Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 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.
Information on Airsoft Handgun Kinds
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as extra weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are fully accredited editions of their actual weapon counterparts and look and operate in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these forms of sidearms has positives and negatives connected with them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft handguns allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most tough and common types of pistols. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft guns are excellent for airsoft games in cold weather due to the fact that the high pressure CO2 gas is less sensitive to variation with temperature. This fact offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other types of airsoft handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny steel cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, so the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but when they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin 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 extra gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if they are kept sealed. They have the maker’s use by date typically marked on the box or cartridge, however they will likely survive for a long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Info
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The effect on game play and green gas handgun performance is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and precisely hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s mag and can commonly hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs based on the gun design. A sequence of valves, rubberized stoppers, and seals keep the propane pressurized in the pistol magazine up to the point the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good idea to top off and refill your green gas supply in the mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can also carry additional bottles of propane in the field for reloading mags in-between lulls in the fight or in-between activities.
When carrying a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup gun, additional handgun mags are recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you reengage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not allowed to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, 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 handguns. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols work like a genuine pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane triggers the slide to cycle when a new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is really cool, but the GBB guns typically cost more and possibly have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback handguns usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is held in the mag by rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temps can negatively impact these seals and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One fix for this challenge is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to a heat source or by your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely desire to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be better to get a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally only able to shoot one BB. The manual action of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When facing attackers on the airsoft field with enhanced guns like auto airsoft AEG SMGs, assault rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns, this can make them fun to use, however less effective.
Spring sidearms work most effectively in springer wars where airsoft players can just use related, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB settings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick second followup shot isn’t required given that the other player is now struck and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. When engaging several players given that the spring gun simply fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are very reliable under the right conditions during airsoft games. Spring guns like pistols can commonly shoot accurately up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs but target accuracy reduces quickly.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate just like an AEG gun and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has grown significantly in the last few years. The early generations were a bit unreliable and questionable, however the latest designs have most of the issues resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be modified with enhanced magazine capacities as well as accommodating bigger batteries.
A big advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG handgun style, you are able to get a large output in functionality by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the standard battery. Be careful when modifying the components and wires because you must take into consideration the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have customization concerns, ask a qualified professional gun service tech at your local airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, take a look at a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, look at a CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still look for a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are on a budget.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
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 weapon is the CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check your local gun 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the product details to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 WG 302 M9 Tactical Pistol FPS-490 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun precision and range depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Players must always use eye and face masks. 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 weapon fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
