Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 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 Pistol Variety Additional Information
Learn more about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the ideal pistol and practicing with it can make a big difference in nailing your shots. Handguns, by nature, are short range airsoft weapons. They are commonly fashioned after real-world pistols or reproductions of actual pistols. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely certified models of their actual gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and look identical to the real guns they are designed around while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of sidearms have negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft sidearms lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most typical and heavy duty types of pistols. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft weapons are great choices for playing airsoft in colder temperatures due to the fact that the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases by low temperatures. This fact offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other types of guns like green gas stop functioning or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas composed of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridges cannot be refilled and you can usually buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely inside, but when they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You need to try to dissipate the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and use up the remainder of the extra gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They are made with the manufacturer’s use by date normally printed on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they will survive for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft sidearms function similarly to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft BBs. The result on game play and green gas handgun functionality is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and precisely hit targets at short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s mag and can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun design. A bunch of valves, rubber stoppers, and o-rings keep the green gas housed in the magazine until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good idea to top off and refill the green gas supply in your pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can additionally carry extra bottles of propane in the field for reloading mags between breaks in the battle or in-between missions.
When using a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a backup or main gun, bringing extra handgun magazines is advised for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you join in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not permitted to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy sending the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol mag by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temps can affect these gaskets and cause the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the green gas pistol would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before the airsoft game play starts. If you absolutely need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs that propel the airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. They are normally one shot only. The manual functioning of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When engaging enemies on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry, auto airsoft AEG SMGs, assault rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring airsoft guns enjoyable to use, however less efficient.
Spring guns perform best in springer wars where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring guns or as a transition weapon for CQB settings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick 2nd follow-up shot isn’t really needed considering that the other opponent is already struck and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging numerous foes considering that the spring airsoft gun just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are quite effective under the proper scenarios. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These weapons typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns. Spring pistols can usually engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but precision decreases rapidly. Using normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They operate much like an AEG gun and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines usually carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has grown substantially in the last few years. The first gen guns were a bit questionable and undependable, however the newer models have most of the deficiencies worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be improved with maximized magazine storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A big perk of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the connections to use an increased capacity battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG handgun version, you may be able to get a large boost in performance by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) in place of the standard battery. Be careful with adjusting the elements and the gun’s wires since you should take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a professional gun specialist at your nearest airsoft store if you have modding inquiries.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me?
Looking for the right airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you want to spend, how much you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. Consider a GBB pistol or AEP pistol if you have more than one-hundred dollars to invest on your airsoft handgun. These are usually the top of the line, have the best build qualities, and can be a great airsoft gun to invest in. If you have about more than $50 but less than $100 to spend, look at a CO2 handgun or a more affordable green gas blowback handgun. These will still get the job done and will be pretty long lasting sidearms. If you have $50 or less, consider a lower end CO2 or spring pistol. You can still buy a durable airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the CO2 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The CO2 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the CO2 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your regional weapon 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 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the pistol’s details for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 Tactical Force Combat Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun range depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Players must constantly use eye and protective 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 shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
