Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black
Add a sidearm to your kit with the Valken AP92 Co2 Airsoft Pistol. Realistic blowback operation means the slide moves back an forth as you fire. Full metal slide with built in sights with integrated accessory rail on the bottom for lights or lasers. High strength hydrid frame with ergonomic textured grip. Includes threaded barrel adapter with compensator. It also includes 1 magazine that holds 23, 6mm plastic bbs.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Realistic blowback operation and Metal slide with built-in sights
Integrated lower accessory rail and High strength hybrid frame with Ergonomic textured grip
Threaded barrel adapter and compensator
Includes High capacity 23 round, 6mm plastic BB magazine
Includes Hard carrying case with internal foam
Airsoft Pistol Design Additional Info
Find out about airsoft pistols and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best handgun can make an impact in aiming your shots. Handguns, naturally, are lower range airsoft guns. They are quite often manufactured after real-world handguns or look-alikes of genuine handguns. Many different airsoft handguns are fully certified releases of their real-world weapon counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and operate in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled after while firing airsoft BBs in place of actual bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft pistols such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these varieties of pistols come with negatives and positives related to them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft sidearms lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most long lasting and common types of handguns. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft guns are great choices for airsoft games in cold weather since the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance variations caused by low temperature. This provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other types of sidearms like green gas cease to operate or hardly fire pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas consisting of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, hence the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of around ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can normally order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) the cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You ought to attempt to expend the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the chance 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 gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops shooting airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with the maker’s expiry date usually listed on the package or cartridge, however, they may survive for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Info
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. The impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the exact same as CO2 pistols with the weapons at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s grip within the mag and can typically hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending upon the handgun model. A set of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine prior to when the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good plan to fill up and top off your green gas supply in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also carry excess bottles of propane in the field for reloading magazines between lulls in the war or between missions.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, additional handgun mags are suggested for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you get back in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety rule due to the close quarters distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally performs very well on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. When green gas and GBB guns are used during the winter in the snow or in cold weather conditions (like below 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane gas is held in the weapon’s magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect these seals and cause the gas to escape before shooting airsoft BBs. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One fix to this issue is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by positioning them next to your body or by a heater before the airsoft game play. If you really need to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are generally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual actions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring guns interesting to use, yet they can be less efficient when encountering adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded airsoft guns, automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns work the best in springer wars where airsoft players can only use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd followup shot isn’t required since the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or moving back to respawn. When engaging numerous opponents given that the weapon just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are extremely useful under the proper scenarios. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring handguns can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but accuracy diminishes rapidly. Using basic 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet with increased precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They function similar to an AEG gun and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines usually store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can precisely fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen substantially over the last few years. The earliest generation guns were a little bit undependable and questionable, but the more recent models have most of the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with increased magazine capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the connectors to use a more substantial battery with higher mAh. Depending upon the AEG handgun design, you may be able to gain a substantial output in performance and fire rate using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock mini battery. Beware of changing the parts and wires because you should take into account the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask an expert gun service technician at your local airsoft shop or store if you have customization concerns.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or AEG handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to spend, review a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still get a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you are looking for a deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
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 pistols usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black?
Answer: The Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black is a good gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun 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. Look for parts particular to the Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the pistol’s product info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Valken AP92 Airsoft Pistol-C02 Blowback Full Metal Slide-6 mm-Black. Pistol range and accuracy depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Shooters must constantly use safety goggles and face masks. The weapon needs to 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 weapon shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
