Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 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.
Airsoft Handgun Variety Additional Info
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft pistols are completely licensed versions of their genuine firearm equivalents and run and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft sidearms including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these kinds of sidearms come with positives and negatives related to them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most tough and common types of pistols. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These forms of airsoft weapons are exceptional for playing in colder weather conditions considering that the compressed CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance decreases by low temperatures. This gives CO2 airsoft handguns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas cease to function or hardly fire BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, so the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under extremely high pressure of around ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however once they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun 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 pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are kept sealed. They do have the supplier’s expiry date typically printed on the box or cylinder, but they will likely survive for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s magazine that can normally hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main gun, extra handgun mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to re engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety guideline due to the close quarters distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be 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 propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking 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 function like a genuine handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The gas induces the slide to cycle when a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. This effect is really cool, but the handguns typically are more expensive and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas generally works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have limitations. For example, when they are used during the winter in the snow or in cold weather (like under 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is kept in the weapon’s mag by rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can affect the seals and make the stored gas to escape prior to shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather).
One fix for this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by placing them next to a heater or by your body before game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. It might also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun if you actually prefer to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and these guns shoot better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Details
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs that fire the BBs down the handgun barrel. They are normally one shot only. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and shooting spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft pistols fun to use, however they are less useful when shooting at rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring guns perform best in springer battles where game players can just use related, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick 2nd followup shot isn’t really needed given that the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the game play or going back to respawn. When engaging many different foes because the gun simply fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are remarkably reliable under the appropriate game circumstances. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately diminishes rapidly. Using basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a range of around 60 to 80 feet with improved accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to use as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They work similar to an AEG SMG and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines normally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased significantly in recent years. The initial gens were a bit sketchy and undependable, however the more recent designs have the bugs resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be improved with maximized mag capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use an enhanced capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a big leap in performance and fire rate by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the standard battery. Take extra precautions when modifying the parts and wires because you should think about the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask a qualified professional airsoft gun technician at your local airsoft store.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
Finding the right airsoft handgun for you depends upon how much you can afford, how much you wish to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. If you can use at least $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas handgun or AEG pistol. These are normally the top-tier guns, have good efficiency, and are usually a good gun to get. If you can afford about $50 to $100 to use for your gun, have a look at a CO2 pistol or a second-tier GBB handgun. These will still work well and can be pretty durable sidearms. Look for a cheaper CO2 or spring handgun if you have less than $50. You can still find a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Handgun 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 green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback 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 option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play in the future. The CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft handgun 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. Try to find parts particular to the CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check your regional gun laws or with your local 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.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Look at the product information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Firepower Raider Pistol FPS-425 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun shooting distance depends upon 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. Game players should constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face masks. The weapon should be used safely with supervision for training in suitable 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 gun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
