Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Crosman USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 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 life-like.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 Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Find out about airsoft guns like pistols and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right handgun can be a game changer in blasting your shots. Pistols, by nature, are shorter range airsoft guns. They are quite often crafted after real world guns or copies of actual pistols. A large number of airsoft sidearms are completely licensed adaptations of their genuine gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can run in the same ways and visually appear identical to the real guns they are designed around while blasting airsoft BBs as opposed to actual bullets.
There are a number of kinds of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these forms of handguns come with benefits and differences associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft handguns lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most sturdy and popular varieties of handguns. They are all-weather handguns and work well in many kinds of weather conditions and climates. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge is generally housed in the gun’s handle.
These types of airsoft handguns are very good for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures because the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to variation by temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other kinds of handguns like green gas cease to function or barely fire BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will start 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 excess gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if they are kept sealed. They have the maker’s expiration date usually listed on the box or cartridge, but they can stay pressurized for a long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is almost the same as CO2 pistols with the guns at about 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is kept in the handgun’s airsoft mag which can often hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary gun, bringing additional mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you reengage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not allowed to be used during indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety regulation due to the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns operate like a genuine pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane gas triggers the slide to cycle each time when a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. The result is very cool, however the handguns often are more expensive and possibly have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the handgun mag by using rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temps can negatively impact these gaskets and cause the gas to leak out before shooting the pistol. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely land a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the pistol would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One option to fix this problem is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to your body prior to game play. This can help to warm the seals and valves and better seal in the green gas. It may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you really prefer to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and these guns shoot far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual action of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring airsoft guns perform most effectively in springer battles where players can solely use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transition backup weapon for CQB settings when you can usually surprise other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot isn’t required given that the other opponent is already hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or running back to respawn. When engaging several rivals because the gun simply fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring handguns are really efficient under the best conditions during games. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets accurately diminishes rapidly. Shooting normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with increased accuracy.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They work much like an AEG gun and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags generally store around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload with and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP pistols can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably in the last few years. The earliest generations were a little bit undependable and questionable, however the newer versions have the problems resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further upgraded with enhanced magazine capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A large benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a more substantial battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG pistol version, you can get a substantial jump in performance and fire rate using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock mini battery. Take extra precautions when changing the parts and wires since you should consider the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding questions, ask a pro airsoft gun specialist at your local airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, take a look at a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, check out a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still get a durable airsoft handgun by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft handguns if you need to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
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 sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Crosman USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Crosman USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good 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 Crosman USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 Airsoft Pistol is a decent gun for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Crosman USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Check your local gun 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Crosman USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s info for more information.
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 USMC CP01 FPS-400 CO2 Airsoft Pistol. Gun range and precision depends on 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 handguns. Game players must always use safety glasses and protective face masks. 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 ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
