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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information About the Styles of Airsoft Pistols
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are completely accredited replications of their real firearm equivalents and function and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are several varieties of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these types of sidearms has benefits and differences associated with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most long-lasting and typical types of pistols. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These kinds of airsoft pistols are excellent for playing in cold and snowy temperatures considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is less susceptible to variation by temperature. This fact offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other varieties of pistols like green gas stop working or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny steel cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, and so the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of about ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to attempt to burn up the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the handgun stops shooting airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have a manufacturer’s expiration date usually noted on the package or cartridge, however they will stay pressurized for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Details
Green gas airsoft pistols resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft BBs. The outcome on the airsoft battlefield and green gas handgun performance is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is housed in the handgun’s magazine and can often hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending on the pistol style. A bunch of valves, rubber stoppers, and seals keep the propane gas housed in the mag till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to refill and top off the propane reserves in your pistol mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can even bring surplus bottles of green gas or propane in the field for refilling mags between lulls in the battle or between missions.
When bringing a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or backup gun, extra pistol mags are encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to reengage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not permitted to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety standard because of the close quarters distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols work like a legitimate pistol with the slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane causes the slide to cycle every time when a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. The result is really cool, however the GBB guns usually cost more and likely have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane is housed in the handgun mag using rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temps can negatively affect these o-rings and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this problem is to try to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them near your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely prefer to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it can also be better to buy a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and these guns shoot better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that launch the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are generally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual action of cocking, firing, and reloading spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When fighting other airsoft players on the airsoft field with enhanced guns like auto airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring airsoft pistols fun to use, but less efficient.
Spring handguns work the best in springer battles where participants can solely use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup gun for CQB settings when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot will not be required since the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Look out when attacking several enemies since the spring airsoft gun just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are incredibly useful under the proper conditions. Spring handguns can usually shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs however target accuracy reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work similar to an AEG SMG and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags usually store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP pistols can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has risen substantially over the last few years. The first generation AEP guns were a little bit unreliable and questionable, but the more recent models have the issues resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be modified with maximized magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge perk of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a more robust battery with longer life. Depending upon the AEG handgun model, you are able to gain a big leap in functionality using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock mini battery. Take care of modifying the parts and wires because you need to think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask an experienced airsoft gun tech at your closest airsoft store or shop.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, you may want to consider a green gas blowback handgun or AEG handgun. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, check out a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB handgun. You can still play with a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are trying to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pistols
Question: What is the best type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft handguns 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 Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 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 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 Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMGs instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Check your regional gun laws or with your local 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Inspect the pistol’s product details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Double Eagle Electric Blowback James Bond Pistol FPS-200 Airsoft Gun. Handgun 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 gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Airsoft players must constantly use eye and face protection. 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 fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
