Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a CO2 powered Airsoft Pistol which means that it uses CO2 Gas as a propellant. It shoots hard and fast and is extremely lifelike. One feature many CO2 Airsoft Guns have is blowback, meaning that as the BB is propelled forward the slide thrusts backward mimicking the kick of a real gun! This CO2 Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end CO2 Airsoft gun. Please only use .20 gram high quality BBs with this item in order to keep it in working order. Using anything else as ammunition for this gun will void the warranty and may cause it to jam. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun. You will need to purchase CO2 for this gun separately.
Information About the Designs of Airsoft Handguns
Learn more about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right pistol can be a game changer in hitting your shots. Pistols, by nature, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are quite often crafted after actual handguns or imitations of actual handguns. A large number of airsoft handguns are completely licensed versions of their authentic weapon counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually appear and function in the same ways almost identically to the real guns they are modeled around while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to authentic bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of handguns have benefits and differences related to them. Learning about the styles of airsoft handguns allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most standard and long-lasting kinds of handguns. They are all-season guns working well in a lot of kinds of weather conditions and environments. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge is usually located in the gun’s magazine in the handle.
These types of airsoft guns are great choices for playing in cold weather given that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance variations with low temperature. This offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other styles of sidearms like green gas stop operating or barely shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny steel cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, hence the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under really high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridges are not reusable and you can usually purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to attempt to consume the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the pistol stops firing BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They come with a manufacturer’s expiry date normally listed on the box or cylinder, however, they will likely survive for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The result on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the same as CO2 pistols with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The propane is kept in the handgun’s airsoft magazine which can normally hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the magazine until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When running a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary weapon, extra handgun mags are recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines helps you reengage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields because long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not allowed to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various types of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas typically functions very well, it does have issues. When they are used throughout the winter playing in the snow or in cold temps (like under 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is stored in the weapon’s mag by silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact these seals and trigger the gas to escape before shooting airsoft BBs. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by holding them close to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you really want to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be better to get a CO2 version of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Information
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual action of cocking, firing, and reloading spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns.
Spring sidearms perform best in springer battles where opponents can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transition backup weapon for CQB environments when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast second follow-up shot is not required given that the other opponent is already hit by the first BB and out of the game play or going back to respawn. Be careful when engaging several players considering that the springer just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are very effective under the appropriate game conditions. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These weapons normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring pistols can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets accurately diminishes rapidly. Using conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They function similar to an AEG gun and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually increased considerably in the last few years. The first gen guns were a bit undependable and questionable, but the latest versions have most of the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with maximized mag capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can gain a substantial output in performance by employing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, check out a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. If your gun budget is lower, you can still get a durable airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players on the used gun market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the most widely used 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 kind of airsoft weapon is the CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time 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 CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm 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 M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your regional 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 CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s information to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 .45 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision and range depends upon 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 priority when using airsoft pistols. Game players should always use impact resistant safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with supervision 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 fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
