Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal 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.
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are completely manufactured replications of their genuine weapon counterparts and run and appear in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of sidearms have positives and negatives related to them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most typical and long lasting types of pistols. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are exceptional for playing in cold weather conditions given that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance decreases by temperature levels. This offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other types of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under really high pressure of about ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridges cannot be used multiple times and you can typically purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely within, but the moment they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You should attempt to dissipate the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the pistol stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have the maker’s expiry date usually noted on the box or cartridge, however, they can survive for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s grip within the magazine which can frequently hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubberized stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane gas pressurized in the mag up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good plan to fill up and top off your green gas in the magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can also bring additional bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading mags between breaks in the fight or in-between activities.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or main weapon, bringing extra magazines is encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags allows you to reengage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not permitted to be used for indoor gameplay. This is a safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns run like a legitimate handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The gas causes the slide to cycle every time a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is very cool, but the weapons often cost more and potentially have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two styles of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane is stored in the pistol mag by rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temps can affect these gaskets and allow the stored gas to leak out before shooting the gun. The lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a number of feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One solution to this issue is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body or by a heater just before game play starts. If you absolutely desire to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful coil springs that propel the BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are typically one shot only. The manual actions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft guns interesting to use, however they are less effective when going up against other players on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work the best in springer battles where airsoft players can solely use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transition weapon for CQB environments when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid second follow-up shot will not be really needed since the other person is already struck and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Be careful when fighting multiple airsoft players considering that the spring weapon just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring handguns are quite efficient under the best game circumstances. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets is reduced rapidly. Using conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with increased target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They operate similar to an AEG gun and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders, pistons, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines typically hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually grown significantly over the last few years. The earliest gen guns were a bit unreliable and sketchy, but the latest versions have most of the problems resolved and make effective airsoft backup guns. They can be further modded with increased magazine storage capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the battery wires to use a more substantial battery with higher mAh. Depending upon the AEG pistol version, you are able to get a big jump in performance by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery. Be careful when modifying the parts and wires because you need to consider the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask an expert gun technician at your local airsoft store if you have customization concerns.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
Finding the best airsoft handgun for you depends on your budget, how often you plan to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you can use over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, look at a green gas blowback or GBB handgun or AEP handgun. These kinds of handguns are typically the best of the best, have the most effective build qualities, and could be a pretty good pistol to buy. Look at a CO2 handgun or less costly green gas GBB handgun if you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to put into an airsoft gun purchase. These mid-tier guns will still work well and will be pretty long lasting sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, shop for a cheap CO2 or springer pistol. You can still find a sturdy airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Airsoft Handgun 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 GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the CO2 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok choice 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 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific 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 depending on what is modified. Search for parts specific to the CO2 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Examine your regional gun laws or with your regional 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Examine the handgun’s information to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 TSD Compact Black Sport Pistol FPS-450 Full Metal Airsoft Gun. Gun precision depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Players need to always use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon needs to 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 pistol shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
