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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About the Types of Airsoft Handguns
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are fully manufacturer licensed versions of their real handgun counterparts and run and appear in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these types of pistols come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most heavy duty and common types of pistols. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft handguns are great choices for playing in cooler weather conditions considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations by low temperature. This provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other varieties of sidearms like green gas stop functioning or barely shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of about ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely within, but as soon as they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must attempt to deplete the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the remainder of the excess gas. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the pistol stops firing BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the manufacturer’s expiration date usually marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they may stay pressurized for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot the airsoft pellets. The outcome on airsoft games and green gas weapon functionality is essentially the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 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 distances.
The propane is stored in the handgun’s magazine which can usually hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the mag till the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a main or secondary gun, bringing additional handgun mags is advised for quickly reloading. Having extra mags on-hand helps you get back in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not authorized to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety regulation because of the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving 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 2 various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols function like a realistic handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane gas induces the slide to cycle each time a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is extremely cool, however the handguns usually cost more and possibly have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas usually performs very well on the airsoft field, it does have issues. This includes when green gas guns are played with in the winter in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like less than 32 deg F). Considering that the green gas or propane is kept in the weapon’s mag by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively affect the seals and trigger the gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One solution to this challenge is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them close to your body just before the game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol if you actually want to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are generally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual functions of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When taking on adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring airsoft guns entertaining to use, but less effective.
Spring pistols work the best in springer wars where participants can exclusively use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second follow-up shot will not be needed since the other player is now struck and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. Be careful when attacking many different players since the springer only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring handguns are remarkably reliable under the appropriate conditions during airsoft games. Spring guns can typically fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets reduces rapidly.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They work much like an AEG SMG and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines normally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has increased significantly in the last few years. The early generation AEP guns were a little bit undependable and sketchy, however the new designs have the bugs worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be modified with increased mag storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a huge output in efficiency by adopting a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB handgun. You can still get a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
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 green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs 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 airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts particular to the Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your local weapon 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 Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s product info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Electric Full Auto Tactical .45 Style Pistol FPS-150 Silencer, Red Dot Sight, Flashlight, Blowback Airsoft Gun. Pistol shooting distance depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Shooters should constantly use safety glasses and face masks. The weapon must 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
