Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE)
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Does Not Come With Flashlight
Airsoft Pistol Variety Information
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft handguns are fully accredited variations of their genuine weapon counterparts and run and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these kinds of handguns have positives and negatives related to them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most heavy duty and popular types of handguns. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These kinds of airsoft guns are good choices for airsoft games in colder weather considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance decreases with low temperatures. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other sorts of pistols like green gas stop working or hardly shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a shiny cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You should try to run through the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and expend the remaining excess gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the gun stops shooting airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are stored sealed. They come with the manufacturer’s use by date usually printed on the box or cartridge, however they will likely last for a long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Handgun Details
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The operational impact on gameplay and green gas pistol operation is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are rapidly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s magazine and can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber stoppers, and seals keep the green gas sealed in the pistol mag till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great choice to fill up and top off your green gas in the pistol mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding players can additionally bring extra bottles of propane in the field for refilling mags in-between lulls in the war or in-between missions.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a backup or primary gun, additional magazines are highly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines allows you to join in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not approved to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy shooting 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 various styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols run like a real handgun with the slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane gas induces the slide to cycle every time when a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. The result is really cool, but the handguns typically are more expensive and potentially have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback handguns commonly cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the handgun magazine using rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these gaskets and allow the gas to escape prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would typically shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One solution to this issue is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before the airsoft game play. If you really want to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Information
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs down the handgun barrel. They are normally only able to shoot one BB. The manual actions of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring handguns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft pistols entertaining to use, however they are less useful when running into adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully auto airsoft AEG SMGs and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms perform most effectively in springer battles where participants can exclusively use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd followup shot isn’t required given that the other opponent is now hit by the first shot and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging numerous attackers since the gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring handguns are very useful under the right scenarios. Spring guns like pistols can typically fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but target accuracy decreases rapidly.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function just like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to reload with and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can effectively fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown significantly in the last few years. The first generations were a little bit unreliable and questionable, however the new models have most of the bugs worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be improved with enhanced mag capacities and also accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use an enhanced capacity battery with higher mAh. Depending upon the AEG handgun type, you may be able to gain a substantial boost in functionality by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard AEP battery. Be careful with tweaking the parts and wires since you should consider the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask a qualified weapon service technician at your nearest airsoft shop or store.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
If you have over $100 to use to buy your airsoft pistol, check out a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to invest, look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB pistol. You can still play with a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you need to save money.
Airsoft Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 kind of airsoft gun is the Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE)?
Answer: The Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE) is a decent gun for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE).
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Check your local weapon 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s product information for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Elite Force Beretta APX CO2 Blowback Pistol Airsoft Gun (FDE). Handgun shooting distance depends upon the shooter’s 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. Airsoft players must always use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon must 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 shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
