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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 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 Pistol
Learn more 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 best sidearm can make all the difference in hitting your shots. Pistols, by nature, are lower range airsoft weapons. They are frequently constructed after real world handguns or miniatures of real pistols. Numerous airsoft handguns are fully licensed versions of their actual pistol counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually look and function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are designed after while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these types of handguns have benefits and differences associated with them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft sidearms lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most popular and resilient kinds of pistols. They are all-weather handguns and operate well in a lot of kinds of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge is generally housed in the handgun’s handle.
These types of airsoft weapons are good for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance decreases caused by low temperatures. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other varieties of airsoft guns like green gas stop operating or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny metallic cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be refilled and you can usually order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You need to try to use up 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 indication on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the gun stops firing BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have the maker’s expiry date usually marked on the box or cartridge cylinder, however they may last for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Info
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the exact same as CO2 pistols with the guns at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s airsoft mag that can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main gun, extra magazines are advised for quickly reloading. Having extra mags on-hand helps you get back in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used during indoor shooting. This is a safety standard due to the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different forms of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols function like a legitimate handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas causes the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, however the GBB guns frequently are more expensive and possibly have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane is held in the handgun magazine by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temps can influence these o-rings and allow the gas to escape prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the handgun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body before game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It might also be worth checking out a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you really need to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual action of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer battles where game players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat backup gun for CQB buildings when you can usually surprise other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second followup shot is not required because the other person is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or going back to respawn. Look out when engaging many different adversaries due to the fact that the spring weapon just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are incredibly efficient under the ideal conditions. Spring guns like pistols can normally fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Information
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring into the field as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They operate similar to an AEG rifle and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines normally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually increased substantially recently. The earliest gen AEP guns were a little bit questionable and unreliable, but the latest models have most of the problems worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be modified with increased magazine storage capacities and also accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge advantage of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the battery connectors to use an increased capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you are able to gain a large leap in performance and fire rate utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) in place of the standard battery. Beware of customizing the components and the gun’s wires since you must think about the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. Ask a pro gun specialist at your nearest airsoft shop if you have modding concerns.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still find a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you need to save money.
Airsoft Sidearm 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 kind of airsoft gun is the CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 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 gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm 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. Try to find parts specific to the CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your local 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the item details for more information.
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 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Black FPS-480 Airsoft Gun. Pistol precision and range depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Participants should always use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon should 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 handgun fire real ammunition?
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 gun.
