Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Die Hard 2 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.
Airsoft Pistol Type Additional Info
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as extra weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are fully licensed models of their actual gun counterparts and look and operate in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of sidearms has negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft sidearms helps you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most resilient and common varieties of handguns. They are all-season, all-weather pistols working well in many kinds of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is generally housed in the gun’s magazine in the handle.
These styles of airsoft pistols are great choices for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures considering that the compressed CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations with temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft pistols very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other sorts of pistols like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however as soon as they are opened (firing them in an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will begin 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 extra gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if they are kept sealed. They are made with a maker’s use by date typically noted on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they will likely last for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft pellets. The outcome on gameplay and green gas weapon functionality is essentially the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can hit targets at shorter to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is sealed in the handgun’s grip within the mag and can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol design. A set of valves, rubber stoppers, and o-rings keep the green gas housed in the pistol mag up to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good choice to refill and top off your propane reserves in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also carry additional bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling mags between lulls in the battle or in-between gameplay.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, extra mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra mags on-hand helps you join in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy sending the BB at a decreased level 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 pistols. To start with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols run like a legitimate handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane gas induces the slide to cycle every time a new airsoft BB is chambered. This effect is extremely cool, however the GBB pistols often are more expensive and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same when comparing the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas typically works very well, it does have drawbacks. When they are used throughout the winter season in the snow or in colder weather conditions (such as below 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane is held in the magazine using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, low temperatures can negatively impact the seals and allow the gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. 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 typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One option to fix this problem is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by placing them inside your jacket next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm the rubber gaskets and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun if you really prefer to play airsoft with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that send the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual action of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring pistols perform the best in springer wars where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring guns or as an alternative backup gun for CQB environments when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot is not called for considering that the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. When engaging numerous adversaries because the spring gun simply fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring pistols are considerably effective under the appropriate game circumstances. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns. Spring handguns can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets decreases quickly. Using regular 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a decreased range of around 60 to 80 feet with improved precision.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function much like an AEG rifle and use compressed air with electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines usually can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare mags to reload and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually increased substantially in recent years. The first gen AEP guns were a little bit sketchy and undependable, however the newer designs have the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be modified with maximized magazine capacities and also accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use a more robust battery with higher mAh. Depending upon the AEG handgun version, you are able to gain a large boost in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock battery. Take care of adjusting the components and wires because you must take into account the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding questions, ask an expert gun technician at your local airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
Deciding on the ideal airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you can use more than $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas pistol or AEP handgun. These are typically the top of the line, have the most effective efficiency, and are usually a good gun to get. If you can afford between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, take a look at a CO2 handgun or a 2nd-tier green gas handgun. These guns will still get the job done and are resilient sidearms. If you have $50 or less, look for a cheap CO2 or springer pistol. You can still find a tough airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the CO2 Die Hard 2 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 Die Hard 2 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can 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 in the future. The CO2 Die Hard 2 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like M4 rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the CO2 Die Hard 2 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the CO2 Die Hard 2 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the handgun’s product information for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Die Hard 2 Style Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun. Handgun accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Players must constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with supervision 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 ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
