Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Silver 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.
Airsoft Handgun Variety Details
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are fully manufactured and licensed editions of their actual gun counterparts and operate and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are a few kinds of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these styles of pistols come with positives and negatives connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft pistols allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most typical and long-lasting kinds of pistols. They are all-season handguns working well in lots of types of weather, temperatures, and climates. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is normally located in the handgun’s magazine in the handle.
These types of airsoft handguns are excellent for playing airsoft in cooler weather conditions since the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to FPS decreases caused by temperature levels. This fact offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other types of pistols like green gas cease to work or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome metal cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, as a result of the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, however the moment they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with a maker’s expiration date normally printed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they may survive for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Information
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The result on airsoft games and green gas sidearm operation is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The propane is held in the handgun’s mag which can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the mag till the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary gun, bringing extra handgun magazines is strongly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines allows you to re engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not enabled to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety standard because of the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane is kept in the pistol magazine by using rubber seals and gaskets, cold temps can negatively impact these o-rings and allow the gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the handgun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One fix for this challenge is to try to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body just before the game play. This can help to warm up the seals and better seal in the green gas. It may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol if you really need to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and these guns shoot far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that send the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual actions of cocking, firing, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform best in springer battles where game players can exclusively use related, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB environments when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second follow-up shot isn’t needed since the other player is already hit and out of the gameplay or moving back to respawn. Look out when attacking several opponents due to the fact that the gun only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring pistols are very effective under the right conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft guns. Spring guns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets is reduced quickly. Using normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They work similar to an AEG gun and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags usually store around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough magazines to reload with and the battery holds out that long. These pistols can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially recently. The initial generation guns were a bit questionable and unreliable, but the latest designs have the issues worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with increased mag capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A big advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the connectors to use a more substantial battery. Based on the AEG pistol model, you can gain a sizable leap in performance and fire rate using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock mini battery. Beware of modifying the elements and wires since you should take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask a qualified weapon tech at your local airsoft store or shop if you have customization problems.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
Picking out the most ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon your gun budget, how much you wish to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Check out a GBB green gas pistol or AEP handgun if you have over $100 to invest on your airsoft pistol. These are normally the top-tier guns, have good performance, and could be a great sidearm to purchase. If you can afford in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to use for your gun, take a look at a CO2 handgun or a 2nd-tier GBB handgun. These guns will still finish the job and are tough sidearms. If you have $50 or less, choose a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol. You can still find a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games.
Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-480 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-480 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-480 Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols or handguns. 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 handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-480 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Check your regional 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 weapons like the CO2 WG 708 Snub Nose Revolver Pistol Silver FPS-480 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Inspect the pistol’s info for additional 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 Silver FPS-480 Airsoft Gun. Handgun shooting distance depends on 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 priority when using airsoft handguns. Shooters need to constantly use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with supervision 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 pistol fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
