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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol
Elite Force makes their most popular 1911 even better now! Upgraded internal parts. Picticanny rail under barrel. Full metal construction. CO2 blowback. Threaded tip. 345fps/.20g BBs.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Full Metal Construction
14mm Accessory Rail
Threaded Orange Tip
345 fps w/ .20g BBs
14rd Magazine
How to Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the ideal handgun can make a big difference in the accuracy of your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are shorter range airsoft guns. They are typically designed after actual sidearms or replications of legitimate pistols. Many different airsoft pistols are fully certified adaptations of their actual pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways and look identical to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these forms of pistols have negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft pistols helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most sturdy and standard types of pistols. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft weapons are great for playing in cold and snowy weather due to the fact that the high pressure CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance decreases by low temperatures. This provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other types of handguns like green gas cease to operate or hardly fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, however as soon as they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft pistol 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 extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the maker’s use by date usually printed on the box or cartridge, but they will probably stay pressurized for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft sidearms function similarly to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot the airsoft BBs. The effect on gameplay and green gas handgun performance is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s mag and can frequently hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending upon the pistol design. A set of valves, rubberized stoppers, and seals keep the propane gas sealed in the pistol mag up to the point the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to top off and fill up your green gas supply in your magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can even carry extra bottles of propane in the field for refilling in-between breaks in the fight or in-between activities.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main gun, bringing additional mags is suggested for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags allows you to reengage in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not allowed to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety guideline because of the close range distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns function like a genuine pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The gas triggers the slide to cycle each time when a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. The result is extremely cool, however the GBB handguns frequently cost more and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane gas is kept in the magazine by rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these gaskets and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely land a few feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One option to fix this challenge is to try to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. It may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you truly prefer to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs that propel the airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. They are typically one shot only. The manual functions of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring guns fun to use, but they are usually less effective when going up against rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring handguns work best in springer wars where opponents can exclusively use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional weapon for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t called for due to the fact that the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or heading back to respawn. When engaging numerous opponents given that the spring gun just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring handguns are really effective under the proper circumstances. Spring pistols can normally fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however target accuracy decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Information
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They work similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags generally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare mags to reload the gun and the battery holds out that long. These pistols can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has increased significantly in recent years. The earliest generation guns were a bit undependable and questionable, but the latest models have most of the problems resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be improved with enhanced magazine storage capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the wires to use an enhanced battery. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you can get a large leap in efficiency by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) in place of the stock battery. Take care of adjusting the components and wires because you must take into account the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have customization questions, ask an experienced airsoft gun tech at your local airsoft shop or store.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, check out a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, check out a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB handgun. If you are on a budget, you can still get a hold of a durable airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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 in the future. The Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a good gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Examine your local gun laws or with your regional 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 weapons like the Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the item info for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Elite Force G3 1911 Full Metal CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol. Weapon range and accuracy depends on the shooter’s skills, 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. Participants need to constantly use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with guidance 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 weapon fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
