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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 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.
Airsoft Handgun Variety Additional Information
Find info about airsoft guns like pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the right pistol can make all the difference in nailing your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are commonly constructed after real handguns or reproductions of authentic pistols. Quite a few airsoft handguns are fully certified releases of their authentic gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually appear and function in the same ways identically to the real guns they are designed around while firing airsoft BBs in place of real world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these types of handguns has benefits and differences associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most typical and long lasting kinds of handguns. They are all-season pistols and work well in lots of types of weather, extreme temperatures, and climates. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is generally kept in the gun’s handle.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are very good for playing in colder weather considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation by low temperature. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other types of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under extremely high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can normally buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely and securely within, once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You ought to attempt to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are kept sealed. They come with a supplier’s best used by date typically marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they will survive for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s airsoft magazine which can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag before the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main gun, bringing extra handgun magazines is encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to re engage in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety rule due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns function like a legitimate handgun with the gun’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is extremely cool, however the GBB handguns often are more expensive and potentially have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane is housed in the pistol magazine by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temps can negatively affect these seals and cause the gas to escape before shooting. This can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas handgun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One strategy to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to your body just before game play. If you truly need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Info on Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual actions of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring handguns work most effectively in springer wars where opponents can just use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup weapon 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 quick 2nd followup shot isn’t called for because the other person is already hit and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Look out when engaging a number of adversaries given that the weapon only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are extremely effective under the proper conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS typically chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns. Spring guns can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets reduces rapidly. Choosing normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with enhanced target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags generally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has risen significantly over the last few years. The earliest gen guns were a bit questionable and unreliable, however the newer models have most of the bugs resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be modified with enhanced mag capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can get a big increase in efficiency by employing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft pistol, evaluate a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, look at a good quality CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still get a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players on the used gun market.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the CO2 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)?
Answer: The CO2 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 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 can be a good gun to use 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 airsoft. The CO2 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is a good gun for most players.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts specific to the CO2 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check your regional gun 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the CO2 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the pistol’s details for additional information on airsoft BBs.
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 Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistol FPS-380 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs). Weapon 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 weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Airsoft players need to constantly use eye and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with supervision 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 handgun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy handgun.
