Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911
Features: Spring Powered Durable Polymer Construction Includes: UK Arms G153B Pistol Sample Bag of BBs Specifications: FPS: 170-220 FPS w/0.12g bbs Magazine Capacity: 12 Gun Length: 8.25 inches Gun net weight 4 oz
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
FPS: 170-220 FPS w/0.12g bbs
Spring Powered
Gun Length: 8.25 inches
Magazine Capacity: 12
Durable Polymer Construction
Info About Airsoft Handgun Designs
Find information about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the ideal pistol can make a big difference in blasting your shots. Pistols, by nature, are lower range airsoft guns. They are usually developed after firearm handguns or copies of legitimate pistols. Quite a few airsoft handguns are completely licensed releases of their real handgun equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and look and feel similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while firing airsoft BBs in place of real world bullets.
There are a number of types of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these types of handguns have positives and negatives connected with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most tough and common types of sidearms. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft handguns are very good for playing airsoft in colder weather due to the fact that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to FPS decreases with temperature. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other styles of airsoft sidearms like green gas cease to operate or hardly shoot BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cylinders are not reusable and you can usually buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas securely inside, once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You should attempt to use up the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and consume the remainder of the surplus gas. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the handgun stops firing BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are stored sealed. They come with the supplier’s best used by date typically printed on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire the airsoft BBs. The operational impact on gameplay and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s airsoft mag which can normally hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine before the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main weapon, extra magazines are strongly recommended for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags helps you re engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not approved to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety regulation because of the close quarters proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. To begin with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns run like a legitimate pistol with the slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane causes the slide to cycle every time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. The result is very cool, but the GBB handguns frequently are more expensive and potentially have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane gas is held in the magazine by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these gaskets and cause the gas to leak out prior to shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One solution to this challenge is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body before game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly want to have fun with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by strong springs that launch the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual functions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When confronting challengers on the airsoft field with enhanced guns like automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring guns enjoyable to use, but less effective.
Spring handguns work the best in springer wars where game players can only use related, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick 2nd followup shot is not needed considering that the other player is already struck and out of the game or moving back to respawn. When engaging a number of opponents since the spring gun simply shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are remarkably reliable under the right circumstances. Spring guns like pistols can commonly fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Facts
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders, pistons, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has grown considerably in recent years. The first gen AEP guns were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, but the newer designs have the issues resolved and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be upgraded with increased mag storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use an enhanced battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you may be able to get a sizable boost in performance and fire rate by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock mini battery. Beware of changing the components and wires since you need to take into consideration the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have customization concerns, ask a professional airsoft specialist at your nearest airsoft shop.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Buy?
Looking for the most ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon your budget, how much you want to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you have more than one-hundred dollars to invest in your airsoft handgun, take a look at a green gas pistol or AEP handgun. These are normally the top of the line, have good build qualities, and are usually a good investment. If you have between more than $50 but less than $100 to use for your gun, look into a CO2 handgun or a less expensive green gas blowback handgun. Mid-tier guns like these will still function well and can be pretty durable sidearms. Look for a cheap CO2 or spring pistol if you have $50 or less. You can still buy a heavy-duty airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
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 airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911?
Answer: The UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911 is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great 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 UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911 is a decent weapon for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like M4 rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at your regional 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 weapons like the UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check out the handgun’s product details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the UKARMS G153B M1911 Airsoft Spring Pistol Handgun Black 1911. Pistol accuracy depends upon the player’s shooting ability, 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 weapons. Players should constantly use eye and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance for training in appropriate 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 shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy handgun.
