Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback 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.
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find info about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best pistol and practicing with it can make all the difference in the accuracy of your shots. Pistols, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are normally made after genuine guns or miniatures of legitimate pistols. Numerous airsoft sidearms are fully licensed variations of their actual handgun equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and look and feel almost identically to the real guns they are modeled after while blasting airsoft BBs as opposed to real-world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these forms of pistols come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the types of airsoft handguns lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most common and durable types of handguns. They are all season pistols working well in many types of weather and climates. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is normally kept in the pistol’s mag inside the handle.
These kinds of airsoft pistols are good for airsoft games in colder weather since the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations by low temperatures. This gives CO2 airsoft guns exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other kinds of sidearms like green gas stop operating or hardly fire BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny steel cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridges cannot be used multiple times and you can normally order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You ought to try to consume the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the weapon stops firing.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the supplier’s expiration date typically noted on the box or cylinder, however, they may stay pressurized for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the exact same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s magazine which can often hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the gun style. A bunch of valves, silicone stoppers, and seals keep the propane gas housed in the magazine up to when the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good habit to top off and refill your propane supply in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can additionally bring surplus bottles of green gas or propane in the field for refilling mags in-between lulls in the battle or in-between activities.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup weapon, additional mags are highly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra mags allows you to join in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not allowed to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety guideline due to the close range distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking 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. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is stored in the handgun mag using rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, the cold can impact these seals and cause the gas to leak out prior to shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this challenge is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to a heat source or by your body just before the game play. This can help to warm the seals and valves and better seal in the green gas. It may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun if you truly want to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot much better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual action of cocking, firing, and reloading spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft guns enjoyable to use, yet they can be less practical when engaging rivals on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry, auto airsoft AEG SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring handguns perform the best in springer battles where opponents can just use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually surprise other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd followup shot is not required because the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or headed back to respawn. Be careful when attacking numerous enemies given that the spring airsoft gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring handguns are quite effective under the most ideal circumstances. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns. Spring guns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets reduces rapidly. Using conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work just like an AEG rifle and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines normally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has increased substantially in the last few years. The earliest gen guns were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, however the new versions have the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with enhanced mag capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the adapters to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you can gain a huge increase in functionality by employing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to upgrade your gun, evaluate a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. If you have fifty dollars or less, you can still look for a durable airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players on the used airsoft gun market.
Airsoft Handgun 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 GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Examine 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the item info for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Beretta Elite II Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun range and 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 pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Players should constantly use eye and protective face masks. The weapon should be used safely with guidance 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 shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
