Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol
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.
About Airsoft Handgun Types
Find information about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are fully certified versions of their genuine firearm counterparts and operate and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a number of kinds of airsoft pistols including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these styles of handguns come with negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and sturdy varieties of handguns. They are all-season, all-weather handguns and operate well in many types of weather, temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is usually held in the handgun’s handle.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are very good for playing in colder weather considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to FPS decreases by low temperatures. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other sorts of pistols like green gas cease to function or barely fire pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You must attempt to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and expend the rest of the additional gas. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the weapon stops cycling.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with a maker’s expiry date typically printed on the package or cylinder, however they can last for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns around 300+ FPS.
The propane is stashed in the handgun’s airsoft mag that can typically hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, bringing additional mags is advised for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to get back in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety guideline because of the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft handguns. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns run like a realistic handgun with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Each time a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. The result is extremely cool, however the pistols frequently are more expensive and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas typically works very well, it does have limits. For example, when they are played with in the winter season in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like lower 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane is stored in the pistol mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can affect the seals and trigger the gas to seep out prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather).
One option to fix this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them near your body before game play. This can help to warm up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth buying a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you actually want to play airsoft with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs down the gun barrel. They are normally single shot. The manual actions of cocking, firing, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes them interesting to use, yet they can be less successful when facing other players on the airsoft field with upgraded airsoft guns, automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns work the best in springer wars where airsoft players can just use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional weapon for CQB settings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second followup shot is not called for given that the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Beware when attacking multiple adversaries considering the spring airsoft gun only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are very effective under the ideal game conditions. Spring pistols can commonly fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Details
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to use as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines generally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare mags to maintain the ammo supply and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP pistols can accurately fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has increased substantially over the last few years. The early generation guns were a bit undependable and sketchy, however the new versions have most of the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be further modified with increased magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a more robust battery. Depending upon the AEG handgun style, you may be able to get a sizable boost in performance and fire rate by using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) in place of the standard mini battery. Be careful when changing the elements and the gun’s wires since you need to think about the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a qualified airsoft tech at your local airsoft shop or store if you have modding issues.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or AEG handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to shell out, look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still find a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft guns if you are trying to save money.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 GBB 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 gun is the Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol is a decent weapon for a lot of 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 guns like SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s product info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Crosman Gameface Elite Combat CO2 Blowback FPS-330 Full Metal Airsoft Pistol. Handgun accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Players must constantly 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
