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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant
Dominate the battlefield right out of the box with the GameFace Ghost Mayhem Pistol. California Compliant, this spring powered pistol is fully customizable with a variety of accessories, includes a picatinny rail, red-dot sight and a tactical muzzle break. The Mayhem is capable of sending airsoft BBs downrange at velocities up to 225 fps. Whether youre a seasoned airsofter looking to add an affordable sidearm to your collection or are new to airsoft guns and want to get into the hobby without breaking the bank, Ghost Mayhem pistol could be just the gun for you. “Be the Game with GameFace”.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
CUSTOMIZABLE GHOST MAYHEM SPRING-POWERED AIRSOFT PISTOL – California Compliant
SINGLE ACTION REPEATER – 14-Roud magazine and velocities up to 225 fps
CROSSBOLT SAFETY
PICATINNY RAIL – Add accessories for your style of play
RED DOT SIGHT – For accuracy downrange
Information About Airsoft Pistol Styles
Find out about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right handgun and practicing with it can make all the difference in aiming your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are short range airsoft guns. They are typically made after real world pistols or replications of real pistols. Quite a few airsoft handguns are fully certified reproductions of their real-world handgun counterparts. These airsoft guns can appear and handle in the same ways identical to the real guns they are designed around while firing airsoft BBs in place of actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these forms of handguns has positives and negatives associated with them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft pistols lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most popular and long-lasting types of pistols. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These types of airsoft handguns are good choices for playing airsoft in cold weather because the high pressure CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance decreases by low temperature. This fact provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other types of guns like green gas cease to work or hardly shoot BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas made up of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but soon after they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They do have a manufacturer’s use by date typically listed on the package or cartridge, however, they can stay pressurized for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Information
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to fire the airsoft pellets. The result on airsoft games and green gas handgun effectiveness 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 fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is kept in the pistol’s magazine which can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine before the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary weapon, bringing extra magazines is advised for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields because long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not authorized to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety guideline due to the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy sending the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Because the green gas or propane is kept in the handgun magazine by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temps can negatively impact these gaskets and allow the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the pistol. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas pistol would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One solution to this challenge is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them close to your body prior to game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. It may also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you truly need to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are generally able to only shoot one BB. The manual action of reloading, cocking, and shooting spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When fighting competitors on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make them fun to use, but less efficient.
Spring handguns work most effectively in springer wars where game players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a transitional backup gun for CQB settings when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t really needed due to the fact that the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or running back to respawn. When engaging a number of players considering that the spring gun only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are quite efficient under the appropriate conditions during games. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the pitched springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets decreases quickly. Shooting basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They function much like an AEG SMG and use pressured air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags generally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually risen significantly in recent years. The first gens were a bit undependable and sketchy, however the latest designs have most of the problems worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be modified with increased mag storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the connections to use a more robust battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can gain a big boost in performance using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the standard battery. Be careful when changing the elements and the gun’s wires because you have to take into account the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have modding questions, ask a qualified weapon specialist at your closest airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to invest, check out a good quality CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still look for a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are looking for a deal.
Pistol 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 handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant?
Answer: The GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant is a decent weapon for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts particular to the GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your regional 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Examine the handgun’s product details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the GameFace GFM39PG-CA Ghost Mayhem Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, California Compliant. Weapon range 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 priority when using airsoft guns. Players should constantly use eye and protective face masks. The weapon should 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 handgun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
