a heater prior to game play starts. If you truly need to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Details
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that propel the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are usually one shot. The manual functioning of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes them interesting to use, but they are usually less practical when encountering players on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring handguns work the best in springer battles where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can often sneak up to other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed since the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or moving back to respawn. Beware when attacking numerous players because the springer only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are extremely efficient under the best situations. Spring pistols can commonly shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but target accuracy decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Facts
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They operate similar to an AEG SMG and use forced air forced through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 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 increased substantially in recent years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and sketchy, but the new designs have the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A big perk of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a larger battery with higher mAh. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a large output in efficiency by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard AEP battery. Beware of customizing the parts and the gun’s wires since you should take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask an expert weapon service technician at your closest airsoft shop.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, take a look at a GBB handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to buy a gun, review a good quality CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still get a long lasting airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used pistols if you need to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they believe they will play in the future. The WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts specific to the WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check your local gun laws or with your local 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the handgun’s product details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the WE Green Gas Full Metal Caspian Arms Standard M1911 Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun range and accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Shooters need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon must 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 fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
