Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS
Brand WE Tech Operation Gas Blowback Build Metal Slide, Picatinny Rail, Frame, Trigger, Hammer / Rubber Grip Panels Firing Modes Semi-Automatic Muzzle Velocity 320 – 350 FPS (w/ 0.20g BBs) Magazine Capacity 15 Rounds Propellant Green Gas Hop-Up Yes, Adjustable Length 9.4″ Height 5.6″ Weight 2.2 lbs Color Tan 1X Pistol 1X Magazine 1X Instruction Manual
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Full metal aluminum slide with serrations for realistic racking Realistic blowback action with each shot provides realism
Metal everything: slide, Picatinny rail, frame, trigger and hammer gives it good weight Three white dot combat sights provide improved target acquisition
Fires at a consistent and efficient rate to conserve gas Slip-resistant wrap around molded grip is comfortable to handle
Comes with commander-style hammer and three hole trigger that uses light trigger pull
Ambidextrous thumb safety and extended beavertail safety prevents accidental firing
Airsoft Pistol Style Info
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are fully licensed releases of their genuine gun equivalents and operate and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these styles of sidearms have positives and negatives related to them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most sturdy and popular types of sidearms. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft weapons are excellent for playing airsoft in cold and snowy weather considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is less vulnerable to variation by low temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of about ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can usually order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, once they are punctured (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You must attempt to run through the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the gun stops shooting BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if the cylinders are kept sealed. They come with a manufacturer’s best used by date usually marked on the package or cartridge, but they may survive for a long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft pellets. The effect on game play and green gas handgun efficiency is just about the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is housed in the pistol’s grip within the magazine and can commonly hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the pistol magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great habit to refill and top off your propane supply in your mag each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can even take surplus bottles of propane in the field for reloading mags 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 gun, extra pistol mags are advised for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags on-hand helps you re-engage in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety rule due to the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally works extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. For example, when green gas guns are played with in the winter in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like less than 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the pistol mag using silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impair these seals and trigger the gas to leak out prior to shooting. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body or by a heater before the airsoft game play. If you absolutely desire to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that send the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer wars where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transitional backup gun for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid 2nd followup shot is not required given that the other player is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. Look out when engaging multiple adversaries considering the gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring handguns are very effective under the ideal scenarios. Spring pistols can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but target accuracy reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Information
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring into the field as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They operate similar to an AEG rifle and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines typically carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare mags to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These pistols can accurately fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually grown substantially over the last few years. The first generations were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the latest versions have the issues resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with increased mag capacities as well as accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a huge jump in functionality by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, check out a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to invest, evaluate a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still choose a durable airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Pistol 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 sidearms usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS?
Answer: The Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play in the future. The Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS is a good sidearm for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts particular to the Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at your regional 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the item details 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 Lancer Tactical WE 1911 Full Metal MEU Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol with Picatinny Rail TAN 350 FPS. Gun precision depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Airsoft players need to constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with supervision 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
