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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)
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 on Airsoft Handgun Kinds
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are fully licensed editions of their real handgun equivalents and look and run in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of sidearms has negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft pistols helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most popular and sturdy varieties of handguns. They are all weather weapons and work well in many types of extreme temperatures, weather and climates. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge is typically held in the gun’s mag inside the handle.
These types of airsoft guns are great choices for airsoft games in cooler weather conditions because the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases with low temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft handguns good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other kinds of sidearms like green gas cease to function or hardly shoot BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas made up of a single carbon atom and two oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, however when they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge 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 chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They do have a supplier’s use by date usually listed on the box or cartridge, but they will likely stay pressurized for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Facts
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the exact same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stashed in the pistol’s mag that can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary gun, bringing additional mags is suggested for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to join in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety regulation because of the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy sending the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols run like a legitimate pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, however the GBB pistols usually are more expensive and likely have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane gas is housed in the handgun mag by rubber seals and gaskets, cold temps can negatively affect these gaskets and allow the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting the handgun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a few feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would normally shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket just before the airsoft game play starts. If you truly desire to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful coil springs that propel the airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. They are usually single-shot. The manual action of reloading, cocking, and firing spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When engaging adversaries on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring airsoft guns entertaining to use, however less efficient.
Spring guns perform most effectively in springer wars where game players can solely use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd followup shot will not be called for due to the fact that the other person is now struck and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Be careful when fighting several players since the weapon just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are remarkably effective under the most ideal conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can usually shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets decreases rapidly. Using conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Info
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work much like an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines normally can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload with and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually grown substantially in the last few years. The early gens were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, however the newer models have the bugs resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with increased magazine capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A huge 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 design, you can get a huge output in performance by using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
Finding the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends upon how much you can afford to spend, how much you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. Check out a GBB green gas pistol or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol. These are normally the top of the line, have great performance, and can be a pretty good gun to invest in. Take a look at a CO2 pistol or less costly green gas GBB handgun if you have in-between more than $50 but less than $100 to invest. These guns will still be fun to play with and will be pretty sturdy sidearms. Look for a low end CO2 or spring handgun if you have fifty dollars or less. You can still buy a durable airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
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 dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)?
Answer: The CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) 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 the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is a decent gun for many players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol 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 specific 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. Search for parts particular to the CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check your regional weapon 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 CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check out the pistol’s information for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs). Pistol range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s skills, 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 pistols. Airsoft players must constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon must 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 fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
