Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 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 Design Information
Find info about airsoft sidearms and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the ideal handgun can make an impact in nailing your shots. Handguns, by nature, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are commonly created after real-world guns or look-alikes of legitimate pistols. Many different airsoft handguns are fully licensed versions of their genuine gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually look and function (sans shooting bullets) in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these forms of sidearms have negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most common and heavy duty varieties of pistols. They are all-season pistols and function well in a lot of kinds of extreme temperatures, weather and climates. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is normally kept in the handgun’s mag inside the handle.
These types of airsoft weapons are very good for playing in cold and snowy temperatures since the high pressure CO2 gas is less prone to FPS decreases caused by low temperatures. This fact gives CO2 airsoft sidearms great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other styles of handguns like green gas cease to work or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders are not reusable and you can commonly purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely within, but when they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You ought to try to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the gun stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are kept sealed. They do have a manufacturer’s best used by date typically listed on the package or cylinder, however they will likely stay pressurized for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s mag and can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending upon the gun style. A sequence of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the green gas stored in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great plan to top off and fill up your green gas reserves in the magazine each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding gamers can even bring extra bottles of green gas in the field for reloading mags between breaks in the fight or in-between missions.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary gun, additional pistol mags are highly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you get back in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not approved to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy sending the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is held in the handgun magazine by using rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold weather can negatively influence these o-rings and allow the gas to leak out before shooting the gun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One fix for this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm the seals and valves and better seal in the green gas. If you really desire to have fun with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be better to get a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual actions of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns work best in springer battles where opponents can solely use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick second followup shot is not needed given that the other player is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or moving back to respawn. Look out when fighting multiple adversaries since the weapon just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are incredibly useful under the ideal scenarios. Spring guns can often shoot accurately up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work much like an AEG gun and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines usually hold around 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 with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has grown considerably in recent years. The first generation guns were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, but the new models have the problems resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with maximized mag capacities and also accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capacity to rewire the wires to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a big jump in functionality utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery. Beware of customizing the components and the gun’s wires because you must think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask an experienced airsoft service technician at your closest airsoft shop if you have modding questions.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
Deciding on the most ideal airsoft pistol for you depends on how much you want to spend, how much you plan to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. Check out a GBB green gas pistol or AEG handgun if you have more than $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of handguns are normally the top-tier guns, have the greatest performance, and could be a great airsoft gun to invest in. Check out a CO2 pistol or less expensive green gas GBB handgun if you have between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to invest. These guns will still function well and will be pretty durable sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, look for a lower end CO2 or spring handgun. You can still find a sturdy airsoft pistol to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the most widely used 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 weapon is the CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 Airsoft Gun is a good 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 SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Examine 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 weapons like the CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check out the handgun’s product info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Elite Force 1911 A1 Licensed Pistol Blowback FPS-345 Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Participants need to constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should 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 shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
