Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black
The G.10 Airsoft Pistol from Whetstone will make a great addition to your arsenal. Don’t be caught without a sidearm in the heat of battle!
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Magazine Lever Release
Zinc Alloy Shell, Dimensions: 6.375 x 1.25 x 4.5 inches
1:1 Scale, BB Starter Set, Orange Tipped Barrel, Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 3.875 inches
Magazine Capacity: 10 6mm BBs
Spring Cocking Slide
This product is restricted from shipment into the state of New York
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Find information about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft pistols are fully accredited versions of their genuine gun counterparts and run and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are several types of airsoft pistols including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of pistols have negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft handguns lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most long lasting and typical types of handguns. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These forms of airsoft pistols are excellent for playing in cold and snowy temperatures since the high pressure CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations by low temperature. This fact offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other varieties of airsoft guns like green gas stop performing or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny metallic cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas consisting of a single carbon atom and two oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You need to try to run through the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and expend the remaining excess gas. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops shooting.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They are made with a manufacturer’s use by date normally marked on the package or cartridge, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Details
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s mag that can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When running a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary weapon, additional mags are advised for quickly reloading. Having extra magazines allows you to join in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields because long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety guideline due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB lower compared to AEG 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 pistols or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas generally performs very well on the airsoft field, it does have constraints. When they are used throughout the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold weather (such as below 32 degrees F). Considering that the green gas or propane gas is kept in the weapon’s magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can impair the seals and allow the stored gas to escape prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this problem is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source before the airsoft game play. If you really want to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs that propel the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual functioning of firing, reloading, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring guns work the best in springer battles where game players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup weapon 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 circumstance, a fast second follow-up shot isn’t needed due to the fact that the other player is already hit by the first BB and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Look out when attacking multiple players considering the gun just shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are incredibly effective under the ideal scenarios. Spring handguns can usually shoot accurately up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags usually hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially in recent years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a little bit undependable and sketchy, but the latest models have most of the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced magazine capacities together with accommodating larger batteries.
A huge advantage of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the wires to use a more robust battery. Based on the AEG pistol type, you may be able to get a big boost in efficiency using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock AEP battery. Beware of changing the parts and wires since you should consider the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. Ask an experienced airsoft specialist at your local airsoft store or shop if you have customization problems.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have between $50 to $100 to invest, look at a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still find a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games.
Airsoft Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black?
Answer: The Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they want to play in the future. The Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black is a decent gun for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts particular to the Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Check your local weapon laws or with your local 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the handgun’s info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Whetstone G.10 Zinc Alloy Shell Airsoft Pistol, Black. Pistol accuracy depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Airsoft players should constantly use safety glasses and face masks. The weapon must 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 handgun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
