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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 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.
Info About Airsoft Pistol Varieties
Find info about airsoft handguns and 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 handgun can make an impact in hitting your shots. Handguns, naturally, are reduced range airsoft guns. They are commonly produced after real world pistols or reproductions of actual pistols. Lots of airsoft sidearms are completely certified releases of their real-world gun equivalents. These airsoft guns can operate in the same ways and appear similarly to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs in place of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of pistols come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the types of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most common and long lasting types of handguns. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft weapons are very good for playing in cold and snowy weather conditions because the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance variations by low temperatures. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other styles of handguns like green gas stop functioning or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under extremely high pressure of around ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, however when they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the 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 handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with the maker’s use by date usually marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they can maintain pressure for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Information 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 performance is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s mag which can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag till the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a main or secondary gun, additional handgun magazines are suggested for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra mags on-hand helps you re engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety rule due to the close range distance of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
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 handguns or GBBs. These guns run like a realistic handgun with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. When a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This functioning while shooting is really cool, but the weapons typically are more expensive and possibly have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is held in the magazine by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively impact these seals and cause the stored gas to escape before shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One option to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source prior to the airsoft game play starts. If you truly need to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual actions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring handguns perform best in springer battles where opponents can just use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd follow-up shot will not be required due to the fact that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or going back to respawn. When engaging numerous airsoft players since the gun simply shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are quite effective under the right circumstances. Spring guns like pistols can typically shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but accuracy reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function just like an AEG gun and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines usually can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has risen substantially over the last few years. The initial gen AEP guns were a little bit unreliable and questionable, however the newer models have the bugs worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modded with maximized magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the connections to use a more substantial battery with longer life. Depending upon the AEG pistol type, you are able to get a sizable output in efficiency using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard battery. Be careful with modifying the components and wires because you have to take into account the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask a qualified airsoft technician at your local airsoft store or shop if you have customization questions.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, check out a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB handgun. You can still look for a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft guns if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pistols
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 sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs)?
Answer: The CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 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 may be a great option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they believe they will play in the future. The CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs) is a good weapon for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts specific to the CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at your regional weapon 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs).
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s product details to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 WG 304 M1911 Tactical Pistol FPS-500 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, CO2 and BBs). Handgun range and precision depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Game players need to constantly use safety glasses and face masks. The weapon must 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 pistol fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
