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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Electric Blowback P88 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Handgun Style Additional Information
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are fully manufactured and licensed variations of their real gun counterparts and run and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of pistols have negatives and positives associated with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft sidearms helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most standard and resilient types of pistols. They are all season handguns working well in many kinds of weather, extreme temperatures, and climates. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is normally located in the pistol’s mag inside the handle.
These styles of airsoft handguns are very good for airsoft games in cold weather conditions given that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance variations by temperature. This provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other varieties of guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas composed of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will begin 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 pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have the manufacturer’s expiration date usually marked on the box or cylinder, however they may stay pressurized for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. The impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the very same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane is held in the handgun’s mag that can normally hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the magazine until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary weapon, extra handgun mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags on-hand helps you reengage in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule because of the close range distance of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different varieties of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols operate like an authentic pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. Each time a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This effect is extremely cool, but the GBB weapons frequently are more expensive and likely have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas generally can be used extremely well, it does have limitations. When green gas and GBB guns are used throughout the winter playing in the snow or in colder temps (like under 32 deg F). Considering that the green gas or propane is held in the pistol mag using rubber seals and gaskets, low temperatures can impact the seals and trigger the stored gas to escape before shooting. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One option to fix this problem is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them near your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and better seal in the green gas. If you really prefer to have fun with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it can also be better to buy a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Information
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally only able to shoot one BB. The manual functioning of firing, cocking, and reloading spring guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When dueling airsoft players on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, automatic airsoft AEG SMGs, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring airsoft pistols fun to use, but less effective.
Spring handguns work best in springer wars where participants can just use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid 2nd followup shot is not required considering that the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. Take care when fighting a number of opponents given that the spring gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are quite useful under the most ideal scenarios and airsoft games. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets accurately is reduced rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with improved accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Details
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They operate similar to an AEG SMG and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially recently. The early generation guns were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the newer versions have the issues worked out and make effective airsoft backup guns. They can be modified with enhanced magazine storage capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the adapters to use a more robust battery with higher mAh. Depending upon the AEG pistol model, you are able to gain a substantial leap in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock battery. Beware of changing the components and the gun’s wires since you should take into account the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask a pro gun tech at your nearest airsoft shop if you have modding inquiries.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or AEG pistol. If you have around $50 to $100 to spend, evaluate a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. If your gun budget is lower, you can still look for a durable airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pistols
Question: What is the most popular 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 Electric Blowback P88 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Electric Blowback P88 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 the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Electric Blowback P88 Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the Electric Blowback P88 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at 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 Electric Blowback P88 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Look at the pistol’s product info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Electric Blowback P88 Airsoft Gun. Handgun range and precision depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Players should always use eye and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with guidance for training in proper 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 shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
