Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 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.
Airsoft Handgun Design Information
Find information about airsoft handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best pistol can make a big difference in aiming your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are commonly developed after authentic handguns or imitations of actual pistols. Lots of airsoft pistols are fully certified reproductions of their authentic handgun equivalents. These airsoft guns can handle in the same ways and look similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs as opposed to real-world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these styles of pistols has negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the types of airsoft pistols lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most popular and resilient styles of pistols. They are all-season, all-weather guns and work well in many types of weather, extreme temperatures, and environments. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually kept in the gun’s magazine inside the handle.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are good for airsoft games in colder temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to FPS decreases by low temperature. This offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other kinds of pistols like green gas stop functioning or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas consisting of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cartridges are not multiple-use and you can commonly buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely inside, but the moment they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You should attempt to consume the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and burn up the remaining surplus gas. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the handgun stops shooting airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have a maker’s expiry date typically marked on the box or cylinder, but they may maintain pressure for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is virtually the very same as CO2 pistols with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s mag which can normally hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a primary or backup gun, bringing additional handgun magazines is strongly recommended for rapidly reloading. Having additional mags on-hand helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety rule due to the close quarters distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various types of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns work like an authentic pistol with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This functioning while shooting is really cool, however the guns usually cost more and potentially have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback guns usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally can be used extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. For example, when green gas guns are played with in the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder weather (like under 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is stored in the pistol mag using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect the seals and allow the stored gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them next to a heater or by your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely desire to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be better to get a CO2 version of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Info
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that shoot the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual actions of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns.
Spring pistols perform best in springer battles where players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters backup weapon for CQB buildings when you can frequently surprise other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid 2nd followup shot is not really needed considering that the other person is now hit and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging multiple foes because the springer simply shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are quite effective under the best conditions during games. Spring guns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however precision decreases quickly.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to bring into the field as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They work much like an AEG SMG and use forced air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags usually can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare mags to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery lasts that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has risen significantly recently. The earliest generations were a little bit sketchy and undependable, but the new versions have the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft backup guns. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the capacity to rewire the battery wires to use a more robust battery. Based on the AEG pistol style, you can get a large leap in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery. Take extra precautions when customizing the components and the gun’s wires since you have to consider the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding concerns, ask an expert gun service tech at your local airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, look at a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still play with a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft handguns if you are looking for a deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good gun for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at your regional 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s information for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s 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 guns. Participants need to always use eye and protective 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 handgun shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
