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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm
The Valken BY Hi-Capa Co2 Blowback Pistol is a solid and dependable gas blowback airsoft pistol at an affordable price. The BY Hicapa Co2 airsoft pistol is a double stack, medium capacity sidearm that has some great external features, including a ported slide to help the slide cycle faster and a lower rail to attach a multitude of accessories. The HiCapa pistol also comes with an aggressive stippling pattern for improved and slip-resistant grip, and a flared magwell to aid in quick reloads. We also recommend the Valken BY HICAPA Co2 Spare Magazine for use with this Valken pistol.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Muzzle Velocity: 375 FPS (Measured with .20g 6mm Airsoft BBs)
Uses 12gram Co2 Cartridges(NOT INCLUDED)
Under barrel accessory rail, Flared mag well
Ambidextrous alloy thumb safety
Target style metal sights with fiber optic front and adjustable fiber optic rear sight
Airsoft Handgun Variety Details
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are fully licensed editions of their genuine weapon counterparts and look and run in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these styles of pistols have positives and negatives connected with them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft sidearms allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most heavy-duty and typical varieties of pistols. They are all season weapons and operate well in many types of varying temperatures, weather and environments. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is normally kept in the pistol’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft guns are excellent for playing airsoft in cold weather because the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to variation by low temperatures. This fact offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other styles of airsoft guns like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas made up of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of about ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be refilled and you can commonly order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but when they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You must attempt to run through the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun accuracy and target practice and expend the rest of the surplus gas. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the gun stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are kept sealed. They have the manufacturer’s use by date usually printed on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they will probably last for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane is kept in the pistol’s mag that can usually hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag till the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, extra magazines are advised for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines helps you get back in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not allowed to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close quarters distance of gamers during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various types of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols run like a real pistol with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is extremely cool, however the pistols usually cost more and potentially have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is stored in the pistol magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these seals and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the gun. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas pistol would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One option to fix this challenge is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you actually need to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and these guns shoot much better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Details
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring handguns work most effectively in springer battles where players can just use related, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB environments when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second follow-up shot will not be required since the other player is already struck and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Beware when attacking numerous opponents due to the fact that the spring gun just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring guns are really efficient under the most ideal circumstances and airsoft games. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately decreases quickly. Shooting conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with increased target accuracy.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare mags to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has increased significantly recently. The earliest gen guns were a little bit sketchy and undependable, however the latest models have the issues resolved and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be further modified with enhanced mag capacities along with accommodating bigger batteries.
A massive advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a sizable increase in efficiency by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or AEG handgun. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, check out a good quality CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still look for a resilient airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you are on a budget.
Airsoft Pistol 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 kind of airsoft gun is the Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm?
Answer: The Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm is a good weapon for many players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft 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 specific to the Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check your local gun 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 Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the product information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
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 Valkan Airsoft by HICAPA CO2 Blowback Metal Pistol-6 mm. Weapon range and accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Shooters need to constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon needs to 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 handgun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
