Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black
Enforced with a spring powered system, the Murex USA Beretta PX4 Storm gives you a confident feel. The PX4 Storm allows for easy target shooting. Featuring a 14 round drop free magazine, extended life trigger system and 400 BBs, your target does not stand a chance.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Velocity (FPS): 260 / Caliber 6mm
Ammo Type: Airsoft BBs / Capacity: 13
Spring Power / Single Action
Total Length: 8 inches
Weight: . 75 lbs.
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as extra guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are completely certified releases of their real pistol counterparts and run and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these forms of pistols have negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most typical and heavy-duty kinds of handguns. They are all season, all weather handguns and operate well in lots of types of weather, varying temperatures, and climates. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is normally stored in the gun’s magazine.
These forms of airsoft guns are great for airsoft games in cold and snowy temperatures because the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases caused by temperature. This offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other sorts of sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under really high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas securely within, but soon after they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must try to burn up the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and burn up the remaining extra gas. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the gun stops shooting BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They have the manufacturer’s expiry date typically marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they can stay pressurized for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The impact on game play and green gas handgun operation is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are quickly fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is stored in the pistol’s mag that can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas stored in the mag before the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or primary weapon, extra handgun mags are recommended for quickly reloading. Having additional mags helps you re-engage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not allowed to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety standard due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various sorts of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas typically can be used extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. For example, when they are used throughout the winter season in the snow or in colder weather (like less than 32 degrees F). Considering that the green gas or propane gas is kept in the magazine by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these seals and cause the gas to seep out prior to shooting airsoft BBs. This can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One solution to this challenge is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them near your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly want to play airsoft with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it can also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and these guns shoot much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Facts
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are normally one shot. The manual action of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes spring guns enjoyable to use, yet they can be less successful when going up against opponents on the airsoft field with upgraded airsoft guns, automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring pistols work best in springer wars where opponents can only use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters backup weapon for CQB environments when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid 2nd followup shot will not be called for given that the other person is already hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. Look out when fighting a number of enemies since the spring airsoft gun only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are really effective under the best scenarios and airsoft games. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other types of airsoft weapons. Spring handguns can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets is reduced quickly. Using normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a decreased range of around 60 to 80 feet with increased precision.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They operate much like an AEG rifle and use compressed air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines generally can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 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 grown substantially in recent years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and questionable, however the more recent models have the problems worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities along with accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can get a big jump in performance by adopting a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Play with?
Finding the right airsoft pistol for you depends on how much you can afford to spend, how much you want to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. If you can afford at least $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas blowback pistol or AEP handgun. These are usually the top-tier guns, have good performance, and could be a great gun to get. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, take a look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper green gas blowback pistol. These will still work well and are durable sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, shop for a lower end CO2 or spring pistol. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Airsoft Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used 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 weapon is the Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black?
Answer: The Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black is a good gun for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts specific to the Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the handgun’s product details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Spring Airsoft, Black. Gun range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s skills, 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 guns. Airsoft players should always use safety glasses and protective face masks. 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 pistol shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
