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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.)
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information on the Styles of Airsoft Pistols
Find info about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best handgun can be a game changer in improving your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are shorter range airsoft weapons. They are commonly created after firearm sidearms or reproductions of genuine handguns. A lot of airsoft handguns are fully certified reproductions of their actual pistol counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (sans shooting bullets) in the same ways and visually appear identical to the real guns they are modeled after while firing airsoft BBs in place of genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of sidearms have negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft pistols lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most common and dependable types of sidearms. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to send airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These styles of airsoft pistols are good for playing airsoft in cold weather conditions because the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation with temperature levels. This offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas cease to function or barely fire pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a chrome metal cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cylinders under really high pressure of about ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but when they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun 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 chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They come with a manufacturer’s use by date normally noted on the package or cartridge cylinder, however they can stay pressurized for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The effect on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is housed in the handgun’s magazine which can frequently hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending upon the handgun style. A bunch of valves, silicone gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good idea to top off and fill up the green gas supply in the pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can additionally carry extra bottles of propane in the field for refilling mags in-between lulls in the war or in-between gameplay.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or primary weapon, additional handgun magazines are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used during indoor shooting. This is a safety regulation because of the close quarters distance of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols function like an authentic handgun with the slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane causes the slide to cycle every time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This functioning while shooting is very cool, but the GBB weapons usually cost more and possibly have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols commonly cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas typically can be used extremely well, it does have limitations. This includes when green gas guns are played with in the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder weather (like less than 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the mag by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect the seals and trigger the gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One strategy to this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source prior to the airsoft game play starts. If you truly need to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred handgun.
Details About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that fire the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are normally single-shot. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and firing spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When taking on adversaries on the airsoft field with enhanced guns like automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this can make spring airsoft guns fun to use, however less effective.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer battles where participants can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB environments when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast second follow-up shot isn’t really needed considering that the other player is now hit by the first shot and out of the game or headed back to respawn. When engaging many different foes because the weapon simply shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are remarkably reliable under the best conditions. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can generally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets accurately decreases quickly. Using normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with improved target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Info
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to use as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate just like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air with electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually increased substantially in the last few years. The earliest generation AEP guns were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, but the newer models have most of the issues resolved and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with maximized magazine capacities and by accommodating larger batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can get a substantial increase in functionality by taking advantage of a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
Choosing the right airsoft sidearm for you depends on your gun budget, how often you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. Consider a GBB green gas handgun or AEG pistol if you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of handguns are normally the top-tier guns, have great performance, and are usually a good gun to invest in. If you can afford around fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, check out a CO2 pistol or more affordable green gas handgun. These mid-tier guns will still get the job done and will be pretty long lasting sidearms. Look for a lower end CO2 or spring handgun if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still buy a well-built airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handguns
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 sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the 17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.)?
Answer: The 17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The 17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.) is a good sidearm for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like M4 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the 17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.).
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at your regional 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the 17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check out the pistol’s details for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the 17 Semi-Automatic Gas Blowback Pistol (Disc.). Gun accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Participants should always use safety goggles and face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance for training in proper 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 fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
