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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About this item
Metal slide blows back creating a realistic kick; Powered by efficient airsoft green gas (green gas NOT included)
High strength nylon reinforced polymer frame with ergonomic textured grip
20mm accessory rail for lights, lasers, etc; Features front and rear slide serrations and a functioning safety
Shoots 6mm plastic airsoft BBs at up to 300 fps
Fixed front and adjustable rear sights
Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun
The Walther PPQ GBB (gas blowback) airsoft pistol is a great addition for your next event and works well in CQB situations and anytime you need to practice to protect. This 6mm airsoft gun includes an all-metal slide, polymer frame, under-muzzle accessory rail and an extended trigger guard that allows easy use, even with gloves. The full size magazine holds 22 rounds and the power source is green gas making it ideal for mag changes.
If you’re an owner of centerfire variant of the PPQ you’ll want this airsoft gun to add to your gun safe. Use it to practice and supplement your firearm training. You’ll find the controls and size identical to your Walther self defense handgun firearm.
About Airsoft Handgun Kinds
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft handguns are completely manufactured and licensed versions of their authentic handgun counterparts and function and appear in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these kinds of pistols have negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most typical and heavy-duty types of handguns. These pistols use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft weapons are exceptional for airsoft games in cooler weather given that the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to performance variations by low temperatures. This offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other styles of airsoft sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely shoot BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, and so the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cylinders under really high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will start 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 handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have a manufacturer’s best used by date typically listed on the box or cylinder, however, they can last for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Information
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft pellets. The result on gameplay and green gas pistol effectiveness is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are quickly fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range distances.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s grip within the mag which can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending upon the gun style. A series of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the green gas sealed in the pistol mag till the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good idea to fill up and top off your propane supply in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can even bring extra bottles of green gas in the field for refilling mags in-between lulls in the fight or between missions.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary gun, extra magazines are encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags allows you to re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not permitted to be used during indoor game play. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to 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 handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols run like an authentic handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane causes the slide to cycle each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. The result is very cool, but the GBB guns typically are more expensive and possibly have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same when comparing the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas normally functions extremely well, it does have issues. This includes when green gas guns are played with in the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder weather (like less than 32 deg F). Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the magazine using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively impact the seals and trigger the stored gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this problem is to try to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them next to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. It might also be worth buying a CO2 version of your preferred handgun if you really need to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Info
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong coil springs that launch the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are normally able to only shoot one BB. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. This makes them interesting to use, however they are less efficient when engaging other players on the airsoft field with advanced guns like automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer battles where game players can solely use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second follow-up shot is not called for because the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or running back to respawn. When engaging several adversaries considering that the weapon just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are incredibly effective under the appropriate conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets diminishes rapidly. Shooting standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a decreased shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use compressed air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines normally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually risen substantially over the last few years. The early gen guns were a bit questionable and unreliable, but the more recent versions have most of the problems worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be modified with maximized magazine capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A massive benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a huge jump in performance by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, take a look at a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to spend, review a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB handgun. If you are on a budget, you can still choose a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handguns
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for many players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will probably be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Search for parts specific to the Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your local weapon 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check the item details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Walther PPQ GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun. Handgun accuracy and range depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Game players need to constantly use safety goggles and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 pistol shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
