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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun)
This airsoft gun is made with metal alloy shell. It is a 1:1 scale replica of the famous German Walther PPK used by James Bond and MI5. The spring airsoft pistol is powered by a spring and must be cocked for each shot. It’s fast, clean, inexpensive and easily maintained; it requires no gas or batteries to operate. Also, spring airsoft guns are the toughest, most durable of all airsoft guns, because they’re made with few breakable pieces.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About this item
Spring Metal G3. Similar design to that of the German Walther PPK.
Sub-Compact style pistol and comes with a fixed hop up.
7 round magazine. Uses 6mm BBs. Requires no battery or gas. Just cock and shoot.
Plastic construction grip. Metal alloy shell. Very durable body.
Approximately 200 FPS with 0.12g BBs. Easy to use.
How to Pick 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. Getting the ideal pistol and practicing with it can make all the difference in aiming your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are reduced range airsoft weapons. They are most often designed after genuine guns or imitations of real handguns. Many airsoft pistols are fully licensed releases of their authentic firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can operate in the same ways and look and feel identically to the real guns they are designed around while blasting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a few types of airsoft pistols such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of pistols come with positives and negatives related to them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most sturdy and standard types of pistols. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are great choices for airsoft games in cold and snowy weather conditions given that the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases with temperature levels. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other types of handguns like green gas cease to work or barely shoot pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of a single carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, as a result of the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however soon after they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the 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 opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They come with a maker’s expiry date normally listed on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they will likely stay pressurized for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft BBs. The impact on gameplay and green gas handgun efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s grip within the magazine which can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun model. A sequence of valves, rubberized stoppers, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good plan to refill and top off your propane supply in your pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can even take surplus bottles of green gas or propane in the field for refilling magazines in-between breaks in the fight or in-between missions.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary weapon, extra mags are highly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to get back in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety regulation because of the close quarters distance of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEGs, 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 handguns. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols operate like a realistic pistol with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. Each time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, however the GBB weapons frequently are more expensive and potentially have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns commonly cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas normally can be used extremely well, it does have issues. When green gas and GBB guns are used in the winter playing in the snow or in colder temperatures (like under 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane is stored in the magazine by silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impact the seals and allow the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One solution to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them next to your body or near a heat source prior to the airsoft game play. If you truly want to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by strong coil springs that propel the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally only able to shoot one BB. The manual action of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft pistols interesting to use, yet they can be less efficient when facing other players on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, auto airsoft AEG SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer battles where participants can exclusively use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid second followup shot will not be called for considering that the other person is already hit and out of the game or going back to respawn. When engaging numerous foes because the spring airsoft gun simply shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring guns are remarkably efficient under the most ideal scenarios. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets diminishes quickly. Using standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced range of about 60 to 80 feet with improved target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Facts
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They operate much like an AEG gun and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably recently. The first gen AEP guns were a bit questionable and undependable, however the more recent designs have the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with maximized mag storage capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large perk of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the connections to use a larger battery with longer life. Based on the AEG pistol design, you may be able to gain a big leap in performance and fire rate by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard AEP battery. Take care of modifying the parts and wires since you should take into consideration the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding questions, ask an experienced weapon service technician at your local airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
Choosing the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends upon how much you want to spend, how much you wish to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. Look at a GBB green gas handgun or AEP pistol if you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of pistols are usually the best of the best, have the very best performance, and could be a great airsoft gun to invest in. If you can afford about $50 to $100 to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, have a look at a CO2 pistol or a more affordable GBB pistol. Mid-tier guns like these will still finish the job and can be pretty long lasting sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, search for a lower end CO2 or spring pistol. You can still get a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 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 bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun)?
Answer: The bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun) is a decent weapon for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts specific to the bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun).
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on 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 might apply to airsoft weapons like the bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Inspect the pistol’s product info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the bbtac bt-g3 sub-compact metal pocket spring airsoft gun pistol(Airsoft Gun). Pistol accuracy and range depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Players need to constantly 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 handgun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
