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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle
The US military’s newest sidearm is now available for the first time in an operational airsoft format developed for the training professional. In January 2017, the SIG SAUER P320-based M17 was awarded the United States Military’s Modular Handgun System contract. Now you can own and train with a piece of history, as SIG SAUER introduces the SIG AIR Pro Force M17 airsoft training pistol with the same unparalleled look and feel as the U.S. military’s M17. The M17 airsoft training pistol comes in the same coyote tan as selected by the U.S. military.
KEY FEATURES:
Optic Ready Slide with Removable Rear Sight Plate
Pistol Uses Both CO2 or Green Gas Magazines (Alternate Magazines Sold Separately)
Field Strippable with Similar Balance and Weight As the Real M17
Metal Slide Construction with Full Blow-back Action
(1) 21rd Metal Magazine
Replica of the US Army M17 Pistol
Up to 410fps (CO2) 320fps (GG)
SPECS:
MODEL: M17
OPERATING SYSTEM: Green Gas or 12 Gram CO2
CALIBER: 6mm Plastic BB
ACCESSORY RAIL: M1913
SIGHTS: Fixed Front / Optics Ready Rear
MAGS INCLUDED: (1) 21rd Metal Magazine
OVERALL LENGTH (IN): 8.5 in (216 mm)
WEIGHT (OZ): 48 oz
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Airsoft Pistol Product Features
IN THE BOX: 1 x Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol Coyote Tan (PF-M17GG), 1 x Extra Magazine (AMPF-M17GG),1 x Pack of 13oz Green Gas Tank (2269520), 1 x Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS (2218120)
OPERATING SYSTEM: Green Gas.
Optic Ready Slide with Removable Rear Sight Plate.
Field Strippable with Similar Balance and Weight As the Real M17
Metal Slide Construction with Full Blow-back Action.
About the Types of Airsoft Handguns
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft pistols are fully manufactured and licensed releases of their real handgun equivalents and look and operate in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these forms of pistols has positives and negatives related to them. Learning about the types of airsoft pistols lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most dependable and common types of handguns. They are all season weapons and work well in a lot of kinds of weather, temperatures, and environments. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually stored in the gun’s magazine in the handle.
These styles of airsoft handguns are very good for playing airsoft in cooler temperatures because the high pressure CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases caused by low temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other varieties of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metal cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be refilled and you can usually order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas securely inside, but the moment they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to attempt to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun accuracy and target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the handgun stops firing.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are stored sealed. They come with the supplier’s best used by date typically listed on the package or cylinder, but they will likely last for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The impact on game play and green gas sidearm performance is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at very short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s mag which can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane housed in the pistol mag up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good choice to fill up and top off your green gas supply in the pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can additionally bring surplus bottles of green gas in the field for refilling mags between breaks in the war or in-between missions.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, additional handgun magazines are highly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to re-engage in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not approved to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety standard because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various forms of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns run like a genuine pistol with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. When a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, but the guns usually are more expensive and possibly have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the pistol magazine by using rubber seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact these o-rings and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the pistol would typically shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One option to fix this challenge is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by putting them near your body before game play. This can help to warm the seals, gaskets, and valves and better seal in the green gas. If you definitely prefer to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by strong springs that fire the airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are typically able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual action of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes them enjoyable to use, yet they can be less efficient when going up against challengers on the airsoft field with advanced guns like auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring pistols perform the best in springer wars where opponents can only use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot is not needed considering that the other player is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. When engaging many different players considering that the weapon simply fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are quite reliable under the right circumstances. Their FPS often chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can normally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however precision reduces quickly. Shooting standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a range of about 60 to 80 feet with heightened accuracy.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring into the field as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They work much like an AEG SMG and use forced air with electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare mags to reload the gun and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can effectively fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has grown significantly in recent years. The early gen AEP guns were a bit questionable and undependable, however the more recent designs have the problems resolved and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be upgraded with increased magazine storage capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A substantial advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a large jump in efficiency by adopting a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to buy a gun, look at a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still find a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used pistols if you are looking for a deal.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used 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 effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle?
Answer: The Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle is a decent gun for a lot of players to play airsoft with.
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 or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with 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 handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the handgun’s product info to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Sig Sauer Pro Force M17 Airsoft Green Gas Pistol with Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle. Pistol range depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Game players need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with guidance 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 gun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
