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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle
The P229 is the compact model of the P226 often used for duty or concealed carry purposes. The P229 as developed with service in mind and is currently on duty with various law enforcement and military units worldwide. Most recently the Proforce P229 Airsoft pistol was selected by the official U.S. Coast Guard as its official training model The P229 Pro Force has the same unparalleled look and feel as its 9mm counterpart providing optimal skill building drill time on and off the range with this airsoft offering. You will find no more natural way to train.
KEY FEATURES:
Green Gas Power System
Field Strippable with Similar Balance and Weight As the Real P229
Metal Slide Construction with Full Blow-back Action
Picatinny Accessory Rail
23 Round BB Magazine
Up to 295fps
Official Training Pistol of the U.S. Coast Guard
SPECS:
MODEL: P229
OPERATING SYSTEM: Green Gas
CALIBER: 6mm Plastic BB
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 295 fps
ACCESSORY RAIL: M1913
SIGHTS: Fixed
MAGS INCLUDED: (1) 23rd Metal Magazine
OVERALL LENGTH (IN): 7.5 in (190.5 mm)
WEIGHT (OZ): 48 oz
Enjoy!
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information About the Types of Airsoft Pistols
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are fully certified releases of their real pistol equivalents and run and look in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these types of pistols come with positives and negatives related to them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft pistols allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most tough and typical kinds of pistols. They are all-weather handguns and function well in lots of kinds of weather, extreme temperatures, and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge is normally held in the gun’s handle.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are great choices for airsoft games in cold and snowy weather conditions given that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance decreases by temperature levels. This fact offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other styles of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, as a result of the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under extremely high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however once they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start 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 remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They come with the maker’s best used by date usually noted on the box or cylinder, however, they can stay pressurized for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to fire the airsoft pellets. The outcome on game play and green gas pistol performance is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s magazine and can often hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas sealed in the pistol mag until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to refill and top off the green gas in the pistol mag each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can even take supplemental bottles of green gas or propane in the field for refilling mags between breaks in the war or between games.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, additional handgun magazines are advised for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to get back in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not enabled to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane is kept in the handgun magazine by rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold weather can influence these seals and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the gun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas pistol would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source just before game play starts. If you truly need to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs that launch the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring handguns perform most effectively in springer battles where airsoft players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB environments when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second follow-up shot is not really needed given that the other player is already struck and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Take care when fighting a number of enemies considering the spring airsoft gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring guns are very reliable under the right game conditions. Their FPS typically chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring handguns can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately diminishes rapidly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Info
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They work just like an AEG gun and use pressurized air with electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines typically can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually risen significantly over the last few years. The early generation guns were a bit undependable and sketchy, however the more recent versions have the issues worked out and make effective airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with increased mag capacities together with accommodating larger batteries.
A big advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can gain a big increase in performance by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, check out a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, check out a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. If your gun budget is lower, you can still get a long lasting airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB 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 PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle?
Answer: The PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle 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 the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play in the future. The PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle is a decent sidearm for many players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the product information for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the PF Sig Sauer ProForce P229 Airsoft Green Gas Black Air Pistol with 13oz Green Gas Tank and Pack of 1000 6mm .20g BBS Bundle. Gun range and precision depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Shooters should constantly use impact resistant safety glasses 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 gun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
