Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab
KJ Works Pistols are a great compromise between cost and performance. They feature various M9’s, M1911’s, Hi CAPA’s and SIG pistols. KJ Works is known for their quality gas guns and their pistols are no exception. All their pistols are full metal, shoot efficiently and are very inexpensive. KJ Works pistols are a great choice for both novice and veteran players.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Metal Construction
Adjustable Hop-up System
Functional On-frame Safety
Functional Grip Safety
Functional Slide Lock
About the Varieties of Airsoft Pistols
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as extra guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft pistols are fully manufacturer licensed replications of their real gun counterparts and look and operate in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are several varieties of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of sidearms has positives and negatives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most long-lasting and standard types of handguns. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These styles of airsoft weapons are great choices for airsoft games in cold weather given that the pressurized CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases with low temperatures. This fact provides good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other kinds of airsoft handguns like green gas stop performing or barely fire BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but once they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the 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 additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have a manufacturer’s expiry date usually noted on the box or cartridge cylinder, however they will stay pressurized for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is practically the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is housed in the pistol’s magazine which can often hold roughly 15 to 20+ BBs based on the gun model. A sequence of valves, rubber stoppers, and seals keep the propane pressurized in the pistol mag till the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a great habit to top off and fill up your propane reserves in your mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally take additional bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading in-between breaks in the fight or in-between missions.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, bringing additional handgun mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to reengage in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used during indoor game play. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close range proximity of players during shooting engagements. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns work like an authentic pistol with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, however the GBB weapons frequently cost more and possibly have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns typically cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane gas is housed in the mag by using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect these seals and cause the gas to escape before shooting the handgun. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this problem is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you really prefer to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it can also be worth buying a CO2 version of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Info
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are typically able to only shoot one BB. The manual functions of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When dealing with players on the airsoft field with fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes them fun to use, however less efficient.
Spring airsoft guns perform the best in springer battles where players can only use related, single shot spring handguns or as a transitional weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd followup shot will not be needed because the other person is now hit and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. Take care when fighting multiple enemies since the weapon only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are really efficient under the appropriate scenarios and airsoft games. Their FPS often chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately is reduced quickly. Shooting standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with increased target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They function similar to an AEG gun and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines typically 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 with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually risen substantially in the last few years. The initial generations were a bit unreliable and questionable, but the more recent models have the deficiencies resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be further upgraded with maximized mag capacities together with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial benefit of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use a more robust battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG handgun design, you are able to gain a big jump in efficiency by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery. Take extra precautions when customizing the components and the gun’s wires since you have to consider the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. Ask a professional weapon tech at your local airsoft shop or store if you have modding questions.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
Choosing the best airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you want to spend, how often you intend to play airsoft using it, and where you decide to play. Look into a GBB pistol or AEG handgun if you have $100 or more to invest on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of pistols are normally the top-tier guns, have the very best performance, and can be a good airsoft gun to invest in. Check out a CO2 pistol or more affordable green gas GBB handgun if you have between more than $50 but less than $100 to buy a gun. Middle of the road guns like these will still work well and will be pretty resilient sidearms. Look for a low end CO2 or spring pistol if you have $50 or less. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
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 airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab?
Answer: The KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good gun to use 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 want to play airsoft. The KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab is a good sidearm for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. 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 specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts particular to the KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Check your regional gun 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s product info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the KJW KP-05 1911 Gas Full Metal Grip Pistol, Black/Olive Drab. Gun precision and range depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Participants must constantly use eye and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with guidance for training in suitable 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 fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
