Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black)
Elite Force presents the Tac version of their very popular 1911 CO2 Blowback pistol. This aisoft pistol features full metal construction with realistic blowback action. It is fully made of metal, giving it the weight and feel of the real thing. The blowback action make it feels like you are shooting a real 1911. The barrel has a counter clockwise threaded 14mm tip which allows you to add a suppressor or mock silencer. The gun also has a built in adjustable hop up which will keep you shooting straight in any situation. Compact Red Laser (Output Power < 2mw) increases the accuracy when you shoot.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Full metal construction
Threaded orange tip
345 FPS
14rd Magazine
Compact pistol laser (Output Power < 1mw) included
Information About Airsoft Pistol Types
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right sidearm can make all the difference in improving your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are reduced range airsoft guns. They are usually developed after real world sidearms or look-alikes of authentic pistols. A lot of airsoft handguns are fully certified models of their real pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can operate in the same ways and appear identical to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs in place of real bullets.
There are several types of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these styles of handguns has positives and negatives connected with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft pistols lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most dependable and standard types of handguns. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft pistols are good choices for airsoft games in cold and snowy weather because the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to variation by temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other styles of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridges cannot be refilled and you can typically order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, but as soon as they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to try to consume the entire CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops shooting.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have the maker’s best used by date usually noted on the package or cartridge, but they will probably stay pressurized for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s airsoft magazine that can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or primary gun, bringing extra pistol mags is suggested for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags helps you reengage in the action during firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not allowed to be used for indoor engagements. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is held in the magazine by rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively affect these seals and cause the stored gas to escape before shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One fix for this issue is to try to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them close to your body just before the game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly desire to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be better to get a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Facts
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs that propel the airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. They are usually single shot. The manual actions of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When dueling airsoft players on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, automatic airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring airsoft pistols entertaining to use, however less effective.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer wars where participants can just use comparable, single shot spring handguns or as a transitional backup gun for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second follow-up shot is not called for because the other person is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging several enemies because the spring gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are remarkably reliable under the right scenarios and airsoft games. Their FPS typically chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring handguns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets diminishes quickly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with enhanced accuracy.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines normally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough magazines to reload with and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can effectively fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually grown substantially in recent years. The early gen guns were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, however the new models have most of the problems worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be further modded with enhanced mag capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large perk of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the wires to use a more substantial battery. Depending upon the AEG pistol version, you are able to get a sizable leap in performance and fire rate by utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) in place of the standard mini battery. Take care of adjusting the elements and the gun’s wires since you must take into account the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding questions, ask an experienced airsoft gun service tech at your closest airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me?
Looking for the best airsoft handgun for you depends upon your gun budget, how often you wish to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. If you can use $100 or more to invest in your airsoft handgun, look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEP handgun. These guns are usually the top of the line, have good performance, and could be a really good airsoft gun to invest in. Look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun if you have around more than $50 but less than $100 to put into an airsoft gun purchase. These mid-tier guns will still do the job and can be pretty durable sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, consider a low end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still find a heavy-duty airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black)?
Answer: The EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black) is a decent weapon for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like assault rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol 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 airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black).
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s product info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the EF 1911 TAC CO2 Airsoft Pistol Custom Combo (Black). Weapon accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Shooters must constantly use eye 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 shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
